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theblackfemininesociety · 4 months

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Girl Talk: How To Properly Hold Someone Accountable.

“You know that I love you, that’s with a passion but I’ll hold you accountable for your actions”

— ‘Accountable’ by BLXST

☕️ Let’s Have a Girl Talk:

In a society that often perpetuates toxic behaviors and fosters a culture of disrespect, it is crucial to explore alternative approaches to accountability. The Black Feminine Society embraces the idea that we can hold individuals accountable with love, genuine respect, and compassion, without resorting to demeaning and disrespectful tactics.

By confronting issues with a solution-oriented mindset and fostering progressive conversations, we can pave the way for positive change and growth.

This blog post delves into the power of accountability, the role of love and respect, and the importance of proactive engagement.

Accountability, by definition, involves acknowledging our mistakes, taking responsibility for our actions, and making amends where necessary.

The Power of Accountability:

Accountability is a fundamental aspect of personal and societal growth. It involves taking responsibility for one's actions, acknowledging the consequences, and actively working towards healing and restoration. Within the Black Feminine Society, accountability is approached as an empowering tool that encourages individuals to reflect, learn, and evolve. By holding ourselves and others accountable, we create opportunities for personal development and collective progress.

The truth is, genuine accountability is rooted in love, respect, and compassion. It is about holding our sisters accountable without demeaning them, without disrespecting them, but instead, acknowledging their potential for growth.

Tough love is not about harshness or severity. It's about transparency and honesty, delivered with good intentions and from the heart. It's about acknowledging the issue at hand and addressing it directly but kindly. It's about making the other person understand that they are loved and respected, even when they are being held accountable.

However, the reality is that holding someone accountable can often be challenging and uncomfortable. It becomes even more complicated when we want to ensure that the process is filled with respect and compassion, instead of negativity.

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So, what actions can we take to encourage compassionate accountability in our society?

🩷 Understanding & Empathy:

Recognize the individual's experiences and feelings and validate them. By doing this, you're telling them that their perspective matters, and you're willing to walk alongside them on their journey to improvement.

👄 Speak from Love, Not Anger:

It's crucial to communicate from a place of love and genuine concern, rather than anger or frustration. This doesn't mean you shouldn't express your feelings; it just means you should do so in a way that doesn't belittle or disrespect the other person.

🩷 Focus on the Issue, Not the Person:

When holding someone accountable, concentrate on the behavior or action that needs addressing, not the individual. This approach ensures the person doesn't feel personally attacked, facilitating a more open and productive conversation.

✨Propose a Solution:

Confronting someone about an issue is the first step, but it's equally vital to present a solution, plan, or support. This positive action sets the tone for a progressive conversation and shows that you're invested in resolving the issue together, not merely pointing out faults.

🩷 Give Them Space:

After the confrontation, give the person some time and space to process the information. It's important to respect their need for reflection.

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a-sassy-bench · 7 months

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OFMD season 2 disappointment is NOT as simple as "my favorite character died"

don't get me wrong, he absolutely was my favorite character, but i've had lots of favorite characters die. what's different is i've never felt *betrayed* by it before

this show presented itself as a wonderful, queer comedy. we were all excited about the s1 kiss not just because it was a fun cinematic moment where our character's dreams came true, but because it was so surprising and refreshing and *validating* that we weren't queer baited this time around

that kiss drove home that this show really was trying to live up to it's promises and it promised us it was going to be different

so when s2 presented a dynamic and messy and beautiful growth arc in Izzy, it was fair to have an expectation of how that was going to play out in the "gay pirate show" where people talk to seagulls and magically teleport in their dinghies to wherever their true love is

it was fair to have the expectation that all of the queer stories were equally important and would be treated as such

but instead, s2 leaned in to being a rom-com, tropes and all. izzy was reduced to a plot device who had to die to make way for the protagonist couple to live happily ever after

stede's arc was figuring out he was gay, considering other people's perspectives like one time (because izzy told him to, btw), becoming slightly better at being a pirate, then stopping being a pirate

blackbeard's arc was being just crazy enough that he was loveable, losing it completely, then functionally returning to square 1, but happy this time

izzy grappled with an abusive relationship that was core to his identity and a lifetime of pretending he didn't have feelings because feelings are objectively hard and often awful (especially in the life of a pirate)

izzy chose to protect his community over the man he was trauma bonded with even when he knew he would (at minimum) get seriously hurt or (more likely) killed doing it. he re-configured his entire self-concept, made a practically olympic effort to make things right with his ex's new beau, and finally embraced his whole, beautiful queer self

but s2 was just a regular ol' rom-com so the evil gay ex had to die for the 2 cute protagonists to live happily ever after

it was unnecessary. it is valid to be upset that even the gay pirate show buried its gays.

#our flag means death #ofmd #our flag means death s2 #ofmd s2 #our flag means death season 2 #ofmd season two #our flag means death izzy #ofmd izzy #our flag means death izzy hands #ofmd izzy hands #izzy hands #isreal hands #the izcourse #ofmd spoilers #our flag means death spoilers #ofmd critical

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jimmy-dipthong · 10 months

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A prime example of words being only translatable within a given context is the word 国語. It's the word for the literary studies subject in Japanese schools, similar to the subject called "English" in english speaking schools. The question is - when you translate it, which part is more important? The fact that 国語 means "literary studies" or the fact that it means "japanese studies"?

Similarly, with the word 英語 (which literally means "the english language" and is the name of the english language subject at Japanese schools), you could choose to preserve its literal meaning as "english studies" or its meaning from a Japanese student's perspective as "foreign language studies".

Imagine the following exchange, where character A is being characterised as liking foreign language learning.

A: 次の授業なんだっけ？ B: 国語だよ。 A: えー　まじ？英語かと思った、国語は最悪。

Translation where 国語＝ "japanese studies", 英語＝"english studies"

A: What's our next class? B: Japanese. A: Seriously? I thought it was English, I hate Japanese.

Translation where 国語＝"literary studies", 英語＝"foreign language studies"

A: What's our next class? B: English. A: Seriously? I thought it was Spanish, I hate English.

It is impossible to choose which of the above translations is better without context. Even worse, without context, one of those translations will be objectively correct and one will be incorrect!!

Let's say the above line is from an anime set in a Japanese high school, and we're translating for subtitles. In that case, doing the literal translation of 国語 -> Japanese/英語 -> English is the only option - the characters are clearly Japanese, in a Japanese school, and literally speaking Japanese. This makes sense.

But on the other hand, let's say the above line is from an anime set in a US high school, and we're translating for dubs. In that case, translating 国語 -> English/英語 -> Spanish makes sense: these words don't represent the literal ideas of "Japanese" and "English", they represent the US equivalents of "literary studies" and "foreign language studies". Plus, since it's for dubs, the characters are speaking English - here 英語 means "foreign language" so it wouldn't make sense for it to be translated as "english".

