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this post was submitted on 25 Dec 2023
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I look at those things that annoy me, and think
would you rather be in Palestine right now
and it becomes less of an issue. This general strategy has worked for me since the Vietnam War era.grumble grumble Damn America always making this view applicable
This wouldn't work for me at all because thinking about Israeli/American treatment of Palestine infuriates me. Then thinking about Palestine makes me think of Yemen, which makes me think of the Iraq War, and then I'm just in a spiral of hatred and gritting my teeth. I'd be walking around with balled up fists and my neighbor pleasantly says hello, I'd whip around with "Fuck your hello, krakkker colonizer first worlder"
and being in that mindset permanently would be a good way to get myself shot.
yeah, your mileage will vary. Daily acts of defiance and sabotage of the machine can help keep the rage from hitting a flash point.
I use this too. It really puts my priorities in order and reminds me how truly fortunate I am.