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I've pretty much isolated myself on line to just this forum and utube because of all the constant sensory overload of daily bullcrap. I was doing well for a while, just my wife, boy, horse and my dog. I don't have TV, no radio except a CD player, and my internet is spotty because of my backwoods location. I figured if the crap going on in the world didn't directly effect me then don't worry about it.....so I was wrong.
I recently had to give up my future employment opportunity because my horse had to go down the road. Suddenly my hay guy more than doubled hay prices, now it's 450 a ton and limited availability. That subject I am still hurt over and don't even want to talk about it.
Going into winter is the dark months round here, so very depressing most of the time. I wrapped up the last of my firewood sales this last week so that time in nature without being bound to a time clock has ended.
Now my winter commercial thinning job I was recently told that this year might be the last, due to lack of funding by the state.
So I go to hang out with a loggin buddy, and he rambles on about, did you hear this, did you hear about that, referencing our president and political crap. I had to walk out, too much crap going on for me to keep up with.
Then fighting health issues with my wife, myself, and my son seems to always have a cold so can't go to school, yea it just keeps going, unlike anything I've ever been a part of my entire life.
Trying to cope but running out of outlets so I figured I would rant on here.
I will go out sawing on the property today to give my brain a break from reality, sadly that break only lasts while I'm sawing, then as soon as I hit the stop switch, reality hits with a bang.
 

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You are not the only one. Time for a change in job... find anything. And don't start drink or weed.
search youtube allan wats...
 

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Well cutting trees is my God given talent, so I make use of it. Problem is nobody needs hand cutters round here anymore, bunchers have taken over and my physical limitations prevent me from sitting or standing for too long. My logging injury from 2013 is lingering on, and the only thing that helps is getting out and moving around constantly. All the work here now is construction related, which I tried and makes my knees and joints lock up.
Luckily I don't have to worry about drinking, as I have allergies to wheat and barley. Beer, and hard booze make me deathly sick. Don't smoke anything cause of copd and chemical pneumonia I had years ago.
 

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Dear Brother, until you learn to control the Rambling’s of your Mind you will continue to suffer I’m afraid. We all experience life according to our Conditions that we were taught, which of course plays a huge part on how we interact with our surrounding’s. Realize that you are Far Greater than your Mind and that your True Self is not affected by any of the happenings of this World. Learn to Love Yourself and Tap into Your True Nature Brother! I wish You Peace! Regards Catman
 

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Dear Brother, until you learn to control the Rambling’s of your Mind you will continue to suffer I’m afraid. We all experience life according to our Conditions that we were taught, which of course plays a huge part on how we interact with our surrounding’s. Realize that you are Far Greater than your Mind and that your True Self is not affected by any of the happenings of this World. Learn to Love Yourself and Tap into Your True Nature Brother! I wish You Peace! Regards Catman

This ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

The reason I crawl my busted up ass into that sweat lodge as often as possible is to disconnect my mind from the worries of this world. I can't change it......but it can change me. IF I allow it to.

I'm just gonna keep on keepin on.....till I can't. Then, I'll do something different. Again.
 

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Dear Brother, until you learn to control the Rambling’s of your Mind you will continue to suffer I’m afraid. We all experience life according to our Conditions that we were taught, which of course plays a huge part on how we interact with our surrounding’s. Realize that you are Far Greater than your Mind and that your True Self is not affected by any of the happenings of this World. Learn to Love Yourself and Tap into Your True Nature Brother! I wish You Peace! Regards Catman
I guess I haven't figured out how to control rambling, I'm 40 now, I guess I have a few years to learn it ehh?
 

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Dear Brother, until you learn to control the Rambling’s of your Mind you will continue to suffer I’m afraid. We all experience life according to our Conditions that we were taught, which of course plays a huge part on how we interact with our surrounding’s. Realize that you are Far Greater than your Mind and that your True Self is not affected by any of the happenings of this World. Learn to Love Yourself and Tap into Your True Nature Brother! I wish You Peace! Regards Catman
Thanks bro. I too needed that reminder today.

Adam.
 

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I guess I haven't figured out how to control rambling, I'm 40 now, I guess I have a few years to learn it ehh?
Brother, I can only speak from experience, you can start today! Take time each day to connect with your True Self. Start with just ONE Minute a day and just focus on Breathing naturally, Total Focus! You will see the mind already try to distract you, allow the thoughts to come and go like clouds passing by ,without connecting to any of those thoughts. Focus back on your Breath! Start with just One minute till your focus becomes stronger, there is no hurry but your mind will try to dissuade you. I Will add this last piece of advice, ask the universe for help it is definitely on your side! Peace
 

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I guess I haven't figured out how to control rambling, I'm 40 now, I guess I have a few years to learn it ehh?
You will, first and most important thing is to live your life the way you want. Don't pay any attention to the news, all they do is sensationalize everything. Look around the immediate area around you, none of that stuff is happening near you. So just ignore it. Who benefits is a question I ask myself when anything happens. Let's you know who is causing it.

People can only affect you if you let them. You have a family and friends, stay in those smaller circles. The more you venture out, the more they affect you.
 

