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as someone whoās realized they are chronically online (i hate it trust me), iāve realized that all the media consumption really has caused me brain rot lol.
with that being said, iāve been trying to watch documentaries and movies that are normally out of my comfort zone to not only learn new things but also to help me with forming thoughts about *said* things becauseā¦sometimes i go with what people are saying online because a bunch of people are saying it (once again i hate it too trust me)
all this to say, dont knock something till you try it - itās good for your brain and your soul to develop opinions
with that being said, iāve been trying to watch documentaries and movies that are normally out of my comfort zone to not only learn new things but also to help me with forming thoughts about *said* things becauseā¦sometimes i go with what people are saying online because a bunch of people are saying it (once again i hate it too trust me)
all this to say, dont knock something till you try it - itās good for your brain and your soul to develop opinions
Mar 2, 2024
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šWatched a three hour video essay today that I found insightful in some places, and genuinely enlightening and perspective altering in others, but also for the most part really infuriating and like it was missing the forest for the trees!!!!
But sitting with that and thinking about WHY it rubbed me up the wrong way, where that was a genuine fault of the creator or something it was worth me getting uncomfortable about, as well as seeing genuinely insightful commentary about it in the comments section, has probably been good for my soul, even if my rambly Tumblr post about the stuff that bothered me probably needs to be deleted before too many people see it lmao. It's good to think deeply, and to be made to think deeply and critically!
But sitting with that and thinking about WHY it rubbed me up the wrong way, where that was a genuine fault of the creator or something it was worth me getting uncomfortable about, as well as seeing genuinely insightful commentary about it in the comments section, has probably been good for my soul, even if my rambly Tumblr post about the stuff that bothered me probably needs to be deleted before too many people see it lmao. It's good to think deeply, and to be made to think deeply and critically!
May 6, 2025
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ši saw something a tad bit politically upsetting this morning through a reposted TikTok, and when i looked up the story in the news, what the TikTok said about this political issue could not be substantiated, but only implied and rumored.
Iām kinda peeved because short form media has really allowed people to become media illiterate and spread things that are either lies or unsupported claims, because they know people arenāt going to read a 3-4 paragraph article on a news site and disseminate information on their own.
Something I have learned in therapy is to kinda look at more things in life as neutral, and not go into black and white thinking before making a decision. Take time to act on something (when itās possible) and take things at face value most days. Being in an elevated state of emotion when doing something is not usually good.
I just wish other people could do that today, because sometimes it feels like Iām the only person in my realm who can.
Iām kinda peeved because short form media has really allowed people to become media illiterate and spread things that are either lies or unsupported claims, because they know people arenāt going to read a 3-4 paragraph article on a news site and disseminate information on their own.
Something I have learned in therapy is to kinda look at more things in life as neutral, and not go into black and white thinking before making a decision. Take time to act on something (when itās possible) and take things at face value most days. Being in an elevated state of emotion when doing something is not usually good.
I just wish other people could do that today, because sometimes it feels like Iām the only person in my realm who can.
Jan 26, 2025
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šnobody understands how freeing it is to truly be what others call āchill.ā that mindset is the most freeing of all, to not judge others upon first glance is a gift only few are naturally blessed with. of course, many learn how to be more accepting and carefree throughout life and experience, and that is to also be accepted. though what i have seen on other social media platforms is just exhausting. the key to being a truly open minded person is remembering itās their life, not yours. people can live it and express themselves however they like as long as it doesnāt harm themselves and especially others. this can go from blue hair and piercings to dyed platinum hair and neon clothing. i used to call myself open minded until i realized it was only on one side. i was very accepting of alternative fashion and lifestyle that i absolutely ripped on things that are associated with the ānorm.ā i came to the realization that even though i choose not to live that way, that does not make it okay to tell people what theyāre doing is wrong or stupid. they do it because it is THEIR life, i simply wouldnāt do it because thatās MY life and it does not align with me. this obviously goes further into topics of social issues and politics, though the first and most critical step to approaching deeper rooted misunderstandings regarding those topics would be the ability to properly argue. this should be basic knowledge, though tiktok and instagram (and media in general) is forgetting how to civilly debate. one must thoroughly hear out the other without insulting and/or interrupting, and then respond after the other has said their piece. active research of the points being discussed is crucial for all around understanding other perspectives. that advice goes for small arguments in comment sections to full on debates in professional settings. some may say this segment trailed off, though that only proves how far being open minded can get someone. we should not be closed off, calling things different to us ācringeā or dismissing others for their different ways of life.
TLDR/important takeaway: never judge anyone unless their way of life negatively affects themselves and/or others. when in disagreement, always put yourself in the otherās perspective and actively research.
TLDR/important takeaway: never judge anyone unless their way of life negatively affects themselves and/or others. when in disagreement, always put yourself in the otherās perspective and actively research.
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šsubmitted some of my photo stuff in for an exhibition and I AM ACTUALLY NOW PART OF THE EXHIBITION
shook to say the least and fighting off imposter syndrome since finding out but iām over the fucking moon fr
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(i forgot my ear plugs last night can you tell i was suffering a bit)
(i forgot my ear plugs last night can you tell i was suffering a bit)
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