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This is Your Permission Slip
Because the Universe ultimately gives you permission to choose any path.
There is an unfortunate undercurrent in our society that keeps people down. And it’s made up of some of the most convoluted mixed messages you can imagine.
We are constantly shown how people should “stand up for themselves” and “stand on their own two feet” and “pull themselves up by their bootstraps” and the like. Be tough, and strong, and firm. Go to it, go at it, go for it, and be awesome.
BUT — be careful, there is danger everywhere you turn. Also, the number of obstacles you need to overcome are probably totally insurmountable, anyhow. Oh, and if you get too big in the process, you’ll be rejected by the people you care about. And if that’s not enough to discourage you, who the hell are you? Because if you’re not somebody you’re nobody.
Is it any wonder so many people suffer depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues? I’m kind of amazed more people are completely schizophrenic.
It doesn’t help that our so-called leaders don’t care about us — unless we keep them in power. Hence, why people who don’t need it to survive get tax breaks and other handouts but we, the people, get a pittance. Because the forthcoming $600 stimulus is nothing in comparison and rather…
