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u really do have to forgive yourself

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The current tariff situation and the Chinese manufacturers exposing all luxury brands, from bags to clothing to fragrances, really highlights how fundamental it is for consumers (and in my humble opinion people in general, even those who do not buy such products) to assign a value to our belongings, and how the social construct that brand items put you on a pedestal is fundamentally flawed and insignificant due to the non existential core difference between the “real” and “fake” nature of the produce. What I wish to highlight is that we, as a society, should redirect the spotlight from a consumerist and conforming view of the individual and its presence in the world to the concrete “luxury” that comes with the utility and personal value we assign to such items and experiences. Luxury does not equal an Hermes bag or a Chanel perfume. Luxury can be the dress you handmade, the space that you call your home and the small pleasure of seeing the neighbours cat. We should add value to reality and the simplicity of its fruits, because clearly the “luxurious, I-just-escaped-the-matrix, exclusive” lifestyle is clearly not as concrete as many influencers and celebrities (shills) like to think.

Post scriptum: this has nothing to do with the inequality and power imbalance we are currently experiencing. I was just reflecting on this situation.

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Hello everyone,

I am Samah,I am 34 years old from Gaza, but I am married in Egypt. I used to live in EgyptI have two twin children who are now two years old.

I went to Gaza to visit my family two months before the war, but unfortunately I was detained there with my family. I could not return because the travel coordination is very expensive. My children and I live a very difficult life. We suffer a lot. We were forced to flee several times and I lived in tents. I cannot provide the most basic needs for my children. Now I want to return to my husband, but I cannot return because of the difficult financial conditions. We are suffering here with everything from water, food, and cold. When I came to Gaza, I did not bring many things with me. I had to buy some clothes, but they have become very expensive. Please help me and my children survive. Please help me get out and return to my husband. I trust you and your generosity.

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Breaking News 🥺😢💔💔💔

Gaza under fire again‼️‼️

✅️Vetted by @gazavetters , my number verified on the list is ( #523)

We wake up afraid from bombing and unfortunately the war return again. 💔💔💔

I'm so afraid about my family and my kids please help us evacuate from this place we are crying now and screaming because of the strength of bombing around us.

please help us everything is very dangerous and we return to the killing people. you can support us and my family by donating or sharing my compaign.

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We literally don't own anyone any explanation for whatever reasons it is

Sorry babe but you do owe certain people explanations and common decency and accountability. This is very context dependent, but why do you want (or how do you think you can sustain) friends if you think you owe nobody anything?? It doesn’t compute sorry

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I wanted to share some of my favourite replies to this post, to maybe further explain it better. I do not mean obsessively “curate” every aspect of your life, but rather take care of those aspects that could help your life turn into something beautiful TO YOU. I simply intended to list a few aspects that could be targeted. In addition, you should do what you can do, balancing your wellness and your obligations.

I covered the usernames of all the kind people who left such beautiful examples for privacy, as I do not wish for them to be wrongfully attacked or their words taken about of context, so if you guys wish otherwise let me know and I will add due credits.

Curate everything.

Curate your hygiene routine, curate your clothing items, curate your home, curate your habits, curate your nutrition, curate your environment, curate your circles, curate you socials, curate the content you consume, curate your social skills, curate your financial situation, curate your emotions, curate the version of you that shows up in public, curate your hobbies, curate your knowledge.

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Cultivate some fucking discipline.

Some people can ignore their obligations for weeks, but not you. Some people let opportunity pass for lack of trying, but not you. Some people are content to wade through confusion and disorganization to finish every minor task, but not you. Some people are ok with wasting their precious time on endless distractions, but not you. Some people don't address their issues, but not you. You give a damn. You want to fucking do better.

That's what makes you different.

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I am a leaver. I am a blocker. I will not stick around after disrespect. I will cut you off and you will be informed about that. I will remove myself the moment I see that a friendship or relationship makes me suffer. I will exit the situation at the first given opportunity. And I always do.

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I genuinely feel ashamed that all I can do is write words while more and more Arab people die - but momentum for fundraisers is one of very few things any of us can do at the moment

Please donate to the Sameer Project. They are doing amazing work on the ground. Try to do what you can. Sharing and donating as little as 5 dollars can culminate into a big difference. I have enough of a following to know that we can make a truly big difference if this didn’t simply go ignored bc people decided they’re bored now

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THIS!!! I truly do not understand how my post was seen as out of touch or irrational. How is loving yourself enough to realise what or who is holding you back in your life an awful advice? I suppose the post may sound pretentious or a suggestion to create a fake perfect persona, but I did not meant it in that way.

My original post was intended for those who may struggle with certain aspects of their lives that are causing them unease, discomfort, anxiety and, in general, a bad feeling. I meant it as an encouragement to “curate” those aspects, especially those in your control.

Many wonderful people have added truly insightful comments to the post and I encourage everyone to read them, as they worded my true intentions wonderfully. I am truly grateful to those who have shared them, as I always am pleased to hear others experiences and perspectives when it comes to something that we may have in common.

Curate everything.

Curate your hygiene routine, curate your clothing items, curate your home, curate your habits, curate your nutrition, curate your environment, curate your circles, curate you socials, curate the content you consume, curate your social skills, curate your financial situation, curate your emotions, curate the version of you that shows up in public, curate your hobbies, curate your knowledge.

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Babe, you don’t have to start at 5 AM after Pilates, at 8.30 after a matcha, or at 10.30 after the gym.

You can start at 7.16 at home, at 15,34 after a long nap, at 19.46 after an afternoon of doom scrolling, at 9.21 before a boring lecture in an ugly building and so on. The only thing that matters is that you start.

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Your mental health is not your identity. There’s so much to you than all the labels you want to place on yourself. Allow yourself to live and to be! Develop your resilience. Expand your life and your views. Live!

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I am ready to give my all this exam season. I refuse to let distractions, self-doubt, or temporary setbacks hold me back. Every single day, I will show up for myself with discipline, focus, and determination. Success is about effort, consistency, and resilience. I will push myself to study harder, to understand deeply, and to prepare thoroughly because I deserve to succeed. I will not allow laziness or fear to take control of my mind. I will take charge of my own future, and I will prove to myself that I am capable of achieving excellence.No matter how hard things get, I will not give up. I will keep going, keep learning, and keep improving. I will manage my time wisely, organize my notes, and revise with full concentration. I will believe in myself, even on the days when things feel overwhelming. My hard work will pay off because I am committed to this journey. Every effort I put in today is building the success I will celebrate tomorrow. I am getting stronger, smarter, and more prepared with each study session. I trust in my ability to overcome challenges and come out victorious.This exam season is mine to conquer. I will not settle for less than my best. I will work with passion, with energy, and with the mindset of a winner. I am fully capable of excelling, and I will prove that to myself. I am unstoppable, I am powerful, and I am ready to achieve greatness.

@bloomzone

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The “manifestation” agenda summarised in a few, simple words:

Book: Atomic Habits by James Clear.

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If I may say, there is a exceptionally thin line between being unbothered and focused on yourself and being so out of touch with reality to a point even a legitimate critic that is not aligned with the persona you manufactured is seen as out of pocket.

In circumstances similar to the latter, please consider waking the fuck up.

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nothing is inaccessible to me.