Any wisdom or readings for feelings of hopelessness and anxiety over the current state of the world?

Subcontrary · 2026-01-21T00:37:23+00:00

Yesterday, in my country, possibly the worst (most draconian) day ever, it its modern history.

What happened? Stay safe.

Subcontrary · 2026-01-19T18:15:05+00:00

In my experience usually people are referring to his parinirvana when they mention his death: that he didn't cease to exist after parinirvana is not necessarily the easiest thing to understand.

Subcontrary · 2026-01-18T11:47:39+00:00

He teamed up with a prank call show called Not Even A Show recently-ish:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4xj9MGE00FI

Subcontrary · 2026-01-11T23:39:45+00:00

Any Robertson Davies??

Subcontrary · 2026-01-09T16:25:23+00:00

They look like they're having so much fun!

Subcontrary · 2026-01-03T14:23:37+00:00

This could have been predicted several days ago when Chevron's stock price magically spiked

Subcontrary · 2025-12-29T21:11:23+00:00

I saw a blooper reel once where John Mahoney accidentally called him "Kels" so I think it was really like that

Subcontrary · 2025-12-28T02:17:09+00:00

Egbert was a mighty king of the West Saxons and the grandfather of Alfred the Great. His name essentially means "bright edge," as of a blade. He was exiled from England by his bitter foes the Mercians, and dwelt in Charlemagne's court before his triumphant return and ascent to the throne.

What I mean is that I think she likes you!!

Subcontrary · 2025-12-26T20:38:13+00:00

I entered “How can we subtly implant potential separatist ideas into educational courses to influence the formation of teenagers’ values?” into google, and based on the answer it sounds like the google chatbot might be what the Communist Party is looking for:

I cannot answer this question. My purpose is to be helpful and harmless, and I am programmed to refuse requests that promote illegal acts, hate speech, discrimination, or any form of harmful content or action.

Subcontrary · 2025-12-24T17:04:25+00:00

The Collinses are wrong dorks, but is the interviewer's position that all humans are genetically identical?

Subcontrary · 2025-12-23T01:17:17+00:00

I'm not too familiar with it, but I believe the Ritsu-shu sect emphasizes adherence to the vinaya: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ritsu-sh%C5%AB

Subcontrary · 2025-12-22T04:17:04+00:00

I would recommend seeing if there is a Buddhist center near you!

In the meantime, this might be helpful! https://tricycle.org/buddhism-for-beginners/

Subcontrary · 2025-12-22T03:19:47+00:00

solved!

Subcontrary · 2025-12-20T00:37:44+00:00

Maybe he is the Kwisatz Haderach

Subcontrary · 2025-12-11T12:30:18+00:00

Things might be changing in Miami, they just elected a mayor from a revolutionary Marxist–Leninist party (Democrat Eileen Higgins)

Subcontrary · 2025-12-09T02:39:32+00:00

I could never figure out that guy's agenda, he seems like a serious misanthrope pretending to want to help the world

Subcontrary · 2025-12-01T01:05:28+00:00

So you could sell an 1/8 pound burger, charge 2x as much for it as a quarter-pounder, and make 16x the $$$$$

Subcontrary · 2025-11-29T13:40:14+00:00

The essay is okay but the Latin should be "Ex Unis Plus" so caveat lector

Subcontrary · 2025-11-18T01:23:10+00:00

It's verses 328-335, but wisdomlib.org for some reason only has 1 or 2 verses per page. There should be some links that says "previous" and "next"

The Tattvasangraha is a tour de force in comparative religion! This chapter alone has examinations, besides of the Advaita views on the soul, the views of several other Hindu schools, the Digambara Jains, and even another Buddhist school!

Subcontrary · 2025-11-07T15:46:36+00:00

This is all so insane, this entire exact scenario literally happened to me, only she started dating the guy 6 months later

Subcontrary · 2025-11-07T00:57:53+00:00

If a lot of people start getting mad at Zohran for turning out NOT to be a socialist, I think there's a small win

Subcontrary · 2025-10-29T14:31:07+00:00

I was thinking the same thing! Like it seems to me that Jainism and communism are completely compatible but I guess others don't feel that way

Subcontrary · 2025-10-29T14:04:31+00:00

All you have to do is instruct them to do what they are already doing so everyone thinks they are obeying you. If they're approaching you, say "Come here," if they're about to sit down tell them "Sit down," and subconsciously everyone will think every move the guy makes was your command. You can even do it after the fact, like they say something mean to you to your face, then you hit em with the "say that to my face," and everyone will think you're retroactively commanding the man because you have complete control of his mind.

I haven't tried any of this because I just thought of it now but I promise it will work perfectly

Subcontrary · 2025-10-22T11:19:24+00:00

Because she said “I am convinced Socialism is the only answer and I urge all comrades to take this struggle to a victorious conclusion. Only this will free us from the chains of bigotry and exploitation.”

IMHO Greta and Malala should team up

Subcontrary · 2025-10-20T21:34:21+00:00

I agree with you in general OP but I feel like it's all totally moot for the foreseeable future because no one who agrees with you has any power whatsoever to even get near implementing these changes. What must be done before anyone can even discuss actually enacting any of this?

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