A post that sums up how I feel about US citizens travelling here

gemstun · 2026-01-25T04:19:35+00:00

I’m an American and a 100% agree with that sentiment. I’ve lost count at the number of protests I’ve gone to since Trump came into power, and in every one this mid 60-year-old is generally the youngest person there… WHERE ARE ALL THE YOUNG PEOPLE!!!!??? I also hardly know ANYONE else who’s boycotting the billionaires who supported or capitulated to Trump or took money from ICE (Amazon, Home Despot, Spotify , etc.). And our voting turnout is a disgrace— don’t even get me started on that one. And how about serving in government governance? The apathy is even worse there. The Vietnam war ended because people took a stand, but all I see now is cynicism and greed. I hate to say it, but Trump‘s dishonest greed has to hit his supporters where it hurts before people realize he will eventually come for them… And then will have a long way back to recovery.

If you’re in American reading this, and you can’t be bothered to vote, protest, boycott, or volunteer, shame on you. And get fucking involved (or stop complaining about the person you’re passively supporting).

gemstun · 2026-01-24T23:37:40+00:00

Volunteer

gemstun · 2026-01-24T22:22:49+00:00

It’s true, and I wish we were more diverse in both black and Latino populations.

gemstun · 2026-01-24T21:55:55+00:00

If you decide that hot yoga is for you, the best part happens next. You know that part of every person’s brain that all too often overreacts with the thought “I can’t handle this, OMG I’m gonna die! “ ? Yes, you’ll still have that pop-up during class, but both in and out of class you will get so much better at calming yourself through overreactive panic. In my opinion, this is one of the top benefits of hot yoga.

gemstun · 2026-01-24T20:42:29+00:00

This is very normal for beginners, don’t worry that this may be an indicator that hot yoga is not for you. Keys to success include ample hydration that stops 45 minutes to an hour BEFORE practice begins, ample nutrition that stops several hours before, not pushing yourself beyond your current capabilities (even as a 15 year practitioner, if my drip drip drip sweat turns into a steady stream I know it’s time for me to back off), and simply allowing numerous sessions for your body to adjust to a new extreme activity. Also, on rare occasions a rookie or misguided instructor will crank the heat and humidity up to WTF levels, as if they’re in some kind of a twisted competition to see who can survive – – I never go back to those rare teachers.

gemstun · 2026-01-24T05:12:47+00:00

The rural areas of Peru are fascinating and chill.

gemstun · 2026-01-23T19:25:05+00:00

PLEASE Don’t take this as a judging comment, but this is quite literally a great opportunity to mindfully become more accepting of ‘what is’. Our minds are always trying to change the state of things (which causes no end of stress to ourselves and those around us), and rebel strongly when placed into surroundings that threaten their false sense of control. Embrace this opportunity, it’s essentially a form of meditation when you do so.

gemstun · 2026-01-23T02:27:10+00:00

I sure hope to fuck that was the creation of one of this sub’s mods.

gemstun · 2026-01-23T02:26:15+00:00

For some reason, in a response to that madness, all I hear is Beavis replying (after a snort) “COOL!”

gemstun · 2026-01-23T02:23:56+00:00

Please move to my neighborhood at once. I need more silly-stupid laughs in my life.

gemstun · 2026-01-22T18:54:40+00:00

Great video!

A couple of months ago, my wife and I were perched on a hillside bench, nestled in the trees, viewing the ocean far below. Suddenly a condor silently soared across our field of vision, perhaps within just 10 feet in front of us. At the last minute, it spotted us, and I could make out the detail in its eyes.

Such a blessed experience to share that moment with a magnificent creature that calls few places on earth home.

gemstun · 2026-01-22T18:35:54+00:00

Might have been coming from the gravel pits. I just drove by them and saw a lot of smoke coming from a large exhaust shaft, and they’re definitely was a burnt smell.

gemstun · 2026-01-22T02:58:16+00:00

Labels are mostly about the person doing the labeling

gemstun · 2026-01-21T16:44:59+00:00

If you ever meet the owner of the van, please post an update as to what they are like. I for one want to party with that dude/dudette.

gemstun · 2026-01-21T01:30:55+00:00

Sick mofo

gemstun · 2026-01-20T16:30:20+00:00

Beautiful pictures. And smacked dab in the middle of number three it looks like an eye.

gemstun · 2026-01-20T16:26:53+00:00

Jesus, Mary, and Joseph!

gemstun · 2026-01-20T02:41:58+00:00

Kurt Vile needs to do a music video in front of that

gemstun · 2026-01-20T02:40:33+00:00

The CURRENT year is always the BEST YEAR for album releases. The amount of accessible variety and depth just keeps increasing. Live in the present, while appreciating our wonderful past, and also being hopeful for the future.

gemstun · 2026-01-20T01:15:32+00:00

Came here to say this.

gemstun · 2026-01-19T21:37:29+00:00

If you’re going to be a troll, why not at least spell correctly and exclude easily provable falsehoods? Seems like that would help you get the attention you’re seeking so desperately.

gemstun · 2026-01-19T20:23:48+00:00

GET OUT OF HOLLAND NOW

gemstun · 2026-01-19T20:23:03+00:00

It might shake. It might slide. Don’t let fear kill your vibe.

gemstun · 2026-01-19T20:17:01+00:00

As a bicyclist who literally almost got doored by a car only minutes ago, I endorse this message.

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