Live happier
anon
1.) Turn off the television
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TV is the centrifuge of most things corporal. Chances are you, or some
one you
know works for some one directly, or indirectly involved with this form
of mass
media (broadcast, the phone company, coke, coffee shops, or the gym
they all
advertise don't they?). Besides that, wouldn't you rather be living an
adventure
of your own, instead of watching one unfold before you on a screen? Go
shake
stuff up with your friends, meet new people, go on adventures, just
please turn
the TV off.
2.) Fall in love
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Yes this is an activist act. Some one in love has more to live for,
more
excitement, and more meaning in there life. Some one in love has less
place in
the corporal elite ranks and more in the living life for the moment
spectrum. So
fall in love today. fall in love with a guy, a girl, an activity,
anything it
really doesn't matter just find more to live for.
3.) Read a book
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Especially books that make you question things around you, ones that
get you to
think. Books full of action, puzzles, mystery, tragedy, whatever its
all good.
4.) Start conversations with strangers
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Starting a conversation with some one you have never seen before in
your life is
a great exercise to break down the socialphobia that the system breeds
us on.
Also in the act of doing this you make the world a some what friendlier
place to
live in, by breaking down the social walls that keep us all isolated,
distant,
and forgotten. This alone is all we need to rekindle the flame of our
communities.
5.) Use alternative transportation
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Use public transportation whenever possible. Get some exercise by,
riding a
bike, jogging, walking, or skating. Either of these options will both
break down
some social barriers, conserve fossil fuels, keep you a healthier
person.
6.) Go to local band/music shows
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These are usually cheap and are jam packed with fun. What better way to
get the
community together, while having a good time listening to your favorite
local
band? If you do choose to go to these events, don't let them be a
spectator
sport. What I mean is please don't just stand around and stare at the
bands. Get
social, party, live it up, and shake things up a bit.
7.) Call in sick on a sunny day
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Calling in sick on a sunny day is an exploit people simply don't take
advantage
of enough. Everyone deserves a day off every once in a while, and this
would be
the perfect time to go explore a part of your town you've never seen
before,
interact with new people, and just have fun.
8.) Let your artistic side out
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Break free from your systematic lifestyle by writing a poem, sketching
something
up, writing song lyrics, composing music, or writing a story. Anything
that gets
the creative juices flowing and gets you thinking somewhat out of the
norm.
9.) Spend less, Work less, live more
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Buy only the absolute essentials you need to live. Make sure everything
you buy,
your buying it because you need it. Not because advertisers make you
feel
insecure to buy there product.. If you do this, then you will need less
income.
The less income you need the less you need to work. The less you need
to work
the more time you have to put your energy to something productive and
fun you
believe in.
10.) Get organized !
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Organize meaningfull fun events in your neighborhood. Throw a community
potluck.
Have a community barbecue where everyone brings something. Organize
spoken word,
and music related events for people to come together and express
themselves.
Organize your own workers union if you don't have one. Organize
charities,
non-profit organizations, anything really. Start your own projects as
long as
you see them as a productive thing then thats really all that matters.
Sam Johnston
I think that your tips are liberal junk.
here are my ten tips:
1. Read the Bible, believe every word, do as it says.
2. Read the Bible, believe every word, do as it says.
3. Read the Bible, believe every word, do as it says.
4. Read the Bible, believe every word, do as it says.
5. Read the Bible, believe every word, do as it says.
6. Read the Bible, believe every word, do as it says.
7. Read the Bible, believe every word, do as it says.
8. Read the Bible, believe every word, do as it says.
9. Read the Bible, believe every word, do as it says.
10. Get armed and ready and wait for the Tribulation.
A Parisian
Aurain
you on your absolute one-mindedness. You just sound like a
Islamic...which is to say a liberal who thinks that everything can be
settled with religion.
Milk
adventures rather than watch them, but then you suggest that we read
books, even though reading an adventure is not the same as living one.
Want to know something else? Reading is usually done in solitude while
watching TV often involves friends and family. Think your "tips"
through next time so that you don't contradict yourself again.
Office_Tramp
the similarities become horrifically clear do they not...
Office_Tramp
> While it does seem to be largely liberal bullshit, I must congratulate
> you on your absolute one-mindedness. You just sound like a
> Islamic...which is to say a liberal who thinks that everything can be
> settled with religion."
And you're just confused...
Office_Tramp
all TV is damaging. Typical though of smug people who like to tell
other people what to do. They do a lot of talking and not much
thinking!