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re: Ever had your life fall apart?
Posted on 8/12/16 at 7:09 am to tuptiger
Posted on 8/12/16 at 7:09 am to tuptiger
Yes, you just have to be strong mentally. Be grateful what you do have. And Keep moving forward. Don't allow yourself to get bogged down in your sorrow. Also the serenity prayer seemed to help:
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God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,
Courage to change the things I can,
And wisdom to know the difference.
This post was edited on 8/12/16 at 7:19 am
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Posted on 8/12/16 at 7:10 am to tuptiger
Don't sit around and mope and complain.
Go out and do something. Volunteer for a charity. Serve meals at a homeless shelter. Help out a animal shelter. Build a house with Habitat for Humanity.
2 things will happen. One is you'll see others in dire situations as you perceive yours, plus you'll feel better by helping others out.
Go out and do something. Volunteer for a charity. Serve meals at a homeless shelter. Help out a animal shelter. Build a house with Habitat for Humanity.
2 things will happen. One is you'll see others in dire situations as you perceive yours, plus you'll feel better by helping others out.
Posted on 8/12/16 at 7:11 am to tuptiger
God was always there. I have been through the trials of life, I think God was trying to get my attention, to get me on the right path. Persevere, read your Bible daily, repent, and pray. Our Father in heaven knows what you need even before you ask him. His grace is sufficient for al of us. God bless you and your family.
Posted on 8/12/16 at 7:18 am to tuptiger
Hang in there, figure out what the cause, cut its head off. Took me almost losing everything I had, family, company, home, all of it. Took 90 days to figure out what was causing my turmoil. Things are 100% better now.
Posted on 8/12/16 at 7:19 am to tuptiger
Divorce. Especially one had no idea was coming. Now I'm trying my best to raise two young kids and feel like I'm just staying afloat.
Posted on 8/12/16 at 7:19 am to lsufan31
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lsufan31
Damn bro. That's some feels right there.
As for the OP, as people have said, things can be worse and it may only take one thing to turn your life for the good. If you're the religious type, a good study with a group could get you going in the right direction. If you're not, grab a few with some friends and talk. If they're true friends, they'll listen. That could be all you need is to get it out. It's probably why you're posting here.
Posted on 8/12/16 at 7:21 am to East Coast Band
I have, and I do. Like I said, I try that way. Then, I look at my current circumstances and without my family, I'm in serious trouble right now. There's little difference between me, financially speaking, and the people where I volunteer except my family.
Hell, the people on government assistance have more money than I do.
Synopsis:
Graduated college. Plans for dental school. Decided to take a job to bank money. Did that for two years. Was in the application cycle and also in the third year of my job. My mom had a serious medical issue. I skipped the dental school interview. Ended up losing my job to help. The following year, I had a medical issue. Was hospitalized for a month. It's taken me two years to regain the strength to get to the point where I feel confident about where I am. I lost about 40k through this time. I was unemployed. Lost a relationship as well. Found a solid job only to have to sacrifice it because of my original goal. Had to take a shitty job.
I'm now applying to dental school again almost totally broke three years later. Like as in its tough to pay the application fees.
Hell, the people on government assistance have more money than I do.
Synopsis:
Graduated college. Plans for dental school. Decided to take a job to bank money. Did that for two years. Was in the application cycle and also in the third year of my job. My mom had a serious medical issue. I skipped the dental school interview. Ended up losing my job to help. The following year, I had a medical issue. Was hospitalized for a month. It's taken me two years to regain the strength to get to the point where I feel confident about where I am. I lost about 40k through this time. I was unemployed. Lost a relationship as well. Found a solid job only to have to sacrifice it because of my original goal. Had to take a shitty job.
I'm now applying to dental school again almost totally broke three years later. Like as in its tough to pay the application fees.
Posted on 8/12/16 at 7:23 am to tuptiger
OP, do you go to counseling or therapy?
Don't take this the wrong way, but a book that may help you is "The Road Less Traveled" by M. Scott Peck.
Don't take this the wrong way, but a book that may help you is "The Road Less Traveled" by M. Scott Peck.
Posted on 8/12/16 at 7:24 am to tuptiger
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God has a plan for you and it might not seem like it now, but he heals all
So, if God heals all, why would he destroy things to begin with? Isn't it like going to an orthopedic surgeon who broke both of your legs?
I won't go too far down the rabbit hole here, but I'll just throw in my two cents. I hope it helps in some way...
There’s a story that I’m a fan of. It’s not in the bible. Don’t know where it came from, but I love the message.
