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Posted on 8/12/16 at 7:35 am to tuptiger
I don't have any concrete advice so I'll just mention God because it allows me to say nothing meaningful while still feeling good about myself.
- the OT
- the OT
Posted on 8/12/16 at 7:36 am to tuptiger
I talked to God the other day. He told me he's tired of dealing with you because you complain too much.
His name is actually Leonard and he's a white guy
His name is actually Leonard and he's a white guy
Posted on 8/12/16 at 7:37 am to tuptiger
This last year has been extremely tough, with multiple family deaths, illness, work, etc - to the point I feel like Job from the bible.
You just gotta press forward and have faith that it WILL get better. It's so cliche, but it's always darkest before the dawn.
You just gotta press forward and have faith that it WILL get better. It's so cliche, but it's always darkest before the dawn.
Posted on 8/12/16 at 7:43 am to tuptiger
One way to get out of it is understand that God doesn't exist, and if you think he does then read some basic history and realize that it's pretty unlikely that christianity is true.
People around here talking about "God's grace" saving them. LOL. We live in america and there are people dying all over the world from some of the most horrible causes that we will never be exposed to.
God doesn't care about your career, or your desires, because he doesn't exist.
This might sound like I'm trying to be inflammatory but I'm not. It's actual advice. Believing in something not real leads to inaction and a lack of appreciation of the lives we have. We can only guarantee that we have this one life we do now.
People around here talking about "God's grace" saving them. LOL. We live in america and there are people dying all over the world from some of the most horrible causes that we will never be exposed to.
God doesn't care about your career, or your desires, because he doesn't exist.
This might sound like I'm trying to be inflammatory but I'm not. It's actual advice. Believing in something not real leads to inaction and a lack of appreciation of the lives we have. We can only guarantee that we have this one life we do now.
This post was edited on 8/12/16 at 7:44 am
Posted on 8/12/16 at 7:45 am to tuptiger
quote:
but going on the fourth year of shite that just keeps compounding,
holy shite
i'm sorry, bro
Posted on 8/12/16 at 7:45 am to tuptiger
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If so, how did you get through it?
In the past two years I've lost my sister to suicide, my aunt to breast cancer and my grandmother. Also just found out this month my mom is undergoing chemo for stage 3 breast cancer. Life really sucks sometimes, you just have to remember to be thankfuk for what you do have. Lean on your friends and family and if you need to don't be afraid to go talk to a counselor or something. It'll get better.
Posted on 8/12/16 at 7:53 am to tuptiger
What type of sickness did you have that took two years to recover?
Posted on 8/12/16 at 8:02 am to tuptiger
Yeah. I started smoking weed because of it. and drinking heavenly. Now I'm clean. Besides the hootch. Graduated from college and have a decent job in outside sales. The truck and boat are next!!!
Posted on 8/12/16 at 8:07 am to tuptiger
A few times. I too stopped thinking God played a part in my daily life. It is a silly concept really. Your decisions alone dictate your outcome. It has helped me to realize in reality, I control very little.
Posted on 8/12/16 at 8:09 am to tuptiger
Love. Serve others. One step at a time. Forgiveness. AA if you have been dropped for the count by drink or drugs.
Posted on 8/12/16 at 8:13 am to tuptiger
I've had a shitty few years. A friend sent this to me last year, and I have it bookmarked to read regularly. Some of the advice on the list is trite, but a lot of it has been helpful for me. Particularly the ones on self care, connecting with friends, and finding new hobbies. If I take care of myself, I'm happier all around.
LINK /
LINK /
Posted on 8/12/16 at 8:13 am to tuptiger
quote:well he doesn't exist so smart move there
asked where God was throughout it, but going on the fourth year of shite that just keeps compounding, I stopped that.
Posted on 8/12/16 at 8:15 am to tuptiger
I feel for you as I have had some significant downers in my life. No matter how bad it can get better.
When you feel like you are getting hit from all sides, it's important to take stock of what you have control over and what you don't. Things like health issues of loved ones, loosing a family member or friend or your own health concerns have limited options to control.
But sometimes we don't realize that we can control what is going on. Exiting a bad relationship, issues around a bad job situation offer opportunities not only to stop a bad situation but improve upon the situation as well.
You just to step back and see what needs to be done.
In any event, good luck to you. Things can get better.
