Raven
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I'm probably going to Hell anyway.
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I'm probably going to Hell anyway.
My quote comes from the father of American pragmatism. If you think about what it actually says, it is a reflection on the nature of a belief as opposed to a doubt or a fact. AFter all, if you say you "believe" you are implying doubt.
Otherwise, you would say something to the effect that there Is or Isn't something or other that is the object of your belief. It would be a statement of fact rather than belief.
So, I can say I believe in anything at anytime I wish to. If you say "I know" or "do not know" then that is another matter.
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Fair enough, however "belief" is the second word of the "Father of American pragmatism's" quote.
So you either believe in this or you believe in that. Of course the opposite would be doubt, with out one you could not have the other.
I have come from doubt into belief.
So you either believe in this or you believe in that. Of course the opposite would be doubt, with out one you could not have the other.
I have come from doubt into belief.
abnvet
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Been catching up reading posts that I've missed from many months back. It's the damn holidays and why am I angry? I'm an assistant principal (yes a bad job to have with ptsd) off from school for the holidays and listening to people talk on the news. What am I angry at? What am I not angry at lately...
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@Abnvet, Idk how you do it. I woulda slapped the shit outa some kid by now. Definitely not the answer though lol.
abnvet
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Sometimes I think the same LOL
My wife now has been teaching for years. I met her during my last years in the Army. When I decided to separate, she was the one who supported me with hopes as well as funds when I returned to school for my teaching certification. I taught History and coached football. For some odd reason decided to move up to be an administrator. Every day is an adventure as I do enjoy the job. Just my ptsd creates havoc in the home still as I hardly sleep and have become a workaholic to substitute for sleep.
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Ah cool, sounds like a great woman.
Yea I hear ya on the sleep difficulty.
My sleep schedules always all over the place an switching up.
I gotta set a routine.
Here's some pointers I found online that I'll be trying out myself :
Your Personal Habits
•Fix a bedtime and an awakening time. Do not be one of those people who allows bedtime and awakening time to drift. The body "gets used" to falling asleep at a certain time, but only if this is relatively fixed. Even if you are retired or not working, this is an essential component of good sleeping habits.
•Avoid napping during the day. If you nap throughout the day, it is no wonder that you will not be able to sleep at night. The late afternoon for most people is a "sleepy time." Many people will take a nap at that time. This is generally not a bad thing to do, provided you limit the nap to 30-45 minutes and can sleep well at night.
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•Avoid caffeine 4-6 hours before bedtime. This includes caffeinated beverages such as coffee, tea and many sodas, as well as chocolate, so be careful.
•Avoid heavy, spicy, or sugary foods 4-6 hours before bedtime. These can affect your ability to stay asleep.
•Exercise regularly, but not right before bed. Regular exercise, particularly in the afternoon, can help deepen sleep. Strenuous exercise within the 2 hours before bedtime, however, can decrease your ability to fall asleep.
Your Sleeping Environment
•Use comfortable bedding. Uncomfortable bedding can prevent good sleep. Evaluate whether or not this is a source of your problem, and make appropriate changes.
•Find a comfortable temperature setting for sleeping and keep the room well ventilated. If your bedroom is too cold or too hot, it can keep you awake. A cool (not cold) bedroom is often the most conducive to sleep.
•Block out all distracting noise, and eliminate as much light as possible.
•Reserve the bed for sleep and sex. Don't use the bed as an office, workroom or recreation room. Let your body "know" that the bed is associated with sleeping.
Getting Ready For Bed
•Try a light snack before bed. Warm milk and foods high in the amino acid tryptophan, such as bananas, may help you to sleep.
•Practice relaxation techniques before bed. Relaxation techniques such as yoga, deep breathing and others may help relieve anxiety and reduce muscle tension.
•Don't take your worries to bed. Leave your worries about job, school, daily life, etc., behind when you go to bed. Some people find it useful to assign a "worry period" during the evening or late afternoon to deal with these issues.