There was once a man who lived near a large stone boulder. One day, God told the man to push the boulder as hard as he could. Being a man of faith, he obeyed and began pushing the heavy boulder all day, every day. But it never budged. He kept on doing this for weeks, and then months, and eventually years. It still never budged. The man began to lose his faith. Finally, one day he threw his arms in the air and said “God, why are you doing this to me? You asked me to push this boulder, and I have every day. But it hasn’t budged a single inch in all of these years. Why have you punished me like this? I’ve been a man of faith, but now I can’t see the reason anymore.”
God replied “I told you to push the boulder. I never said the boulder had to move.”
Confused, the man asked God why he would command him to push a boulder for no reason.
God replied “It was for a reason. Look at yourself….look at the muscles you’ve developed in your arms, legs, chest, and back. Look how strong you’ve become. That was why I wanted you to push the boulder.”
We cannot discern God’s will. It is a mystery even to the most learned of religious scholars, preachers, and priests. That is why faith is one of the most important gifts and virtues. It’s not easy, but you have to trust there is a plan. And that plan may not necessarily be the plan you had for yourself.
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I am a Christian. I'm beginning to lose my faith, though, particularly in prayer.
Don’t stop praying. That is your direct line to God. But it's not as simple as how a telephone line works. Ask yourself this: what are you praying for? Are you praying for God to take away your trials? Or are you praying to ask God to give you the strength and courage to make it through the trials he’s put in front of you?
I’ve been through some shite, and there were times that I wanted to give in. I was lucky enough to have a very supportive family who helped me. My faith faltered at times, but I thank God that he gave me the strength to retain it.
This post was edited on 8/12/16 at 7:25 am
Posted on 8/12/16 at 7:24 am to tuptiger
All of the above.
The serenity prayer helps.
The serenity prayer helps.
Posted on 8/12/16 at 7:30 am to tuptiger
Life is a storm, You will bask in the sunlight one moment, be shattered on the rocks the next. What makes you a man is what you do when that storm comes. You must look into that storm and shout as you did in Rome. Do your worst, for I will do mine! Then the fates will know you as we know you - Count of Monte Cristo
This post was edited on 8/12/16 at 7:31 am
Posted on 8/12/16 at 7:30 am to tuptiger
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I'm now applying to dental school again almost totally broke three years later. Like as in its tough to pay the application fees.
You've made it this far and youre still breathing. You've been through hell and a lot of mentally and physically debilitating events and youre still here. You have the opportunity to seize what you want and push forward. It is so hard, but sometimes you just have to take it, even if that means one day at a time. If you feel that dental school is what you want, go for it no matter how difficult. It will be a series of problems, all you have to do is focus on solving one small problem at a time. That's achievable, it's doable. You are capable of that. Don't ever forget that.
Posted on 8/12/16 at 7:32 am to tuptiger
Yep, my first child died. On the way back to Houston for work the day after he was buried I got a call that I was laid off. For six months I drowned my self with copious amounts of drugs. That wasn't a good way of handling my problems. Eventually, the sun seemed to rise brighter one day and I went find a very lessor paying job. I put all my energy to the job, challenging myself to climb to the top.
You need to find a healthy outlet to clear your mind and give yourself purpose in life.
You need to find a healthy outlet to clear your mind and give yourself purpose in life.
Posted on 8/12/16 at 7:34 am to tuptiger
I did about 2 years ago. I hit rock bottom. I was in a bad place, and the only thing that pulled me out was God's grace and when I finally surrendered fully, I was shot out of a cannon towards the life I have now. I lost everything, and 2 years later, I gained it all back PLUS and am now in the best stretch of my life I've ever been in.
If you knew the detail it would dumbfound you. I have no doubt in my mind God spoke to me at my most broken and lifted me up. It's crazy to think about, but I was able to work at it and I started getting blessed immediately.
If you knew the detail it would dumbfound you. I have no doubt in my mind God spoke to me at my most broken and lifted me up. It's crazy to think about, but I was able to work at it and I started getting blessed immediately.
Posted on 8/12/16 at 7:35 am to tuptiger
People are assholes and god isn't real. Once you accept these two things, you can work on fixing your life.
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 7:35 am to rantfan
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You need to find a healthy outlet to clear your mind and give yourself purpose in life.
Nature is capable of healing a lot. The mountains, the streams and the vast wooded areas can be very therapeutic.
Posted on 8/12/16 at 7:36 am to LSUSUPERSTAR
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People are assholes and god isn't real. Once you accept these two things, you can work on fixing your life.
This is harsh, but it is a reality.
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.
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