I'd like us all to spare a thought these struggling Guardian readers at the end of a difficult year
#Struggle
NO THANKSGIVING
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/KTjzSgkiFI4
National Day of Mourning
#thanksgiving #indigenous #Pilgrim #Uninvited #MassMurder #Buffalo #PoisonCorn #Trespassers #ManifestDestiny #Justify #MoralCode #Soul #BibleBetrayors #Slaughter #SolenLand #Invasion #Genocide #Displacement #Empire #Plague #Slave #Struggle #Colonize #Native #Blood #Thieves #Story #Killers #indigenouspeople #nativeamerican #americanindian
... General strike which is going to take place on 28-29 November 2025 under the slogan: “Say NO to the Meloni government's budget law – stand with ...
WFTU Solidarity Statement with the Strike in Italy 25 Nov 2025by central wftu The World Federation of Trade Unions, the militant voice of more that 105 million workers who live, work and struggle in 134 countries of the 5 continents, expresses its u…#wftu #solidarity #statement #strike #italy #nov #central #world #federation #trade #unions #militant #voice #million #workers #live #work #struggle #countries #continents #expresses #undivided #working #class #general #going #take #place #- #november #slogan #say #meloni #government #s #budget #law #stand #palestinian #people #stop #genocide #conscious #dignified #reaction #popular #strata #war #economy #preparations #reduce #resources #health #education #services #increase #precariousness #undermining #interests #pensioners #students #unemployed #international #class-oriented #union #movement #struggles #peace #immediate #end #wars #imperialist #intervention #affiliates #globe #fight #society #wealth #producers #will #allocated #produce #labor #toil #join #worker #just #demands #wage #permanent #stable #living #conditions #--- #dear #comrades #unione #sindacale #base #usb #salute #including #palestine #call #national #also #deeply #appreciate #long-lasting #unwavering #facing #resisting #israel #ongoing #years #settler-colonialism #apartheid #strikes #shed #bright #light #shameful #complicity #italian #corporations #enabling #illegal #occupation #palestinians #shown #power #inspired #many #across #dockworkers #called #september #october #recent #announced #well #disruptive #actions #preventing #stopping #military #cargo #ports #directed #genocidal #can #play #key #role #escalating #peacefully #disrupting #crimes #civil #large #response #meaningful #global #weekend #action #bds #welcomed #news #ceasefire #agreement #reached #however #continues #killing #starving #maiming #albeit #different #form #even #real #important #first #step #livestreamed #illegally #occupied #besieged #gaza #strip #without #massive #pressure #combined #trump-netanyahu #plan #constitutes #continuation #less #visible #us #hope #provoke #regional #outrage #boycotts #sanctions #repercussions #planned #annihilation #denial #refugees #rights #yet #won #needed #ever #begins #ending #serious #accountability #moral #legal #obligations #see #know #tide #turned #must #back #precisely #brought #wave #targeted #spain #t #rkyie #malaysia #colombia #slovenia #antigua #barbuda #governments #globally #isolated #internationally-wanted #prime #minister #recently #admitted #understood #desperate #attempt #relieve #isolation #save #-year-old #regime #settler-colonial #oppression #reasons #professional #urgently #renew #around #escalate #effort #colonial #calls #movements #put #center #adopt #highest #priority #mobilisations #express #liberation #self-determination #return #reparations #uphold #following #icj #rulings #starting #imposing #comprehensive #embargo #halting #sale #purchase #transfer #transit #parts #dual-use #items #ensuring #user #compliance #eni #halt #oil #petrol #launch #broad #intersectional #campaigns #compel #institutions #city #councils #universities #hospitals #etc #ethical #procurement #investment #policies #applicable #exclude #companies #knowingly #persistently #involved #grave #human #violations #particularly #humanity #forces #broader #economic #academic #cultural #sports #mahmoud #nawajaa #coordinator #committee #bnc #tras #el #anuncio #sindicato #syndicale #de #convocatoria #huelga #horas #para #pr #ximo #d #noviembre #frente #sindical #obrero #canarias #saluda #clase #obrera #italiana #sus #organizaciones #y #especialmente #organizaci #n #hermana #camaradas #fieles #nuestros #principios #manifestamos #todo #nuestro #apoyo #lucha #anticapitalista #apoyamos #esta #las #movilizaciones #que #dar #lugar #abrazo #fraternal #los #piquetes #autentica #vanguardia #saludo #asambleas #comit #muy #especial #juventud #trabajadora #convocada #abre #camino #toda #en #contra #presupuestos #guerra #militarizaci #econom #diferentes #pa #ses #sin #reservas #reivindicaci #inmediata #ruptura #concreci #palestina #libre #desde #rio #hasta #mar #les #deseamos #todas #suertes #fuerzas #todos #xitos #alguna #forma #sentimos #tambi #nuestra #viva #secretario #pol #tico #daniel #casal
Messaggi di solidarietà internazionale ad USB per lo sciopero generale del 28 novembre
#JimmyCliff: 8 Essential Songs
A giant of #JamaicanMusic, he gained international renown through the 1972 film “The Harder They Come,” and helped establish #reggae’s themes of #struggle, #resistance and uplift.
