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Your value is not determined by your productivity. (lemmy.ml)

submitted 2 years ago by inasaba@lemmy.ml to c/simpleliving@lemmy.ml

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In a capitalist world, it can be hard to remember this. But despite what you are pressured to think, your value as a person does not come through what material value you create for others.

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[–] GrayBackgroundMusic@lemm.ee 12 points 2 years ago (2 children)

I wish I could believe that, but everyone in my life blatantly shows that they only appreciate me when I can do things for them and just tolerate me between useful events.

[–] natori@beehaw.org 11 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Sounds like you need some friends, friend. Those aren't them.

[–] GrayBackgroundMusic@lemm.ee 4 points 2 years ago

You're right. I can count on one hand the people who I called friend for the sake of just being friends. Sadly, life eventually pulls us apart.

[–] Techpriest@lemm.ee 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Take stock in the ones who have reached out with nothing asked of you... the rest, kindly tell them to go outside and play a game of hide and go fuck themselves. It reduces stress in the long term.

[–] GrayBackgroundMusic@lemm.ee 1 points 2 years ago

Eh, they're not bad. They're just normal, self centered people. They're the default. It's human nature. The people who do actually care are the ones who decide to be better than average.