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Fascism thrives on ignorance and anti-intellectualism. Here are some ways you can combat it:

There is an ongoing literacy crisis. Teach kids how to read phonetically (other methods produce poor literacy) and introduce them to fun books, both fiction and educational non-fiction.

Teach kids about critical thinking and the scientific method.

You can also introduce kids to edutainment like Sesame Street, Reading Rainbow, The Magic Schoolbus, Bill Nye The Science Guy, Beakman's World, etc.

Help kids develop media literacy skills by asking them literary analysis questions about the media they engage with. Even very young children can begin learning literary analysis if the questions are phrased in words they can understand.

Learn and help other people learn information literacy, ie, how to locate and evaluate information.

Learn the red flags of pseudoscience, and educate other people about them.

Educate people and share media on real science and real history, because fascist narratives are full of pseudoscience and pseudohistory. (Miniminuteman, Gutsick Gibbon and Bart D. Ehrman's YouTube channel are great, by the way!)

Make learning a joyful experience, and show people the beauty and wonder of what's real. Being a discouraging killjoy will spoil your efforts.

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Be a teachable individual YOU DO NOT know everything

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Change comes in motion but first it begins with thought. As one chooses that they want to pursue a better tomorrow, they must understand that progress is rarely linear, but it doesn’t have to be chaotic either.

In this digital era of self-improvement, it’s easy to get swept up in trends that are driven less by genuine transformation and more about consumerism. Wellness brands selling identity through products, apps promising instant productivity, supplements market as the missing piece. The truth must be simpler.

Because most of what we need to change our lives is already within us. The body. The breath. The mind. Before reaching outward, we must turn inward.

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Today I ask: Will I let my desire for validation turn me into a personification of fleeting trends, faceless and opinionless, or will I consciously choose authenticity, even at the cost of being unwanted by the majority, but true to those who can recognize substance?

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“Allow shame to find no home in your posture, in your dances, in your aura, in your lovemaking, in your lovemaking sounds, in your dreaming spaces, in your every single desire.”

— India Ame’ye, Author

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She just wants to study and become her best self.

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Unpopular opinion —

Cute but overpriced skincare products, trendy supplements, and aesthetic workout gear won’t be the key to your glow up.

Taking retinol but not eating your vegetables will not make your skin age less

Hydration isn’t just about serums; it’s about drinking water

Collage production isn’t just about fancy creams, it’s about eating nutrient rich foods like leafy greens and berries

Glow doesn’t come from overpriced skincare, it comes from balanced meals, less sugar, and good sleep

Moving your body consistently, even if it’s walking is better than bying every workout set you’ve seen on instagram

Don’t give in to the trap of consumerism disguised as self-care. Your glow up isn’t for the sale. It’s in the basics.

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The Gentle Art of Starting Over

Starting over isn’t a grand gesture. It’s not burning bridges or packing your bags under the light of the moon. It’s quieter than that.

Starting over is a radical act of kindness. It’s forgiving yourself for every misstep, every abandoned project, every time you couldn’t meet your own expectations. It’s recognizing that you don’t have to be the person you were yesterday.

It’s not about erasing everything. It’s about accepting that failure isn’t the opposite of progress—it’s a part of it. You don’t have to start from scratch; you start from where you are. And sometimes, that’s enough.

۶ৎ Here’s how you can do it:

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How to start over

Starting over doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Here’s how you can do it:

۶ৎ Redefining your “why”

What matters to you now? What have you outgrown? Remember that If you have the idea you’re already capable of it.

۶ৎ Forgive yourself

Reflect, reflect, reflect, then let go of the guilt. Remember that even tho you failed, it was a step towards understanding yourself better.

۶ৎ Focus on one thing

Put your energy on one thing to begin with. Put your energy there instead of spreading yourself too thin.

۶ৎ Focus on today

Ask yourself: “Whats one thing I can do today to move forward?”

۶ৎ Plan, but start smaller

Break an overwhelming goal into micro-goals. Daily, monthly and yearly.

۶ৎ Detach from perfection

Accept that your days or work don’t have to look perfect. Progress thrives in a little chaos.

۶ৎ Celebrate small wins

Progress, no matter how small, deserves recognition.

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Create beyond scars within.

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People talk about discipline and how you need a rigid routine to get your life together, but discipline isn’t about rigid routines or chasing perfection—it’s about showing up for yourself with kindness.

Growth happens in the space between who you are and who you want to be, and if you don’t let yourself rest, celebrate small wins, or enjoy the present, you’ll burn out before you arrive.

Be gentle, take your time, and remember: life is still happening here and now.

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Brainrot is that foggy, restless feeling when your brain is stuck in a loop of scrolling, consuming, or zoning out, never really engaging. It’s not laziness or failure—it’s what happens when we overstimulate ourselves and forget to let our minds rest and wander. Fighting it isn’t about going cold turkey or forcing yourself into endless productivity.

Start small: set your phone down during meals, let yourself be bored, and try creating something messy or pointless. It’s about carving out moments where your brain can breathe, little spaces to remember you’re more than just a consumer.

Be patient cuz your mind is just asking for a little room to heal.

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let me love you like i’ve loved no other, our souls intertwined forever in soft lace, and the extent of our love bearing to the brim of death