{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6152264dc28ad2001383af42/692f0af476d63db55a2a7355?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"1629 || shifting from apathy to agency","description":"<p>We <em>can</em> actually build a better world, but we have to break the cycle of cynicism, first.</p><h3><br></h3><h3>THE CYCLE OF CYNICISM</h3><p>1. Finding out about a problem</p><p>2. Wanting to do something to help</p><p>3. Not seeing how you can help</p><p>4. Not doing anything about it</p><p>5. Feeling sad, powerless, angry</p><p>6. Deciding that nothing can be done</p><p>7. Beginning to shut down</p><p>8. Wanting to know less about problems</p><p>9. Repeat until apathy results.</p><p><br></p><h3><br></h3><h3>THE CYCLE OF HOPE</h3><p>1. Taking personal responsibility for being a good person</p><p>2. Creating a vision of a better world based on your values</p><p>3. Seeking out quality information about the world's problems</p><p>4. Discovering practical options for action</p><p>5. Acting in line with your values</p><p>6. Recognizing you can't do everything</p><p>7. Repeat until better world results.</p><p><br></p><p>Read the <a href=\"https://innerself.com/articles/personal/relationships/yourself/4036-building-a-better-world-ellis-jones-ross-haenfler-brett-johnson.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Inner Self Article on How to Make the World a Better Place. </a></p><p><br></p><p>SUPPORT<a href=\"https://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> JULIE (and the show!)</a></p><p>DONATE to the<a href=\"https://open.acast.com/networks/6152264dc28ad2001383af43/shows/6152264dc28ad2001383af42/episodes/www.pcrf.net\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Palestinian Children's Relief Fund </a>AND THE <a href=\"https://sdnrlf.com/#:~:text=Who%20We%20Are,Ways%20to%20Give\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Sudan Relief Fund</a></p><p>GET AN OCCASIONAL PERSONAL EMAIL FROM ME:<a href=\"https://open.acast.com/shows/6152264dc28ad2001383af42/episodes/www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com</a></p><p>TUNE IN ON <a href=\"https://open.acast.com/networks/6152264dc28ad2001383af43/shows/6152264dc28ad2001383af42/episodes/www.instagram.com/mydbpodcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">INSTAGRAM</a> AND<em> </em><a href=\"https://open.acast.com/networks/6152264dc28ad2001383af43/shows/6152264dc28ad2001383af42/episodes/www.youtube.com/juliemerica\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>YOUTUBE</em></a></p><p>SUBSCRIBE FOR BONUS CONTENT ON <a href=\"https://open.acast.com/networks/6152264dc28ad2001383af43/shows/6152264dc28ad2001383af42/episodes/www.patreon.com/MYDBpodcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">PATREON</a>.</p><p><br></p><p><em>The opinions expressed by Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. Make Your Damn Bed podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. </em></p>","author_name":"Julie Merica"}