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Hard times feel so much less hard when you traffic in positive energy and gas people up and make them feel good about themselves as much as possible. Whether it’s your local bodega guy, a coworker, or even a date you really liked that’s breaking things off with you, lean into the good energy and try to leave people feeling better about themselves with the end of every interaction to the extent that you can. It’s good for you as much as it is for them!
(obviously there are exceptions to this advice and people who def do not deserve it but the general point stands)
Feb 20, 2025
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This includes people you know and ones you don't; It's a good habit and makes you clock the good stuff more often, introduces you to people who do good stuff, and generally puts more good energy into the universe. (thank you tyler & alex for this lovely place)
Jan 25, 2024
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I was always told that if I don’t have anything nice to say I shouldn’t say anything at all but I think it should be officially recommended that if you do have something nice to say, say it! A heartfelt compliment that is in your brain will cost you nothing to give the person to whom it’s due and might change their day for the better! Take notice of others and be specific with your kindness. Such an easy way to make yourself a happier person!
Feb 29, 2024
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I need to take my own advice… I will often meet people and the lovely things about them stick out to me — be it their laugh, the way they wear their hair, maybe a particular piece of clothing — and I really want to compliment them but the words are like peanut butter in my mouth and I can’t spit it out! I mean every now and again I remember a compliment I’ve gotten and am all 🤭 over it. I need to put that good energy back into the world!!!
Jan 28, 2024
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Going online used to be an activity you sat down to and then could get up and walk away from. Now it’s some kind of panopticon that we’re connected to almost 24/7 that requires our constant availability and can demand our attention whenever it wants. We weren’t meant to be this online!!!!
Actual pic from my personal archives (playing Unreal Tournament with a new 3dfx graphics card circa 2000)
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