Do you journal your dreams to help you get them off your mind and to process them? Have you considered engaging a psychic or similar to provide some insight?
Crying is how we regulate ourselves. Onoe of my fav quotes in boy swallows universe is Step Dad- "why do you think you're crying?" Boy - "because I'm a pussy". Step Dad " no because you care" (something along these lines).. GREAT book if you haven't read it yet :)
Nah, I don't often remember my dreams. At the most, I wake up and think, oh shit that was pretty intense and quickly forget what even happened. I've never really had an issue with dreams until these ones started. I'm ok with them, just trying to justify them to myself really.
Yeah, I know how important it is. That's why I'm trying to talk about it openly now. Trying to step out from the bullshit stigma around it. No one wants to cry, I don't think. But we have to,. That's why we're able to.
Great read again mate, I get the whole Pando thing. I just did a story about the RSPCA putting the call out for people who can't feed their dogs due to the cost of living and trying to get them support. Sometimes making the difficult decision is the best one, I'm glad Pando didn't end up in the pound and will get the love he needs. As for that Arthur, fkn boom, never in doubt, once you set your mind to something you crush it.
He was never going to end up back at the pound, I couldn't do that to him and I'm well aware of how much they're struggling at the moment. I'm glad We were able to find him somewhere and someone so perfect for him. I was going to be pretty stringent when choosing whoever I was going to let have him. I hope he's happy, I think he will be.
Yeah, surprised myself a little. Not a bad thing! Feeling motivated to get a few more under me belt!
True freedom is our decision to forgo something in pursuit of something else. Sure, you’re leaving behind some good times, but it’s in pursuit of something better for you. I’m not in the same boat as you but I’ve left behind beers with the boys as well, with my new family. I haven’t left it behind because I disliked it, I left it behind because it’s not aligned with being a good dad and husband.
You hit on that theme with pando, “Sometimes, the right thing to do will make you sad and it’s fucking hard to accept that.”
The right thing to do leads to some great things, but it’s not a pursuit of pleasure, it’s a pursuit of principles that are conducive for a good life... which as much as it’s full of moments of bliss, is full of shit too.
But that’s where I love to quote one of life’s great philosophers... joy wouldn’t feel so good if it wasn’t for pain - 50 cent.
Yep. I think I need to practice stopping and asking myself, what really matters? Does this really matter? Is it as important as I am making it out to be?
Yeah, I think "the right thing to do" is usually more geared toward contentment and fulfillment rather than short-term happiness or pleasure. I kind of think in this regard, that the easier it is to get, the less time the benefit will last.
Hahaha, bloody hell. I imagine a spare room in your house just dedicated to the great man. A shrine with a bronze statue of the great man. Decked out in all of G-Unit's finest kit. Du-rag under a flat brim cap, slightly skewed. Posters all over the walls, a 50 Cent playlist gently hums on a UE Boom in the background...
Do you journal your dreams to help you get them off your mind and to process them? Have you considered engaging a psychic or similar to provide some insight?
Crying is how we regulate ourselves. Onoe of my fav quotes in boy swallows universe is Step Dad- "why do you think you're crying?" Boy - "because I'm a pussy". Step Dad " no because you care" (something along these lines).. GREAT book if you haven't read it yet :)
Nah, I don't often remember my dreams. At the most, I wake up and think, oh shit that was pretty intense and quickly forget what even happened. I've never really had an issue with dreams until these ones started. I'm ok with them, just trying to justify them to myself really.
Yeah, I know how important it is. That's why I'm trying to talk about it openly now. Trying to step out from the bullshit stigma around it. No one wants to cry, I don't think. But we have to,. That's why we're able to.
Great read again mate, I get the whole Pando thing. I just did a story about the RSPCA putting the call out for people who can't feed their dogs due to the cost of living and trying to get them support. Sometimes making the difficult decision is the best one, I'm glad Pando didn't end up in the pound and will get the love he needs. As for that Arthur, fkn boom, never in doubt, once you set your mind to something you crush it.
Thanks Mate,
He was never going to end up back at the pound, I couldn't do that to him and I'm well aware of how much they're struggling at the moment. I'm glad We were able to find him somewhere and someone so perfect for him. I was going to be pretty stringent when choosing whoever I was going to let have him. I hope he's happy, I think he will be.
Yeah, surprised myself a little. Not a bad thing! Feeling motivated to get a few more under me belt!
Great stuff mate. 60k sounds like a long way. That's an all day proposition for me, but you'll dominate it.
Hah, appreciate the confidence, Mate! We'll see!
Love it.
True freedom is our decision to forgo something in pursuit of something else. Sure, you’re leaving behind some good times, but it’s in pursuit of something better for you. I’m not in the same boat as you but I’ve left behind beers with the boys as well, with my new family. I haven’t left it behind because I disliked it, I left it behind because it’s not aligned with being a good dad and husband.
You hit on that theme with pando, “Sometimes, the right thing to do will make you sad and it’s fucking hard to accept that.”
The right thing to do leads to some great things, but it’s not a pursuit of pleasure, it’s a pursuit of principles that are conducive for a good life... which as much as it’s full of moments of bliss, is full of shit too.
But that’s where I love to quote one of life’s great philosophers... joy wouldn’t feel so good if it wasn’t for pain - 50 cent.
Yep. I think I need to practice stopping and asking myself, what really matters? Does this really matter? Is it as important as I am making it out to be?
Yeah, I think "the right thing to do" is usually more geared toward contentment and fulfillment rather than short-term happiness or pleasure. I kind of think in this regard, that the easier it is to get, the less time the benefit will last.
Hahaha, bloody hell. I imagine a spare room in your house just dedicated to the great man. A shrine with a bronze statue of the great man. Decked out in all of G-Unit's finest kit. Du-rag under a flat brim cap, slightly skewed. Posters all over the walls, a 50 Cent playlist gently hums on a UE Boom in the background...
I had to give away Ruby my Aussie Bulldog when we had kids. I was sad at the time too, but it was for the best and I don't regret it.
Yep, I'll get to that point in time. I just love the big wanker and I'm letting myself be sad about it for a bit.