This creates a weird situation in which a word can have two equally valid translations that are the complete opposite of each other, and which one is correct is entirely dependent on context.

The above two scenarios are quite unambiguous as to which translation should be used. But what are you supposed to do when it's less clear? What if the anime set in Japan was being dubbed instead? The characters and setting look Japanese, but they're literally speaking English. Does it make more sense to translate 国語 as "English" or "Japanese"? What if the setting isn't on earth? What if the characters aren't even human?

This word is an extreme example, but I wanted to use this to show how no word can be translated properly when taken out of context. Words ALWAYS appear in some sort of context, and you need to know this context to understand what the word means. Something to keep in mind when using multilingual dictionaries - in a dictionary every word is out of context, so tread carefully and make sure to check example sentences.

#linguistics #language learning #langblr #japanese language #japanese #language acquisition #language #learning japanese #semiotics #sorta #jimmy blogthong

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childofthewolvess · 7 days

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A unique perspective on godspousing and the afterlife (you're valid for not godspousing, I promise)

Spoiler alert: godspousing is a valid and ancient relationship that has been practiced for thousands of years with deities, but just not for me! I am an individual very focused on philosophy and morality and have spent many, many years developing my beliefs. Here's my personal thoughts.

On the Lokean Community and Godspousing:

As a Lokean, I feel like I see a ton of things about godspousal. It seems to be pretty popular amongst Lokean devotees—because of Loki's polyamorous side, or how loud he is with communication, or his shape-shifter charisma, I'm not entirely sure. But I wanted to give a quick note on it for my followers because I am a Lokean who will never participate in godspousal, and I believe that opinion also matters in our community for others like me who feel maybe left out of the larger Lokean community because of the frequent mentions of godspousal. It's something I've felt quite a few times, and with a lot of Big Authors in the Lokean community that are godspoused to him, it's easy to feel left out and as if you're not doing something right.

Personally, I feel no need in my practice for godspousal. I'm a devotee of Loki and Aphrodite currently, and on the way to become an Ares devotee as well, but I've had quite the close bond with Loki for some time. I pray to him every day, I will never leave the house without my anchor necklace for him (same with Aphrodite), I write his lessons into my books and constantly involve his energy within my practice and life. And for me, I've never been approached by him to be a godspouse as that is a boundary I set as soon as I started. If I am to feel romantic feelings or a deep connection, it will be with another human–that is what my soul craves, to understand another like I understand myself, and I find my devotion to my deities perfectly good enough without godspousing.

Godspousal, on one hand, is a valid ancient that allows an individual to dedicate themselves and their life to a deity in one of the most intimate ways possible. It's close to a devotee's heart, connecting all parts of themselves to the deity and demonstrating a life-long commitment. It doesn't have to be romantic, either, I'm aware of that, rather it representing an individual's dedication to a particular deity throughout the course of their life.

This is so important: On the other hand, I personally feel like you can still do that... without the formal title of godspousal or a romantic relationship. You can still have that super personal, close relationship without oathing yourself to a deity. That will not make your worth less for the deity. Those who are godspoused do not have more worth to a deity than those who are not godspoused. To claim a godspouse has more worth to a deity than one who is not godspoused would be stepping into dangerous territory of believing one is "chosen" or they are above other humans, and that simply does not vibe right with me. Deities are unconditional love, and they do not "give more love" or "more attention" to those who are godspoused—it's quite the opposite, the godspouse gives the deity more attention and more dedication than the typical devotee in their total devotion to a deity (from what I've seen and heard).

So, then, what is the motivation to godspouse besides an individual completely dedicating themselves to a deity, if the deity will give equal love and care to their devotees regardless of godspouse status?

On the afterlife and how godspousing comes into play:

Disclaimer: this is not a "catch all", this is my belief system that I've spent many years coming to understand. All things in paganism and spirituality are perspective to the practitioner!

I'm an omnist and polytheist. My belief system goes something like this: The Universe (all and everything and its energy) > Mother Nature/The Earth (all things alive are connected through the energy of life itself) > deities (extensions of the Universe's energy in specific forms meant to act as guidance to humanity) > spirit guides/familiars (energetic forces that are more personable and unique to the practitioner) > ghosts (remaining human souls lingering after death and their energy being strong enough to manifest itself, like how when we leave a room our energy still exists there). So, therefore, I believe that deities are manifestations of specific forms of energy of the Universe who specific souls are drawn to for various reasons, and who can help us navigate this life while still considering the spirituality and metaphysical aspects of living. These energies may be attached to a certain part of the world where they were first worshipped, or cultures, or anyone who gave them a name—so, therefore, Aphrodite as a love goddess can exist at the same time as Frejya as a love goddess because their energies are centered in different parts of the world; they are two separate entities and energies originating each from different environments and cultures.

I choose not to think of the afterlife—why should I focus on it, when I am here in the present, alive, and no one truly knows what happens after death? The holy and divine exists all around me in every force of life that I encounter, as we all are connected through the life force itself, the greatest form of energy of creation and manifestation. Life is about living, and while I am here, I am going to appreciate every moment I live; focusing too much on the afterlife or what I believe in would be to ignore the importance of my life now, to neglect the gift of life itself. My chances of coming into this world are 1 in 10^2,685,000 (and that's a statistic from 2015 before our population increased)—I am so lucky to be here. If I do good things, be the best person I can be, dedicate myself to living authentically and truly as well as worshipping the natural world, either I will enter an afterlife suitable for me and my practice, my spirit will continue onto the next life, or it will simply be null, and that is not my call to make nor attempt to predict. In a perfect world, I'd really love to meet my deities and spend some time with them in the metaphysical after my physical body tires of existence, and perhaps I will. But that is not my call to make, as I will only fixate on the notion of the afterlife and it will impact how I live my life now, so I choose to simply continue with the knowledge that my human mind cannot simply comprehend what happens my body ceases to function.

In heathernry and Norse beliefs, knowing your fate will inevitably seal it. This is evident in Ragnarok, especially—by Odin chaining Fenrir out of fear that he would cause Ragnarok, he inevitably enraged Fenrir by containing him out of fear, which did cause Ragnarok. By knowing our fate and attempting to manipulate it, we simply set the wheels into place. So, why try to know our fate? Why try to predict what will cause our end? I find it much more valuable to be thankful of my life now and what has been given to me as well as exploring this physical world while I am here, because as far as I know, there may not be a second chance. And in knowing that there may not be a second chance, I am motivated to live my life at its true fullest being my most authentic self I can be.

How does this come into godspousing, you ask? I feel as if godspousing a lot of times has connection to individuals wishing that they would like to spend the afterlife with the deity they are godspoused to, which is perfectly valid and awesome (and not always the case).

