I know what you are thinking.  “Well this tip is quite discriminatory.  What about the illiterate community?”  Now, I did think about that factor.  However, I came to the conclusion that folks that cannot read a book will not be directing a web browser the world famous URL, www.hateloss.com

However, this IS speculation…  Back to business (hateloss).

Presumably, there is something in this world that you do not know (that you would like to know).  I noticed that many people act as if they do not lack anything (but that is beside the point).  The point is this.  If you lack the knowledge about a topic that you would like to be informed about then empower yourself by obtaining the information you desire.  There are many pros and cons to living in the “Information Age”, as we currently do.  Let us focus on the positives.

YOU CAN LEARN WHATEVER THE F*CK YOU WANT! 

I’m sorry if I come across a little bit over-exuberant about the topic, but it seems as if a large piece of (especially American) people have become completely disconnected from furthering their own education.  There is a distinct possibility that this is due to a sincere state of mental paralysis, which I choose to believe over the more depressing possibility that people really don’t care about educating themselves.

1. Identify a topic you desire to become more knowledgeable about.
2. Google search “Books about (your topic here)”
3. Find one that really inspires your interest.
4. READ THAT THING

If you finish this process and you do NOT feel satisfied and/or empowered, I will give you your money back. ; )

Hate Loss™ Reminder – On the road to hate loss it is vital to remember that Reading A Book is 100% hate-proof.

Clearly amongst the least important members of a capitalist society are the [ahem] musicians. For better or worse there are not nearly enough jobs in the market to support the cultivation of music by the majority of musicians. On second thought that is for worse or worse. It takes great resilience and/or stupidity to continue the musical journey when the prospects of making a living from music are none to none. So often these sometimes boneheaded efforts go unnoticed. Literally unnoticed by anybody.

The good news: You can make a difference! Whether it is at your local coffeehouse, subway station, bus stop, pub, town-square and anywhere else you might find a fledgling musician, consider helping them out.

THIS IS THE KEY!

You don’t have to give them money to help… Yeah, of course they’re broke and if you can help them with some coin, great. However, this help is in regards to the increasingly foreign concept of human interaction. Even hitting them off with a little eye contact and acknowledgment of their existence might go a long way. Don’t let the sight of an acoustic guitar case that lies open with a single dollar bill and a hand full of coins keep you from enjoying the music this person obviously cares deeply about. Show them some love! If you’re feeling the music, then stop holding out and let them know. A little wink or a head nod would do the trick. Even better, a funky get-down gyration of the body might make their day, week, month or year. You never know how precious your honest appreciation of their musical efforts could be. So give it up; and big up a local musician.

Hate Loss™ Reminder – On the road to hate loss it is vital to remember that bigging up a local musician is 100% hate-proof.

This is one of the all time great methods of widespread Hate Loss™. The title is very self-explanatory; however, there are a few tips that will enhance the situation for all parties involved.

PREPARATION

Brush your teeth, wash your face and brush your teeth (again). Showing off the spinach salad that you ate during the last meal might have actually work against Hate Loss™. Look your best. This is by no means essential, but it is certainly effective. The better you look, the happier the stranger will be that you are smiling at them (human nature). Ignore your iPod. It is very difficult these days to go out in public without your tunes, but as you already know, it creates a barrier between you and strangers (which often is a benefit). Smiling at Strangers is all about encouraging human interaction in a positive manner.

ACTIVITY

This Hate Loss™ tip is most effective while walking around on a promenade-like environment; where there are ample opportunities for eye contact. It is important to note that this is NOT a perma-smile. That just makes people think that you are high. The key is having a normal expression on your face while seeking out eye contact with the people around you. When you make that eye contact, you give them a clear, but subtle smile of acknowledgment. Don’t be surprised if they are caught off guard. These random acts of kindness are rare. The exchange will most likely be brief, and might even be awkward. The stranger will probably get a slight hitch in their giddy-up after you show them your spinach-free teeth; but they will certainly remember the smile for a considerable amount of time following the encounter. This is where the Hate Loss™ comes in. If you smile at 10 strangers, you made 10 people feel like they are doing something right on this planet. The positive benefits of your random act of kindness are exponential. These strangers will most likely treat somebody else more kindly than usual and then the domino effect takes place. Think of the possible impact of you smiling at strangers (in a non-creepy).

