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Rabbi Danya RuttenbergOur culture constantly pushes the lie that your value as a human being comes from what you do or produce or offer to others.
That's garbage.
You matter no matter what.
You are sacred just for being.
❤️
Shabbat Shalom.
Drew Kadel@TheRaDR Shabbat Shalom
Moth@TheRaDR I was thinking recently about when someone asks "So what do you do?" It's always a work answer. Why don't we say "I fish, snuggle with my dog, drink red wine or beer, go on long walks, ride my bike, spend time with my wife. What do you do?"
davey@phoccer @TheRaDR I prefer to ask people what they're engaged with.
When asked what I do, I do answer with my work, especially my volunteer work, especially the parts I'm passionate about.
Yes, there's more to me: my health, my marriage work, my neighborhood, my political concerns; but the asker has to be somebody with whom I have a deep enough connection for me to talk about these.
"What engages you currently?" is an challenging-enough question for some people to hear.
When asked what I do, I do answer with my work, especially my volunteer work, especially the parts I'm passionate about.
Yes, there's more to me: my health, my marriage work, my neighborhood, my political concerns; but the asker has to be somebody with whom I have a deep enough connection for me to talk about these.
"What engages you currently?" is an challenging-enough question for some people to hear.
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Professor Fig dies all endings@TheRaDR I'm trying to believe this.
Shabbat shalom.
rye@TheRaDR I honestly think I needed to read this today. Thanks for sharing.
Yahia Lababidi@TheRaDR Bless you, for this affirmation. I believe we carry Divine #light & can access it through #poetry :
https://www.worldliteraturetoday.org/2017/november/seeking-light-through-literature-yahia-lababidi
Hope you enjoy my #meditation 🙏🏼
@EgyptianAphorist @TheRaDR Thanks for the reminder that I want to explore Rumi. I've ordered one of his tales from the library.
donkey jess@TheRaDR 💯💯💯❤️❤️❤️
Hopeful HumanizerSacred Uniqueness
It Could be No One Else
https://www.tumblr.com/aowski/642558804623491072/it-could-be-no-one-else-does-anyones-life-matter
#sacred #unique #human #fungible #disposable #market #value #ItsAWonderfulLife #DeepSpaceNine #GeorgeBailey #BenjaminSisko https://sfba.social/@hopefulhumanizer/109588140804952519
One World One People@TheRaDR The Warriors Way: Your body is the vessel that carries your life, all are different and all are flawed. Whatever the size or type or flaws it was created for you by those who have come before you. It exists to provide you a way to use your gifts and express your will. *You are so right. No matter who, how, where or when you start your life’s path the world is waiting to give it’s strength and guidance for you to discover love and respect for each other. OWOP
Phil Landmeier@TheRaDR It is indeed garbage. I'm old and was raised by strict old-school German parents. In that culture, you ARE what you do. Your vocation is the most important thing -- doctor, truck driver, farmer. When introduced it's the first question. You're instantly judged on that basis and pigeonholed into "your place" in society. I lived the first 40 years of my life with that world-view and I can assure you that it's not a good way to live your life.
Fortunately, 30 years ago, I realized this attitude is flat wrong. It changed my life and I've lived accordingly ever since.
Jamie@TheRaDR Shabbat shalom. This really speaks to me, right now. 🙏
Joy Denebeim@TheRaDR Shabbat shalom!
🌻TwitchyPaws@TheRaDR reminds me of testimony a friend of mine gave at city council. As a member of the local tribe they reminded everyone that city hall was built on the Tribal Gathering Place and it is their custom that every member of the community is important and cared for because they are part of the community. Not valued for what they can contribute.
It's lovely and the world I strive for. Thanks for the reminder.
Adalwin@TheRaDR for what is the point in producing when nobody stops to enjoy what we do?
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@TheRaDR i can confirm from experience this is a relay toxic mindset
ZenithAstralis@TheRaDR thanks for this~ 
@TheRaDR
And perhaps we are moving toward human value based on ability to consume (purchase).
And perhaps we are moving toward human value based on ability to consume (purchase).
RichardOntario@TheRaDR Individually and within your tribe you are correct Outside your circle, your worth is totally based on your contribution to the Cult
Hat. AuDHD cat 😷🌺🍉🌻🔻@TheRaDR words that currently have no impact.
2 years ago today.... I had hope.
That promises were not empty.
That the seething anger from people who were assumed "it cannot happen" was outrage.
Not destructive hate
Maybe at the time I was right.
But not now.
@TheRaDR not a good mindset for me to be in
I know. But right now that is where I am
I know. But right now that is where I am
emma@TheRaDR Hurrah! I'll just lay here basking in my inherent value and isolation until I get sick enough to finally qualify for care. Cause yeah, some of us really aren't valued except in that abstract strangers on the internet making themselves feel better kind of way.
Linke@TheRaDR thank you. I know this, but it’s good to hear.
My wife has TBI/CFDS and I deal with massive anxiety related to needing to be productive, so we both often need to pause and remember that it’s ok for her to rest and me to relax.
Linda Fiabane
@Hovedorganet has moved
Guillaume Laurent@TheRaDR I would use a bit of caution here, it seems to me that we need more solidarity and “think globally” than we currently have, and libertarianism is doing a fair bit of damage. I think our society needs more people willing to make a positive contribution to their surroundings than people who only aim to amass wealth and/or power for the sake of it.
Caryn has moved@TheRaDR Thank you - this needs to be said more. ❤️ Shabbat Shalom
Bookeater@TheRaDR shalom!
Robin from Colorado 🇺🇸🇺🇦@TheRaDR I have not loved enough in this life but I have produced much for a paycheck.
Geeden_Of_Arden@TheRaDR I think this is catching on. People on lockdown saw the greater value of labor directed toward their own household, contrasted with trading it for currency. Use more and more of your labor for your household, and less for some capitalist. Real value is revealed.
atom.ai@TheRaDR Hitler was sacred. check