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[–] pugsnroses77@sh.itjust.works 33 points 1 week ago (3 children)

try thinking smaller. where can you help in your community? volunteering is my emotional bastion against the larger, more uncontrollable horrors of the world.

[–] Deceptichum@quokk.au 12 points 1 week ago

As well as helping, make sure to connect with these people and build up community bonds. Our power comes from unity.

[–] Dozzi92@lemmy.world 7 points 1 week ago

Bingo. Anytime I see a too-large way of thinking, I try to suggesting thinking small. You can't save the rainforest, but you can plant a tree in your community, you know? And it feels good.

I volunteered as en EMT for about 10 years, until the second kid came, and COVID and all that. It was difficult, took me away from work and my family, long days, mentally and emotionally taxing at times, and one of the more rewarding experiences I've had in my life. And it was all done within a few miles of my home. I (like to think) I had an impact on my community, and it feels good.

[–] strung6387@lemmy.ml 5 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

I second this, and add that if you have an area of expertise, you will have more impact if you utilize that expertise. Some examples:

  • If you have access to a commercial kitchen during off hours, you could cook food for the poor.
  • If you are good at socializing, try meeting with local political groups, influencing election candidates, or running for office.
  • If you are a software engineer, volunteer on an open-source project related to a cause that you care about.

And if you don't want to spend effort, you can always donate to a cause.