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To think the world is a bloody awful place?

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PinataHeeHaw · 24/03/2025 20:15

I've heard a few stories about animals getting abused recently, how animals in some countries are treated so awfully and I can't stop thinking about it. The same with people. People abusing other people. The world is a horrible place and a lot of people are just desperately horrible.

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FuzzyYellowChicken · 24/03/2025 20:22

Yes there are some awful things happening but there are lots of wonderful things too.

In my job I meet around 30 people per day for around 10 mins. In that time I chat to some real lovely characters.

The world is full of caring, lovely people. Most people are in fact decent at heart. Most of what goes on day to day is just normal people doing their best and getting on with life as best they can.

The world is full of beauty. Look at the daffodils and crocus. Look at the blossom on the trees. Look at the sky. Look at all the little birds currently making their nests. Yes I sound like a loony... But these things always cheer me.

Focus on the quiet, kind people who make up the majority. Look at those who hold the door open for you, those who flash you to let you in in traffic. (There are people who do much nicer, charitable things but these are just examples of things that happen every day!) Don't get distracted by the awful things because there is so much good. There will always be bad eggs. Let the law deal with them and don't give them the bandwidth.

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PinataHeeHaw · 24/03/2025 20:17

In fact, sometimes the state of the world and it's people makes me feel like I don't want to be here. I'm not going to harm myself though but still.

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