I'm really glad you and @Stevicus post these sorts of things. I always seem to enjoy them and the wit and wisdom that comes with them.Why am I a winner.
Because I'm me.
And every time I look in the mirror,
a winner I doth see.
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Did they put a spell on you?
This thread is all about off topic.
But no, I haven't.
So, I started hiking again and returning slowly to the diet that I maintained rather well for 2 and half years. It worked once. I don't think it was the diet and exercise that really turned the trick, but the change in mindset that I embraced.
I found it peaceful and spiritually enlightening as well. I'll just have to watch out for injuries. The hardest part of breaking training is the return.
I found it peaceful and spiritually enlightening as well. I'll just have to watch out for injuries. The hardest part of breaking training is the return.
I can affirm that they sometimes help. But I suppose it depends on what you mean.
I think it was the result of being under mind control most of the time, and then suddenly being granted a brief period of "release," which somehow had the effect of sending them all into a frenzy.
Yes. Sometimes I think it might be a curse.
I wouldn't have it any other way.
I'm not sure what is meant by that. I await enlightenment.
I think so too. Pulling the cork out of the bottle after it had been shaking for a long time.I think it was the result of being under mind control most of the time, and then suddenly being granted a brief period of "release," which somehow had the effect of sending them all into a frenzy.
walt
Jesus is King & Mighty God Isa.9:6-7; Lk.1:32-33
attitude and outlook?
Then I suppose that is what I was doing formerly, before injury, however minor, sidelined me. I found the will to do what needed to be done and this was reaffirmed by the peace and pleasure that came from it.
That was another aspect that I enjoyed about it. I was living again, by my own standard. I love being in the woods and fields and hiking and outdoor adventure was a way to do that. I must admit that it was largely solo and I did not have others to consider. I would enjoy the company, but being pioneering in my own reconstruction, I didn't have to worry about others either. I met enough people along the way to make that part pleasurable as well.
Once, while hiking on this loop trail that butted up against a favorite local creek with swimming and wading, I encountered a woman and her children headed to the creek. Out of no where, one of her children, a boy of perhaps 5 turned and grabbed my upper left leg in a hug. I was still moving. A worried word from his mother and he let go. It was all quick and surprising. I hiked on around the loop to where it butted up against the stream and there was the little boy again. He asked, "Aren't you the guy we just saw?" My response was, "No. That was somebody else." He didn't know how to respond to that as I continued on. Most probably would find it annoying and I can't say that it wasn't a little, but it was an unexpected and ultimately harmless interaction that I actually found amusing.
I really like hiking. So much to see. So much to do. I even had a companion for one hike. She was quite nice too.
Who dreams of escape, perhaps?I keep waiting to see a giant chicken.
Nope. Just me.
Not really, just hope for the best then do what you have to do. That works more times than not.
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My thought is that you have to start acting on the affirmation because thoughts/words alone don't much work.
Winning! Quietly celebrating our 22nd wedding anniversary, and just over 24 years together!
You both look beautiful!