The world's really got me down lately...

[tedburns3]

Good advice from a lot of folks with the life experience to back it up, Hunter8282.

When you think about the world as having been a flawed, screwed up place ever since original sin came into it, then somehow it's easier to accept.

We do the best we can while we're here, and there's a better day -- an eternity in fact -- ahead.

Be of good spirit. He is in control.

Yeah, but he ain't showing up down here much, is he?

I say heaven and he** are right here on earth, there's no guarantees thereafter, just try to live a good life and make every day count, if you can.

I don't want to start a discussion, just wanted to air my take on things, just like you did.

 

[tedburns3]

It's hard to be positive when one focuses on news event. Just try to keep it in perspective- usually none of the really horrible stuff that happens on the news is in my neighborhood. It's news because it's NOT every day life. It's usually an ugly 'slice of life' presented on a limited screen that never tells the full story, even if it's a bad or good one.

So, just remember for the most part the news is the unusual and yes bizarre and out of the ordinary kind of stuff and dwells on the negative. There are many things in life to be grateful. So, just count YOUR blessings and not YOUR troubles.

 

[tedburns3]

I'm 65 years old.
My only regret is that I'm probably so old that
I'll miss all the fun. On the other hand,
if the s does indeed htf in the next few years,
it's liable to be old dudes like me who raise a lot
of hell. Not a whole lot to lose.
Can't run and jump around none, but I can
barricade myself on the porch
and burn up some ammo till they smoke me out.

My, my, that does sound positive, doesn't it!

 

[george minze]

Take 'Cialis' and get a girl you can have sex with for a continuous 36 hours.

After such a glories endeavor...Be carried to the funeral director. I'm sure he can remove the smile on your face and any other physical changes needed..

 

[Old TexMex]

Read post #62 again. Explorer13421 one said it thoughtfully and with crystal clarity.

Thanks, Explorer, I needed that today.

And then.... Look up "rule 62"
That's the one that makes me grin.

Ever notice when you concentrate on taking a deep breath.....
All those voices and noise shuts up?

 

[smokindog]

Find your "zone thing"!!! Something that needs to get done so there's accomplishment, something that doesn't require an over bearing amount of thought, and something that provides an environment that discourages others from bothering you.

One of mine is to get on the riding mower, put a couple beers in the "custom cooler" I rigged up, and focus on the lawn, listen to the mower, and tune out the world.

 

[islamoradamark]

lots of food,water ammo, and TP will go a long way

 

[David harleyson]

It's not that I think the world is going to end, but I think the good old USA that we have known is going to end. It is sad to think the greatest country in the world is sinking into the socialist norm of all the other countries.

 

[Nico Testosteros]

It's not that I think the world is going to end, but I think the good old USA that we have known is going to end. It is sad to think the greatest country in the world is sinking into the socialist norm of all the other countries.[/

Socialism - 1
: any of various economic and political theories advocating collective or governmental ownership and administration of the means of production and distribution of goods
2
a : a system of society or group living in which there is no private property
b : a system or condition of society in which the means of production are owned and controlled by the state
3
: a stage of society in Marxist theory transitional between capitalism and communism and distinguished by unequal distribution of goods and pay according to work done


What we have in the US is the opposite of socialism what with Citizens United, ALEC, etc.
Corporate influence over government, rather than the other way around is the norm here.

 

[williamlayton]

Honestly folks---I like to look forward to the new "GOOD" day.
Blessings

 

[skrazo]

I once read a post on another forum that said:

Everyone needs three things:

1) Someone to love
2) Something to do
3) Something to look forward to.

It works for me!

 

[the ringo kid]

Just think - one day some people will look back on the 2010 - 2020 time frame as "the good ol'days". Sure gives you a warm feeling, doesn't it.

That will never happen--at least till after 2014and 2016 gives us positive results.

 

[the ringo kid]

I cant see anything to be depressed about--after all--we DID survive Y-2K did we not?

 

[smokey04]

I'm coming up on 71 now, you know we're all going to go sometime so the question is do you want to go standing up like a man or on your knees like a wimp. Me, I hope to go horizontally, being shot in the back by a jealous boy friend with good cause! Things haven't changed much, what I use to do all night long now takes me all night long to do![like get a good nights sleep,but I can dream can't I?] Cheers, Nick

 

[hittman77]

What to do.

Focus on the things you have control over.

Okay, you're prepared or getting prepared for some type of collapse or catastrophic event. Good job. Now, put it behind you.

Be thankful for the riches you have whether they be family, health, your profession, your faith, etc.

 

[tedburns3]

I once read a post on another forum that said:

Everyone needs three things:

1) Someone to love
2) Something to do
3) Something to look forward to.

It works for me!

1) My dog
2) Walk my dog
3) Walking my dog

ha!

'Pathetic', but it works for me!

 

[shouldazagged]

And then.... Look up "rule 62"
That's the one that makes me grin.

Ever notice when you concentrate on taking a deep breath.....
All those voices and noise shuts up?

Ah, yes, thank God for good old Rule 62!

It helps me adjourn the committee meeting inside my head.

 

[Mydogmax]

Hmmm. Lets see. One war. Nasty motorcycle accident. Cancer.
I still smile everyday.
Remember... what doesn't kill you makes you stronger.
Opps, almost forgot. Keep reading this forum. Always makes me laugh.

 

[dcxplant]

Whatever you do...


Do


Not


Google


"80mph question"


Just don't man... don't do it.





PS I hope it cheers you up!

With all that's going on in the world, I've really been in the dumper this week.

It's sad that I am 38 and all I can seem to think about is buying more guns and more ammo for coming collapse. Between race riots, ISIS, illegal immigration, our own gov't, and the list goes on and on, I just don't see a light at the end of the tunnel.

What to do.

Sorry for the vent...

 

[venomballistics]

We ain't no young punks anymore.
There comes a time when we think beyond ourselves, and to the world around us.
It's a time of awakening. Seeing how we fit in this convoluted machine.
That's all it is.