How is someone supposed to remain positive with the copious amounts of bullshit that exists in our everyday lives?

[Kingofkings1992]

[BCRanger10]

Faith and routine. And that is one reason, among many others, why I am a Catholic.

You have the believe in a transcendent, supernatural being (God) whose knowledge, wisdom, providence, and grace are correspondent. There's the belief in an eternal reward according to one's belief, speech, and actions.

And that's where the routine aspect comes in. The Catholic Faith is very structured. The ritual and the repetition help to pull us spiritually, emotionally, and mentally out of the daily grind and the sinfulness of the world. On the natural level alone, this provides a sense of peace and calm. That repetition, that routine, that ritual helps lift the faithful soul's heart and mind to God, and more importantly, conform them to him.

All this also helps the faithful soul to look around and change what they can, which ultimately is his or her self, and how they respond to all the craziness and ugliness in the world (I've said before and I'll say it again, you cannot change the evil that you face, but you can change yourself and how you face it). Knowing that Jesus Christ is their shepherd and physician, but also their King and their Judge, they (ought to) look at their own sins and behavior, confess and make amends for them, practice the necessary virtues and those devotions, and call to mind those men and women who have themselves faced great evil, scandal, and yes, even stupidity and are now recognized as Saints.

And from personal experience, I can tell you that sacramental confession does wonders. I used to feel a constant burning sensation in my head, a pressure that wouldn't go away. I never felt relaxed or at ease. But after a while, I started confessing allowing anxiety, anger, pride, excessive remorse, and a host of other unholy thoughts and I noticed that after a while, I didn't feel that sensation in my head anymore. This is one reason why I'm more convinced now that mental health is more a struggle of the soul than the mind.

I could go on, but I shouldn't, as this is getting long and I'm pretty sure that there's a lot else that I wanted to say, but didn't. Might be for another time or maybe even a MyTake. I dunno. Anyway, I hope you have a great day, King.

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

Usually a change in perspective. Sure, you have a copious amount of bullshit, but what are the good things you still have? There’s a reason you’re not saying “fuck everything” and ending your life and those good things are usually the reason.

[Kingofkings1992]

I kind of want to some days 😓

[avery58]

Just in finding small things that make you happy like hobbies. That's the only real way...

[UniquelyBasic]

You don't. You go to the dark side 😈

[Kingofkings1992]

Already did that a long time ago. More so than you know lol

[DryGermanGuy]

Ask your doctor about „Fukitol“! 😬👍

[Iron_Man]

it’s hard I’m going through hell