#the overstimulated

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Why You Should (Still) Care About COVID-19

I wrote this as a reminder to myself, but I'm sharing it in case someone else needs to be reminded too.

"You might think that because you’ve had COVID-19 and lived through it that repeat infections will impact you similarly, but “reinfections aren't harmless. As cases continue to rise and more variants arrive on the scene, infectious-disease experts are warning that repeat infections could have cumulative, lasting effects.”

...If you want to maintain your current level of health and avoid potential damage to your body & organs (up to and including your brain & your heart) and/or want to live as long as possible, taking precautions to prevent COVID-19 infections is crucial."

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"One of the immediate actions I took was to delete a bunch of my social media accounts. I deleted (both of) my X (Twitter) accounts, my TikTok, and all (three) of my Instagram accounts. I already knew that getting rid of my Facebook account was a blessing, as it forced me to communicate directly with the people I wanted to be in my life and to release those who were not making any effort (beyond spectating), so it effectively strengthened my existing relationships. I know how scary it can be to think that you might lose what tentative connections you have, but please hear me when I say that those superficial connections are taking up your time, space, and energy that could be better spent elsewhere creating actual community."

Delete Your Accounts

This post is about an immediate action you can take by selecting social media sites that are in alignment with your values.

Behind-the-scenes work to get your life aligned with your values isn't glamorous, but it is very necessary if you're trying to actually change your life to be one you're happy living. Self-betrayal through adhering to the status quo will eat at your soul.

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My Dad Reached Out to Me

After no contact for around 5 years, I heard from my dad.

I was absolutely not prepared for the ridiculous bullshit that he chose to communicate to me after years of no contact.

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On my quest to align the actions in my life with my personal values, I have been looking into ways to divest and stop supporting these billionaires. So far, I have deleted my X/Twitter accounts, my Instagram accounts, my Facebook accounts, and (for a separate reason) my TikTok account. I know a lot of people are interested in how to channel their emotions into concrete actions currently, so I’ve compiled a bunch of links I found to help you with this process. Under each linked headline is a little snippet from the piece along with my personal commentary.

How to Break Free From Billionaires

This post has actions you can take today to stop spending your time, energy, and money supporting the richest men in the world.

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Spotlight: Neurodivergent Lou

A post highlighting an Autistic content creator that has made a positive impact on my life.

"Louise “Lou” Chandler is a 21-year-old autistic advocate and mental health fighter documenting her journey while finding her place in a neurotypical world.

I have been following her for years, and as a late-diagnosed Autistic person who has been on this planet for more than four decades, I highly recommend checking out Neurodivergent_lou if you want to learn more about Autism. Beyond the educational posts that highlight how Autism impacts people, I’m also very partial to the content that shares Coping Strategies as too often I already know what “the problem” is but I lack a “solution” in the moment."

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A Brutal Beginning: Orienting Ourselves Amid the Shock and Awe (Organizing My Thoughts)

“In our current moment, it’s important to remind ourselves that we are not helping or saving anyone by falling into patterns of shock and reaction. Absorbing each blow head-on and then performing our disapproval online is not “resistance,” which is something we all should have learned during Trump’s first term. Trump is a performer. Becoming a full-time viewer and critic of the Trump Show does not create safety or justice for anyone. It merely drives us mad.”

“Witnessing and disapproving will not save us. We must be willing to act and refuse to act on the basis of what we know is right. We must build a rebellious culture of care in defiance of a death-making culture of greed. We must reject the disposal of our fellow human beings. Rather than allowing this fascist oligarchy to invisibilize its violence by cloaking its harms in criminalization, we must be willing to become criminals. To be orderly and cooperative in a fascist state is not a virtue. We must be prepared to live and act defiantly, deriving no legitimacy from the illegitimate brutes who would govern us.”

ICYMI: There's a Theme

This post is a roundup of ten pieces other people wrote that have inspired me lately.

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Here's my write-up about the community exchange I started in my front porch this year.

Ripples: The Free Community Exchange

This is a post about the Community Exchange I started in my front porch.

If you're near the Twin Cities in Minnesota, just let me know, if you want to swing through!

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This week's post is about the Earth Day protest, a few days ago, in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Earth Day Protest on 04/19/2025 in St. Paul, MN

This is a photo-heavy edition about the recent Earth Day protest at the State Capitol in St. Paul, Minnesota.

More pics at the link.