Briefly on this week’s concerns, social responsibility, and New Moon.
I got off antibiotics, and my skin relapsed into its favourite inflamed pre-ovulation state. Hot weather is totally my jam, but not during my skin flare-ups. My esteem is below the ocean level, under a rock and hundred immortal jellyfish. Basically, I’m nervous and want to disappear. But I have to just do it. And by it, I mean just everything and/or whatever.
This week's concerns:
❤️ I’ve been feeding my heart with quick seaside trips, despite general discomfort. Pushing myself to be outside, and trying to distract with nature’s glory is helping. Bike rides, and sitting in the sun purposeless. I feel like a total bimbo, but I’m really trying to recognise self-value and be patient, go with the flow and try my best when I can. And not when I can’t. I’m not a sportsman (yet).
🥟 My mum started selling Polish pierogis and this has been a heartwarming experience. Contributing to others is so key, even when it’s as seemingly little as a tasty meal.
🕊️ Labi Siffre - My Song
& his Tedx Talk Disturbing Definitions
“We don’t find meaning. We make meaning.” - Labi Siffre
In the talk, he defines democracy as Collective Responsibility which is groundbreaking. Mainly because it further exposes the narrative of us (the public) being responsible for allowing xyz world's evils for the comfort of the mega powers; yet equally, recognising the potential and possibility for revolution.
From Google -
Responsibility
noun
The state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone.
Speaking of evils, have you ever heard of the five 'Giant Evils' of Want, Disease, Ignorance, Squalor and Idleness? Straight from the 1942 Beveridge Report. They were named to be targeted by the government in support of the Welfare State in the UK. Fun fact, and a reminder of how cyclical and maybe infinite the collective human condition is.
Should we deal with the collective, through control over the self?
Social responsibility is critical to well-being. I would go as far as to say that giving is inherently a selfish act. It can never bring a grander value to others than it does to the giver. Mainly because we ourselves have the strongest impact on self vs an impact we can have on an other (without their contribution to wanting to be impacted).
I’ve actually not been concerned with any of this this week, but my stream took me here.
“… popular definitions which I find disturbing and which in turn I want to disturb.” - Labi Siffre
👁️ Monica Bellucci in Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra
This is one of my childhood films, and it never gets boring. I mean, I regularly forget Julius Caesar had an affair with Cleopatra, and even a kid together. But most importantly, Monica Bellucci looks stunning and is my favourite Italian Cleopatra.
Like, Elizabeth Taylor as Cleopatra in the uber-expensive Cleopatra (1963 film) will never not be funny to me (this is Gen Z lang, right?). In the below pic especially, she kind of looks like an alt hairstyle chav Brit girl going Coachella.
🎼 I love lyricless music and recently came across MEDIEVAL EMINEM. So I might become a full-time medieval hip-hop fan.
🦷 Lastly, this Sunday June 18th 2023, the New Moon in Gemini during Gemini season happens. Generally, New Moons are a time for relaxation and a fresh start; soft launching whatever life themes the lunar cycle will bring to you (each month). The darkness of the night sky supports us in getting better rested, but it’s a low-energy period. Moody.
The double Gemini will make this time slightly more upbeat and careless though. Perhaps dispassionate, this is a good time to assess your wants and needs. Instead of fixating on bigger-picture frustrations, list small things. What works and what doesn’t?
Moon Square Neptune in Pisces, we might feel discouraged by the misalignment of our desires and reality. Pairing this with the moon moving to Cancer some hours later, we’re prone to emotional insecurity and cold-hearted reactivity. Sensitive of others.
Reading too much into things, and jump-starting probably won’t bring solid desired results. But speaking of your feelings in safe spaces is ideal. Good time for emo poetry too.
Ciao!