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Tuesday, August 09, 2005 08:04 Do it yourself, then Via Truthout: Cindy Sheehan is an angry mom now camped on the road leading to Bush's ranch and saying she won't budge till he comes talk to her. She wants the troops out of Irak and decided to take care of it herself. For me, social participation and DIY work together very well. In the past two years I volunteered and/or professionally worked for some of the causes or projects that affect my surroundings or the communities I relate to*. At the same time I found a way to reshape my immediate physical and emotional surroundings - my home and relationships - so that it better matches the way I think and live. It cost lots of energy, also to those around me. Combined, these two things took care of much of my complaints and feelings of dissatisfaction, especially about life in Amsterdam (complaining is Amsterdam's favorite sport, a strange sort of social participation). Going out there (like Cindy Sheehan decided to do) and getting involved with the stuff we keep complaining about not only delivers that particular form of satisfaction - that of dealing with it, but also reveals the real issues that make up that particular situation. It's education at its best. More reasons for DIY in Caterina's post The Crafting Manifesto * such as designers - amsterdammers - gays - the elderly - polyamorists - foreigners - gardeners - naturists link / |
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