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How would you respond to those who feel overwhelmed by bad news?

Posted on Jul 7th, 2008 by barefootgirl42 : Blissful Energy barefootgirl42

As a (relatively) young person who was just earlier today fairly overwhelmed by hearing bad news (injustices portrayed in the newspaper, etc.), I would say the best way is to respond with encouragement that they... More »

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How do you respond to suffering?

Posted on Jun 25th, 2008 by barefootgirl42 : Blissful Energy barefootgirl42

Chocolate and bundling myself under soft blankets. :) Well, sometimes. But my response to suffering really depends on the level and type of suffering, since there are SO many different types. If I'm not enjoying... More »

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What do you find mysterious?

Posted on Jun 16th, 2008 by barefootgirl42 : Blissful Energy barefootgirl42

How easily we human begins tend to create borders between each other as a way of feeling superior. We categorize people based off of religion, gender, age, race, sexual orientation, dis/ability status, class, and countless... More »

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What are you being a voice for?

Posted on May 15th, 2008 by barefootgirl42 : Blissful Energy barefootgirl42

The quote, "I am the Lorax, I speak for the trees!" comes to mind after I read this question. Aww, The Lorax is my favorite Suess book of all time. But other than for environmental... More »

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What separates you from others?

Posted on Apr 20th, 2008 by barefootgirl42 : Blissful Energy barefootgirl42

Other than distance and time, I'd have to say injustice, prejudice and our system of social hierarchies distance each other from everyone else. And the often-misleading labels we use further separate each other in terms... More »

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What would you march for?

Posted on Mar 1st, 2008 by barefootgirl42 : Blissful Energy barefootgirl42

A thousand things! For peace, for justice, for equality and kindness and freedom. For all the people in this world who are NOT able to live their dreams and who have injustice inflicted upon them.... More »

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What would you like to untangle?

Posted on Feb 20th, 2008 by barefootgirl42 : Blissful Energy barefootgirl42

The roots of injustice would be wonderful to untangle. Our automatic human process which we all use: categorization and hierarchy-construction, as well as scapegoating, which causes inequalities, injustice, and hatred among people who are essentially... More »

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