By Ben Sisario
Nov. 24, 2025, 12:12 p.m. ET
“I’d rather be a free man in my grave / Than living as a puppet or a slave.”
Read more:
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/arts/music/jimmy-cliff-songs.html
Archived version:
https://archive.ph/zOwwB
#RestInPowerJimmyCliff #RIPJimmyCliff #VietnamReisters #AntiWar #BlackMusicians #JamaicanMusicians #Jamaica #MissJamaica #HurricaneHattie #TheHarderTheyCome #ICanSeeClearlyNow #Trapped
Ich hatte hier schon #Struggle: Den #Meshcore - #Solarnode neu geflasht. Dabei gesehen, dass er zwar geht, aber anner Platine die Akkus die Lötnaht abreißen. Nice Quali (nich'). 🙄
Ich zieh mich nu' erstmal #Frostpendeln -adaquat an und tu' den Booty aufs #Gravelbike schwingen...
Schönen #Sonntag. 🫂
here a short video of me explaining 🔎 great information ℹ️ of what it is like being a small youtuber ❤️ and twitch streamer 👾 and if you enjoy it make sure to share 🔂 😅 #relatable #twitchstreamer #youtuber #exlpore #struggle #lifestyle #funny
De La Cruz staying at SS, played with quad injury for second half of ’25 https://www.rawchili.com/mlb/440566/ #23YearOld #Baseball #Cincinnati #CincinnatiReds #CincinnatiReds #credit #day #DeLaCruz #DefensiveNumber #end #HomeRun #krall #LateJuly #MLB #Point #QuadInjury #Reds #SecondHalf #shortstop #SS #struggle
De La Cruz staying at SS, played with quad injury for second half of ’25 https://www.rawchili.com/mlb/440462/ #23YearOld #Baseball #Cincinnati #CincinnatiReds #CincinnatiReds #credit #day #DeLaCruz #DefensiveNumber #end #HomeRun #krall #LateJuly #MLB #Point #QuadInjury #Reds #SecondHalf #shortstop #SS #struggle
Chronic Pain Tip #26: If your relationship or marriage is struggling on account of your chronic pain consider having someone else afflicted with chronic pain help you and your significant other brainstorm ideas for the current obstacle your relationship faces.... https://rons-home.net/en/living-life-lab/tips/living-with-chronic-pain/2025/11/17 #marriage #relationship #chronicpain #struggle #brainstorm [Next Tip Nov 24 2025]
@karui
Yes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFoC-2qmUUM
I can 🙃
( some will #struggle , as #skirts have weird rigs, but pmxdressup and ironing a new rig over and they comply :Alcea_Salute: )
Yes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFoC-2qmUUM
I can 🙃
( some will #struggle , as #skirts have weird rigs, but pmxdressup and ironing a new rig over and they comply :Alcea_Salute: )
Das, was ich an mir selbst und an anderen beobachte, deutet eindeutig darauf hin, dass das Jahr 2025 nun offiziell das Jahr des #Struggle ist
🎨💻 If you're baffled by the #complexity of rendering text in 2025, you're not alone—who knew bashing your head against a console could be so entertaining? 🤯 Just throw every #API under the sun at it: DirectX, Vulkan, OpenGL... because clearly, printing "Hello, World!" is the pinnacle of technological achievement. 🙄
https://cv.co.hu/csabi/drawing-text-performance-graphical-vs-console.html #textRendering #entertainment #struggle #techHumor #programming #HackerNews #ngated
a persistently high failure rate among newly established businesses, particularly within the hospitality and creative sectors.. Recent data released by the Fede... https://news.osna.fm/?p=22897 | #news #germany #restaurant #startups #struggle
Mẹ đơn thân thêu lót giày bằng miệng trên phố Trung Quốc nuôi hai con, câu chuyện đầy cảm động về tình thương và kiên cường vượt khó. #singlemother #embroidery #struggle #mẹđơnthân #thêulótgiày #bấtvượt
Finding Strength in Life’s Challenges