Personally, I can devote myself to my deities and their energies, but in my personal opinion, my deities encourage me to worship my own life and experiences even more than theirs. They are energies of life and the divine that I may choose to devote to, but to godspouse specifically would be violating my belief of focusing too much on the divine itself. A core facet of my practice is understanding my authentic self, what I want, and how I am meant to navigate this life in one way or another. To godspouse and complete dedicate my own soul to a god who I will never know for sure I can actually spend an afterlife with is a little too close to focusing my life on the afterlife itself, for me personally, as well as neglecting what my deities want for me, and that is to me to live as my most authentic self.

I don't feel the need to godspouse, as worshipping the energies of deities and devoting myself to them while still considering my own wants and needs and purpose in this life is good enough. I don't need to godspouse to show my dedication to a deity! To do so would be to neglect my own experiences of emotion I feel as if I am meant to explore with other humans. Part of living is all the blessing of emotion and how it interacts with the souls of others.

Final notes:

Always want to make it clear that even with all of this, I do believe in godspousing, it's a beautiful connection, just doesn't simply align with my belief system and practices. Hopefully that all made sense!

TL;DR—though I am devoted to my deities, and worship their beauty and lessons and energies, to devote myself through godspousal would be to focus too much on the divine and neglect learning about my own authentic self as I feel as if I was meant to do.

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burst-of-iridescent · 9 months

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i’ve gone back and forth a lot on whether to respond to this because the last thing i want is more discourse, but since you seem absolutely determined to put me on some sort of trial, anon, i might as well get my two cents in.

so let's talk.

one, i have said over and over again that i am more than willing to talk to anyone i may have unwittingly hurt or offended, if they came to me directly and off-anon. despite the fact that you surely knew that, since you evidently stalk my blog, you did not do so. instead, you continued to yell at me and accuse me of racism anonymously, rather than actually engaging with me. what this tells me right off the bat is you're not interested in a productive conversation. you're interested in harassing me.

two, i've talked to indigenous zutara shippers. i'm friends with indigenous zutara shippers. i've read what many native and indigenous shippers in this fandom have to say. i know shippers who like the fire lady katara trope, shippers who are indifferent, shippers who dislike it. what makes your opinion any more important than any of theirs? and conversely, what makes their opinion any more important than yours? no singular person can ever claim to speak for their entire community, because people of colour aren't one monolithic entity.

as a desi girl, katara's relationship with aang makes me uncomfortable because it is characterized by patterns of imbalanced emotional labour and misogyny that i frequently see within my own community. and it is my prerogative to dislike the ship because of that, just as it is for any other woc. but it is not my prerogative to say that no one else is allowed to ship kat.aang, or is racist or misogynistic just for shipping kat.aang (and indeed i know women of colour who do ship kat.aang! because our cultural background doesn't mean that we're automatically going to have the same experiences and perspectives, and that's valid).

so am i really supposed to listen to indigenous voices, anon, or am i simply supposed to listen to those that agree with you?

three, i won't deny that the fire lady katara trope can be racist. i've seen it executed in ways that make me profoundly uncomfortable, and which i will never support. but more often than not in zutara fandom and content, "fire lady" is simply the name chosen for the fire lord's female consort, one that denotes katara as zuko's equal and a powerful world leader in her own right with her own title. if the trope is executed problematically, that fault lies with the person who wrote it and their own ignorance/malice/racism - not with the trope itself.

personally, as someone whose people were colonized by the british, and whose home was subjected to japanese imperialism, i completely understand why it can feel extremely empowering and wish fulfilling to have woc in positions of power within the systems that oppressed them. if i saw a desi girl on the throne of england, you can bet i'd be the first to celebrate.

but of course that's just my opinion, so if any indigenous or native shippers have thoughts on the trope, i would love to hear what you have to say, and discuss further.

four, despite your alleged care for katara and indigenous women, anon, you have never once engaged with my criticisms of the show for its depiction of kat.aang: a relationship where katara's partner is visibly disgusted at her cultural food, acts disrespectfully towards her cultural artifacts, attempts to dissuade her from finding justice for her mother (a victim of imperialist aggression), and tries to impose his own cultural/religious beliefs upon her without considering that she a) has no obligation to follow those beliefs and b) her own culture's beliefs are vastly different. all of which, by the way, he is never shown to apologize for or learn from. add to that the fact that 2/3 of katara's children show absolutely no connection to her culture and, in fact, seem to heavily prioritize their father's instead - to the extent that all of her grandchildren seem solely air nomad instead of paying respect to both sides of their heritage - and a very troubling picture is painted.

keep in mind that this isn't some fanon trope or problematic fic created by a small subset of shippers within the fandom on an internet space meant primarily for adults; it's a canonical depiction of a romantic relationship with a woc on a show written by two white men and broadcasted to an audience of millions, targeted primarily at young, impressionable children. what are the messages being sent here, and to whom, about interracial relationships featuring indigenous women, and the role said women are expected to fulfil within those relationships?

but instead of criticizing the white creators who did that, you chose to take out your anger on me, a fellow poc descended from colonized peoples, because... i'm an easier target? because i'm accessible, and they're not? because maybe, just maybe, this isn't actually about indigenous people at all?

five, being a shipper (or an anti) isn't the same as being an activist. it just isn't. people can read and write and enjoy things in fiction that they would never support in real life (though ofc sometimes people just suck and that bleeds through into what they consume and create - but my point is that you absolutely cannot decide by their taste in fiction alone whether they are bigoted or not) because if our fictional takes translated to real life, most of us would probably be mass murderers by now. the only thing you can really judge anyone on is what they say and do and how they treat others in real life.

and you made that abundantly clear with this ask you sent me after i reblogged posts spreading awareness of the fires in hawai'i and sharing links to donate:

so just to clarify here, you would prefer that i don't use my platform to try and help actual indigenous people, people who have lost their homes and families, who are actually suffering, who actually require assistance and money and resources... because you don't like my headcanon for a fictional indigenous-coded person?

(yeah, i'm sure you'll understand why i'm skeptical about this entire crusade being in any way about the welfare of indigenous people.)

ultimately, i know none of this is going to change your mind. if you ever intended to genuinely speak out for indigenous issues, or make me see what i was doing wrong, you would have messaged me personally and stood by what you had to say. but that was never your real aim, and you know that as well as i do, so i'm certain i'll see you in my inbox again tomorrow talking about my racism or lack of accountability or whatever else you can find to disparage me.

i wish you the best. have a good day.

#the discourse #again #anti kataang

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mylight-png · 7 months

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How do I explain to a very close friend that what is happening hurts me, an American Jew? That seeing people deny Jews as having a homeland in the area that is Israel reinforces antisemitic stereotypes and that stating there is an imbalance of power where the Jews/Israel have more power is inherently antisemitic. One of the things that hurt me the most was her inability to say that Jews had a right to live in Israel; she couldn't say what a solution would be, even when I have explained the idea of a two state solution, even when I would have been fine with some kind of generalized "I believe in a world without borders and everyone is equal". She played the "antizionism is not antisemitism" card. She kept stating "all the research I have done shows me x" but wouldn't say where that research was done. I care about this person deeply and in all other regards in politics she seems completely able to grasp the nuances and complexities of situations. What are some resources and ideas of how to start a conversation?