Happy Smiling!

Hate Loss™ Reminder – On the road to hate loss it is vital to remember that smiling at strangers is 100% hate-proof.

The whole go hug a tree cliché is 100% played out. Can we officially take this out of the “Book of Legitimate Criticisms”? The funny thing is; the people that say this type of thing would probably feel much better if they actually approached a tree and gave it a good squeeze. Let’s get real; how can you bet hatin’ while you are taking part in a warm embrace with a… TREE? I am going to step out on a limb (no pun intended – honestly) and say that it is absolutely impossible. Now that we have established that this is a genuine notion, we can proceed with this lovable and practical tip for hate reduction.

Preparation

This step is pretty simple. There is a good chance that you might want to switch up your outfit for the tree hug. Get into some clothes that you would do some “housework” in. Doing this will greatly increase the likelihood of Hate Loss™. Why? It will all make sense soon. Keep reading.

Activity

If you have a yard, great! If you have tree in that yard, that’s even better. If this does not apply to you, don’t trip. You should be able to find a tree within VERY reasonable walking distance. If that is not the case, you should in all probability start trippin’. The air that you breathe is… questionable. Bottom line: Find a freakin’ tree. They’re out there. I promise you that. You found tree; ideally it will be thicker than your leg. It is preferable that you do more embracing of the tree than yourself. Okay, you have the tree in your sights. IMPORTANT: Be gentle, but not touchy. The tree is alive, so treat it like a friend. Don’t act like your hugging somebody that is way out of your league (groping). Keep it respectful. Okay! Go for it. Look that tree right in the bark and… HOLD IT FIRMLY. Close your eyes for improved Hate Loss™.

Hate Loss™ Reminder – On the road to hate loss it is vital to remember that hugging a tree is 100% hate-proof.

Let’s get one thing straight right from the Get-Go. This is NOT Halloween or “Let me go find a costume party to attend.” That defeats the purpose. What makes this Hate Loss™ Tip so effective is that you put yourself in situations where people generally would NOT be wearing a costume. Trust me! You will see a spike in your D.S.A. (or daily smiles average for those who are new to the Hate Loss™ Movement). Okay, you have a costume; but where should you go? I am glad you asked, even though you didn’t. It is essential to remember that there are varying degrees of exposure for varying personality types. If you are on the shy side, a great activity is SHOPPING! Shop for clothes, shop for food, shop for sex toys (great choice), just be a consumer (in a costume). Make it a Saturday, or whenever there is going to be excess amounts of people around. FACT: The more people you encounter, the more hate loss you will incur. If you know that you can handle some extra attention, drop in on an intimate setting with your costume on. Perhaps a Wine Bar would suffice. There is nothing quite like a proper wine and cheese pairing to accentuated by your favorite wig. Be a rebel. These suggestions should only be considered starting points. Within your imagination lies the true potential of this Hate Loss™ tip.

IMPORTANT: Make it obvious that you are wearing a costume. There is a thin line between wearing a costume and dressing like a freak (note: I have nothing against the latter). Dressing like a freak is infinitely more susceptible to hate gain than wearing a costume. A great way to differentiate between the two options is the “Theme Check”. Do you have a cohesive theme? If you’re a pirate, are you dressed like a pirate? Yes indeed, you really do have to take off the designer jeans for this one. They go with every other outfit, but not this one. If you are convinced that designer jeans will work as part of the costume, I suggest you move on to another Hate Loss™ Tip. The results might be disappointing and rather harmful to your health. The number one way to avoid any confusion about your gig is by really going for it; no holds barred. Break out the gaudy make-up, fishnets, heels, jewels and definitely the shades that are bigger than your whole face. These items don’t end up on your body by accident; people will know you have a purpose. You, in turn will be losing the hate and feeling THE LOVE.

Hate Loss™ Reminder – On the road to hate loss it is vital to remember that wearing a costume is 100% hate-proof.

