I'm turning 80 next year and have made a conscious decision to focus on my family, my neighborhood, and my vegan community. Help wherever I can but still be aware of the big picture. Thanks Todd.
Didn't now for sure where you were going with this one when I first started reading it, but it turned out well. Linking once again @https://nothingnewunderthesun2016.com/ It's been awhile since I've been able to link much from you, either from here or Off Guardian
Main reason, Todd, is that I primarily link articles that are not paywalled. I have never been a paid subscriber to any Substack, your's included and granted I miss a lot of good articles because of it.
Don't get me wrong, I see nothing wrong with someone getting paid to write.
One of my favorite writers that has gone this route is Jon Rappaport, whom I used to link a lot, but don't nearly as much now for the same reason.
However, if I was to link a paid article and someone wanted to read it, then they would have to pay to do so and I don't feel I should link an article where they have to do that.
Lately, you articles seem to be all behind a paywall and hence I haven't been reading them or linking them although as usual, I'm sure they are quite well written. Doubt if they suck!
My whole objective when I started my site 10 years ago was to try and get the truth out. I ask no one to pay for any subscription to my Substack or my website, as I feel it a labor of love to seek the truth and to share it with others. And I probably spend 5-6 hours a day doing this. So indeed, it's like a job.
So really, it's nothing personal and you do whatever you have to do. No problems here and I'll continue to link what I can. Especially since I like "The Shrew View"!
A mistake was made while posting an article. Typically I do three paid, and then one free. I mistakenly skipped one of the free posts! Sorry about that, and thanks for pointing this out!
I have made this previously paid-only post free now.
Why has it been a while? I stopped writing for OG when some jerk there attacked me and threatened to kill me...not that I took him seriously, but I just don't like that energy...I tried to go back, but never heard from Kit.
That is my biggest comfort, that I will be dead and gone before the worst of what I believe to be coming is fact. I’ve done my share of public service and more recently trying to help others see the light. If you unhinged liberals want to destroy the kind of life I enjoyed then go for it. My conscience is clear. Just leave me alone. This late in the game I won’t be bowing to your mental illness.
You sound like me. Although I am willing to help where I can, all of this simply does not affect me the way it does a 30-year-old...especially one with a new family.
My minister used to joke: "Cheer up! You'll soon be dead." But he also suggested dying well and expressed a preference for martyrdom. I'm hoping for a painless passing in my sleep, oblivious that I've even passed away. Meanwhile, I want to make the best of the great gift of life, e.g., the sacrifices of my mother and others who've helped me. I owe them that.
I hear ya...everyone wishes for a death while asleep!! Now a days that has become rather rare due to medicine's constant intervention, and everyone believing quantity is better than quality.
Quando sollevo alcune perplessità capita che qualcuno mi dica che sono troppo preoccupata e che questo potrebbe farmi male. Io invece ribatto che non sono preoccupata, ma che voglio solo restare informata e consapevole. Grazie Todd per aver espresso così bene questo pensiero, adesso avrò modo di spiegarmi meglio
The real issue is worry, which essentially boils down to fear. If you're feeling fearful—and therefore worrying—that's the problem.
On the other hand, simply being concerned is perfectly healthy and reasonable (in my view). Concern means you're staying informed and alert to a possible outcome based on the information you have. It doesn't mean you're worried or afraid at all.
When people see that you know something or express concern about it, and they immediately label you as "worried" or "fearful," they're simply mistaken.
IN ITALIAN...
Il vero problema è la preoccupazione, che in sostanza si riduce alla paura. Se provi paura — e quindi ti preoccupi — quello è il problema.
Al contrario, essere semplicemente preoccupato/a (nel senso di attento/a o interessato/a) è perfettamente sano e ragionevole (secondo me). La preoccupazione significa che rimani informato/a e anticipi una possibile conseguenza in base alle informazioni che hai ricevuto. Non significa affatto che sei spaventato/a o in preda all'ansia.
Quando le persone vedono che sai qualcosa o esprimi una preoccupazione al riguardo, e ti etichettano subito come "preoccupato/a" o "timoroso/a", semplicemente si sbagliano.
Happy Monday! First off, I love the playdough monkey meme and I laughed out loud when I saw it. :)
I think there are many who live in a constant or near constant state of denial. Just look at all the addictions. Are we not denying reality of life in some way and to avoid that we zone out with something?
We all likely need a rest from the troubles in our lives (country/world). We can't stick our heads in the sand but maybe we need to embrace, "Let go and Let God" more. Like-minded people help unless it turns into a frenzied mob vs the very happy and peaceful Trucker Convoy we witnessed in 2022.
I have the Serenity Prayer hanging in my office for the last 30 years and I often read it as a way to ground myself in today's world.
Thank you...yes, all makes perfect sense. People I see in therapy are often concerned if they "take a break" or "take a vacation on the beach" to "reset" or whatever...that they are "escaping"...first of all, you are not escaping in a bad way if you are conscious of "trying to get away to reset"...that is all healthy, and in fact, is essential to good psychic health....
That is what I mean when I talk about "healthy denial"...if we do not fly because we are afraid of possibly dying, we are responding to a gut fear of untenable situations...who in their right mind would get into a metal tube and fly through the air 5 miles above the ground, at a speed incomprehensible to a healthy being? However, if you know something about the statistical risk of death in doing so, you will put your psychic system, which doesn't know crap about stats, into denial.
I'm turning 80 next year and have made a conscious decision to focus on my family, my neighborhood, and my vegan community. Help wherever I can but still be aware of the big picture. Thanks Todd.
