We recently bought a car, and I'm very pleased with it, especially since it's a 7-seater, allowing me to transport lots of friends. However, there is one thing that bothers me a bit... It has an inbuilt 'annoying co-pilot' that tells me what to do, advises me to be careful, and even controls the steering wheel sometimes!!! Can you imagine?! 😲 When I get 'too close' to a car in front, a big red circle flashes up on the display saying BREAK! The first few times I saw it, it distracted me quite a lot. When I don't hold the steering wheel stable at all times, a little orange sign pops up, reminding me to drive in a straight line. And when I was on the motorway and a second lane opened up to the right, which I wanted to take, the car blocked the steering wheel slightly to let me know I shouldn't leave my route. From then on, I was very wary of how I was driving, whether any light or sign would appear to warn me, and I was getting nervous about making the car—Silver, we called her Silver—not like my driving. Crazy, huh?! 😕 For a while, Silver was actually making me doubt my decisions, my way of driving perfectly fine (My dad taught me how to drive at the age of 12, and I have driven in Germany, Mexico, Spain, the UK, and Portugal). I was second-guessing myself until I became aware of the crazy situation: The car is like an adult telling a child what to do, advising them to be careful, and interfering physically with the kid's actions when they think they might be in danger, even though the child is in tune with their instincts, being aware of the risks and dangers around, and making sound decisions. A complete no-go at APTB! 😈 Having distracting signs popping up made me nervous and not focused on the road for seconds, which could have made it more likely for me to create an accident! The same applies to adults telling kids 'be careful,' 'danger,' 'stop,' 'you're about to fall,' 'let me take over,' 'you don't know,' etc. Too much of this and not letting the child set their boundaries will lead to the kid second-guessing their decisions. Studies show that this leds more more accidents! I've gotten used to all the flashes and signs warning me, and I can ignore them, but maybe I will ask Alex to deactivate these settings 😉 Yeah, I'll get rid of this authority that thinks it knows best because I know better... because I'm part of the real world 😏 Stay updated and sign up to the newsletter www.aplacetobe.me

I ripped my diplomas to pieces 💥💥💥

We had our first Bitcoin walk today. It was awesome to walk and talk, talk Bitcoin and shit but never shitcoins 😁

We don’t need schools to learn. Throw a bunch of kids of different ages into an open space together. Add a few kind adults who respect children’s right for self-determination and education takes care of itself. Schools are obsolete.

What is happiness? 1/ 🧘Today by the pool, I reflected on my decision to unschool my daughters, Lima and Bo. Why aren't they in school like other kids? Well, I believe they learn more efficiently by interacting with the real world rather than being in an artificial learning environment. #Unschooling 2/ 🤔 Imaginary responses to the schooling question vary from 'none of your business' to explaining our educational choice. Yet, it's not always easy, especially with some disapproving hints from my visiting mother. But watching my girls play, I was reassured. #ParentingChoices 3/ 🌀 While observing them, I noticed how they're learning from each other & the environment. It's a contrast to traditional schooling where kids are often forced to memorize uninteresting facts. Unschooling seems more natural & enriching. #HolisticLearning 4/ 🤯 Yet, self-doubt creeps in at times, pulling me away from the present moment. This introspection led to deeper thoughts on happiness, and how our minds clutter over time with judgemental thoughts & beliefs, often instilled by others. #Mindfulness 5/ 🔄 As we grow, we inherit many of society's judgements & beliefs, altering our perceptions of reality. These inherited beliefs aren't always true, yet they govern our reactions & evaluations, often causing internal conflict & suffering. #SelfAwareness 6/ 👧 When we label something as ‘good’, we automatically create its opposite - ‘bad’. This dualistic thinking starts young. For instance, a child playing with a stick might learn it's 'dangerous' if told so, instead of learning through natural consequences. #LifeLessons 7/ 🎭 Judgements, whether about ourselves or others, create a mental hamster wheel, altering our ability to live in the present. Even positive comments can reinforce a dualistic view, impacting a child's self-perception & behavior. #MindfulParenting 8/ 🏊‍♀️ Back to the pool moment, I yearn for happiness for Lima & Bo. Not from external achievements, but from accepting reality without judgements. Unschooling provides a space free from many societal judgements, nurturing their innate ability to live in the present. #UnschoolingBenefits 9/ 🌈 Our choice may not align with societal norms, but it aligns with our understanding of happiness – living without restrictive beliefs. And while I'm working through my own mental hamster wheels, I'm hopeful for a less judgement-filled journey for my daughters. #ParentingJourney 10/ 💌 What's your take on this? Do traditional schooling systems contribute to societal conditioning, or do alternatives like unschooling offer a freer learning environment? Would love to hear your thoughts! #Discussion #EducationalChoices * Sylvia x 🌸

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Sometimes you can have such a powerful shift in perspective that’s it’s like detaching a parachute that had been open whist you were trying to run. Absolute libertarian.

iris nostr app completely black on my iphone. Deleted it and reinstalled and its the same - any suggestions? Also on here using snort.social and its not loading any messages - any suggestions ?