Our lives are rife with choices, missteps, trauma, and other issues that can make life seem daunting and sometimes even hopeless. But what if all of these perceived bad things are actually steps on your specific path of growth? Each choice, each setback, is actually a gift, a life lesson pushing you towards your own authenticity. These experiences, though challenging, provide us with the tools to develop resilience and cultivate a deeper understanding of ourselves. They offer valuable insights into our values, desires, and capabilities. By recognizing these moments as essential to our journey, we can transform our perspective and embrace the notion that every hardship and struggle is an opportunity for profound personal evolution. In this light, the tapestry of our lives, woven with both triumphs and trials, reveals a rich narrative of strength and self-discovery, guiding us ever closer to the individuals we are meant to become.
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.comTo understand how growth emerges, we must look closely at the struggles themselves and how they shape us.
The Nature of Struggle
Life’s challenges often appear as obstacles; yet, they are the very conditions that shape our growth and development. Struggle causes pain, heartache, and emotional distress; it challenges the very nature of our being and pushes us to confront our limitations. From experiences such as the anxiety of needing to pass a test to further a career or the loss of a job, or even deeper, the loss of a loved one. Think about some of the struggles in your life; how did they affect you emotionally and physically? At the time, did you think there could be a lesson in the midst of hardship? While struggle can cause intense anxiety and feelings of despair, being within these struggles offers unexpected lessons that reveal our strength and guide us to our true authenticity.
Lessons Hidden in Setbacks
Every step back carries within it a valuable lesson, teaching us resilience, self-awareness, and authenticity. These moments of reflection allow us to reassess our paths, acknowledging our vulnerabilities while embracing the opportunity to grow stronger. In facing setbacks, we learn to navigate through challenges, gaining insight into our true selves and discovering the depths of our capabilities. The journey is not just about moving forward; it is also about understanding the importance of patience and the power of perseverance in achieving our goals. Recognizing these lessons invites a shift in perspective, allowing us to view hardship not as a punishment but as a possibility.
Photo by Lukas on Pexels.comThe Transformative Perspective
By shifting our perspective, we begin to see hardships not as burdens, but as opportunities for transformation. Hardship forces us to generate novel ideas and explore alternative perspectives, allowing creativity to blossom in ways we never imagined possible. When we embrace challenges with an open mind, we unlock the potential to learn and grow, discovering strengths we never knew we had. This process encourages us to think outside the box, pushing the boundaries of our conventional thinking and enabling us to approach problems with renewed vigor and innovation. Ultimately, it is through these trials that we forge a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world around us, transforming adversity into a powerful catalyst for personal and collective growth. This new lens illuminates the larger picture; life is a tapestry where both trials and triumphs are essential threads.
The Tapestry Metaphor Expanded
Like threads in a tapestry, both triumph and trials are essential to the richness of our life narrative. When we apply this metaphor to our daily lives, it becomes more than a philosophy; it evolves into a profound practice of resilience and compassion that we embody in our interactions and experiences. Each challenge we face adds depth and color to our story, creating a vibrant picture of our journey. Successes, on the other hand, serve to illuminate our path, providing motivation and hope. As we weave together these contrasting elements, we not only develop a greater understanding of ourselves but also cultivate empathy for others, recognizing that everyone is engaged in their own intricate tapestry of struggles and victories. In embracing both the light and the dark, we find the strength to rise and the wisdom to support those around us in their respective journeys.
