wholesome
conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being; sound or exhibiting soundness in body or mind -- vocabulary.com.
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2024 Romanian presidential candidates
Presidential elections were held in Romania on 24 November 2024. A second round will be held on 8 December 2024, as no candidate achieved an absolute majority in the first round -- wikipedia. Călin Georgescu and Elena Lasconi are the remaining candidates.
helicopter parenting
extremely close attention to a child's or children's experiences and problems, particularly at educational institutions. Helicopter parents are so named because, like helicopters, they "hover overhead", overseeing every aspect of their child's life constantly -- wikipedia.
tracking apps for teenagers
Request: Some parents require their teenage children to use tracking apps to monitor their activities. While it’s done "for safety", it seems like a surefire way to strain their relationship.
"Check your privilege!"
The woke idea that white skin color renders an unearned or unfair advantage in life while ignoring the eminent and obvious successes of nonwhites in every aspect of popular culture and society.
letting go by shaking
Request: Sometimes, especially with fear, the body wants to shake violently as a way of releasing pent up uncomfortable energy. I was curious how effective this is as an intentional spiritual practice.
Vsauce (YouTube channel)
Request: One of the biggest science-based YouTube channels on the platform.
deciding that all ‘bad’ feelings are fallacious and faulty habits of the mind
Request: From Ch 13 DPG - “Q: How does one overcome the apprehension about ‘bad feelings’ arising consequent to looking within oneself?” “A: Decide that all ‘bad’ feelings are fallacious and faulty habits of the mind.”
opportunism
taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others.
“To live with care and kindness is all that is necessary..."
"The rest reveals itself in due time” -- Power vs. Force.
threatening to commit suicide as a method of manipulation
Request: While calling a bluff is tempting, the consequences aren't, which leads to the manipulation often being successful. What does it say about the person? The low end being rock bottom?
ICC arrest warrant for Israel's Netanyahu
Alleging war crimes, International Criminal Court judges issued arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and former defence minister Yoav Gallant last week -- BBC.
reading the Consciousness Calibrations Database
"I find regularly reading the Consciousness Calibrations Database gives one a positive feeling and relieves anxiety. What does this activity calibrate at?"
"You don't get what you don't ask for"
Priority request: used a lot in sales that sometimes the most important part of making a sale is simply asking for it.
legalized assisted dying
"British MPs passed a bill that would legalise assisted dying for terminally ill people in England and Wales. After a heated debate, 330 MPs voted in favour of the reform and 275 voted against it" -- The Economist.