•Establish a pre-sleep ritual. Pre-sleep rituals, such as a warm bath or a few minutes of reading, can help you sleep.
•Get into your favorite sleeping position. If you don't fall asleep within 15-30 minutes, get up, go into another room, and read until sleepy.
Getting Up in the Middle of the Night
Most people wake up one or two times a night for various reasons. If you find that you get up in the middle of night and cannot get back to sleep within 15-20 minutes, then do not remain in the bed "trying hard" to sleep. Get out of bed. Leave the bedroom. Read, have a light snack, do some quiet activity, or take a bath. You will generally find that you can get back to sleep 20 minutes or so later. Do not perform challenging or engaging activity such as office work, housework, etc. Do not watch television.
A Word About Television
Many people fall asleep with the television on in their room. Watching television before bedtime is often a bad idea. Television is a very engaging medium that tends to keep people up. We generally recommend that the television not be in the bedroom. At the appropriate bedtime, the TV should be turned off and the patient should go to bed. Some people find that the radio helps them go to sleep. Since radio is a less engaging medium than TV, this is probably a good idea.
Other Factors
•Several physical factors are known to upset sleep. These include arthritis, acid reflux with heartburn, menstruation, headaches and hot flashes.
•Psychological and mental health problems like depression, anxiety and stress are often associated with sleeping difficulty. In many cases, difficulty staying asleep may be the only presenting sign of depression. A physician should be consulted about these issues to help determine the problem and the best treatment.
•Many medications can cause sleeplessness as a side effect. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if medications you are taking can lead to sleeplessness.
•To help overall improvement in sleep patterns, your doctor may prescribe sleep medications for short-term relief of a sleep problem. The decision to take sleeping aids is a medical one to be made in the context of your overall health picture.
•Always follow the advice of your physician and other healthcare professionals. The goal is to rediscover how to sleep naturally.
Yea I hear ya on the sleep difficulty.
My sleep schedules always all over the place an switching up.
I gotta set a routine.
Here's some pointers I found online that I'll be trying out myself :
Your Personal Habits
•Fix a bedtime and an awakening time. Do not be one of those people who allows bedtime and awakening time to drift. The body "gets used" to falling asleep at a certain time, but only if this is relatively fixed. Even if you are retired or not working, this is an essential component of good sleeping habits.
•Avoid napping during the day. If you nap throughout the day, it is no wonder that you will not be able to sleep at night. The late afternoon for most people is a "sleepy time." Many people will take a nap at that time. This is generally not a bad thing to do, provided you limit the nap to 30-45 minutes and can sleep well at night.
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•Avoid caffeine 4-6 hours before bedtime. This includes caffeinated beverages such as coffee, tea and many sodas, as well as chocolate, so be careful.
•Avoid heavy, spicy, or sugary foods 4-6 hours before bedtime. These can affect your ability to stay asleep.
•Exercise regularly, but not right before bed. Regular exercise, particularly in the afternoon, can help deepen sleep. Strenuous exercise within the 2 hours before bedtime, however, can decrease your ability to fall asleep.
Your Sleeping Environment
•Use comfortable bedding. Uncomfortable bedding can prevent good sleep. Evaluate whether or not this is a source of your problem, and make appropriate changes.
•Find a comfortable temperature setting for sleeping and keep the room well ventilated. If your bedroom is too cold or too hot, it can keep you awake. A cool (not cold) bedroom is often the most conducive to sleep.
•Block out all distracting noise, and eliminate as much light as possible.
•Reserve the bed for sleep and sex. Don't use the bed as an office, workroom or recreation room. Let your body "know" that the bed is associated with sleeping.
Getting Ready For Bed
•Try a light snack before bed. Warm milk and foods high in the amino acid tryptophan, such as bananas, may help you to sleep.
•Practice relaxation techniques before bed. Relaxation techniques such as yoga, deep breathing and others may help relieve anxiety and reduce muscle tension.
•Don't take your worries to bed. Leave your worries about job, school, daily life, etc., behind when you go to bed. Some people find it useful to assign a "worry period" during the evening or late afternoon to deal with these issues.
