You deal with it by taking back control.

First way - get a mask you can breathe through. For me, I modified a disposable mask to use only the waterproof layer (the colored layer).

Don't wear a mask when you don't have to and when you don't wear a mask smile at people you pass or say "hi" as you pass. Let them see you as non-frightening. I do NOT do this with old people, however. They have had it burned into them that they are the most ripe victims so can be running on fear. When maskless I give them their 6 ft. so they don't freak out over my lack of mask. With other people I give them a reward for staying close enough to engage me without a mask on, acknowledgment of their existence.

Agreed that there isn't anything to do about the cheating involved with the election. You have to deal with that internally and go through all the grief stages. Once you get past those you can think about a future. What matters here is that you will stop counting on "someone else" to do things for you (the election process and the courts since both failed to even address the issues). That burning sensation was learning the bitter truth but now you won't be tricked by either process going forward.

You gain more power by introducing self sufficiency. Look around your life at the things that rely on others and seek to reduce those. You mentioned a gym - can you purchase weights? Can you use them outside without a mask on? How can you change "their ways" to YOUR ways. Any way you can do that - for hobbies or necessities will wrest back your control over your life. For myself - I bought some grow lights and am growing food in a closet. Did you know sunflower seeds can sprout and become food in as little as 14 days? Do you think they can stop you from trading your tomatoes to your neighbor who is growing peppers?

When was the last time you looked at something absolutely foreign to your base of knowledge? Pick / seek something you can learn about that you don't have experience in. You perform this because looking at something new engages your mind with possiibilities.... how can I use this going forward... how might this improve my situations... what would happen if i find other people who like this topic.

I think in times like this one thing to be sure of is tempering your own mood. Remember YOU choose the opinion of yourself. It's your SELF-ESTEEM. You need to be responsible enough to say "hey, enough of that topic", I'm going to look at this other topic that makes me live again, this topic that makes me feel hope for the future.

Edit: One more thing. If you really want to pump yourself up, listen to rythmic music like this that is less likely something you will sing to but something you experience - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2snGxzABIWo (Fimbul radio) but be careful you don't start building a ship then plot taking over some distant lands lol Here's a metal version https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCtZCa-Wyj8 ('Black metal promotion' dumps loads of these type of metal experiences).

You deal with it by taking back control. First way - get a mask you can breathe through. For me, I modified a disposable mask to use only the waterproof layer (the colored layer). Don't wear a mask when you don't have to and when you don't wear a mask smile at people you pass or say "hi" as you pass. Let them see you as non-frightening. I do NOT do this with old people, however. They have had it burned into them that they are the most ripe victims so can be running on fear. When maskless I give them their 6 ft. so they don't freak out over my lack of mask. With other people I give them a reward for staying close enough to engage me without a mask on, acknowledgment of their existence. Agreed that there isn't anything to do about the cheating involved with the election. You have to deal with that internally and go through all the grief stages. Once you get past those you can think about a future. What matters here is that you will stop counting on "someone else" to do things for you (the election process and the courts since both failed to even address the issues). That burning sensation was learning the bitter truth but now you won't be tricked by either process going forward. You gain more power by introducing self sufficiency. Look around your life at the things that rely on others and seek to reduce those. You mentioned a gym - can you purchase weights? Can you use them outside without a mask on? How can you change "their ways" to YOUR ways. Any way you can do that - for hobbies or necessities will wrest back your control over your life. For myself - I bought some grow lights and am growing food in a closet. Did you know sunflower seeds can sprout and become food in as little as 14 days? Do you think they can stop you from trading your tomatoes to your neighbor who is growing peppers? When was the last time you looked at something absolutely foreign to your base of knowledge? Pick / seek something you can learn about that you don't have experience in. You perform this because looking at something new engages your mind with possiibilities.... how can I use this going forward... how might this improve my situations... what would happen if i find other people who like this topic. I think in times like this one thing to be sure of is tempering your own mood. Remember YOU choose the opinion of yourself. It's your SELF-ESTEEM. You need to be responsible enough to say "hey, enough of that topic", I'm going to look at this other topic that makes me live again, this topic that makes me feel hope for the future.

