I need advice on how to deal with the rough times, no useless posts please.?

Question

Apparently I am going through some serious doubts in my faith, not religious faith but faith in humanity.I haven't been seeing anything positive in a long time.I live in New York, and it is like the place is filled with negative actions and such. I am a passionate person, and I try to lift people from the veils of their own ignorance.But the subliminal bigotry that has been implanted in them keeps them from braking the chains of bondage. I try to get people to see what their goverment really is like, and how the current social structure is meant to keep most of us in place. We are headed for fascism, for sure, and I am an activist against this.No matter how hard I try, I can't get people to see this reality, and others, such as the fact that the media is corporate and is a megaphone for the white house. Anyway, I find that people attack my character, ridicule me, ostracize me, much like so many social and political activists. Anyone have meaningful advice, should I just give up on ppl

Answer 1

Chill out man...get you a cool one and find a shade tree!

Jesus couldn't save the whole world and neither can you,

do what is best for yourself and roll with the flow....there may

be a rainbow at the end of the storm or maybe there won't be,

what the heck, rainbows are only droplets of moisture with

rays of light shining through...too flimsey to grab onto anyway!

Have a nice day ...just for yourself for a change!

Answer 2

Hmmm, you sound very passionate about your mission.  You seem to have forgotten about friendships and other important things in life rather than telling people the who's, hows and wherefores.  Sounds like you've lost respect for what people think, their very own beliefs and thats what they don't like. You've got to realise that not everyone wants to hear what you have to say.  Be open minded, broaden your horizons.  What makes others tick doesn't mean its wrong.  Be wary on how you get your message across.  Perhaps you should find a group of people that feel and think the way you do instead of trying to get people to think HOW you do!  I think you need to look within yourself instead of pointing fingers at others.  Not trying to be mean to you, just hoping that you'll look at the wood AND the trees instead of just the wood!

Answer 3

I totally understand what your saying.

I have felt this way many times not understanding why others just bury their head to what is happening,

We are in for some very hard times. See if you can find other like minded people who you can join with. Grow a garden for food try to get out of the city.

As the people lose their jobs and homes and food gets too expensive most will do whatever they need to do to eat.

They will be easy to control since they feel they have no control of their own.

Join an intended community because those will be the people who do know what your saying. As a group they will be able to

feed their families.

Write me if you want to know more and good luck. Your way ahead of the game because you are aware.

Ron Paul could have helped us but the people did not stand up to the media when they ignored him. Like sheep they will vote for who they are told too.

Don't bother with trying to change the minds with those who are not ready to know the truth. Sad but true.

Answer 4

You don't mention your age..but I am guessing you are a young person.. Try enlisting into one of the armed forces..With the training & security they offer..you might find peace..They teach you to be able to take care of yourself, & you will become more self-assured as you find success.

Answer 5

no do not give up,pray,talk,and do ur dues,and last but not least belive in ur self plus if u see an evil spirt walk away from it and help people who need it and the preys go up the blessing come down it is a test to see if u have faith in god talk to a saved person

Answer 6

Wow could your life possibly be all that bad to just give up????!!!!!! Your just feeling down right now, but if these feelings are ongoing, you should see a psych or someone. Whenever I get down, I think about other people that have cancer or no legs things like (hope this isn't the case, but still)that then I realize my life isn't so bad and I am thankful for that.

Answer 7

When you say you "lift people from the veils of their own ignorance", honestly you sound incredibly arrogant.  And you try to make people see what their govt is really like?  I am wondering what makes you think you know more than anybody else.  This is the kind of attitude that will really turn people off to you.  You sound like you think you have all of the answers and that people that disagree are just stupid.  Nobody wants to have a discussion with someone like that.  You might want to think about how you approach people in the future.

EDIT:  Oh sorry!  I guess I took the whole veils of their own ignorance thing the wrong way.  SHEEEEEEESH!

And who said anything about war and religion?  Just trying to give you an honest answer to your question.  You are having a problem communicating with people and I am just telling you why based on what you wrote.

Answer 8

you appear to be a very intense person who feels compeled to 'change' people.  one thing i have learned is that you cannot change anyone or anything but yourself.  it also appears from what you say, that you are very negative about current events and humankind in general.  what you might view as 'uplifting', others might take offense and view as you as negating their own views and opinions.  no one likes to be told they are ignorant nor do they like to have their views and opinons negated by another.

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"I can't get people to see this reality,".  truth like beauty is in the eye of the beholder and everyone brings different experiences and perceptions to building their views of the world and issues.

perhaps if you were less critical of people in your judgment of their ignorance, you would find more toleration for yourself.

Perhaps if you embraced the differences of opinion and were tolarant and accepting, you would be more able to debate issues you think important without presenting the attitude that they are ignorant and NEED you advice.

i am just trying to be honest with you since you seem sincere in wondering why you have problems relating to others.

<edit> i am sure that you are dear, there is nothing wrong with passion for your ideas, it is in how you present them to others.  it is better to lead by example when trying to present ideas.  graciousness is a good qualility to develope and it can be helpful when dealing with others.  i know how it feels when something important to you is negated and you tend to feel great frustration that they don't seem to 'get it' but that is life.  i know adversity, and am coping the best i can also.  we are all just all traverlers here.

Answer 9

Hey partner you need a change in scenery. Don't take the worlds problems on your shoulders. Examine your options and check other places where you find people similar interest. I can understand the problems you might find in NY. I was there for 2 weeks once and I was more than ready to leave. Don't beat your head up against the wall worrying about others. Go about your business and associate with a different crew.

Answer 10

Go see a shrink. I think u need him.

Answer 11

Have you tried medication?  It works wonders.

Answer 12

There's that old addage "you can lead a horse to water, but you cant make them drink". The fact is, no matter the enviornment or how advanced of a society you live in, there will always be those that will voice the contrary. Sometimes even just for the sake of being contrary or argumentative. But it's just this that helps us learn about so many things. One thing you should also understand is that since there are so many things to learn, there are also invariably so many different ways in which to learn these things. Not everyone's brains and minds process the things they experience and hear and see the same as everyone else - or even at the same pace. Perhaps it's time to analyze your approach for the messages and ideology you want to share. In understanding just why and how people think the way they do, you may find less resistance in at least getting people to listen to what you have to say. Essentially, you have to learn to speak the same language. It will help open up your own mind and enable you to help open up someone else's mind. Knowledge cannot be force fed. If you can give a tasty morcel now and then that is far more easier to digest, anything additional can seem much more palatable when offered.

Answer 13

I agree we are in rough times. However, you as one person can't change anything. Forget the idea about your vote being important because it isn't. You are just one of millions and millions. Having said that, this is my attitude: I don't worry about the things I can't change. I know it sounds trite but it's true. Just be a good person and live your life. That is all any of us can do when we don't have a powerful position in the government. Try it.