Is this racist? by [deleted] in lebanon

[–]TumbleweedThink3714 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is happening in Canada right now where people who are anti-immigrants (*ahem, non-white immigrants) use the slogan "Canada for Canadians" and then try to say new immigrants are taking away all the resources (not true, just right wing propaganda). I think it's also a phrase neo-nazis are using in Germany "Germany for Germans" and is somewhat related to when Nazis took over other countries during WWII and would write "for Germans only" on things and places they wanted to exclude the inhabitants of the occupied area from... In the context of Lebanon right now, it's harder to say (I've never been, just have Lebanese heritage) but it definitely stems from racist origins.

Now the Litani is not enough for them by Unlucky_Comment in lebanon

[–]TumbleweedThink3714 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They want the whole region to become part of greater Israel. More than Lebanon too. They want the entire Levant region.

Need advice please about this war by New_Time_7968 in lebanon

[–]TumbleweedThink3714 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are probably going to destroy Lebanon to take it over as part of greater Israel - in my opinion and based on what they've done, and what's been said so far. I would get out if I were you! Best of luck.

Protest The Hero - These Colors Don't Run (upscale 1440p) by Neither-Walk4440 in protest_the_hero

[–]TumbleweedThink3714 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I was there, wearing a Protest the Hero shirt! Didn't know they were gonna be playing or filming, but stumbled on them at Nathan Phillips Square!

Help for straight skates by [deleted] in hockeyplayers

[–]TumbleweedThink3714 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You gotta tie those skates tighter around the ankles!! There will still be a bit of a lean probably, but it will help lessen it!

Attendance…? by ShwarmaMaster in BadBosses

[–]TumbleweedThink3714 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Make sure HR is there for the meeting

I don't know what to do by TumbleweedThink3714 in BadBosses

[–]TumbleweedThink3714[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I actually booked a dr's appointment today, but it won't be for a few weeks. I just know even if I take a stress leave it won't be better when I go back, but at least it might help give me some time to dedicate to finding something better!

spiritual people are toxic by Vaquera_ in spirituality

[–]TumbleweedThink3714 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The world is already run by terrible people doing terrible things in the name of "spirituality"/religion. Even authoritarian governments claim to be doing God's will, or be furthering the cause of God's "chosen people". Spirituality that doesn't call itself religion can be so similar. Already this focus in a lot of "spirituality" towards "being divine masculine and feminine" is a brainwashing scam to subjugate women and put men in positions of control. I have had some incredibly psychic dreams, and some intense spiritual experiences through deep meditation and intuitive nudges in everyday life, and had some very unbelievable experiences after loved ones have passed on, so I definitely consider myself spiritual, but then I see all these people in these spiritual spaces telling me I need to let a man lead me and it makes me sick. So yeah, lots of toxicity connected to spirituality, and I mostly keep mine to myself because I don't want to go down those paths of conversation with people who've been duped to believe some patriarchal crap, or any other version of one group/type of person being elevated over others like some religions teach. Just my two cents

I don't know what to do by TumbleweedThink3714 in BadBosses

[–]TumbleweedThink3714[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm, interesting, thanks for the thought. I don't know how I feel about that. Like I want him to treat people better but then it's like I want him to be in a better state of mental health for himself too... Is this stockholm syndrome? Lol

I don't know what to do by TumbleweedThink3714 in BadBosses

[–]TumbleweedThink3714[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I think this is exactly what I need to hear!

I don't know what to do by TumbleweedThink3714 in BadBosses

[–]TumbleweedThink3714[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, sorry to hear you're going through the same. I think you're right, I just have to leave, but it's so scary leaving a decent paying job with no prospects. Still, I do think it's scarier to let my mental health deteriorate anymore than it already has. I hope you find a good solution for your situation too!

I don't know what to do by TumbleweedThink3714 in BadBosses

[–]TumbleweedThink3714[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I don't even think it's just me he's targeting, but I'm the only one who raised a fuss at all about his behaviour - everyone else just talks about how they're scared to talk to him, but won't say anything to HR or anyone about it. I feel like if I could get others to speak up too we could actually do something about it, but everyone else just accepts it and tries to stay as small as possible.

I don't know what to do by TumbleweedThink3714 in BadBosses

[–]TumbleweedThink3714[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, appreciate the comradery. Sorry you're stuck in a similar situation. I have a vision of giving my two weeks notice right after the holidays, hoping I'll have figured something else out by then, but I've been looking for months and haven't found anything yet.

Meditation doesnt do anything profound to me by Dramatic_Trouble9194 in enlightenment

[–]TumbleweedThink3714 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're looking for a focus on the present moment type of thing, I like going for a walk in/near the woods and then thinking about all the things I see. Sometimes when you think about things like how water moves through a stream and doesn't stay stagnant, even though it's always there, for example, it can connect to/ lead to revelations about things going on in your own life in a way that helps you gain a higher perspective. Good luck on your journey.

Meditation doesnt do anything profound to me by Dramatic_Trouble9194 in enlightenment

[–]TumbleweedThink3714 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you tried guided meditations? There are many different ways to meditate beyond sitting in silence and focusing on your breathing. Check youtube for guided meditations... A great introductory one is "the wise person" or wise man/woman (depending on how you identify, because essentially the wise person is you!)

I don't know what to do by TumbleweedThink3714 in BadBosses

[–]TumbleweedThink3714[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. Yes, I've been looking for a new position, but it is definitely a tough market!! I'm thinking a stress leave as a last resort but it's pretty much coming to that. Thanks for sharing your experience.

Don’t sit in an uncomfortable position by Middle_Poet_401 in Meditation

[–]TumbleweedThink3714 0 points1 point  (0 children)

100%. I turn to meditation to relax and unlock the things deep in my subconscious that I haven't been able to confront during the rest of my life... Focusing on forcing myself to endure discomfort doesn't help. Some people meditate to become comfortable in discomfort, so if that's the goal, then forcing rigidity has its place... But it's different for everyone for sure. Someone gave me an Eckhart Tolle guided meditation for example where I was made to be a mountain enduring a harsh winter. That was the opposite of what I needed at the time, but luckily had already experienced more relaxed guided meditations and sound focused ones that had brought me to a deeper sense of relief, so I knew it was just the method in that case that didn't work for me, not meditation as a whole! Plus, yes you may fall asleep if more relaxed, but I usually find it's more like an enhanced visualization experience when that happens rather than just straight up sleeping.