traded in my ability to feel attraction for a great sense of humor and i don't regret it
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I have inherent worth because I am alive, because I exist, and to be alive today is enough for me to be worthy of kindness and compassion, especially from myself.
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Give yourself credit for the ways you’ve grown this year.
Nicole Addison
Reblogging so I can remember this post
Take 30, 20, or 10 minutes, maybe even 5, and learn something new. It doesn't matter what it is, learning something new is good for you!
Here are a few ideas if you need them
Youtube Channels
Kurzgesagt - In a nutshell, a team of talented folks who aim to spark curiosity about science and the world we live in.
I watched String Theory by Kurzgesagt (8 min)!
Overly Sarcastic Productions, a duo--Red and Blue--here to teach you about myths, legends, and history! All while keeping you entertained with their cute graphics.
I recommend The Great Norse Seal Fight (5:33 min).
SciShow, each video hosts Michael Aranda, Rose Bear Don't Walk, Stefan Chin, and Hank Green dive into scientific subjects that are sure to spark your curiosity!
I've recently enjoyed How Smart are Crows Actually? (7:56 min).
Podcasts
Sawbones a marital tour of Misguided Medicine (by Justin and Dr. Sydney McElroy)
I just listened to Sawbones: Ketchup (34:35 min) about the medical history of ketchup.
Spirits Podcast is a boozy dive into mythology and lore by Amanda McLoughlin, Julia Schifini, and Eric Schneider.
I recommend Spirits: Baldur (44:45 min) about the Norse deity Baldur.
Ologies Podcast, Allie Ward asks smart people stupid questions and the answers might change your life.
Ologies: Bryology (MOSS) (1hr 13min) all about moss!!
Articles
Wikipedia:Special:Random (picks a random wiki article for you to read) Also see Wikipedia:Randomincategory where you can type in a category to learn about such as history, magic, science, music, etc.
Good News Network (exactly as it sounds, articles to bring you hope and faith in humanity)
One Good Fact - Fun fact of the day by Encyclopedia Britannica
Summaries - Summaries of Encyclopedia Britannica pages. I browsed the summary of Jupiter.
— Clarice Lispector, from “The Stream of Life.”
I have beef with the 1% that would defend cockroaches! 😡
Proud of me.