Of course, avoid suffering as much as possible. But even you have to agree that one cannot simply avoid all adversity.
Even though it would be nice to have a skip button, the reality is that we do not. So the job of philosophy like above is to make such moments bearable. It is almost pragmatic.
I never had weed, but I did drink occasionally.
I am seldom sad. I may not always be happy, but I am always peaceful.
I cannot offer you advice, but I can tell you what makes me persistently joyful are people. Maybe I would help someone carry a bag, or just smile at someone running, reminding them that they can do it. Just small interactions in my beautiful little city with its beautiful people. Makes me feel a strong sense of identity, like I am invested in everyone's personal success. It also never makes me feel alone, because if I am suffering, I just think of millions of others who are also suffering. Some are facing bigger and some smaller problems than mine.
Try being more kind to strangers, more generous and more empathetic. This alone has led me to so much peace, that I cannot tell you.
From recent memory, the Reclaim the Night movement (2024) comes to mind. The name of the organisation escapes me, but you can look up the key campaigner Rimjhim Sinha. She does have a non profit organisation and you can reach out to her, if you wish to support it.
I am Indian and I have heard of plenty of huge protests BY women in favour of feminism. There have been no violent protests against feminism afaik. I severely doubt the incels' ability to organise protests. So please do enlighten me if you know better.
Can you post your app on GitHub? Many of us would love it.
(Especially now if I ever need to visit the US I would have to delete all my JD Vance couch fucker comments)
Of course, avoid suffering as much as possible. But even you have to agree that one cannot simply avoid all adversity.
Even though it would be nice to have a skip button, the reality is that we do not. So the job of philosophy like above is to make such moments bearable. It is almost pragmatic.