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Dropping the raft

Unveiled Artist

Veteran Member
Couple months ago I said I'd be leaving after school ends in early Jan if not sadly sooner due to uncontrolled circumstances. Couple of reasons why.

First, this RF is causing too much negativity in my life. I finally have a job I've kept so far four months I think. A very patient (which is rare in retail) boss who doesn't give me more than I can chew.

Secondly, I'm not sure what I'm doing after getting my b.s. given I can't work full time but it's good to have in my pocket. I've been in school for near 20s off and on due to getting over trauma, ditching my therapist finally just about the same amount of time if not more, and seizures. My second diagnoses is controlled. I can see and walk. They thought I had a tumor on my pituitary gland which in rare cases could be cancerous. Thank God! It's not.

Thirdly, I need to focus on finances.

Fourthly, the news and this COVID thing offline is in the back of my head. Jan 4th is when we know if businesses can enforce mandates... Mentioning this because like the other list of reasons I'm leaving.

If I forget, which I do often, thanks to:

@Deeje: couple good conversations stick in my head and some new things learned

@SomeRandom I liked our Convo about Hinduism not too far back

@Rival I hope one day you'll find your religious home. For all it's worth (no pun) god's timing?

@metis I'm glad you joined back to catholicism inwardly. Good off and on convo maybe some years back

@sojourner thanks for having good insight with LGBTQ and holding your faith. I value your perspective on things.

@Conscious thoughts I'm glad to see you progress in your spiritual awakening. I read about it but never gone through it myself. I suggest taking some time distancing yourself from people's religious opinions. That can f things up on your spiritual journey. There's an idea people go through a time of darkness when their spiritual light seems to wane but really there are just some hard things in life you may feel anxious to reconcile. Don't be afraid to ask humans for advice too.

@Trailblazer I feel you have a lot of good thoughts and relationship with your cats. But, anyway, besides the cats I think maybe writing some good things you're grateful for to God would help. That and job wise (can't remember if you're in the states) there'd be some consideration before mandates are confirmed.

@Saint Frankenstein I know there's a lot you're going through that most likely wasn't said on RF but you have my wishes for good well being nonetheless

Most likely I missed a couple. I was going down the members list and probably ten people are active that I can figure of how many? No clue.

Anyway. Like I said, I'll be out gradually or inadvertently depending on how things go.

Take care guys just in case I forget.

Carlita
 
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Spirit of Light

Be who ever you want
Couple months ago I said I'd be leaving after school ends in early Jan if not sadly sooner due to uncontrolled circumstances. Couple of reasons why.

First, this RF is causing too much negativity in my life. I finally have a job I've kept so far four months I think. A very patient (which is rare in retail) boss who doesn't give me more than I can chew.

Secondly, I'm not sure what I'm doing after getting my b.s. given I can't work full time but it's well to have in my pocket. I've been in school for near 20s off and on due to getting over trauma, ditching my therapist finally just about the same amount of time if not more, and seizures. My second diagnoses is controlled. I can see and walk. They thought I had a tumor on my pituitary gland which in rare cases could be cancerous. Thank God! It's not.

Thirdly, I need to focus on finances.

Fourthly, the news and this COVID thing offline is in the back of my head. Jan 4th is when we know if businesses can enforce mandates... Mentioning this because like the other list (rather) is the reasons I'm leaving.

If I forget, which I do often, thanks to:

@Deeje: couple good conversations stick in my head and some new things learned

@SomeRandom I liked our Convo about Hinduism not too far back

@Rival I hope one day you'll find your religious home. For all it's worth (no pun) god's timing?

@metis I'm glad you joined back to catholicism inwardly. Good off and on convo maybe some years back

@sojourner thanks for having good insight with LGBTQ and holding your faith. I value your perspective on things.

@Conscious thoughts I'm glad to see you progress in your spiritual awakening. I read about it but never gone through it myself. I suggest taking some time distancing yourself from people's religious opinions. That can f things up on your spiritual journey. There's an idea people go through a time of darkness when their spiritual light seems to wane but really there are just some hard things in life you may feel anxious to reconcile. Don't be afraid to ask humans for advice too.

