Friday night, fish sandwich on the couch and an article you wrote that I found very astute.
I didn't even choke.
As I read it, I can see bits and pieces of what I have come to realize about myself. Factor in the entirety of our lives and what we alone endure; we definitely change, not always for the better in the eyes of others. I'm sure we've all heard the words "you've changed" and it wasn't a compliment.
My hypothesis is....maybe they changed and they're projecting it on to me.
Or maybe I changed for the better and the new me isn't what they want.
Some people can be all things to all people and others are smart enough to jump off that merry-go-round before they get sick.
Quote: "I never fit into the other categories. I’ve rarely met anyone like me."
Interesting. One of the core human needs is to fit in. When you "fit in", then by definition there are others like you. So what's it mean to not *want* to "fit in"?
I bring this up because of all you wrote, that quote is what struck me personally the most. Oh sure, over my life I've met people like me - but only in certain ways, not in the majority of ways. I've always called myself a "non-conformist" because of this trait. On other days, I'm an "independent thinker".
But even if we are similar in this, we are different. For one, I can feel the pain in that statement from you. For me, there's no pain at all. I'm more like Spock in that regard. Completely logical.
And yet I truly identify with Captain Kirk much more. Logic doesn't limit him and he's willing to be what I call, "blazingly alive".
And so I flip from time to time from one to the other. I wonder how many people do the same? I think it's likely most people. When you're in one situation - say at work, or out in public - you're one person, and then when you're in another situation - say with your children, or with friends - you're a completely different person.
That was very interesting. I'm a "normie," goal-oriented, God-oriented, compulsive list-maker. Try to keep a log of your time to make sure you don't stay at the bottom of the lake or ocean too long. Social interactions (even casual) are essential to mental health. There are so many ways to be social, a lot through the library or the township you're in. There are township meetings. These township meetings may lead to employment, one never knows--especially when participants notice how smart and capable you are, Steve. There are library meetings of various types. And don't forget the Lord and His church, because without God, we're "unplugged". Tucker Carlson believes in God and reads the Bible, but he's gotten derailed because he doesn't belong to a church--his fellow Christians could have reassured and advised him.. God wants us to gather in His name. The whole is greater than the sum of the parts.
There's just NO POWER without God. We're adrift--we're like a person in a canoe with no oars or paddles or rudder. We flop over and capsize and sink. I feel like God is out in front, holding my hand, hacking a path through the tall grass and underbrush--I am like a young child in this activity (like 10 years old--that's when God started really breaking through my consciouness in a profound way). Whenever I feel "Uh, this task (or "assignment" from God) is too big and hard for me, I can't do it," I sense God saying 'Haven't I been parting the waters for you all these years?" Yeah, that's true. I still make mistakes and get hurt by accident or just bad luck--but never fatally mistaken or fatally hurt. And as a "normie," I'm not special, you can have this Steve (and all you subscribers), but not without taking the leap of faith. We're going to need God more than ever because WW3 has probably started and it's going to be a lot like the Ukraine war I think. My sense is China and Russia (who have understandable grievance about developments, even though I'm naturally pro-American) are working with Iran against the US in various ways. This will prolong and complicate things.
We're in the 3rd secret of Fatima (unexpurgated version). But there's hope! There's always hope, because God is so good, loving and merciful, and He wants to save every single one of us.
Jesu Christus Regnat! Ah, this needs a song--how about inserting "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" by Josh Groban or the Celtic Woman here? Let's all pray for the troops, who are suffering.
Friday night, fish sandwich on the couch and an article you wrote that I found very astute.
I didn't even choke.
As I read it, I can see bits and pieces of what I have come to realize about myself. Factor in the entirety of our lives and what we alone endure; we definitely change, not always for the better in the eyes of others. I'm sure we've all heard the words "you've changed" and it wasn't a compliment.
My hypothesis is....maybe they changed and they're projecting it on to me.
Or maybe I changed for the better and the new me isn't what they want.
Some people can be all things to all people and others are smart enough to jump off that merry-go-round before they get sick.
The Pearl Diver resonates with me.
Quote: "I never fit into the other categories. I’ve rarely met anyone like me."
Interesting. One of the core human needs is to fit in. When you "fit in", then by definition there are others like you. So what's it mean to not *want* to "fit in"?
I bring this up because of all you wrote, that quote is what struck me personally the most. Oh sure, over my life I've met people like me - but only in certain ways, not in the majority of ways. I've always called myself a "non-conformist" because of this trait. On other days, I'm an "independent thinker".
But even if we are similar in this, we are different. For one, I can feel the pain in that statement from you. For me, there's no pain at all. I'm more like Spock in that regard. Completely logical.
And yet I truly identify with Captain Kirk much more. Logic doesn't limit him and he's willing to be what I call, "blazingly alive".
And so I flip from time to time from one to the other. I wonder how many people do the same? I think it's likely most people. When you're in one situation - say at work, or out in public - you're one person, and then when you're in another situation - say with your children, or with friends - you're a completely different person.
How does that alter your calculus?
That was very interesting. I'm a "normie," goal-oriented, God-oriented, compulsive list-maker. Try to keep a log of your time to make sure you don't stay at the bottom of the lake or ocean too long. Social interactions (even casual) are essential to mental health. There are so many ways to be social, a lot through the library or the township you're in. There are township meetings. These township meetings may lead to employment, one never knows--especially when participants notice how smart and capable you are, Steve. There are library meetings of various types. And don't forget the Lord and His church, because without God, we're "unplugged". Tucker Carlson believes in God and reads the Bible, but he's gotten derailed because he doesn't belong to a church--his fellow Christians could have reassured and advised him.. God wants us to gather in His name. The whole is greater than the sum of the parts.
There's just NO POWER without God. We're adrift--we're like a person in a canoe with no oars or paddles or rudder. We flop over and capsize and sink. I feel like God is out in front, holding my hand, hacking a path through the tall grass and underbrush--I am like a young child in this activity (like 10 years old--that's when God started really breaking through my consciouness in a profound way). Whenever I feel "Uh, this task (or "assignment" from God) is too big and hard for me, I can't do it," I sense God saying 'Haven't I been parting the waters for you all these years?" Yeah, that's true. I still make mistakes and get hurt by accident or just bad luck--but never fatally mistaken or fatally hurt. And as a "normie," I'm not special, you can have this Steve (and all you subscribers), but not without taking the leap of faith. We're going to need God more than ever because WW3 has probably started and it's going to be a lot like the Ukraine war I think. My sense is China and Russia (who have understandable grievance about developments, even though I'm naturally pro-American) are working with Iran against the US in various ways. This will prolong and complicate things.
We're in the 3rd secret of Fatima (unexpurgated version). But there's hope! There's always hope, because God is so good, loving and merciful, and He wants to save every single one of us.
Jesu Christus Regnat! Ah, this needs a song--how about inserting "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" by Josh Groban or the Celtic Woman here? Let's all pray for the troops, who are suffering.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JA1P2jG-EnE&list=RDJA1P2jG-EnE&start_radio=1