When you feel like you are getting hit from all sides, it's important to take stock of what you have control over and what you don't. Things like health issues of loved ones, loosing a family member or friend or your own health concerns have limited options to control.
But sometimes we don't realize that we can control what is going on. Exiting a bad relationship, issues around a bad job situation offer opportunities not only to stop a bad situation but improve upon the situation as well.
You just to step back and see what needs to be done.
In any event, good luck to you. Things can get better.
Posted on 8/12/16 at 8:21 am to tuptiger
I'll just say this.
There isn't a person posting or reading this thread or board or website that doesn't have problems.
If you think your life is great and you dont.....just wait.
On a personal note I'm in a pretty bad spot right now.
I lost my job in June for reasons not of my own doing and ive been beating myself up over it ever since, trying to makes some sort of sense about it.
I can't.
I had my first interview this week.
1st.
I'm currently sitting here waiting to see if I get an offer. It's depresses me and worried me to no end.
I have a family and obligations like many here.
It's easy to say "it'll all work out" and truthfully one way or the other it all ways does. Doesn't make me feel any better today or past couple months though.
I try focusing on one thing, that's thing I can control which is my attitude.
I believe there's a better day coming for me and my family.
Could be today? IDk.
I continue to pray about it daily and keep my head up.
That's all a man can do.
I hope your situation gets better soon and look back on this as something made you a better stronger person.
There isn't a person posting or reading this thread or board or website that doesn't have problems.
If you think your life is great and you dont.....just wait.
On a personal note I'm in a pretty bad spot right now.
I lost my job in June for reasons not of my own doing and ive been beating myself up over it ever since, trying to makes some sort of sense about it.
I can't.
I had my first interview this week.
1st.
I'm currently sitting here waiting to see if I get an offer. It's depresses me and worried me to no end.
I have a family and obligations like many here.
It's easy to say "it'll all work out" and truthfully one way or the other it all ways does. Doesn't make me feel any better today or past couple months though.
I try focusing on one thing, that's thing I can control which is my attitude.
I believe there's a better day coming for me and my family.
Could be today? IDk.
I continue to pray about it daily and keep my head up.
That's all a man can do.
I hope your situation gets better soon and look back on this as something made you a better stronger person.
Posted on 8/12/16 at 8:34 am to tuptiger
Acceptance changes things.
Find something, anything to be grateful for. Close your eyes and pick 3 things. If you have a bed, food to eat and a flower in the yard to look at that is 3 right there. Be grateful for those few things and grace will start to build on that gratefulness.
When we concentrate on the bad and forget to be grateful it compounds the crap.
Concentrate on the good. There is lots of it.
Find something, anything to be grateful for. Close your eyes and pick 3 things. If you have a bed, food to eat and a flower in the yard to look at that is 3 right there. Be grateful for those few things and grace will start to build on that gratefulness.
When we concentrate on the bad and forget to be grateful it compounds the crap.
Concentrate on the good. There is lots of it.
This post was edited on 8/12/16 at 8:35 am
Posted on 8/12/16 at 8:38 am to tuptiger
In the past 5 years, i had cancer that was caught early. Child in drug treatment, elderly sick parents, spouse lost job, other child involved in car wreck yesterday. Make it stop.
Posted on 8/12/16 at 8:39 am to tuptiger
It is definitely tough and does get a little better with time.
The last two years have been rough on me for sure. My father died suddenly at work in our office. We sold the family business and I now work for the new owners. My pay has been cut 46% from where it was when we owned the company. I felt that life had taken a huge shite on me but it is getting better but still not great by any means.
The last two years have been rough on me for sure. My father died suddenly at work in our office. We sold the family business and I now work for the new owners. My pay has been cut 46% from where it was when we owned the company. I felt that life had taken a huge shite on me but it is getting better but still not great by any means.
Posted on 8/12/16 at 8:40 am to tuptiger
My life fell apart when my 22 year old son was killed in an auto accident. That was 12 years ago. It was never the same again.
Posted on 8/12/16 at 8:42 am to tuptiger
A friend of mine lost his job and found out his wife of 20+ years had multiple affairs behind his back within a couple of months.
He had always been a Christian, but he didn't live every day in dependence on Christ as we are prescribed to do. These personal tragedies led him to know Christ in a new way.
He had always been a Christian, but he didn't live every day in dependence on Christ as we are prescribed to do. These personal tragedies led him to know Christ in a new way.
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