@Trailblazer I feel you have a lot of good thoughts and relationship with your cats. But, anyway, besides the cats I think maybe writing some good things you're grateful for to God would help. That and job wise (can't remember if you're in the states) there'd be some consideration before mandates are confirmed.

@Saint Frankenstein I know there's a lot you're going through that most likely wasn't said on RF but you have my wishes for good well being nonetheless

Most likely I missed a couple. I was going down the members list and probably ten people are active that I can figure of how many? No clue.

Anyway. Like I said, I'll be out gradually or overtly depending on how things go.

Take care guys just in case I forget.

Carlita
Take care, and know your words do mean a lot to me. We may not always agree on the spiritual topics, but you are a wonderful person :)
 

AlexanderG

Active Member
It's always good to trim the negativity in your life. Do some self-care and pamper yourself, and put yourself in cozy situations.
 

Unveiled Artist

Veteran Member
It's always good to trim the negativity in your life. Do some self-care and pamper yourself, and put yourself in cozy situations.

You know, after running every morning and standing for six hours I think I owe myself to get a foot message and a pedicure. What you think? (Or those foot spas)
 

Unveiled Artist

Veteran Member
Take care, and know your words do mean a lot to me. We may not always agree on the spiritual topics, but you are a wonderful person :)

Thank you. You too. What was that quote, "don't let other people's actions define your character." interior motives can get the best of people. Karma? Who knows.
 

Trailblazer

Veteran Member
Couple months ago I said I'd be leaving after school ends in early Jan if not sadly sooner due to uncontrolled circumstances. Couple of reasons why.

First, this RF is causing too much negativity in my life. I finally have a job I've kept so far four months I think. A very patient (which is rare in retail) boss who doesn't give me more than I can chew.
It has also been causing me some negativity so I have drastically cut back on reading posts and posting and starting new threads.

Frankly, I am tired of the 'God is bad' and "God should do this and that' rhetoric and I don't like arguing about whether God exists or not or whether my religion is true or not. I still reply to certain posters who I believe have a sincere interest in knowing the truth but I skim over most of the other posts and wonder why I ever bothered with them before.

Another reason I have been cutting back is that I brought it up with my counselor how forums have consumed the last nine years of my life. I cannot get the last nine years back, but I can choose not to keep going the way I have been going.

My counselor gave be a list of questions to answer regarding my forum participation, and they were more to get me to think than they were for her. Shortly after that I started to have some realizations. I had told her that I did not think I could cut back because I was compulsive about the forum, but suddenly I was started to not be compulsive anymore, and then I was less and less compulsive. Now I do not feel compulsive at all, and I believe I am getting assistance from God. I thought I had to be on here for God and my religion but now I don't believe that anymore. I can come and go and I don't have to answer everyone who posts to me.

I cannot even tell you what a relief this has been, God only knows. I have so many things I have needed to do but neglected but now I have decided not to neglect them anymore. I have NO IDEA how I will ever get my life back but I believe I will need help from God as well as my counselor.
@Trailblazer I feel you have a lot of good thoughts and relationship with your cats. But, anyway, besides the cats I think maybe writing some good things you're grateful for to God would help. That and job wise (can't remember if you're in the states) there'd be some consideration before mandates are confirmed.
Funny you mention this because I have been very grateful to God lately, I just have not posted my feelings here. However, I might start a thread about this soon. I can hardly believe all the assistance I have been getting from God lately even though I have never prayed for anything specific. I still have huge hurdles to cross, mainly regarding my husband and his health, but I have confidence that God will be there with me and with him. I always imagine the worst, but I am thinking that If he dies, I will have to figure out what to do next. I always have been able to take care of myself but I have never been completely alone. I always lived with my sister or my mother or my husband, except for a year or so.
 

Saint Frankenstein

Here for the ride
Premium Member
Couple months ago I said I'd be leaving after school ends in early Jan if not sadly sooner due to uncontrolled circumstances. Couple of reasons why.

First, this RF is causing too much negativity in my life. I finally have a job I've kept so far four months I think. A very patient (which is rare in retail) boss who doesn't give me more than I can chew.

