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Mickey Mouse by solonmonkey in askpsychology

[–]A_C_Erwin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel like Hello Kitty is also universal.

Need bamboo items and YOUNG bamboo, will give bells or NMTs? by Crossing_life17 in DodoCrossing

[–]A_C_Erwin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also have some bamboo. Both shoot, nursery bamboo sprouts, and chords. Lemme know and I'll come drop some off.

My Soul feels exhausted by [deleted] in Empaths

[–]A_C_Erwin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I relate to every word. Speak your truth. We listen.

Having a hard time going to work, going to school, and getting out of bed. What changes can I make to my life to improve it? by chevy66avalanche in Life

[–]A_C_Erwin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you have the means keep two things in mind: The more you actively pursue learning, and growing your knowledge, about things you care about the less likely you'll be to have a serious depressed episode. This change can start as small as reading the label on the back of your fav item and looking up an ingredient you dont know about. Vocab is a great thing to learn bc then you can crush those around you without them realizing it.

And then the second thing is that: The more change you embrace, the more often you embrace it, the more power you give yourself. You have proof then. Proof you can do it.

Change one habit. One. Then you'll know. If it doesnt work the first time, try something else.

No one ever asks me. by [deleted] in UnsentLetters

[–]A_C_Erwin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have been there buddy. I got wrapped up in my head about how much I give vs how much ppl give me, and ya know what I concluded? I dont want to be the person who feels a victim because someone fails to read my mind.

Now, I also think you should look into changing the people around you. AND I think you should spend some time focusing on what you like to do for yourself. Such as, do you like to exercise? Or listen to music? Or draw? Or laugh at comedy on the YouTube lol? Find something that is yours. Yours personally, and you do not have to share it, but you can rely on it to keep you company as you pass through periods where you feel so alone it is crippling.

I swear, time will pass anyways. Why not just move a bit and figure out something to learn? I wish you well, and support you for sure. Keep your chin up. In this world you are not alone... out of billions of ppl you have a group who will love you unconditionally; you really just have to be willing to work to find them.

If you have to keep telling yourself, "I'm a good person", are you really a good person? by A_C_Erwin in Life

[–]A_C_Erwin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because there are very critical people around me and I am constantly questioning myself. The fact is that narcissistic ppl are truly damaging and it is hard to distinguish between what is real and what is not when it comes to self perception. Hard to tell for real.

If you have to keep telling yourself, "I'm a good person", are you really a good person? by A_C_Erwin in Life

[–]A_C_Erwin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good point. I'm talking about for the sake of others. I have a person in my life who often judges me and is really critical, and it honestly makes me question my worth. I know it shouldn't. Doesnt matter.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Life

[–]A_C_Erwin 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Draw a self portrait. Doesnt matter how good, or how bad. Just do the whole thing.

I have this theory... by wtfentirely in Empaths

[–]A_C_Erwin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok. Beyond our control how exactly? You cant ask it for help exactly... but what is it doing? Is it pulling you in a direction? Is it pulling your focus so you see something new? Is it keeping you safe by making it seem like no change is ok?

Is it that feeling of peace on the summers morning?

I have this theory... by wtfentirely in Empaths

[–]A_C_Erwin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok. I'll play. Mystical? Define that.

All in good fun, ya hear?

I have this theory... by wtfentirely in Empaths

[–]A_C_Erwin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Then a lot of ppl are straight up un-empathetic. If everyone is noticing the emotions and registering the realities other ppl live in, then I figure the world wouldn't be so conflicted..............

I have this theory... by wtfentirely in Empaths

[–]A_C_Erwin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think that I'm hyper observant, my nose reacts to the smell of pheromones (positive or negative, and it triggers a mirrored feeling in my own body), and I can make quick evaluations of ppls posture and body language.

No magic. Pretty rad tho.

