Posts by Carl Rivera43

I’m trying my best to just... selectively forget the stuff that drags me down, you know? I want to fill my head with the things that actually make me feel bright and capable.

Now, controlling your own thoughts? Man, that's a tough nut to crack. But hey, if you find a place where people actually have your back, that's where you should look for meaning. Once you do that, you might start realizing that some situations aren't nearly as bad as they seem at first glance.

Lawrence Bailey77 said:knowing that I know
knowing that I don't know
not knowing that I know
not knowing that I don't know

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... so there you go, figure it out! 😬

CAUTION; But Let's just 😵zeznuti 🙂 be a whole different conversation altogether, if you catch my drift.

"I know that I know" – That’s having total confidence in what you know. Sometimes it's a bit of an illusion, right? It's when you just accept things as they are without wanting to dig any deeper.

"I know that I don't know" – This one doesn't happen to me much. For example, I know I don't know exactly what people think of me when I'm walking down the street in Chicago, though I can take a pretty good guess if I actually feel like putting in the effort. Honestly, I rarely bother because it just distracts from more useful ways of thinking.

"I don't know that I know" – This is uncertainty about your own knowledge. You see this a lot lately, don't you? There's just so much data flooding in constantly. By the time your brain tries to process it all, it gets harder to actually recognize the knowledge you've gained.

"I don't know that I don't know" – Ugh, this one is tricky to explain, but I'll try. It's that feeling of being unsure about something simply because I haven't researched it enough to form a solid opinion yet. It leads to way more confusion and ambiguity compared to the first three.

So, there you have it. Out of all these, I run into that third one most often—that weird gap where I don't even realize what I don't know. But hey, looking at these ideas has been pretty cool. It really pushes you to look at things from a bunch of different angles than before.

Lawrence Bailey77 said:I would suggest an individualized approach... though, unfortunately, the circumstances that necessitate such "balancing" are usually quite unpleasant. In serious cases, having the influence of someone from your surroundings can be a great help, provided they are dedicated and experienced... which, based on my own experience, is rarely the case. 😵Quite the opposite, really. The idea of fighting fire with fire seems to me to be a rather difficult approach; or rather, you cannot cure brain damage by causing more brain damage. 🙂

In fact, no matter how flexible an individual might be, their problems—or the causes behind them—certainly are not. They are incredibly rigid. And if the people around them try to "help" with these issues, my experience suggests it often just leads to more inflexibility, resulting in even greater complications within the existing problem. 😬

God, the fallen ones... ☕ may they rest in peace. I hold them in respect, even if that respect doesn't mean much to me anymore, though clearly, it still means something. 🕺

An individual approach really is the better way to tackle certain issues. Sometimes, these problems aren't even as massive as the people around us try to make them out to be.

When you look at things from different perspectives, the whole situation changes. There's an old saying, "ispeći, pa reci!"—think before you speak. That logic applies perfectly to solving subconscious issues too.

So, I honestly feel like the subconscious is such a massive, sprawling concept. It’s actually pretty tough to pinpoint exactly how our brain activity ties into critical thinking when we're trying to tackle a problem.

You could argue that those "aha!" moments happen right when our internal way of weighing things starts to shift. That's why I think it’s actually smart to just pick a side when you're facing an issue. Isn't neutrality just a fancy way of avoiding the confrontation? If you stay too neutral, you might just end up creating even more confusion.

Well, yeah, just like restlesstiger49 said on the chat... meet up at 5 PM by the main code monument!

Alright, it’s official—tomorrow marks our 3.5th Sunday... let's all meet up by the entrance to Central Park at 5:00 PM!

Well, I really think it’ll happen... looks like maybe around 5 PM

Sunday, May 3rd at 4 PM. I’m thinking we hit up Central Park.

Alright, let's get this show on the road! The thread is officially open... once we have at least four solid people locked in, we can hammer out all the specifics. For now, let's just look at these potential dates: Friday the 8th, Saturday the 9th, and Sunday the 10th of May. We'll see which one works best for everyone in the next few days.

Honestly, I just don't see the appeal. I'd much rather head out there next weekend instead.

Well, we'll probably chat for about two or three hours, and then we'll see how things shake out.

Well, I guess we'll just have to wait and see what everyone thinks!

We could definitely cook something up... maybe even aim for May Day on Friday

It’s right by the factory, you know, near the Stock Exchange... just a quick two-minute walk from the old mosque, or I guess it's a museum now

Heads up! Around 3:30 PM near the Stock Exchange... if you're coming from the west side, you might want to steer clear of Square and Broadway... word on the street is there's a protest brewing... so maybe just stick to Main instead? I heard things could get pretty backed up, maybe even some temporary road closures.

Sarah Martin57 said:Yeah, well, I honestly didn't realize you’d actually dig it. And maybe the "old guard" around here feels like we shouldn't just let all the newcomers take over—it’s always a bit of a struggle, isn't it? Though, for what it's worth, I've been lurking and following the discussions here for ages—I just haven't had much to say until now.

It’s a great idea... and honestly, it won't break the bank either. Plus, since it's finally spring, expect a little stroll after we finish up at the museum!

Look, whether you're an old-timer or a total newbie, it's all about those good vibes.👍

Chris Robinson25 said:Some new kids on the block... just some new forum regulars. 😬

Honestly, we’re doing a better job than those Americans

Sarah Martin57 said:It looks like I’ll most likely be heading out there too—and yes, I am definitely bringing my night vision goggles along.

Well, you're the one who sparked the idea, so no wonder everyone's so hyped up!👍

Of course! That's exactly what these get-togethers are all about—meeting new people and just having some great conversations!

So, since that spot is right near the Stock Exchange—and you know they're closed on Saturdays anyway—how about we just meet up by the building at 3:30 PM?

Just a heads-up on what I look like: I'm tall, got a bit of a beard going, dark hair... honestly, I'm pretty hard to miss!