The concept might seem very simple on the surface. Dig a little deeper and you will find that it is still simple. However, there is a lack of authentic I love you(s) floating around. It’s not that we don’t say I love you enough. This is not a quantitative issue; it is a qualitative issue. When you look at your “loved” one with the same blank face you give the coffee barista and tell them “I love you” in a monotone voice while staring at their chin, YOU ARE SENDING MIXED SIGNALS. Of you love them; they KNOW that. But as humans, we want to FEEL that. When people FEEL loved they are likely to experience hate free days filled with blissful encounters. So, along with inflecting a loving tone in your voice and NOT looking at your lover as if they owe you a coffee that you already paid, for, try telling them you love them in a different language. They will be surprised that you took the effort and you will both be catapulted into harmonious states of being. Ahhhhh!

I Love You (Study Guide)

Chinese : 我爱你
Dutch : ik houd van u
French : je t’aime
German : ich liebe dich
Greek : Αγαπη
Italian : ti amo
Korean : 사랑해요
Portuguese: eu te amo
Russian : я тебя люблю
Spanish : te amo

If you have not experienced the web-series , Strong Bad Emails , from homestar runner you have missed a cultural experience. This fascinating animation is almost a guarantee to make you forget why you were hatin’. The website might as well be called www.hatelossforyourbuttocks.com. The Guitar episode is timeless. The Helium episode also has great hate loss potential. It is important to remember that hate loss facilitators can come in infinite forms. Once we begin to recognize the nouns (people, places, or things) that reduce hate for us (as individuals) it is essential to make note of these things. It is inevitable that we will have low points of negativity and just downright dumpiness. One of the keys to living a hate free life is being able to take yourself out of a negative state of mind. Next time you feel yourself feeling superb, try to identify what is contributing to this blissful state. Sometimes it’s a situation that you can recreate; sometimes it isn’t. If it is, add it to the list of things to do when you are feeling negative (use the list).

Hate Loss™ Reminder - On the road to hate loss it is vital to remember that watching Strongbad (guitar episode especially) is 100% hate-proof.

If when you saw the title you said to yourself, “Why would I walk my pretend dog when I have a real dog?”, don’t worry, I can explain. First of all, when it comes to authentic hate loss, walking your real dog is not a sure bet. There are too many variables. Many times the idea may seem to be a relaxing and perhaps invigorating experience; but then somewhere along the strut you end up frustrated and a victim of hate gain. In those moments of frustration, you probably didn’t tell your dog, “[Insert name here], I just wish you were pretend”. Why would you? I am here to tell you that pretend dogs are WAY underrated. The reason why we should opt for walking a pretend dog from time to time is that it guarantees hate loss. It’s also pretty damn fun when you get the rhythm down.

PREPARATION
First of all: If you have a dog, go ahead and fill their love tank. Scratch their belly; fondle their ears and do whatever else you do that makes your dog look at you with those goo-goo eyes. This should offset or at least ease the pain that they will feel when they see you walk out of the house without them. Just explain to your dog that you are trying to lose some hate; dogs are very intelligent, they will surely understand.

ACTIVITY
Okay, this is where it gets fun! Start out on a leisurely stroll and make sure you act like you are walking a dog. Be a mime. Don’t half-ass it! Put your back into it! Don’t worry if people are looking at you funny. Just smile! Anyways, their probably not even hip to the whole pretend dog phenomenon yet. This is a great time to pretend you have any dog your mind can conjure up. Maybe it’s a Chihuahuabull; perhaps it’s a Dobermoodle. You don’t have to go as far as getting the whiplash that you might incur if you were actually walking a Chihuahuabull, but you may experience minor hate loss from flailing around a little bit. This is completely up to your discretion. This is bottom line about walking your pretend dog: It is IMPOSSIBLE to possess unhealthy levels of hate while walking your pretend dog. Trust me on this one. THIS IS A GO-TO MOVE. This is Michael Jordan’s fade-away. This is Obama’s “Change” speech; this is McCain’s war credibility; this is President Bush’s… I actually don’t know what George’s go to move is. Hmm. Well, you get the point. This Hate Loss Tip will be there for you in your darkest moments. If for some reason you are not ready to embark on a pretend dog walk, a nice consolation is saying dobermoodle 5 fives very fast.