First and foremost, stay very up to date on what's happening. It is so so so important to understand that, a lot of the time, these awful views come from ignorance. These people are only seeing one side, the side Hamas wants them to see. Being informed, both on what they're seeing and what makes those things untrue, is central to battling misinformation.

Ask your friend if they would define the hatred for any other minority. Would they tell a Black person what anti-Black racism looks like? Would they explain to a queer person what is or isn't homophobic? Would they say that it's important to see the ableist's perspective to a disabled person? It's important to recognize and point out those double standards.

Also, what happened and is happening in Israel affects all of us around the world physically, mentally, and emotionally. I don't know whether you have any blood relatives in Israel, but I know you have family there. About seven million. We are all still in shock and mourning over what happened, and that is completely valid. But also, there has been a drastic spike in antisemitism globally. I know that as a Jewish college student living on campus, I am not safe. It's not just that I don't feel safe, I'm not safe. None of us can be safe or feel safe while Hamas propaganda is so rampant in our society. The fact that what is happening in Israel affects you as an American Jew is not just your opinion or perception or point of view. It's a fact. Anyone who denies it is ignorant and/or antisemitic.

The inability to recognize the indigenous heritage of Jews in relation to Israel has been so so so harmful in this issue. I highly recommend Rootsmetals on Instagram for learning more about these things, she makes very comprehensive informative posts.

Antizionism is antisemitism, because Zionism is a foundational Jewish value, and to deny it is to deny Jewish heritage and history. In the Torah we are referred to as one of two things. "B'nei Yisrael" and "Am Yisrael", children and nation of Israel, respectively. Every year after pesach we say "next year in Jerusalem" and this isn't new. This is an ancient tradition recognizing our roots there. During the Amidah prayer we turn to face Israel, yet again highlighting our connection to the land. The letters written on our Hanukkah dreidels vary depending on whether they were made in Israel or not. Heck, Hanukkah itself is a holiday about us reclaiming our homeland from Greek imperialism.

Also explain that Hamas's foundational goal is the genocide of Jews. Their charter is available on the internet, if your friend doesn't believe you she can read it herself. This isn't a war of land. This is a war of survival, and it is a war Israel did not start.

I'll be honest with you. All of the facts and rationality in the world will not be enough to change some people's minds. If that is, G-d forbid, the case with your friend, then it'll be up to you how you deal with that. There is no pressure to cut her out of your life if that doesn't seem like the right option to you, but you also shouldn't feel like you have to stay friends with her for any reason if that makes you uncomfortable.

Frankly, there are two questions that pose the ultimate test. How does she feel about the October 7th massacre, and can she confidently say that Hamas is a violent terrorist organization.

Failure to condemn both or even one of those is despicable and inherently antisemitic due to the goals of Hamas.

I'm sorry if this wasn't much help, but it's all I have to offer.

Am Yisrael chai, stay strong.

#Israel #am yisrael chai #jumblr #jewish #judaism #antizionism is antisemitism #antisemitism has no place here #fuck antisemitism #fuck hamas #discussion #advice

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lunar-years · 7 months

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I think most people felt that RJK had a tiny tiny tiny possibility of actually being real so started rooting for it, whereas even in my wildest dreams I don't think they would have openly had Roy/Jamie become stated as canon (they just let it go unsaid, obvs). That said, I'm for Roy/Jamie because while I adore Keeley, I think she needs something other than those two being utterly ferally obsessed with each other

I think it’s funny that the THROUPLE seemed more viable than any of the individual couples by the end, lmao. (Though to be fair, if ot3 went canon in the way everyone wanted, royjamie would also have gone canon by default :))

I think as a RoyJamie shipper you are so valid and extremely important to our ecosystem <3

Personally, I prefer the ot3 because even regardless of whether they end romantically, the deep and abiding love they all have for one another is SO apparent, especially in season 3. I also think Keeley is equally weird but less obsessive, so she helps ground Roy and Jamie and see things from a more objective perspective when necessary (they also work because when roy and jamie need to be attached at the hip, Keeley gets her needed alone time). Meanwhile, Keeley and Jamie share so many of the same interests and know how to have a great time together, so they help Roy loosen up and have fun. Jamie would be great at helping Keeley and Roy open up emotionally about their own problems, he's very emotionally intelligent. and roykeeley are a classic opposites attract couple who balance each other out and also together give Jamie what i think he needs in a relationship: softness but also sternness. Idk they all just work best when it's all three, and the problems I see in each individual pairing are softened by the third person. In any of the individual couplings, I think they would always be missing and wanting that third person and thinking of them as the one that got away. BUT ANYWAY i love all three sides of the triangle obviously so we're all valid in that poll imo <3

#sorry for my ot3 manifesto they just WORK #keeley is sooo important and intrinsic to the magic imo #royjamiekeeley #ted lasso #asks

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ctl-yuejie · 6 months

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What did you eat yesterday Season 2 - Episode 7

(yes, I jumped over episode 6, but I watched it at 3 am and just had a lot of feelings and not that many thoughts)

this episode reenforced my opinion that the show's writing is among the best in the slice-of life genre. the way themes and story-threads are introduced to come back in later episodes or get featured from a different view point makes this show not only feel well-rounded and well thought-out but it makes you think and reminisce since everything feels so real. The show treats its premise seriously: Shiro-san and Kenji being 50 and late 40s respectively is not treated as a surface-level story setting but it does the work of really dissecting and deep-diving into how these two people would view the world. Their outlook on life is so so different from mine, not only because I'm not a gay man in Japan but because of our age difference. We might share similar experiences but how we react and think about the same issues couldn't be more different. I love that I can never predict what tone the next scene might set and it feels like talking to a queer elder sharing their story. You can learn something just by listening and gain new perspectives.

Shiro-san losing a friend, thinking - yet again - about death and not having any children of his own is contrasted with how solemn but peaceful the funeral is. Here is Shiro-san imagining how tough things must be for the widow and - what he assumes - three young children only for the children being old enough to have kids on their own. It perfectly illustrates the kind of bubble in which we might experience our lives. His former classmates talk about becoming grandparents and here is Shiro-san just having started finding a way to accept his complicated emotions of not granting his parents grandchildren. It not only feels like two social circles colliding but how unintended alienating it can feel to be queer. And sometimes it just hits you that there are people around you that are both similar and very different to you. And an excellent way to connect the theme of marriage and children to the past episodes but from a very different viewpoint.

The same way Kohinata and Wataru are so important to the story. They can be comedic relief while never feeling cartoonish but they also offer more variety in how a gay couple can live together paired with the generation gap between the three and Wataru.

