Life

[xxlt]

(10-04-2016, 12:49 AM)treee Wrote: Wow. Thank you very much for this. You're right it helps a lot to know someone else, while not the biggest problems in the world, is struggling through the daily grind. It gets the most difficult when the days all start to seem the same but I know we have the power to change that. Thanks for saying I'm a good dude. You've always struck me as a particularly empathetic person, and to be honest, I'm not surprised in the least that you replied to this xxlt   I'm sorry to hear about your chronic pain and emotional issues. I know that can seriously be a tough 1-2 punch. I really like the lyrics to the two songs you posted. It's difficult sometimes to not get tied down to your past feelings and memories. Just so you know, you'll always have a friend on here who will hear you out.

I've gone long stretches where I spend a lot of time alone and it hasn't seemed to effect me, but lately I seem to do better the more I am around people. I say this because you mentioned being borderline shut in lately. I know we are all different and even from day to day need different things, but give some consideration to the benefit socialization can provide. I've been struck in the last month or so to realize how many people in my adopted home really have a bond with me - it helps knowing this and spending time with them. And, I also have some brothers on here and back home who I know I can count on. Thanks for adding your name to that list. We can never have too many advocates.

I was fortunate when I was younger to work with a lot of different people and was exposed to many different experiences and worldviews, many failures, but also many successes. I do try to be empathetic but I know it is one of those areas where one can always do better. http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/02/opinion/sunday/ruth-bader-ginsburgs-advice-for-living.html?smid=nytcore-ipad-share&smprod=nytcore-ipad&_r=0

The link is to about the best thing I read in a day where I read a fair amount. You may enjoy it. If not, know the spirit it was intended in. Happy to be of support in whatever small way I can.