I believe historically we are still at the most peaceful time in a global scale. Doesn’t mean things aren’t bad or getting worse, but I guess we’ve got that going for us?
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"Nothing lasts forever."
History always repeats itself.
Things get bad, then they get REALLY bad, then usually violence solves it and things get good again.
Oh, phew. 🫡
It's definitely a cycle, and unfortunately we're getting really close to the end of one world order and the birth of a new one.
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Someday we will all be food for microbes and plants.
Edit: I actually find this comforting. It wasn't sarcasm. Plants and microbes are our greater family. Knowing the molecules in my body will feed them when I'm no longer aware brings me a sense of peace and connection.
The universe is extremely big and empty.
I don't live in the USA.
The same bullshit is infiltrating all modern nations. That's the long game. Nations are just the chess pieces being used to gain ownership of human life worldwide.
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That doesn't do much for those of us who do, but I'm still happy for you!
The only way out is through, where there's a will, there is a way.
one day, before you know it, you'll be dead and won't care anymore. in the grand scope of your life this is a small moment, so do whatever makes you happy today.
My kids ask me why grown ups make the choice to be mean to other people. They understand they are kids and are still learning. Doesn’t compute that a grown up would choose to be mean. Gonna keep it that way as long as I can.
Humans die eventually.