While writing is fantastic, this show equally is indebted to the stellar performances by Uchino Seiyo and Nishijima Hidetoshi. The way Uchino Seiyo can carry pure joy in his voice gets me everytime he calls for Shiro-san off screen. The way they both move inside the supermarket and as a couple, the way they embody their characters so thouroughly is never not giving me joy.

favourite moment: Kenji realising that Shiro-san wants validation by the supermarket lady and being overjoyed at that fact and that Shiro-san will wear his glasses more often.

food talk

Not only was this another fantastic episode, I am craving some nabeyaki udon now and i wish i had brought back more yuzu kosho from japan. I wish I could get my hands on fresh clams here. Never tried clam soup with just clams but it looks delicious. And I wish I could get fish roe here.

production corner

I really commend this show for making this flat so congruent with its history. you understand why shiro rented it in the first place. you can feel both their styles coming together and also the different times they might have purchased things. it is not planned by an interior designer but has a consistent style that feels very them.

#what did you eat yesterday #what did you eat yesterday season 2 #wdyey 2 #wdyey #kinou nani tabeta #switched up the format from rambling in order of what happens in the episode to a more topical approach #no idea whether i will continue this style #already have the draft for the episode but i need to get some studying done beforehand

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I don’t think people are actually upset that King Magnifico “has a point” that some wishes are dangerous. More so that the movie doesn’t really demonstrate a good case for either side. If the idea is that someone wished Magnifico’s land to be destroyed, sure that works. Also gives us an idea why he is afraid of a rebellion or the indication of that. But even then I can’t believe everyone’s wishes are pure of heart. If another Disney villain came in is their wish pure as well? Pure evil? What gets me is that Asha in the beginning of the movie states the King determines what is good and what is bad. Only to be revealed the exact same truth where she determines “if they are dangerous wishes they can be stopped” which, that’s still denying wishes. Even with Simon, his wish was to serve the king and now that won’t happen. Idk I wish the movie about wishes went into a direction that one can come up with new dreams

Oh my goodness, you raise such a thoughtful point about Disney's "Wish"! It's true, wishes can be tricky things, just like tangled ribbons! ✨

King Magnifico does have a valid concern, doesn't he? Imagine if someone wished for a never-ending snowstorm to blanket Rosas! We'd all be shivering in our warmest winter coats! ❄️ But just like sorting seashells, not all wishes are created equal.

You're absolutely right that the movie doesn't paint a perfectly clear picture. It's like trying to see the constellations through a dusty window! Perhaps someone did wish for Rosas' destruction, making Magnifico wary of wishes in general. It would explain his fear of rebellion, wouldn't it? Like a storm cloud brewing overhead. ️

But here's the thing, darling! Just because some wishes can be dangerous, doesn't mean every single one is bad! Think of all the kind wishes in the world, like wishing for a friend to feel better or for a beautiful sunrise. ☀️ And who are we to judge the wishes of others? We don't know the stories they hold in their hearts, the burdens they carry, or the dreams that keep them going.

Now, about Asha! Remember how brave she was, facing down a dragon with only a spoon? She starts out believing the King holds all the power, just like a key unlocking a treasure chest. But as the story unfolds, she discovers her own strength and the importance of independent thought. Isn't that empowering?

Yes, her solution of stopping "dangerous" wishes might seem a little similar to Magnifico's system at first glance. But there's a crucial difference, my friend! Asha's intention is to protect her people, to ensure wishes are used for good and not for selfish desires. ✨ It's like learning a new dance step – it might feel familiar, but with practice, you can make it your own!

And poor Simon! His wish to serve the King was pure of heart, like a perfectly ripe apple. But as you point out, Asha's solution doesn't address his own dreams. It's a good reminder that wishes aren't just about instant gratification; they're about pursuing your passions and shaping your own destiny.

I completely agree with you! "Wish" could have explored the idea of creating new dreams, of looking within ourselves for the strength and creativity to build a brighter future. Instead of relying solely on external forces, we can all be like shooting stars, blazing our own unique paths across the night sky!

Thank you for sharing your insightful perspective! It's with discussions like these that we can truly understand the magic of movies and the lessons they hold within.

#disney wish #wish 2023 #wish movie #asha wish #asha deserves better #cosmicvibes #graat question #king magnifico #simon

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traumasurvivorshelpingsurvivors · 7 months

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For the longest time, when I was anxious for no reason I could be rational about it. "It's not really that bad, it's just your PMS" "You had a hard day and overthink that" "You just need sleep" and it felt like a cog put in place and the machine working again. "Oh, you are right" and I felt much better. But some weeks ago this stopped working. I don't "feel" it anymore, no cog is put in place. "Someone says something rational, aha, who cares, panic."

This is super hard for me because I really have a lot of struggles and can't need another, re-emerging, problem. Do you have any ideas on how to make myself "feel" the rational explanation again?

Hi anon,

I’m so sorry that previous coping strategies are no longer seeming to help. You’re right in that feelings aren’t facts, and though all feelings are valid, they aren’t always based on reality and sometimes it’s imperative to have a perspective check with ourselves (someone having a triggered response disproportionate to the current situation, for example). However, because my hope is to validate, I think it’s equally important to unpack the statement of “anxious for no reason.”

We’re complex beings, the sum of our experiences, and shaped by the world around us. While it’s important not to imply that “everything is a trauma response” (no one behavior should be examined in isolation without context), that actually helps acknowledge that there can be a myriad of reasons as to why you’re feeling anxiety (including but not limited to mental illness, the general state of the enviroment around you, the relationships you are spending time/energy on, etc). And while sometimes it’s important when we realize we are experiencing anxiety to ask, or even state:

“I deserve to be free from this thought.”

“This thought is not aligned with my goals and values.”

“This might feel threatening and urgent, but it’s not.” (credit from an unfortunately now defunct insta account "postive_regard_for_you" - but this and several more lovely infographics can be found online when searching the name).

It’s equally important to acknowledge that whatever may be the reason/cause, you’re body is trying to communicate with you. You don’t have to pressure yourself to automatically shut it down, you don’t have to dismiss and self gaslight yourself. You can choose to take a moment and ask “What is my body trying to tell me? Is this something that I need to address? Or is this something where my inner child is seeking the kind of comfort only I can provide?”

