It Always Happens Somewhere Else

[Al Today]

I was just struck with very unnerving thoughts.

Have you ever noticed how people slow down to look at car accidents, or train wrecks? When a volcano pops off, we go "WOW". People get massacred in some foreign land and we talk about how screwed up all this is? Here's a good one... Japan earthquake, nuclear reactors spewing radiation all round this BBM while we observe? And I've done this one... Some SotT article of the police state and I comment: "Coming soon to a neighborhood near you."?

Seems that "IT" always happens somewhere else. Not Here.

What can I do? What can We Do? What can anyone DO?

Logically, all I can do is Work on myself and prepare for some change, the majority of "vibes" I get is that "IT" is something "bad". But... in the long run, a change may be "good". How will I react to a given "bad" situation? Sure... preparation helps. BUT, prepare for what? I keep telling myself: "All is as it Is". What is to Be will Be. Not anticipate. But I feel an overwhelming need to watch, observe, and prepare. Offer assistance/help when needed, but I have not much to offer.

Deep within me I think death is not a necessarily bad thing. I just hate pain. I've had so much pain in this life that I wanna be dead before I hit the ground, no lingering. Morbid, eh? But death is part of this life.

One big fear is those bastards that want pain and suffering to maximize energy transfer... I wanna be a foul, foul dish... Or maybe just left alone at that "moment".

I don't know why I write this. I felt compelled.

 

[tschai]

I was just struck with very unnerving thoughts.

Have you ever noticed how people slow down to look at car accidents, or train wrecks? When a volcano pops off, we go "WOW". People get massacred in some foreign land and we talk about how screwed up all this is? Here's a good one... Japan earthquake, nuclear reactors spewing radiation all round this BBM while we observe? And I've done this one... Some SotT article of the police state and I comment: "Coming soon to a neighborhood near you."?

Seems that "IT" always happens somewhere else. Not Here.

What can I do? What can We Do? What can anyone DO?

Logically, all I can do is Work on myself and prepare for some change, the majority of "vibes" I get is that "IT" is something "bad". But... in the long run, a change may be "good". How will I react to a given "bad" situation? Sure... preparation helps. BUT, prepare for what? I keep telling myself: "All is as it Is". What is to Be will Be. Not anticipate. But I feel an overwhelming need to watch, observe, and prepare. Offer assistance/help when needed, but I have not much to offer.

Deep within me I think death is not a necessarily bad thing. I just hate pain. I've had so much pain in this life that I wanna be dead before I hit the ground, no lingering. Morbid, eh? But death is part of this life.

One big fear is those bastards that want pain and suffering to maximize energy transfer... I wanna be a foul, foul dish... Or maybe just left alone at that "moment".

I don't know why I write this. I felt compelled.

I am with you on this in many ways-I often feel like I am a hamster on the wheel, finding myself doing the same things I am trying to eliminate-and asking myself is THIS what I am supposed to be doing? It seems like I have failed at every turn, but what else can I do but persevere?

But as far as having nothing to offer my friend-the time may come when we are asked to "do" and we will have exactly what is needed-so do not despair!

 

[Gonzo]

I don't know why I write this. I felt compelled.

Perhaps you feel helpless in observing and trying not to feel hopeless.

However, remembering that this is an international forum, "over there" might be precisely where some members reside, who therefore, might not see things the way you are seeing them.

Having said that, I think there's a natural tendency in some to recognize how one's situation is better than that of another, especially when the other person or people are going through hell. While some may think, "better them than me", others may be merely counting their blessings.

Ultimately, suffering "over there" affects us all on some cosmic level. So, even if we aren't in the centre of a catastrophe, we are somehow connected and affected.

Gonzo

 

[Al Today]

Yes, I do forget the www means World Wide. I mean no disrespect. I have guilt/sorrow for what I have. There is no fairness on this BBM right now.

The despair is temporary. It's that sometimes I gotta throw it and watch it stick on a wall. Kinda like punching a pillow. This life is a roller coaster of ups and downs. I was in a down moment and couldn't just sit here and "say" nothing. Feels odd to feel possible friendship to those who haven't met face to face. Seems like another life when I used to go behind the barn with friends and we'd have a proper bitchfest. For hours, talking about all the krap around us. Somehow, we felt all better afterwards, to be in the company of like minded people. And... we'd smile and go about the rest of the day/night laughing. This is a new mode of virtual friends... I guess for the lack of words...

I am blessed to be able to sit here as I do and only wish everyone can...

I know revenge is not STO. But I just can't get rid of my desire for payback to those who intentionally cause all this suffering.
Sorry for this noise, I'm having a down day. It'll pass. As all will.

 

[Buddy]

As I think I learned fairly recently, there is nothing intrinsically wrong with "getting it out" as long as we realize that is what we are doing and don't fall into the trap of believing everything we say.

Keep faith with DCM, Al. I guess all is as it should be according to DCM. I feel like in the depths of the universe, below the superficial level of "opposition between STS and STO", there is co-operation of a kind that is necessary to continue our evolution.