Didn't now for sure where you were going with this one when I first started reading it, but it turned out well. Linking once again @https://nothingnewunderthesun2016.com/ It's been awhile since I've been able to link much from you, either from here or Off Guardian
Seriously, I would like to know why you have not been linking...do you think my articles recently have sucked? Tell me, I can take it. :-)
Main reason, Todd, is that I primarily link articles that are not paywalled. I have never been a paid subscriber to any Substack, your's included and granted I miss a lot of good articles because of it.
Don't get me wrong, I see nothing wrong with someone getting paid to write.
One of my favorite writers that has gone this route is Jon Rappaport, whom I used to link a lot, but don't nearly as much now for the same reason.
However, if I was to link a paid article and someone wanted to read it, then they would have to pay to do so and I don't feel I should link an article where they have to do that.
Lately, you articles seem to be all behind a paywall and hence I haven't been reading them or linking them although as usual, I'm sure they are quite well written. Doubt if they suck!
My whole objective when I started my site 10 years ago was to try and get the truth out. I ask no one to pay for any subscription to my Substack or my website, as I feel it a labor of love to seek the truth and to share it with others. And I probably spend 5-6 hours a day doing this. So indeed, it's like a job.
So really, it's nothing personal and you do whatever you have to do. No problems here and I'll continue to link what I can. Especially since I like "The Shrew View"!
A mistake was made while posting an article. Typically I do three paid, and then one free. I mistakenly skipped one of the free posts! Sorry about that, and thanks for pointing this out!
I have made this previously paid-only post free now.
https://www.shrewviews.com/p/the-unvaxxed-made-their-bed
Thanks again...
Why has it been a while? I stopped writing for OG when some jerk there attacked me and threatened to kill me...not that I took him seriously, but I just don't like that energy...I tried to go back, but never heard from Kit.
That is my biggest comfort, that I will be dead and gone before the worst of what I believe to be coming is fact. I’ve done my share of public service and more recently trying to help others see the light. If you unhinged liberals want to destroy the kind of life I enjoyed then go for it. My conscience is clear. Just leave me alone. This late in the game I won’t be bowing to your mental illness.
You sound like me. Although I am willing to help where I can, all of this simply does not affect me the way it does a 30-year-old...especially one with a new family.
I feel sorry for young people but if they don’t care then why should I?
Debra, they don't know enough to care and feel they are too 'busy' to pay attention. Sad, I know.
I was speaking more of children of shrews...but of course my heart goes out to all children.
Yes. Very sad. I’m glad I don’t have children or grandchildren that will face such a bleak future
Anything can happen.
My minister used to joke: "Cheer up! You'll soon be dead." But he also suggested dying well and expressed a preference for martyrdom. I'm hoping for a painless passing in my sleep, oblivious that I've even passed away. Meanwhile, I want to make the best of the great gift of life, e.g., the sacrifices of my mother and others who've helped me. I owe them that.
I hear ya...everyone wishes for a death while asleep!! Now a days that has become rather rare due to medicine's constant intervention, and everyone believing quantity is better than quality.
Exactly! I choose to contribute only good efforts in the time I have left
Quando sollevo alcune perplessità capita che qualcuno mi dica che sono troppo preoccupata e che questo potrebbe farmi male. Io invece ribatto che non sono preoccupata, ma che voglio solo restare informata e consapevole. Grazie Todd per aver espresso così bene questo pensiero, adesso avrò modo di spiegarmi meglio
The real issue is worry, which essentially boils down to fear. If you're feeling fearful—and therefore worrying—that's the problem.
On the other hand, simply being concerned is perfectly healthy and reasonable (in my view). Concern means you're staying informed and alert to a possible outcome based on the information you have. It doesn't mean you're worried or afraid at all.
When people see that you know something or express concern about it, and they immediately label you as "worried" or "fearful," they're simply mistaken.
IN ITALIAN...
Il vero problema è la preoccupazione, che in sostanza si riduce alla paura. Se provi paura — e quindi ti preoccupi — quello è il problema.
Al contrario, essere semplicemente preoccupato/a (nel senso di attento/a o interessato/a) è perfettamente sano e ragionevole (secondo me). La preoccupazione significa che rimani informato/a e anticipi una possibile conseguenza in base alle informazioni che hai ricevuto. Non significa affatto che sei spaventato/a o in preda all'ansia.
Quando le persone vedono che sai qualcosa o esprimi una preoccupazione al riguardo, e ti etichettano subito come "preoccupato/a" o "timoroso/a", semplicemente si sbagliano.
Happy Monday! First off, I love the playdough monkey meme and I laughed out loud when I saw it. :)
I think there are many who live in a constant or near constant state of denial. Just look at all the addictions. Are we not denying reality of life in some way and to avoid that we zone out with something?
We all likely need a rest from the troubles in our lives (country/world). We can't stick our heads in the sand but maybe we need to embrace, "Let go and Let God" more. Like-minded people help unless it turns into a frenzied mob vs the very happy and peaceful Trucker Convoy we witnessed in 2022.
I have the Serenity Prayer hanging in my office for the last 30 years and I often read it as a way to ground myself in today's world.
Thank you...yes, all makes perfect sense. People I see in therapy are often concerned if they "take a break" or "take a vacation on the beach" to "reset" or whatever...that they are "escaping"...first of all, you are not escaping in a bad way if you are conscious of "trying to get away to reset"...that is all healthy, and in fact, is essential to good psychic health....
That is what I mean when I talk about "healthy denial"...if we do not fly because we are afraid of possibly dying, we are responding to a gut fear of untenable situations...who in their right mind would get into a metal tube and fly through the air 5 miles above the ground, at a speed incomprehensible to a healthy being? However, if you know something about the statistical risk of death in doing so, you will put your psychic system, which doesn't know crap about stats, into denial.