So it might not come down to “How do I prevent feeling like this again?” - maybe it’s more, “What are my options for when I do feel like this?” For that, I’m going to link a few options:

118 affirmations for preventing intrusive thoughts (includes mindfulness, externalizing, and grounding techniques as well)

9 ways to cope with intrusive thoughts (includes potential causes, and specific kinds of therapy that might be helpful)

Tips and Strategies to Manage Anxiety and Stress (from the Anxiety & Depression Association of America - link includes several more links for resources, as well as education)

Regardless of whatever you’re next steps might be, I wish you well,

- Mod Kat

#trauma talks #intrusive thoughts #coping strategies #linked resources #anxiety

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Trans and jewish ppl also said they still support and love the franchise. It was an integral part to their journey. Guess what. They have been told to stfu because they don't speak for their community. You see how fucked up it is? BOTH povs are valid. You can't dismiss one voice over the other to fit your agenda. The world is not black or white. Ppl are entitled to their opinion and telling trans and jewish ppl that support the game and franchise to fuck off is wrong. Period.

Lol buddy cmon. First, like I'm gonna believe an anon. It's so easy to link evidence of these Jewish and trans people saying they needed to buy the game because HP--an antisemitic, racist series made by a fomenting, raging mistake of a human being who has literally implied ALL trans women are, TRIGGER WARNING, rapists in a wig and skirt--was integral to their journey. Not saying it's not true, just saying it's hard to believe. Put up or shut up.

Second, at no point have I said it's ok to tell Jewish and trans people who play HL that they aren't part of their respective communities because they enjoy HP or even HL. It's not. But please note that, while you're 100% still part of the community and deserve rights as much as the rest of us, I will not trust you. A lot of us won't. Because you put a game above our lives, above your own life. And you absolutely are allowed to be upset about that but...something something fuck around and find out? Your actions have consequences. Literally don't know what else to say. It also makes zero sense. You want rights...but you're actively shitting on them by buying this game. Not saying it's ok to gatekeep, just putting it into perspective that if you do want basic fucking rights, maybe don't buy a game thats made by someone who is actively working to take them away? In any case, I have yet to see anyone in the anti HL tag, to streamers, to ANYONE who's playing the game, say any of that. That sounds fake as hell. Again, could be real but it's a bit unbelievable. Put up or shut up.

Anyway, not sure why you're bent about all this in my inbox. I have said none of these things so sounds like you're just another one of those people who, every time a trans person has a negative opinion about HL, you feel guilty and lash out. If you're here from my post, guess what? None of what I said was meant to be taken as a threat to people who play HL. My point with that post was to point out the people who buy it purely to hate trans people even more and that they're proving our ostracization, our being killed, is merely a joke to them. If you don't see the issue with that, or think there's 2 eQuaLLy iMpOrtAnt siDeS, there's seriously no helping you.

Please also note that none of what I said was untrue either. This is how fascism works. It starts slow and small. It's just a game right? But that game takes money. And that money goes into the pockets of an absolute mistake of a human. And then she gives it to politicians and bills and organisations that actively want marginalized people gone, dead. And now those politicians make office and those bills pass and those orgs are funded even more by these people now in power. And now they've seized that power and are actively killing people like me and you and other marginalized groups.

But go a-fucking-head. Have your game. Enjoy your nostalgia. But please ask yourself: was it worth it? Was it worth it to help put people's lives even more in danger than they already are, just so you could have your few months of dopamine and nostalgia from a game that will be forgotten in about a year? And maybe also ask yourself if it was worth it to put YOUR OWN life at risk for a few months of nostalgia and dopamine. Because a LOT of us don't think it is. And it's unfair that you are putting a literal game above our and your own life.

#anti hogwarts legacy #hogwarts legacy #jkr #jk rowling #what a joke

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Identities and Communities

Because at the end of the day, it is a self-journey.

What we really need is community that supports—understanding, acceptance, kindness, and gentle guiding when needed, a helping hand in providing otherwise obscure resources, and reiterating the first few because we need to feel safe in order to have room to self explore, to grow in our understanding of the self.

Judgement from external source is not only unhelpful, it is pointless, and it is definitely not anyone but one’s own job/responsibility to make that call and decide. Because suddenly people can literally feel what we feel? I don’t think so. Even if one happens to be an empath, it is still filtered through one’s lens.

But keeping our own minds open and on the look out is equally important. Because again, it is our own responsibility for the matter of self-discovery. And do not onto others what we would not wish onto ourselves.

So yes, it’s not about validity community culture, and definitely not about gatekeeping culture. It’s about having compassion.

Also respectability politics can suck it. Who are anyone trying to appease really? Too busy punching at fellow [people who could/are like you but in different perspectives] is fracturing your own potential support system.

#a dream dragon's pondering #I’m thinking about many sort of identities communities #like the alterhuman #the lgbtq #the plural #and other that deals with things that are personal #but people too busy having infights and self sabotaging #communities cannibalise itselves

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A large problem with the post-modern rejection of all things spiritual is that it tosses the baby out with the bath water. While Science (meaning the sort of collective understanding derived from the various scientific disciplines) has properly schooled the more primitive, superstitious and irrational aspects common to most ancestral religions out of the post-modern intellectual understanding of the nature of reality, in the process it has, unfortunately, also rejected the deeper psychological functions of mythology and symbolic significance, and the complimentary bodies of wisdom and knowledge derived from the internal approaches to the exploration of reality, such as the various meditation traditions.

While the clarity of Science and its accompanying technological advances have clearly added so much to our daily life, from a more general and philosophical perspective it has also unfortunately evolved into scientism—or the collective perspective and insistence that science is the only valid way of exploring, understanding, and therefore of being in relation to, reality. The point being stressed here is that this scientism is a philosophy, a belief system, a conceptual construct added on top of the basic insights and observations of science, and that this doctrine has also led to a sort of nihilistic aridity and existential dread among its many proselytizers and adherents.

This is to say, with scientism, our modern perspective has become increasingly one of objective dominance and psychological sterility, so suspicious of “subjective bias” that it essentially rejects most if not all of the interior aspects of direct, individualized (but collectively similar) experience. In so doing, complex systems of understanding, relationships and various forms of subliminal communication such as symbols and myths, so essential to actually living a dynamic and creative and fulfilling existence, have been systematically deconstructed into their basic forms and functions and histories. Meaning and purpose have thus been equated with, and therefore reduced to, mere opinion. Perhaps worst of all, this stark and lopsided perspective of philosophical and psychological objectification, this lack of giving proper value to the interior world, to subjective experience and to intuitive understanding, has resulted in widespread narcism, alienation, tribalism, and a general lack of empathy. Though manifested in many different forms, it nonetheless points to a sort of collective fear response to the emptiness and indifference that lies behind such a philosophical perspective.

For humanity to continue to evolve, not just technologically but also morally and humanistic, scientism—not science!—must be rejected as the unreasonably biased and lopsided approach it is. The interior world must once again take equal footing with the exterior in the sense of its importance. This does not mean we need to return to more primitive forms of thinking; rather, it must be understood that all experience, be it objective or subjective, individual or collective, “spiritual” or scientific—all of it is mind-made and (mostly) conceptually constructed, and therefore to subordinate or eliminate the human, interior, subjective side of investigation and direct experience makes no sense whatsoever. Understanding should not be a partial. It is all Reality.