Practical Implications
When we embrace the challenges that are integral to our journey, we cultivate not only personal strength but also a deep sense of collective resilience that connects us with others on similar paths. The insights we gain from navigating these hurdles remind us that our struggles are not detours; rather, they are the very path itself, leading us ever closer to who we are meant to be. Each challenge presents an opportunity to learn and evolve, helping us to shed old beliefs and adopt new perspectives. Together, as we move through these shared trials, we not only discover our individual capabilities but also forge stronger bonds with one another, reinforcing the idea that no one has to face their battles alone. In this way, our collective journey becomes a tapestry of experiences, woven together by the lessons we’ve learned and the strength we’ve gained along the way.
Photo by Elina Fairytale on Pexels.comWalking The Path
In the end, our lives are not defined by the absence of struggle, but by the way we rise through it. Each hardship, each mess-up, is a thread that deepens the fabric of our existence, adding texture and meaning to the story we are weaving. When we choose to see challenges as gifts, we reclaim our power and transform pain into wisdom, and setbacks into the stepping stones of our journey, rich with both light and shadow. This reveals not only who we are, but who we are becoming, and it is through this continual unfolding, this dance of trial and triumph, that we discover the profound truth: we are shaped, strengthened, and guided by the very struggles we once feared, becoming ever closer to the authentic selves we were meant to embody.
Practical Tips for Viewing Challenges as Teaching Moments
- Shift Your Mindset
Start with a conscious effort to change how you perceive challenges. Instead of seeing them as obstacles, view them as opportunities for growth. Remind yourself that every difficulty holds a lesson. - Practice Reflection
Take time to reflect on past challenges. Journal about what you learned from difficult experiences and how they contributed to your personal development. This can help reinforce the idea that struggles lead to growth. - Embrace Problem-Solving
Focus on finding solutions rather than dwelling on the problems. When faced with a challenge, brainstorm potential ways to overcome it. This proactive approach fosters resilience and strengthens your ability to cope. - Seek Support
Share your experiences with friends, family, or a support group. Talking about your challenges can provide new perspectives and remind you that you’re not alone in facing hardships. - Cultivate Gratitude
Practice gratitude by identifying three things you appreciate in your life, especially when facing adversity. Focusing on the positives can help shift your perception of challenges into learning experiences. - Set Realistic Goals
Break down larger challenges into smaller, manageable goals. Celebrate your achievements along the way, no matter how small. Each step forward reinforces your ability to navigate difficulties. - Reframe Your Self-Talk
Pay attention to your internal dialogue. Replace negative or self-defeating thoughts with positive affirmations, encouraging phrases, and constructive criticism to foster a more supportive and empowering mindset.
How have you shifted your perspective to view challenges as lessons or gifts? Please feel free to share your story, as our experiences can aid others on their path.
Embrace the present moment and accept reality without judgment or resistance with this talk and guided meditation. Practicing radical acceptance can help us reduce suffering and increase emotional resilience by letting go of our attachment to how things “should” be. The philosophy of Taoism teaches us to live in harmony with nature and emphasizes the importance of balance and finding harmony in all aspects of life.
By contemplating the watercourse way, we can practice radical, gracious acceptance and flow like water through life’s obstacles. Embracing softness and flexibility allows us to navigate challenges gracefully and approach life with a gentle strength that is both resilient and calming. Let us cultivate inner peace, wisdom, and longevity by living in alignment with nature and flowing with acceptance and loving kindness.
Namaste.
#acceptance #anxiety #authenticity #awareness #balance #emotionalDistress #experience #flow #healing #heartache #lifePath #limitations #meditation #mentalHealth #mentalWellbeing #mindful #mindfulness #moments #pain #practice #reflection #resilience #selfAwareness #strength #stress #struggle #tao #taoism #transformative #watercourseWay
Thought Of The Day #9: The road of life is tough. Don't travel it alone. #struggle #tough #alone [ November 8th 2025 ] https://rons-home.net/en/living-life-lab/personal-growth/thought-of-the-day/2025/11/8
Attempts at reform, when they fail, strengthen despotism; as he that struggles tightens those cords he does not succeed in breaking.
Charles Caleb "C. C." Colton (1780-1832) English cleric, writer, aphorist
Lacon: Or, Many Things in Few Words, Vol. 1, § 440 (1820)
More about this quote: wist.info/colton-charles-caleb…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #cccolton #despotism #progress #reform #revolution #struggle #tyranny
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