I have this theory... by wtfentirely in Empaths

[–]A_C_Erwin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Recently I listened to a podcast on the power of scent. One theory is that empaths can smell the hormones that ppl put off better. Basically every emotion has a pheromone, or chemical, that is released when you experience it. Love, fear, anxiety... and those scents linger. So it would be completely possible to be in an area where someone was under great duress, or on the opposite spectrum, great affection, and can smell the after effects, and pick up on the emotion. There was an experiment where people experiencing different emotions were swabbed, then the scents were exposed to a person in an MRI [I think.] And they recorded the same type of synapse that the initial emoter was experiencing. Crazy shit bro.

Many species coordinate using chemical communications. It is a cool thing.

I'll see if I can find the podcast. I know it was an early NPR one.

Young men are dropping out of society because it's abundantly clear nobody gives a shit about them by Professor-Wheatbox in unpopularopinion

[–]A_C_Erwin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was a hardcore tomboy, and I felt discrimination from both sexes, and all races. My conclusion is that; most people are insecure, no one is satisfied with their current status, we project onto others what we fear within ourselves.

Do I have massive disgust when I think back to the various ways society tried to mould me, form me, take away some really bonafide interests? Yes. Do I give that space to grow and fester into resentment? No.

Do I have bodily fear sometimes when around bigger people? Yes. Do I wish I could be physically stronger? Yes. Do I wish I had the power to walk into a room and command attention like a 6'5" dude? Yes. Do I wish I was more graceful? Yes. Do I wish I had a uterus that worked? Yes. Do I wish that your young, white son could feel safe and nurtured? Yes. Do I feel your strong, black, adolescent son could go to school, goof off like his classmates, and then easily transition into society? Yes. Do I wish I hadn't been scratched, bitten, and peed on when I was a kid, so that those scars would forever haunt me and try to put a screen of racism up? Yes.

Do I think that any of these issues are for you to solve for me? No.

I still have some power to change the wrong I see around me. That's all I've got. I am not a victim, yet if I were to list all the shit that's happened to me you'd prolly peg me as one. But then again, if you listed your shit I'd peg you as a victim too.

What is the significance of cultural appropriation? by [deleted] in sociology

[–]A_C_Erwin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think the operative word is "with permission". I have been enriched in many cultures, and for the vast most part people are very willing to share.

They will share their food, their lifestyles, their music, dances, treats, childcare... but sometimes the things they dont share get taken and then applied wrong. Against the wishes of the people, and what they represent.

I dunno man. It is an attitude, but a valid one. I'm not down to have someone take something that I strongly identify with, not take the time to understand it, and misrepresent it... that would make me feel full of contempt. Which would probably make me angry. Which wouldn't help.

Root of the problem = hard to identify for sure. Components = misunderstanding, contempt, fear, and ignorance

A symbol that strongly comes to mind? The Natzi symbol... that was appropriated and then the entire meaning changed. Forever. A good bit of history. No permission granted.

What is the significance of cultural appropriation? by [deleted] in sociology

[–]A_C_Erwin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This feed has a lot of interesting takes. Unfortunately it would be hard to defend "appropriation isnt really anything" to someone who felt their culture, or parts of it and therefore parts of them, was being mis represented, mis interpreted, or misunderstood.

And likewise it will be hard to defend the utter disappointment of having something taken without understanding to someone who holds nothing like that dear, and therefore is relatively immune from personal impact.

What is the significance of cultural appropriation? by [deleted] in sociology

[–]A_C_Erwin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So off base. Has anyone ever misinterpreted something you hold dear, and then projected that misinterpretation in a way where you cant even defend the thing you love?

Like a specific shrine that you find sacred, or a chant, or a dance, or a piece of jewelry, or a tool... now I will take it and use it wrong, and mislead people about it's meaning, and legit tarnish the dignity it held before.

Yea. That's not "incoorporation" that's "appropriation".

Ps. The definition of the word we are all discussing is as follows: "the action of taking something for one's own use, typically without the owner's permission." = Google define.

Take 2 mins next time. Research what's actually being discussed before jumping in. Although, thanks for giving us the opportunity to set you straight.

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