Wakmrow [he/him]

…no

It’s disgusting to say “administration’s efforts to streamline government and boost efficiency”. Framing deliberately destroying institutions meant to provide public services as efficiency seeking is pure propaganda.

I know. But if you want something in your life, that’s for you to do. Not your friends to do for you. So you can’t be upset at them for doing the things.

Sorry I was a bit drunk when I typed that. But it is my true sentiment. Often times good things happen to good people and we wish the good things happened to us. It is wrenching for sure. But I find a lot of joy in people having joy in their lives.

If it’s really difficult for you, consider taking some space. If it’s too difficult to come back, you can take a lot of space. For me, if someone I care about gets a promotion I thought I deserved or comes into money or meets their person, I remind myself that I love them. And I will not be the type of person who doesn’t celebrate my friend’s good fortune. Even if it takes me some time to harden myself against that jealousy.

Divorce yourself from the self. They are you and you are they. The joy is shared. We hold nothing but joy for joyous events.