How to love the city you live at?

[deleted] · 2017-09-28T16:29:34+00:00

I feel sorry for your city, taking the blame for your anger for being down (but not out). Poor, poor city

vandaalen · 2017-09-28T17:17:16+00:00

Feminist mindset. You are a man. Mold and bend your surroundings until they fit you and stop complaining about how they don't suit you.

Also congrats for having the time to re-invent yourself from scratch, now that you are unemployed. What a great opportunity.

Now is the time to learn the skills you ever wanted to learn and to pursue the dream you always dreamed.

BPasFuck · 2017-09-28T19:02:49+00:00

When the world is wrong, right yourself.

There's nothing wrong with where you're at, that a little attitude adjustment won't fix.

I suspect your biggest problem is that you're radiating this negativity and poisoning any opportunities that come your way.

Stop.

You need to be like Arnold Schwarznegger. In Arnold-land, everything is 'Fantastic.' Just watch some youtube videos where he spends a few minutes talking. Whatever he's talking about, it's fantastic. Charity Hospital? "These fantastic doctors are doing amazing things here, for the sick patients. Helping them have fantastic recovery." I dare you to do it-- you'll see what I'm talking about.

What does this mean for you? Everything is fantastic. Whatever you're doing, it's great. This city is fantastic. Your workouts are fantastic. The food at that cafe? It's fantastic.

When you live in fantastic-land, you are better able to seize the moment, and capture opportunity.

When you live in 'I hate this city'-ville, you're a downer. A miserable fuck that no one can help.

So, get your ass to fantastic-land, friendo.

coloredzebra · 2017-09-28T16:53:45+00:00

Change your perspective, and watch your flow of thoughts through out the day.

Are they positive moments of self talk, or mostly judgmental comments?

Start with small acknowledgements of appreciation,

The sun is still shinning
You're alive, and breathing

You live in an urban environment, with running water, and food at the touch of a button, what is there to truly hate?

Even people with little to nothing, still find ways to appreciate the day, and the little moments which seem mundane, are ways in which we truly get to experience life, make something out of it.

TheStumblingWolf · 2017-09-28T17:12:32+00:00

You can't change the city, only the way you perceive it.

Rotten_Red · 2017-09-28T21:09:22+00:00

Go to the local library and read up on the early settlers and founding of the city. Learn some interesting facts & trivia. There are probably some interesting stories about things that have happened there if you dig deep enough.

Make a conscious decision that this is your home town and learn about the amazing things that have happened there over the years.

Put on your game face and put a positive spin on things. Decide for yourself to be a positive guy that learns and grows and not some lazy fuck that just wants to wallow in self pity.

Title	How to love the city you live at?
Author	Arabian_Wolf
Upvotes	1
Comments	10
Date	September 28, 2017 4:23 PM UTC (8 years ago)
Subreddit	Posted in /r/askTRP
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