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getting into leftist politics (a guide)

Preface

When encountering unfamiliar concepts or ideas, whether they strike us as slightly curious or downright implausible, it's not particularly productive to outright believe or disbelieve them. Neither one means knowing for certain. It is much better to approach anything in life with the exact opposite of belief and disbelief: open-minded skepticism.

In so doing, it’s essential to always be both open-minded and skeptical at the same time.

If we’re not open-minded, we’re unlikely to ever learn anything new – we believe we already know everything.

If we’re not skeptical, on the other hand, we may believe anything – that’s being gullible.

Being open-minded means trying to gather as much data as possible in support of the idea, without any bias or filters. Being skeptical, in turn, means critically assessing the validity of these data and looking for any facts to the contrary. Having done both, we must draw the right conclusions and make our model fit the data, not cherry-pick the data that match our existing views and preconceived ideas.

Introduction

First of all, the really basics of just politics in general. I'd ask either a lecturer or first-year student in your university's PoliSci department for the booklist for their 101 course. Those are curated to include the most significant works and perspectives on the topic, while remaining approachable for a beginner.

There are also these books that I read that go through each political concept. One of them is a bit shorter;

30-Second Politics: The 50 most thought-provoking ideas in politics, each explained in half a minute PDF ( Free | 209 Pages )

One of them is a bit longer;

The Politics Book - PDF Drive

Vaush, regardless of what you think of the guy, has two politics 101 videos where he basically explain different concepts and terms. I'd give those a watch.

his 101 video

his 102 video

Also, TvTropes has pages that are surprisingly in detail.

Political Ideologies / Useful Notes - TV Tropes

If you haven't taken a political compass test, you can do that after all this here.

I find political compasses to be kinda flawed but still somewhat useful for understanding political ideas. Most compasses are made from either a right-libertarian or centrist liberal perspective, and they pay little mind to organizational structures – the Right is just always laissez-faire capitalism, the Left is just always government regulation within capitalist parameters. They’re also too focused on issue-of-the-day stuff a lot of the time.

The divide is better understood as broad social equality versus hierarchy, classlessness versus class division, and democratic control versus autocratic control of the social infrastructure. You can talk all you want about freedom in the bottom right quadrant, but at the end of the day you still have unaccountable autocrats making all the major economic decisions because they control the workplaces, the housing, and the utility sources. The two bottom quadrants are decentralized versions of democracy and autocracy, and the top two quadrants are centralized versions.

Society’s shape is ultimately a more important question than whether or not you want weed legalized. Who holds power? How is the infrastructure organized? Are you using one top-down institution to try and fix other top-down institutions?

But the political compass might at least give you a good estimation of where you are, at least which quadrant. And each quadrant has related books that are recommended on the site to read.

politicalcompass.org/relatedBooks

https://politicalcompass.org/authRightBooks

https://politicalcompass.org/libRightBooks

https://politicalcompass.org/authLeftBooks

https://politicalcompass.org/libLeftBooks

Now, I identify as a leftist (as far down left libertarian you can, personally). So, now that we've covered the basics of politics, let's delve into the heart of leftist political views.

These days, there's a considerable presence of left-leaning individuals on the internet. Occasionally, we discover that someone we assumed was a fellow leftist (like Ana Kasparian recently) is not actually aligned with those beliefs and is surprisingly comfortable echoing far-right rhetoric.

What's noteworthy is that some of these individuals, despite appearing to advocate for social justice and marginalized groups, primarily react to the controversial actions of the right. It's understandable, but this approach doesn't effectively communicate their own political stance. Opposing the genocide of trans people or any form of injustice in the U.S. doesn't automatically classify one as a leftist; it simply means you're a decent person.

So, what actually defines a leftist?

For me, it is anti-capitalism. That is the commitment that's hard to retract. Once you grasp the mechanics of capitalism, once you fully understand the exploitation it's built upon and the inherent conflicting interests between the working class and the ruling class, there's no turning back. You can't wake up one day and think, "You know what? Workers shouldn't own the means of production."

This distinction is at the core of what sets apart liberals and leftists. Liberals still endorse capitalism. They might be genuinely kind individuals deeply involved in progressive causes, yet at best, they're unaware and hold onto the misconception that capitalism is just the natural order.

Determining if someone is an anticapitalist can be tricky, though. Opposing the rise of fascism, ecological degradation, trans violence, police misconduct, and so forth doesn't automatically make you an anticapitalist. It makes you a decent person.

It's also normal to feel perplexed, considering how terms like "left," "socialism," "anarchy," and "communism" are often thrown around inaccurately. And let's not forget the buzzword barrage from the right. Therefore, being a leftist implies delving at least a bit into theoretical understanding. This helps clarify that places like Scandinavia aren't truly socialist since workers don't control the means of production. Figures like Bernie Sanders represent nicer liberals, in his case, social democrats who advocate for a mixed economy. Actual leftist political parties across Europe and North America don't really exist.

Being a leftist might mean aligning with various schools of thought like Marxism, socialism, communism, anarchism, or syndicalism, or a blend of these ideologies, or perhaps none at all. Yet, at its core, it signifies opposing capitalism and recognizing it as the root cause behind the interconnected web of contemporary issues—ranging from racism and climate crises to income disparity, fascism, war, and even figures like Elon Musk. It's all intertwined. It's systemic.

Breadtube

BreadTube, or LeftTube, is a loose and informal group of online content creators who create video content, including video essays and livestreams, from socialist, social democratic, communist, anarchist, and other left-wing perspectives. The channels often serve as introductions to left-wing politics for young viewers.

The term BreadTube comes from Peter Kropotkin's The Conquest of Bread, a book explaining how to achieve anarcho-communism and how an anarcho-communist society would function.

Noah Samsen actually made two videos about all the channels you can check out, so I will simply link those here and here.

Personally? I don't want to influence too much on the channels I like and don't like, but Second Thought is a good start. There are a lot of things I disagree on with the channel, but it's a good start to leftist ideas without going full communism.

Second Thought

Beau of the Fifth Column is really good. He's active on what's happening in the world and posts videos every day. They tend to be short and basic overviews but I practically never disagree with him. I kinda use him like a news source lol.

Beau of the Fifth Column

Then there's all the twitch/youtube streamers out there. They're a bit too online for me, but still got great stuff when they choose to focus on that. Vaush is a divisve figure in the community, but I quite like him. He's a bit edgy (tho less so nowadays), but I think that fulfills a necessary niche in the online left. He's probably the best debater we have on the left if we don't count Sam Seder, and he has a lot of strong videos breaking down specific issues. Got a lot of pro trans rethoric from him. Pick and choose from his content.

Vaush

Kyle is also good.

