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What is the value of a life? Your life? Mine? How do we measure such things?
People whose barriers or challenges are visible, such as those with a physical disability, may be seen as a burden on society. But really, THEY ARE NO DIFFERENT from the rest of us.
We all have obstacles in our path - whether they are related to our body, or our mind. Whether they relate to our culture or identity, our gender or age, our abilities or disabilities.
To struggle is to be human. In this sense, these people who have been attacked embody us all. To use their disability as a justification to end their lives is to say that none of us deserve to life.
Value life. Because as long as you are alive you have the opportunity to find worth, to find value or meaning in it.
And even if you do not - above all, do not deny the opportunity to others. Do not put yourself above them, no matter how you feel. No-one has that right.
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PSA: Art Scams
Hello folks! I just wanted to let you know there are some attempted scams going around lately. I recieved a message request from someone who wanted to buy art from me (which is a little strange as I don't sell art). 5 minutes of Googling later I found that other people had recieved extremely similar messages from people attempting to scam them. Though I'd let people know in case you have to deal with the same thing! Examples: (1) http://www.agingschmaging.com/its-not-your-fault-when-online-scammers-find-your-art/ (2) http://www.tedpapoulas.com/blog/2018/9/19/artists-beware-of-art-scammers I have reported the account via the help desk, but chances are people will keep trying to do this kind of nonsense as they always have. So best protection I can think of is just to be educated and wary of things that seem a little off! Take care everyone.
I hate being observed
Not too long ago, I was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. It was actually a really positive thing for me - it helped me understand my own mind and manage the challenges in my life more easily. Looking back at my life now, it's often startling how clear things become. The strong aversion that I experience sometimes, the nature of my thoughts not matching the patterns of people around me. I feel lucky to have learned this, to be able to review my memories and go: it wasn't my fault after all! There are, of course, still some challenges. I hate being watched. Specifically, I hate people looking over my shoulder while I do things - observing, following, making judgements. I'm not talking about art, or this platform. The great thing about curating your own social media is that you get to choose what you put up, and how you present it. What I'm talking about it day-to-day life: what, when, and how I do things. From things as small as what or what I eat for lunch to subjects as
Feeling Lonely
I run Dungeons and Dragons on a fortnightly basis. I had a game organised for yesterday! At the last minute two of my friends cancelled (one is unwell and the other forgot he was attending a wedding). In the end there weren't enough to people to play the game. Bit of a let down, but it happens sometimes. I organised to catch up with the guy who was free today! This morning he told me his new job that's he's hoping with become long-term asked him to stay for an extra shift after work. He said yes, so we ended up rescheduling that too :(. Hopefully I'll be able to see everyone this Saturday, but I was really hoping to just talk to everyone and tell them about what's been going on in my life. I've been trying to look out for my friends who are going through stuff themselves but I'm just been getting really tired. So I'm writing about my life here to get it out of my head and maybe process some of it. About a year ago I was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. I already knew that I
What does the world need?
I've been thinking a lot about what kind of role I can play that's useful. I like storytelling the most, and there's a lot of people I care about. I think that's valuable. I think caring for others is an important role, and I think storytelling can help us learn.
My most recent thoughts have been that the world needs people to listen, and to share. Having love is useful, but it's even more useful when you share, and let people know you care about them. And storytelling might be a great way to do that. Of course, you need to listen first.
I've been getting CBP therapy lately - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. It's very challenging, but I think
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I had actually thought that Japan had supported this in some way too, but this seems to be that this man that slaughtered these people was mentally unstable himself. This is still sad that it happened however. My prayers go out to those that passed, may their souls rest in the afterlife.