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Almost every religion conveys a message of non-attachment.
Telling us: Stop tying your identity to objects, things, groups, and on and on.
Yet, in the modern world, we do the opposite. We over-identify with our job, political party, jobs, pursuits, etc.
That's a big problem:
I’m still astonished at the fact that, despite the wealth of evidence showing the long-term health risks from even ‘mild’ cases of Covid, as a country we have just shrugged, accepted mass infection, and acted as if the still-cautious among us are the *odd* ones. It’s madness.
Today is a historical day for #suicideprevention & #mentalhealth in the U.S.! The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, now known as the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, can be more easily reached by calling or texting 988, or chatting on https://t.co/rRqUSHvtQd. #988Lifeline
Seven years ago, SCOTUS rightly affirmed the right to marriage for same-sex couples.
But SCOTUS just denied constitutional privacy, which undergirds legal equality for the LGBTQ+ community.
Women, LGBTQ+, POC — our rights are bound together and we must protect them. Together.
"Happiness is a choice."
This is mostly true... until you get hit with a depression or grief.
Reflect on what you are grateful for. Connect to your purpose. Do all that.
But don't force it. When it's not there, don't judge yourself. Let go. Get help. Be patient. It comes back.