This is so on point, the mass dissociation for the maintenance of normalcy in society. I think that action starts with introspection. We have all been cut off from ourselves in a way, given a template which makes it difficult for us to evaluates what our own values are. This causes people to adopt proffered values from institutions or oligarchs and become sheep.
Each one of us who realizes that we are not beholden to think of things one way. Such a great way to frame that. Love the lens of Facist Germany as a lens.
As someone who is politically aware and outspoken whenever possible, I couldn’t agree more. We live in a small town in a very, very red state. Trust me, most people know which side I’m on, however it is sometimes scary to post information that goes against their beliefs. The things people believe! It’s shocking and there is no talking to them. But I refuse to stop! Honestly, we are terrified about what the next few months could mean for us. We are both on Social Security I am disabled and confined to a wheelchair. So one month of no checks and we would be homeless. So yes, I am scared.
I’ve had so many similar thoughts. Most of my friends totally agree with me - my family does not want to address it at all. It is indeed a mind spin that everything seems so normal any time I’m out and about. I feel myself becoming numb to the news. Thank you for writing this. It made it more clear for me how important the protests actually are. This is not normal. I will not accept it as normal.
It really strikes me as a dual citizen how when visiting my dad in my hometown in the U.S. life is so calm and normal, whereas at my employment in Canada - which is affected by the tariffs - everyday we're like WTF IS HAPPENING??!
I never really understood this concept, emojied, until now. 🙉🙈🙊
This is so on point, the mass dissociation for the maintenance of normalcy in society. I think that action starts with introspection. We have all been cut off from ourselves in a way, given a template which makes it difficult for us to evaluates what our own values are. This causes people to adopt proffered values from institutions or oligarchs and become sheep.
Each one of us who realizes that we are not beholden to think of things one way. Such a great way to frame that. Love the lens of Facist Germany as a lens.
Mass dissociation is a great way to describe it
As someone who is politically aware and outspoken whenever possible, I couldn’t agree more. We live in a small town in a very, very red state. Trust me, most people know which side I’m on, however it is sometimes scary to post information that goes against their beliefs. The things people believe! It’s shocking and there is no talking to them. But I refuse to stop! Honestly, we are terrified about what the next few months could mean for us. We are both on Social Security I am disabled and confined to a wheelchair. So one month of no checks and we would be homeless. So yes, I am scared.
I’ve had so many similar thoughts. Most of my friends totally agree with me - my family does not want to address it at all. It is indeed a mind spin that everything seems so normal any time I’m out and about. I feel myself becoming numb to the news. Thank you for writing this. It made it more clear for me how important the protests actually are. This is not normal. I will not accept it as normal.
It really strikes me as a dual citizen how when visiting my dad in my hometown in the U.S. life is so calm and normal, whereas at my employment in Canada - which is affected by the tariffs - everyday we're like WTF IS HAPPENING??!
I never really understood this concept, emojied, until now. 🙉🙈🙊