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Re: "I keep seeing all of this injustice and corruption..."
A man that is born from a woman has a few days, full of trouble; he blossoms like a flower; then withers.
Aug 21 · 11 days ago
🚲 CitySlicker · Aug 21 at 10:21:
Are you seeing injustice in your day to day life (at school, work, the grocery store)? If so these types of injustices are something you can probably do something about.
If the injustices are something you read/hear about in the news, just stop consuming news. Maybe donate to charities and volunteer, but I’d say not to stress about global problems such as starvation in other countries, wars, dictatorships, political corruptions.
You said something in your post about going to London to do something. I’d say go for it. I don’t know what you are referring to specifically, but as a general rule you will always regret inaction more than action.
🍺 mrrobinhood5 · Aug 21 at 21:27:
the best you can do is make your own world a better place. your own world is what you can control. you shouldn't try to eat all the cake in one sitting, just take small bites.
deal with it, and if you can, try not to make things any worse
What you always have control over is you. Make sure that you do better than they do. Work on yourself, seek the good of others, outperform those who are causing injustice. Become an example to others around you. Be like the yeast fermenting the dough.
feels funny using the text from a meme but it sums it up nicely:
"Hey friend listen, I know the world is scary right now but -
the future is unkowable but will be determined by how hard we fight now for a loving world"
while all the other suggestions are good on an individualistic level they feel selfish to me and don't actually solve any of the problems you're likely seeing. if you're like me then I'd recommend getting involved in organising. Housing/tennants unions or Palestine solidarity groups are good places to start.
What City Slicker said is correct.
News is possibly the most corrosive and damaging drug you can be hooked on. The consequences for your mental health and social relationships are catastrophic, and make heroin and crack look like amateur hour.
It’s krokodil for your brain.
I keep seeing all of this injustice and corruption everywhere I look. I always thought that I'd feel better once I turned 18 and would be able to vote and drink and stuff; but I still feel as powerless as ever. I sometimes have dreams about randomly catching a train to London and doing something practical; but that's pretty damn unrealistic. What the fuck can I do to make things better?