So, spiritually speaking, take no thought for how "bad" something is or anything you don't have. DCM knoweth what ye hath need of. ;) It's even in that bible book, I thinketh. :D

 

[Slow Motion Mary]

As you say, Al, probably just a bad day. Taking a break from the news always helps me regain my balance. I would occasionally have a "pity party", not for me but for all those souls who do not understand and cannot be reached. For instance, in the news today is a man who viciously beat a two-year-old because he thought she was too much of a "princess" and he wanted to show her life's not a big party. I cried for her and for the realization that I could not "do" anything about it. I once asked the universe what I could do to help, and the answer I received was "patience". So, I have faith that I will be where I need to be when called. Perhaps my background helps with my attitude since I've been through many natural and personal disasters and I am moderately prepared to meet most problems. Still here and still learning every day!

 

[Al Today]

Thanks Mary. Yep, sometimes one must take a vacation from the news.

I wonder if a "GOOD" "HAPPY" news web site is viable business? Or do the masses really prefer train wrecks?

and Bud... MeThinkith too.!.!.!

 

[Slow Motion Mary]

I wonder if a "GOOD" "HAPPY" news web site is viable business? Or do the masses really prefer train wrecks?

Probably not a viable business; seems to me most humans like train wrecks and to wallow in filth. So sad. Hope you're feeling better today!

 

[Mr.Anderson]

I sure like reading about goats leading a blind horse to food and water.

 

[Al Today]

I sure like reading about goats leading a blind horse to food and water.

Mr Anderson, I don't understand your comment. Could you please explain?

Hope you're feeling better today!

Thanks. Yes better, sorta kinda. For the most part, I think emotions are generate from this electromagnetic chemical soup sacks of flesh and bone we inhabit. In seeking the real "I", I've got to filter through all these programmed reactions and false thoughts that may not be the real "Me". 'Tis hard to logically analylize this as adrenaline and assorted ?electro-magnetic-chemical? schtuff rushes, ebbs and flows through this body affecting my physical sensate.

Side note: The weather radio just gave another heat warning, again. It's hot, hot, hot. Was 97F yesterday and expected to go a tad higher. Then tomorrow drop 20 degrees or more. What a roller coaster... Global Warming my Arse...
"Yippee Yie Yay!" " Yahoo!" Ride'em Cowboy...

But anyway, with all the stuff I've been through. the Doc says it's understandable to be depressed. I just quit pain meds and now my Doctor prescribed what I consider some neuro mind bending toxic shite I ain't gonna take. Typical... I don't blame her for what she assumes to know. I don't know either but I'm gonna continue this path of self-healing and natural living (as much as is possible in this toxic environment). Combinations of breathing meditation, changing diet, taking supplements, and using my mind to think, I know this roller coaster is just part of life and hopefully will pass away with time, understanding, and change in character that takes "Time".

 

[Joe]

I was just struck with very unnerving thoughts.

Have you ever noticed how people slow down to look at car accidents, or train wrecks? When a volcano pops off, we go "WOW". People get massacred in some foreign land and we talk about how screwed up all this is? Here's a good one... Japan earthquake, nuclear reactors spewing radiation all round this BBM while we observe? And I've done this one... Some SotT article of the police state and I comment: "Coming soon to a neighborhood near you."?

Seems that "IT" always happens somewhere else. Not Here.

On this idea above, maybe this has something to do with "it's not where you are but who you are that counts"

 

[Al Today]

[...] "it's not where you are but who you are that counts"

Yes. There is a reason I am where I am. This I "think" I know. In between whisperings, dreams, and feelings, I think my past lives and lessons to be learned have put me where I am.

I heard something on the radio the other day that just cracks me up & makes me think:

"Yep, I have voices in my head, but who says they don't have good ideas?"

Discernment between the predator and the higher self is the key.

 

[Palinurus]

I wonder if a "GOOD" "HAPPY" news web site is viable business?

I sure like reading about goats leading a blind horse to food and water.

Mr Anderson, I don't understand your comment. Could you please explain?

Please see: http://www.sott.net/articles/show/229012-US-5-goats-5-sheep-guide-blind-horse-in-Montana

In this context, maybe it would be a good idea for SotT to start a new heading with regular positive news from all around the world. Tiny little things that show some light moving along the darkness, initiatives that would help give some perspective of soundness (mind, body and soul) in an insane world. Could be something to look out for and signal in by all forum members locally, grassroot stuff nobody else knows about. Just a thought...

 

[Al Today]

Thanks Palinurus.

Mr Anderson, I understand now.

 

[anart]

In this context, maybe it would be a good idea for SotT to start a new heading with regular positive news from all around the world. Tiny little things that show some light moving along the darkness, initiatives that would help give some perspective of soundness (mind, body and soul) in an insane world. Could be something to look out for and signal in by all forum members locally, grassroot stuff nobody else knows about. Just a thought...

The section that story was found in is just that - Don't Panic, Lighten Up.