Welcome again to everybody. Make yourself at home. In the time-honoured tradition of our group, here is the weekly discussion thread.
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I don’t think I am in a doomer fase but I do feel pessimistic I guess.
There’s just a large discrepancy between my life passions and constantly being politically active. I don’t like politics. I don’t like being politically active. I like gardening, nature, bird watching, working out, etc. Instead I find myself trying to convince people we should not let some few rich losers destroy our world.
Just ranting I guess but I often find myself asking what I’m doing with my life these days.
Feel the same, would like to just go party, listen to music, hike and play sports and board games but all this political stuff I do mostly because I feel the need to do something
I struggle with a similar thing. Its hard. I am just a little ape who wants to have fun why do i have to be worried about other dumb apes destroying the entire world? Its like we are the constant victims of some horrible crime that most people act as if they don’t see.
Best to take frequent breaks.
Force yourself. Forcing yourself is what self-care is all about. I know people laugh off self-care, but you have to force yourself. Self-care involves giving yourself the benefit of doubt.
Gotta find balance comrade. Don’t feel guilty for it. One person only has so much capacity for this work. Take breaks and try to find enjoyment in life where you can. We’ve all been there.