Secular Talk

I'll also say that economist Richard Wolff has stuff on youtube and he's great. He condenses Marxist ideas of exploitation, alienation, and the labor theory of value into easily-digestible video lectures, which is nice for when you’re multi-tasking. Here’s Part 1 of his four-week course on Marxian economics, and the other three parts follow in the playlist on Youtube.

Reading

Lighter books that are great for newbies include Socialism…Seriously by Danny Katch.

Why Marx Was Right by Terry Eagleton is also good.

Both of these guys have very breezy and interesting writing styles that include a wealth of information on leftist ideas and arguments, all alongside great senses of humor.

As for actual reading, there’s the leftist figureheads – Karl Marx, Rosa Luxemburg, Vladimir Lenin, Leon Trotsky, Emma Goldman, Peter Kropotkin, Mikhail Bakunin, Noam Chomsky, and plenty of others. There’s a wide range of ideas found in that list of people I named, so going through them and deciding for yourself which tendency you may fall into is important for any new and developing leftist.

Socialism

Communism

Anarchism

All of these three subreddits have reading lists in their wikis and side bars. I'd look into those depending on where you wanna start.

some final words

As for my personal politics, I've always been an anarchist, really. I just didn't know the word until later. I am neurodivergent, so I always questioned things. It kinda naturally led me down a non-conforming path. I would sometimes go to school in a dress, I have never liked the idea of exclusive relationships since I was a child (just didn't get them), I was out of the loop I felt. I've always been opposed to concentrated power in any form. I kinda vaguely labeled myself as a social democrat first, but then I learnt that capitalism and liberalism suck. But because state capitalism also sucks, as it doesn't liberate the working class either, I understood that libertarian socialism would be the way to go - not states owning the means of production and exploiting workers, but workers themselves owning the means of production. And I kinda quickly found the label anarchist that described everything I thought about social conventions and community structures since I was a toddler, and an anarcho-communist I became.

So, at it’s most basic, anarchism is an opposition to hierarchy, to one person having control over another. It is a radical commitment to compassion and absolute freedom. like communists, anarchists want a moneyless, stateless, and classless society. Unlike leninists, who falsely claim to be communists, we know that there has never been a good state, and never can be. They are by their very nature oppressive, and cannot be used as a means to an end to achieve communism. no group or individual can wield that much power over others and not become corrupted by it. Absolute power corrupts absolutely, etc. so while we are committed to the fight against capitalism, we are also committed to the fight against the state. they are intertwined and must be defeated simultaneously. so we believe in the abolition of all government and the organization of society on a voluntary, cooperative basis without recourse to force or compulsion, and the abolition of money and private property, as the best way to ensure the basic and higher needs of everyone are met.

If you are hungry, I will offer food. If you are thirsty, I will offer water. If you are cold, I will offer warmth. If you are in need, ask and I will give. If you are in trouble, ask and I will help I do not do these things in the hopes of being rewarded. I do not do these things out of fear of punishment. I do these things because I know them to be right. I set my own standards and I alone enforce them. I am very passionate about community over bureaucratic governments and corporations. I very much want de-radicalization and community cohesion. I vote but do not believe in electoralism. I like affecting change by building community networks. So, I try to move action into the real world to build small community networks and alternative power structures.

Therefore, personally, I think mutual aid is more important than reading theory. Like, there's enough strategy and history to read anyway. Looking at how our ideas actually work in reality is usually more helpful than reading someone else speculate on how they might work. But that's a post for another time.

My #1 recommendation is always Anarchy Works, if you wanted to know.

To end this, a final couple of resources.

Activist Databases and relevant Archive Collections

The Anarchist Library https://theanarchistlibrary.org/special

Solidarity! Revolutionary Center and Radical Library https://archive.org/details/solidarityrevolutionarycenter

The Gale Archive of Sexuality and Gender: http://www.gale.com/primary-sources/archives-of-sexuality-and-gender

ACTUP Oral History Project http://www.actuporalhistory.org/

Google Drives

Tevye Cowan Google drive with social justice related articles organized by topic: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B1DQUsG9YxIXflhQejJqcmgwbzgtcjQzbFlFU3BNeVJES1JwTW9hRmEwa0k4dUNVZEJzQzg

Patty Clamarage Google drive with social justice related articles organized by topic: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0BzpUdTQcmjdhfmphVHFhd2tPYTlTbmJsMzA0eGdCZW8yQmdNSTlZUENTUEp5ZHA2RHVwejg

Non-activist sources

Electronic Library http://bookzz.org/

EBook Library http://en.bookfi.net/

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The Art of Psychic Guidance: Finding Clarity in a Chaotic World

Living in a world full of chaos and uncertainty can often leave us feeling lost and confused. We constantly search for answers, guidance, and clarity amidst the turbulence that surrounds us. In these moments, many turn to psychic guidance as a way to find solace and direction.

Psychic guidance is the practice of tapping into our intuition and connecting with higher realms to gain insight into various aspects of our lives. It is an art that requires skill, sensitivity, and an understanding of the spiritual realm. A psychic acts as a conduit between the physical world and the metaphysical world, providing insights, predictions, and guidance to those seeking clarity.

One of the primary benefits of seeking psychic guidance is gaining a fresh perspective on our current situations. Often, we become so entangled in our problems that it becomes challenging to see beyond them. A skilled psychic can help us step back from our circumstances and view them from a different angle. This shift in perspective allows us to identify patterns or connections that were previously hidden from view.

Another valuable aspect of psychic guidance is its ability to provide validation and affirmation. Many times, we doubt ourselves or second-guess our decisions. By consulting a psychic, we can receive confirmation about choices we have made or receive encouragement to pursue certain paths. This validation can bring immense relief and confidence when navigating through life's challenges.

Psychic readings also offer insights into future possibilities. While it's important to remember that psychics cannot predict events with absolute certainty due to the ever-changing nature of free will, they can provide glimpses into potential outcomes based on current energies and trajectories. Understanding these possibilities empowers individuals by allowing them to make informed decisions about their lives.

In addition to personal consultations with psychics, there are other tools available for self-reflection and growth. Tarot cards are one such tool used by psychics for divination purposes. The images and symbols on the cards act as a gateway to the subconscious mind, allowing for deeper insights and connections to be made. Similarly, astrology provides a framework for understanding personality traits, life events, and cosmic influences.

It's important to approach psychic guidance with an open mind and discernment. Not all psychics are created equal, so finding one who resonates with you is crucial. Look for practitioners with a proven track record of accuracy and integrity. Trust your intuition when selecting a psychic as the connection between you both is vital for meaningful guidance.

In conclusion, the art of psychic guidance offers a pathway to finding clarity in a chaotic world. By seeking insights from those who have honed their intuitive abilities, individuals can gain fresh perspectives on their current circumstances, receive validation for their choices, and explore potential future outcomes. Remember that ultimately we hold the power to shape our own destinies, but seeking guidance from psychics can provide valuable support along our journey toward self-discovery and personal growth.

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