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I've pretty much isolated myself on line to just this forum and utube because of all the constant sensory overload of daily bullcrap. I was doing well for a while, just my wife, boy, horse and my dog. I don't have TV, no radio except a CD player, and my internet is spotty because of my backwoods location. I figured if the crap going on in the world didn't directly effect me then don't worry about it.....so I was wrong.
I recently had to give up my future employment opportunity because my horse had to go down the road. Suddenly my hay guy more than doubled hay prices, now it's 450 a ton and limited availability. That subject I am still hurt over and don't even want to talk about it.
Going into winter is the dark months round here, so very depressing most of the time. I wrapped up the last of my firewood sales this last week so that time in nature without being bound to a time clock has ended.
Now my winter commercial thinning job I was recently told that this year might be the last, due to lack of funding by the state.
So I go to hang out with a loggin buddy, and he rambles on about, did you hear this, did you hear about that, referencing our president and political crap. I had to walk out, too much crap going on for me to keep up with.
Then fighting health issues with my wife, myself, and my son seems to always have a cold so can't go to school, yea it just keeps going, unlike anything I've ever been a part of my entire life.
Trying to cope but running out of outlets so I figured I would rant on here.
I will go out sawing on the property today to give my brain a break from reality, sadly that break only lasts while I'm sawing, then as soon as I hit the stop switch, reality hits with a bang.
Try writing stuff down in a journal, I've found that doing that has helped me immensely. I also try to avoid spending too much time around people who love b*tching about problems with the world, it'll just drive you nuts and you won't get anything worthwhile out of the experience.
 

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I hear ya, I hear ya X 100%!
Different things work and produce for different people contingent upon the wiring, pain level, and belief system.

I often wonder who pours into the ones who constantly POUR INTO others?
It's a stressful, anxiety-filled road without a structure/support system of some sort.

No matter what we think---we're all more fragile than we care to admit.
We need other healthy/solution-minded folks from time to time..."No man is an island unto himself...

I have some pretty decent boundaries that keep me operating center-set, sane, non-homicidal, and functional.

* I have time for most anybody, BUT I have no time to waste on B.S.
* I will listen to anybody's story and heart, Yet I allow only a few ACCESS to my heart!
* Prophets of Doom & Hatred disqualify themselves from a current and most likely future relationship.
* I will not sit idle and be intentionally poisoned---family included!
* I am a Man of Faith in Christ---so I am cognizant that some seasons will always have more snares & warfare than others. So I then AMP up my "Steal Away Time-Prayer-Worship-Praise-Meditation-Quiet Time-also Blessing somebody else is a super way for me to get outta my head and my way!
* You may have to break from your comfort zone and cultivate new relationships that speak your language---Find your Tribe!
* Last, but not least I hang with the Winners!:campeon:

Praying for your breakthrough brother!

Reggie T.
 

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Yeah bro. Just took a few minor hits in short succession yesterday. Already shaken off.

Thanks for having a spare fock to give tho.

I know you get teased a lot for having knobby knees, but just tell 'em it's a sure sign of sexual potency.
 

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I hear ya, I hear ya X 100%!
Different things work and produce for different people contingent upon the wiring, pain level, and belief system.

I often wonder who pours into the ones who constantly POUR INTO others?
It's a stressful, anxiety-filled road without a structure/support system of some sort.

No matter what we think---we're all more fragile than we care to admit.
We need other healthy/solution-minded folks from time to time..."No man is an island unto himself...

I have some pretty decent boundaries that keep me operating center-set, sane, non-homicidal, and functional.

* I have time for most anybody, BUT I have no time to waste on B.S.
* I will listen to anybody's story and heart, Yet I allow only a few ACCESS to my heart!
* Prophets of Doom & Hatred disqualify themselves from a current and most likely future relationship.
* I will not sit idle and be intentionally poisoned---family included!
* I am a Man of Faith in Christ---so I am cognizant that some seasons will always have more snares & warfare than others. So I then AMP up my "Steal Away Time-Prayer-Worship-Praise-Meditation-Quiet Time-also Blessing somebody else is a super way for me to get outta my head and my way!
* You may have to break from your comfort zone and cultivate new relationships that speak your language---Find your Tribe!
* Last, but not least I hang with the Winners!:campeon:

Praying for your breakthrough brother!

Reggie T.


Amen brother. Well said.

It took me a very long time and I'm still growing. It took a total stranger to bring me back. Turned into a good friend for a while and he was called home. Proud to have had a friend who was bold enough to step out of his comfort zone.

And this is why the long winded backstory and how it relates to you......

The troubles of here and now are put into true perspective. The things that used to try me I can laugh at shrug at or just plain ignore. It's a humbling experience. I can honestly say I'm not perfect but I am free. I have marriage troubles and a list of other "problems"..... They don't control me they way they have in past. Tomorrow is always a new day.


Who would have thought I'd be brought back to faith stopping into a dumpy mower shop to get a rim sprocket and spark plug..........

You (or anyone) ever need to talk without being preached down to, drop me a line. I've been there in more than one way.


Steven
 
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