Secondly, I'm not sure what I'm doing after getting my b.s. given I can't work full time but it's good to have in my pocket. I've been in school for near 20s off and on due to getting over trauma, ditching my therapist finally just about the same amount of time if not more, and seizures. My second diagnoses is controlled. I can see and walk. They thought I had a tumor on my pituitary gland which in rare cases could be cancerous. Thank God! It's not.

Thirdly, I need to focus on finances.

Fourthly, the news and this COVID thing offline is in the back of my head. Jan 4th is when we know if businesses can enforce mandates... Mentioning this because like the other list of reasons I'm leaving.

If I forget, which I do often, thanks to:

@Deeje: couple good conversations stick in my head and some new things learned

@SomeRandom I liked our Convo about Hinduism not too far back

@Rival I hope one day you'll find your religious home. For all it's worth (no pun) god's timing?

@metis I'm glad you joined back to catholicism inwardly. Good off and on convo maybe some years back

@sojourner thanks for having good insight with LGBTQ and holding your faith. I value your perspective on things.

@Conscious thoughts I'm glad to see you progress in your spiritual awakening. I read about it but never gone through it myself. I suggest taking some time distancing yourself from people's religious opinions. That can f things up on your spiritual journey. There's an idea people go through a time of darkness when their spiritual light seems to wane but really there are just some hard things in life you may feel anxious to reconcile. Don't be afraid to ask humans for advice too.

@Trailblazer I feel you have a lot of good thoughts and relationship with your cats. But, anyway, besides the cats I think maybe writing some good things you're grateful for to God would help. That and job wise (can't remember if you're in the states) there'd be some consideration before mandates are confirmed.

@Saint Frankenstein I know there's a lot you're going through that most likely wasn't said on RF but you have my wishes for good well being nonetheless

Most likely I missed a couple. I was going down the members list and probably ten people are active that I can figure of how many? No clue.

Anyway. Like I said, I'll be out gradually or inadvertently depending on how things go.

Take care guys just in case I forget.

Carlita
Sad to see you go! You have a perspective and viewpoint that is rare on these boards. I enjoyed talking with you and reading your posts. Best of luck for you as you pursue your goals.
 

Unveiled Artist

Veteran Member
It has also been causing me some negativity so I have drastically cut back on reading posts and posting and starting new threads.

Frankly, I am tired of the 'God is bad' and "God should do this and that' rhetoric and I don't like arguing about whether God exists or not or whether my religion is true or not. I still reply to certain posters who I believe have a sincere interest in knowing the truth but I skim over most of the other posts and wonder why I ever bothered with them before

The god-conversations can be greatly annoying, I'm sure. As long as you know what you believe that's what matters.

My counselor gave be a list of questions to answer regarding my forum participation, and they were more to get me to think than they were for her. Shortly after that I started to have some realizations. I had told her that I did not think I could cut back because I was compulsive about the forum, but suddenly I was started to not be compulsive anymore, and then I was less and less compulsive. Now I do not feel compulsive at all, and I believe I am getting assistance from God. I thought I had to be on here for God and my religion but now I don't believe that anymore. I can come and go and I don't have to answer everyone who posts to

That's excellent. There's an analogy (lbw) that for a child to learn about fire he needs to experience the heat. Using suffering as a prevention tool. Reminds me of being in sin to learn not to sin. In both cases it's counterproductive. Reflective questions works better cause it gets you to see the connection and consequence without needing to experience it (or continue to, I maybe).

Funny you mention this because I have been very grateful to God lately, I just have not posted my feelings here. However, I might start a thread about this soon. I can hardly believe all the assistance I have been getting from God lately even though I have never prayed for anything specific. I still have huge hurdles to cross, mainly regarding my husband and his health, but I have confidence that God will be there with me and with him. I always imagine the worst, but I am thinking that If he dies, I will have to figure out what to do next. I always have been able to take care of myself but I have never been completely alone. I always lived with my sister or my mother or my husband, except for a year or so.

I remember you saying you're going to move? Travel maybe?

I would probably believe you wouldn't need to pray for God to do his work. Maybe prayer is an added touch. You'll do fine.
 
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