Hate Loss™ Reminder - On the road to hate-reduction it is vital to remember that walking your pretend dog is 100% hate-proof.

Let’s get real. How often you get your feet rubbed on (the right way; with oil and all that good stuff)? I don’t care if the answer to this is everyday. That’s still NOT enough. C’mon, we’re talking about the bottom feeders of the human body. Your feet! We’re talking about your dogs! On the real, there is no part of our body that receives any more hate than our feet. There is no way around this, so we must go into operation offset mode with some “foot-love”. When I think about feet, I get a little sad. No joke. Sometimes I get nauseous, but that’s a different story. People! Love your feet. They are taking the brunt of your physical existence down there. When was the last time you asked your feet how they’re doing? That’s what I thought…
Now, you could definitely take your own paws and start rub-a-dub-dubbin’ on your own feet, but that is not that idea here. You need to get yourself in a situation where you are exerting very little, if any, energy while your feet get some good ole’ fashion love. Yes, this means that you turn the ringer off and keep your hands off that magazine you love even though you know you probably shouldn’t. Just relax! This is not about you; it’s about your feet this time.

Ladies (and some men): Go a serene spa, or “pedicure store” for a Pedi and ask for the extra foot-love. I mean that literally! Ask them, “May I please have some extra foot-love?” This way there will be absolutely no confusion about what you are seeking. Unless of course you happen to speak different languages, it could be terribly confusing, awkward and maybe even culturally unacceptable. Okay, you might have to make a game-time decision on the lingo (try to work in “foot-love” if you can). Don’t even ask how much more it will cost. When was the last time you said, “My feet have never felt this good before”? Yep. You are not alone there. I’ve never once even uttered these words, but I would like to. I would like to be saying that right now! The goal is to achieve a feeling of foot bliss that will elicit words such as, “ahhh”, “ooooh” and “whoa now!” While you’re at it, get a nice warm and happy tone for those toes to put the finishing touches on your “foot-love” experience.

Fellas: I know that a lot of men already stopped reading, frantically looking for that little house button on the top of the browser, hoping they will be taken to a place of comfort. If this is NOT you, kudos to you my friend! Keep it up; you are in short supply these days. Let’s cut to the skinny. You can take the aforementioned route toward “foot-love” and just leave out the “warm and happy tone for those toes”. Make no mistake about it; you can leave it in there (“and some men”). Let’s get real here; your feet probably need the “works” bro. Get those toenails clipped, filed, buffed and polished. Just get those dogs cleaned up (Note: nauseous moment). Don’t forget to ask for the extra “foot love” though. Ladies are more likely to experience “foot love” with some regularity than you are, so it really is imperative that you make it a priority to seek some “foot love”.

Note: At this time there is no such thing as a “foot -love” widget, so I am afraid that you will have to leave your computer for this Hate Loss™ technique.

Hate Loss™ Reminder – On the road to hate loss it is vital to remember that getting some “foot-love” is 100% hate-proof.

ACTIVITY
Don’t bring a blanket. Don’t start hatin’ if the weather isn’t perfect. Just go down to your favorite park and put your cakes on the nicest chunk of grass you can spot. Continue this gravitational progression until you’re your body is completely horizontal. Now all you have left to do is lie on your back and gaze into the sky. The sky-gazing technique is designed to help release the inevitable frustrations of daily life at ground level. At this point, any hate should go into dissipation mode. If it is raining, make sure you have your rain goggles handy.

PREPARATION
If you don’t have a favorite park, this is a problem. Option 1: For the good of humanity, please walk away from your screen immediately and go find one. Option 2: If for some concerning reason you have never noticed an appealing park in your area, you can also open a new browser tab and Google search “Parks [insert your city here]”. This is a particularly nice option for the increasing percentage of humans who are more comfortable opening a new tab than walking. Anywhere.

Hate Loss™ Reminder – On the road to hate loss it is vital to remember that laying down in the park is 100% hate-proof.