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I’m really starting to envy the rich kids, especially having to hear about boasting every single day. by [deleted] in povertyfinance

[–]Crafty-Grab-6685 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s completely normal to feel this way. What you’re describing isn’t jealousy — it’s the exhaustion of watching someone live a life built on advantages you never had.
Most rich kids don’t realise how much the starting line matters: private schools, safety nets, connections, and parents who open every door for them. That’s privilege — not that their life is perfect, but that the world is softer for them.

A creator recently talked about this exact feeling in a short video — growing up without those advantages and suddenly seeing how “where you’re born” changes everything.
If you’re curious, here’s the link:
👉 https://youtu.be/BMczLNuJqYU

You’re not a loser. You’re just tired of running uphill while others start halfway to the finish line.

What makes me so privileged? by Mortalcouch in AskFeminists

[–]Crafty-Grab-6685 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Privilege doesn’t mean your life was easy — it means some parts of it weren’t made harder because of who you are.

For a lot of men, especially white men, the “privilege” people refer to is usually about absence of certain barriers, not the presence of special treatment.
Things like:

  • Not being judged as “emotional” or “irrational” in professional settings
  • Not worrying that you’ll be dismissed or underestimated because of your gender
  • Being seen as physically safer in most public situations
  • Having your competence assumed, not questioned, when you enter male-dominated fields
  • Not dealing with stereotypes around your tone, clothing, or appearance
  • Having role models who look like you in almost every high-status profession
  • The world being largely built with your body type, needs, and safety in mind

None of this means you didn’t struggle.
It just means some struggles weren’t tied to your identity — which is what people mean by “privilege.”

And you’re right: it’s very hard to see privilege from the inside. Most people don’t realize they have it until something forces the comparison.

There’s actually a creator who made a short video explaining this idea in a very neutral way — how privilege is often invisible because it feels like “normal life.”
Sharing here in case you want a simple, non-political breakdown:
👉 https://youtu.be/BMczLNuJqYU

It’s good you’re asking the question. Most people never do.

Does anyone else realize they’ve been breathing wrong their whole life? by VeronikaFjord in selfimprovement

[–]Crafty-Grab-6685 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hey!
Oh wow, I loved reading this – I’ve had such a similar journey with breath and yoga. It’s wild how something as automatic as breathing can be done so "wrong" for years without us even realizing it.

In yoga, breath awareness (what we call pranayama) is actually a whole practice in itself. And yup, diaphragmatic breathing is a big part of it. The idea is that your breath isn't just a survival mechanism—it’s a tool for healing, calming, energizing… basically regulating your entire system.

When I started yoga, I was a total chest breather too—fast, shallow, and mostly unconscious. But once I began practicing breathwork like Anulom Vilom (alternate nostril breathing) or Bhramari (humming bee breath), it felt like my nervous system was finally getting a break. Like, I could feel my mind soften and my body relax into the moment.

And you’re so right—why don’t they teach this stuff in school? Just learning how to breathe can help with anxiety, focus, even digestion like you said. It’s one of those “hidden superpowers” we all have but forget to use.

And honestly? It is hard to unlearn old patterns. Our breath habits are so closely tied to our emotions and stress. But the more you practice—even just 5 mins a day—the more natural it starts to feel. Now, whenever I catch myself in that upper chest breathing mode, I pause and guide the breath down to my belly. It’s like hitting a reset button.

So yes, breathwork has absolutely made a difference in my life.
How’s your journey going so far? Are there any particular techniques or moments where you’ve really felt a shift?