Note: this post is based around me discussing the legal and economic benefits of weed legislation. Weed is still a drug and I am not dismissing the negative long-term effects that heavy pot smoking can cause, such as depression and psychosis. I support the legalisation of marijuana for similar reasons […]
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Social media can be one of the most depressing things in the world. Anything that becomes addictive only brings misery (I should know, being in AA). I’ve long reached a point where I open up my phone and click on everything – Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Google Plus – and simply […]
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At first glance, the choice between boredom and suffering seems to make no sense. Surely boredom is a form of suffering? But when looked at deeper, the real distinction is choosing between a simple hassle-free life that feels mundane, and a purposeful life that requires pain. If you sit around […]
Continue ReadingPoliteness and decency towards people is a sign of maturity. Maintaining decorum is not always easy, especially when you feel you have been wronged or mistreated by someone else. However, in the long-run, dealing with people in a polite, well-mannered and courteous way – even if you don’t like them […]
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Time for another character discussion post! After a few years of watching the first season then stopping, watching the first and second season a few years later and then stopping, and finally completing seasons three, four and five, I finally finished Breaking Bad. And what a phenomenal show with an […]
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My A levels dragged most of my desire to succeed academically out of me. Most of this was through the stress and pressure I put myself through. Obsessing about my grades like it was a religion. By the time I sat my final A levels exams I was drinking by […]
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