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Staying Sane in a World Going Mad by buggedout

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life · @buggedout ·
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Staying Sane in a World Going Mad
I’m feeling it today.  Even though I stopped watching mainstream news years ago its everywhere.  I’m being bombarded with bullshit on the alt-media channels too and the people around me in the real world are all talking about what’s going on.  It’s just fucking insane to me.  I want to rant about it, I want to vent my frustration with it all and add my own spin to try and make sense out of it...but I know I shouldn’t.  Other than getting it off my chest and purging myself of it I don’t think it’ll help anyone or anything and it’ll just fuel the outrage.  So I stop.  Pause.  Take a breath.  Look for something more constructive to spend my mental and emotional energy on...

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I think that’s the right path.  I don’t think I can totally ignore what’s going on because that’s also a bit irresponsible, if not impossible.  The key for me is to not get overwhelmed by it.  I know it’s there, but I am making a choice.  A choice to be better.  For everyone that’s probably different.  I used the image above because being in nature works for me.  There is something serene about being surrounded by trees and birds and finding that peace.  I’m not really a religious person, but if there is a god then that’s where I see it.  In the amazing life of all different kinds that share this earth with me.

I also find peace with the people closest to me.  Family and friends.  Fun and laughter.  Spending time with kind souls at play is incredibly therapeutic for me.  I am home alone right now, but I’m meeting my wife and kids and mother-in-law out later at the local art festival.  My kids are going in the parade and that makes them happy.  I’m not really into the arts much, but I know beauty when I see it and joy can be infectious so if people I care about are happy then that makes me happy too.  Later I’m playing a charity poker event where we’re raising money for a young family devastated by the suicide of the father.  That will be both a fun and a sombre night, but it’s real.  It’s close to home and it’s something.  Something I can do that’s positive.  I am grateful for that opportunity at times like these.

Everyone is different though.  I certainly don’t have all the answers but I can prompt people to ask themselves the question.  What can you do?  We each can’t really do much to stop the craziness going on outside of our spheres of influence.  But we CAN do something closer to home.  So I implore you today.  Ask yourself the question.  Then go do it.  Be the change you want to see.
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@bitcoinman ·
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It's very challenging to navigate I would say try to not get bothered too much if it's things out of your control and that's unfortunately or fortunately a lot of drama in our lives
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@chinito ·
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right on! just focus on the things that bring u peace and joy.

NO stress!! ☺️😉✌️
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@davideownzall ·
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We can't really do anything when it comes to that big stuff... I personally like to keep myself updated to avoid having to rely on mainstream media or people saying stuff around... But if you don't disconnect and spend time with family is sure good
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@dfinney ·
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# F-ing FEISTY! 

### Fuck yeah! 😂🤣

I am filled with rage lately. Almost posted about it in a F you F-ers kind of way. 🤣😂

But instead I yelled at lady who parked her big f-ing SUV in front of my driveway and then went to a F the f-ing Cheeto president protest. 

# 🎉 

# 🖕🏻😃🖕🏻<- Me all day.
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@buggedout ·
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I hear you.  I was thinking about you when I was reviewing this post.  I do agree it can be very cathartic to vomit out our anger and frustration, but being pissed off all the time is kind of exhausting.  I'm tired.
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@itsmemic ·
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Your post reminded me of something my therapist said: “You don’t need to carry the world, just hold your corner with care.” Nature helps me too, even a short walk outside with no headphones brings me back to myself.
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@kerrislravenhill ·
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Tending and nurturing my garden, flowers and vegetables is my thing.
Slowly making my home into my own little paradise and refuge.
!PIMP
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@buggedout ·
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Very wise as always.  I think the gardening would work for me too.  It's early winter here though.  That's probably not helping either.
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@ronnie10 · 
That's really nice.. I was checking your profile to see if you posted anything in relation to that.
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@mattclarke ·
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When I start overthinking I just look over my back fence at the mob of kangaroos I'll be eating if the shops run out of food.
If we're right and it's depop, there are going to be a lot of empty houses with veggie gardens and fruit trees. Just not being in the heart of a city is 90% of prepping at this point.
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@buggedout ·
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Thanks.  I'm in a spot now that I call sub-rural.  So no kangas in the backyard, but they're not far away.  Wouldn't get me moving back into the city for quids.
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@milaan ·
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> There is something serene about being surrounded by trees and birds and finding that peace. I’m not really a religious person, but if there is a god then that’s where I see it. In the amazing life of all different kinds that share this earth with me.



In Tao's words, you dont need to be a religious person, you are still spiritual-- 

The natural, spontaneous flow of the universe, which humans should align with through simplicity and harmony. Develop mindful moments of Buddha. Go for deep breathing, that is a spiritual act. Stay around nature, listen to the sound of silence of Nature. That's a spiritual act.

> Everyone is different though.

Yin-Yang: Balance and interdependence of opposites in the universe.
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@offgridlife · 
You need to get Off the Grid


![IMG_3750.jpeg](https://images.hive.blog/DQmXXP99tAU2ZRrGxfXSAyjEqKjPezFVGwuUmTKThjQRYqd/IMG_3750.jpeg)
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@powerpaul ·
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I really welcome your way & the report about it! May it inspire as much Hivians as possible!

!HUG
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@seattlea ·
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News don't really impact me emotionally. I like studying propaganda and seeing it everywhere doesn't bother me.
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@silverd510 ·
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Can’t fix stupid. There are entirely too many uninformed assholes in this world. Making bad decisions that we all have to live with. I stay in my lane, ignore idiots, and enlighten the ones worthy…..
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@buggedout ·
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Very smart mate.  I would be wise to do the same.
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@takhar ·
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I don't know if it's a good thing but I've almost become numb to the craziness happening all around us. When a new aspect of it pops up, I just acknowledge it and move on with my business which is basically working on myself and focusing on the things I can control :)
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@welshstacker ·
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Youre always welcome to come rant to me, you know i love it.
Ive asked myself the question, and at first i didnt like my answers, so I changed. Im on a better path, and by default so is Mrs W and the kids.
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Thanks mate.  I do appreciate our sporadic chats.  They don't always make me feel better but at least I know there's another kindred soul out there who can relate.
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