Edit: One more thing. If you really want to pump yourself up, listen to rythmic music like this that is less likely something you will sing to but something you experience - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2snGxzABIWo (Fimbul radio) but be careful you don't start building a ship then plot taking over some distant lands lol Here's a metal version https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCtZCa-Wyj8 ('Black metal promotion' dumps loads of these type of metal experiences).

You deal with it by taking back control.

First way - get a mask you can breathe through. For me, I modified a disposable mask to use only the waterproof layer (the colored layer).

Don't wear a mask when you don't have to and when you don't wear a mask smile at people you pass or say "hi" as you pass. Let them see you as non-frightening. I do NOT do this with old people, however. They have had it burned into them that they are the most ripe victims so can be running on fear. When maskless I give them their 6 ft. so they don't freak out over my lack of mask. With other people I give them a reward for staying close enough to engage me without a mask on, acknowledgment of their existence.

Agreed that there isn't anything to do about the cheating involved with the election. You have to deal with that internally and go through all the grief stages. Once you get past those you can think about a future. What matters here is that you will stop counting on "someone else" to do things for you (the election process and the courts since both failed to even address the issues). That burning sensation was learning the bitter truth but now you won't be tricked by either process going forward.

You gain more power by introducing self sufficiency. Look around your life at the things that rely on others and seek to reduce those. You mentioned a gym - can you purchase weights? Can you use them outside without a mask on? How can you change "their ways" to YOUR ways. Any way you can do that - for hobbies or necessities will wrest back your control over your life. For myself - I bought some grow lights and am growing food in a closet. Did you know sunflower seeds can sprout and become food in as little as 14 days? Do you think they can stop you from trading your tomatoes to your neighbor who is growing peppers?

When was the last time you looked at something absolutely foreign to your base of knowledge? Pick / seek something you can learn about that you don't have experience in. You perform this because looking at something new engages your mind with possiibilities.... how can I use this going forward... how might this improve my situations... what would happen if i find other people who like this topic.

I think in times like this one thing to be sure of is tempering your own mood. Remember YOU choose the opinion of yourself. It's your SELF-ESTEEM. You need to be responsible enough to say "hey, enough of that topic", I'm going to look at this other topic that makes me live again, this topic that makes me feel hope for the future.

You deal with it by taking back control.

First way - get a mask you can breathe through. For me, I modified a disposable mask to use only the waterproof layer (the colored layer).

Don't wear a mask when you don't have to and when you don't wear a mask smile at people you pass or say "hi" as you pass. Let them see you as non-frightening. I do NOT do this with old people, however. They have had it burned into them that they are the most ripe victims so can be running on fear. When maskless I give them their 6 ft. so they don't freak out over my lack of mask. With other people I give them a reward for staying close enough to engage me without a mask on, acknowledgment of their existence.

Agreed that there isn't anything to do about the cheating involved with the election. You have to deal with that internally and go through all the grief stages. Once you get past those you can think about a future. What matters here is that you will stop counting on "someone else" to do things for you (the election process and the courts since both failed to even address the issues). That burning sensation was learning the bitter truth but now you won't be tricked by either process going forward.

You gain more power by introducing self sufficiency. Look around your life at the things that rely on others and seek to reduce those. You mentioned a gym - can you purchase weights? Can you use them outside without a mask on? How can you change "their ways" to YOUR ways. Any way you can do that - for hobbies or necessities will wrest back your control over your life.

When was the last time you looked at something absolutely foreign to your base of knowledge? Pick / seek something you can learn about that you don't have experience in. You perform this because looking at something new engages your mind with possiibilities.... how can I use this going forward... how might this improve my situations... what would happen if i find other people who like this topic.

I think in times like this one thing to be sure of is tempering your own mood. Remember YOU choose the opinion of yourself. It's your SELF-ESTEEM. You need to be responsible enough to say "hey, enough of that topic", I'm going to look at this other topic that makes me live again, this topic that makes me feel hope for the future.