•Establish a pre-sleep ritual. Pre-sleep rituals, such as a warm bath or a few minutes of reading, can help you sleep.
•Get into your favorite sleeping position. If you don't fall asleep within 15-30 minutes, get up, go into another room, and read until sleepy.
Getting Up in the Middle of the Night
Most people wake up one or two times a night for various reasons. If you find that you get up in the middle of night and cannot get back to sleep within 15-20 minutes, then do not remain in the bed "trying hard" to sleep. Get out of bed. Leave the bedroom. Read, have a light snack, do some quiet activity, or take a bath. You will generally find that you can get back to sleep 20 minutes or so later. Do not perform challenging or engaging activity such as office work, housework, etc. Do not watch television.
A Word About Television
Many people fall asleep with the television on in their room. Watching television before bedtime is often a bad idea. Television is a very engaging medium that tends to keep people up. We generally recommend that the television not be in the bedroom. At the appropriate bedtime, the TV should be turned off and the patient should go to bed. Some people find that the radio helps them go to sleep. Since radio is a less engaging medium than TV, this is probably a good idea.
Other Factors
•Several physical factors are known to upset sleep. These include arthritis, acid reflux with heartburn, menstruation, headaches and hot flashes.
•Psychological and mental health problems like depression, anxiety and stress are often associated with sleeping difficulty. In many cases, difficulty staying asleep may be the only presenting sign of depression. A physician should be consulted about these issues to help determine the problem and the best treatment.
•Many medications can cause sleeplessness as a side effect. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if medications you are taking can lead to sleeplessness.
•To help overall improvement in sleep patterns, your doctor may prescribe sleep medications for short-term relief of a sleep problem. The decision to take sleeping aids is a medical one to be made in the context of your overall health picture.
•Always follow the advice of your physician and other healthcare professionals. The goal is to rediscover how to sleep naturally.
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The only time it's too late to choose the narrow path is when you're dead.
Some believe that their good deeds alone will grant them access but that is not the case.
One must believe that Jesus Christ shed his blood for our sins on the cross at Calvary.
An repent. Choose to listen to that inner voice that tells you if somethings wrong.
An you can be forgiven. We all fall short of the glory of God. We're humans after all.
Born into sin.
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Good luck with that.
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What makes me slightly angry today and disappointed is the sheer amount of shit bags who decide to cowardly target innocent people because they're not happy. If you're about to take out your failure on other people, first of all stop right there. Secondly just off yourself. Why go out and shoot innocent people and try and make a scene? The fact that this latest piece of shit is a veteran... an they say a combat engineer at that... I'm pissed.
Because here we go with more stigma, feeding into the shit. An this clown reportedly had told law enforcement prior:
"A senior law enforcement official said that Santiago walked into the Anchorage FBI field office in November 2016, after his discharge from the military and said he was under mind control by a U.S. intelligence agency." - Sounds like delta programming is being used here to make veterans look even more crazy than we are.
I mean if this Mind Control shit was developed in the 40's by the Nazi's. I am sure it's been well perfected and developed since then and practically runs our entire society. This was done probably to remove more rights, either way every time this shit happens it f*cks it up for everybody else who's not doing shit like this.
Because here we go with more stigma, feeding into the shit. An this clown reportedly had told law enforcement prior:
"A senior law enforcement official said that Santiago walked into the Anchorage FBI field office in November 2016, after his discharge from the military and said he was under mind control by a U.S. intelligence agency." - Sounds like delta programming is being used here to make veterans look even more crazy than we are.
I mean if this Mind Control shit was developed in the 40's by the Nazi's. I am sure it's been well perfected and developed since then and practically runs our entire society. This was done probably to remove more rights, either way every time this shit happens it f*cks it up for everybody else who's not doing shit like this.
abnvet
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And once they figure that he has ptsd from Iraq, this will be the next thing the media focuses on. Just another reason to blame guns and even better, veterans with guns....
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