I had someone describe our journey, in this world, as that of being on a cruise. One has the hope that the destination hoped for will be reached, but has little or no say in if and when the course has changed. At that time, the best one can do is make their mind known. Spending time in negative emotions and fantasies about sinking and/or the new destination, gets in the way of enjoying all there is to partake in from the cruise itself.
I find it much the same as with politics. We, as a nation, suffered through 8 years of Bush, and in reality, I didn't feel the pain. My quality of life remained the same, as it was under Clinton, and how it's been under Obama. The trick is maintaining one's quality of life; keeping it simple (fresh baked bread or a good pancake gives me more pleasure that caviar), and sprinkling it with a lot of thoughts of gratitude. Yes, I'm not pleased with the political landscape, but I do what I can do through voting, contributing, and associations, However, the feelings of displeasure find it difficult to take hold for very long, when I'm enjoying my breakfast, outdoors, enjoying the sunshine, and listening to the birds.
...out to be one of the most accurate and prescient movies in memory
It eats you up inside and some things you just need to make the best of. I am a believer that it is much better to give ulcers than get them.
For 99.9999% of us, politics is simply a spectator sport, we have no more control over it than an NFL football game so getting "angry and fed up" is simply twisting yourself into knots over something you don't have the slightest influence over. You might as well get mad that it gets cold in the winter.
... even if its just to pointlessly rant. There are still some of us who haven't been sucked into the void of mindlessness and sheeple herding.
I feel the need to speak out even though I am not one of them. Someone has to start
That GaGambler is the best post and worldly advice I have seen on this board. I think there is a famous line something like, give me the strength to accept things I cannot change and the courage to change things that I can. May not be the exact words.
and even though I reject virtually everything put out by the church, The Serenity Prayer transcends religion.
Here are the exact words;
"God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can, And wisdom to know the difference."
I am sure Doc was just venting, but there are some who become completely consumed about things they have no power over and allow them to both take over and destroy their lives. I know Doc gets quite passionate over things, I just wanted to remind him not to tilt at windmills.
Thank you very much.
I had someone describe our journey, in this world, as that of being on a cruise. One has the hope that the destination hoped for will be reached, but has little or no say in if and when the course has changed. At that time, the best one can do is make their mind known. Spending time in negative emotions and fantasies about sinking and/or the new destination, gets in the way of enjoying all there is to partake in from the cruise itself.
I find it much the same as with politics. We, as a nation, suffered through 8 years of Bush, and in reality, I didn't feel the pain. My quality of life remained the same, as it was under Clinton, and how it's been under Obama. The trick is maintaining one's quality of life; keeping it simple (fresh baked bread or a good pancake gives me more pleasure that caviar), and sprinkling it with a lot of thoughts of gratitude.
Yes, I'm not pleased with the political landscape, but I do what I can do through voting, contributing, and associations, However, the feelings of displeasure find it difficult to take hold for very long, when I'm enjoying my breakfast, outdoors, enjoying the sunshine, and listening to the birds.