Posts by Aaron Morris56

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I don't know. I get a little paranoid sometimes.

vividbison13 said:Maybe try actually hitting the gym instead of just rotting in front of a computer screen hunting for some kind of magic bullet solution?

What kind of sport? And I’m not looking for magic fixes, so don't lecture me.

I haven't heard that one before. Sounds like something out of a movie. kaže:
It’s just not worth it. 😉

Mine are always freezing, too. 😢
I’ve been hitting the gym consistently for a while now, but I’m just not seeing any progress. 🤷 I don't think I even need to mention that I shower every single day. 🤣)

Yeah, I also deal with low blood pressure, and my iron levels are pretty low too. 🙄

You need a man made of steel. 😁Where can I find it? 😍 You just can't win.

Everyone here is just being cold.

http://www.nytimes.com/news/crime/details-of-case.html

I might have missed this earlier, I just skimmed past the thread.

My hands are freezing right now too, even though I don't usually struggle with the cold. Plus, I'm definitely more of a low-pressure system person myself. Honestly, I’d probably look for someone with the same temperament just so we could keep each other warm. P: Roger Bishop22?

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bluemason3 said:Acting like I'm important? By doing what? 🤷The fact is, people can break mentally... I don't see how that has anything to do with me or acting superior. 🤷What field are we even talking about here, and how am I supposed to be an expert in it?🤷

I really only needed that first sentence to get the point. I didn't bother reading the rest. Maybe I missed something or misread it, but you explicitly said you could mentally break someone. If I'm lost, let me know.😁

bluemason3 said:No, I mean mentally normal people. If they’re unstable, they’re already broken by default. 🤣

I’d bet there isn't a single person out there—even someone like me—that I couldn't mentally dismantle, provided there was no conscience involved and a willingness to use any means necessary (like in wartime or similar high-stakes scenarios where you don't hold back). People are either non-existent or too rare to matter in that regard. I once read about a top-tier CIA agent being captured by "enemies." When his trainers were asked how much information he could be expected to give up, they said that despite all his skill and elite training, everyone eventually cracks under that kind of pressure. It's inevitable. I also know someone who worked for a Western military unit dealing with interrogations—using a mix of hypnosis, torture, deprivation, psychological pressure, drugs, and so on. He said that, in the end, the person is left as a complete mental husk.

Sure, those are extreme cases, but extreme situations can wreck your life just as easily. No one is immune. There is no such thing as a person who can't be mentally broken after a certain amount of pressure. Honestly, the people telling fairy tales about mental toughness are usually the ones who have never actually been faced with something stronger than themselves. That works out fine for them, but it doesn't help the people who actually went through it. In fact, it makes it harder. Those who have suffered won't take "fluffy" advice seriously when they see the person talking clearly has no idea what they've endured. You can't empathize with someone who doesn't understand. Offering simple solutions learned from weekend seminars or New York newspaper articles won't do much for someone facing true trauma—though it might work for people who imagine problems more than they actually have. That's quite common in the West. When your existence is secure and you have plenty of time to philosophize, you tend to develop unnecessary "problems," unlike people fighting for survival every day. Generally speaking, the wealthier the society, the more depressed its people become. 😁 Dudley thinks the climate plays a significant role in that, too. 🤔

I don't know why people act so high and mighty. You aren't even in my league when it comes to this stuff.

I managed to make one of my wishes come true—maybe even a few more.

It looks like we’ve got a new phenomenon on our hands. Usually, everyone just complains about cold feet.

Roger Bishop22 said:Honestly, I keep running into the exact same thing over and over again, ugh 😢

Has anyone actually tried warming them up yet?

bluemason3 said:True. Not everyone has the same breaking point, but everyone has one. If you haven't hit yours yet, it just means you haven't been pushed far enough. 🙂

Honestly, the whole concept of "boundaries" gets on my nerves. What do you mean by breaking? Are we talking about people who are just emotionally unstable?

loneowl39 said:Pure nonsense and a blatant falsehood. This is the textbook mindset of someone who has never faced a single real hardship or significant handicap in their life.

And you're definitely

A modest little post:

mistybison said:My one true ambition has always been to secure enough wealth to enjoy life's pleasures without ever having to work for it. While I haven't achieved that goal just yet, I am certain it is never too late to make it happen. 😁 I actually think things are better this way for now. If I were further along, I might lose my drive to improve, and I simply don't have enough experience yet to realize how vital constant growth is for anyone. One should never stop evolving. 🙂 I probably would have turned into a lazy, mindless sea lion by now, spending my days lounging around with absolutely nothing on my mind but boredom. 😁

Compared to this specific ambition, I view all my other desires as mere wishes. Everything I have truly wanted—rather than just thinking was a "good idea"—has eventually come to fruition, one way or another. I believe that when a person genuinely desires something and commits their entire being and energy to it, success becomes inevitable. This is especially true for goals within our own control, such as pursuing higher education, traveling, or career milestones. While life hasn't always unfolded exactly as I planned, looking back, it’s clear that experience has ultimately made me wiser. 🙂

Like everyone else, I occasionally find myself slipping into "what if" scenarios. During these moments, past mistakes can start looking like missed opportunities, or I might feel a twinge of regret over a choice I made. However, I realize this is usually just a byproduct of being in a dissatisfied headspace; I end up romanticizing the past simply because my current situation isn't ideal. In truth, I know I have always made the best decisions possible given the circumstances at the time. Sometimes, I just enjoy the mental exercise of imagining how life might have unfolded—perhaps if I had married my high school sweetheart or chosen a different major in college—but those aren't true regrets. It's just idle curiosity.

I believe it is a profound self-deception to assume life will become perfect once our desires are satisfied, or that happiness is merely the result of achieving everything we once wanted. In reality, desires are endless; one always gives way to the next. These impulses are what drive us toward action, vitality, and growth. Ultimately, seeking liberation from desire involves a certain degree of desire itself. — bluemason3 😛There is a story about a philosopher—I believe it was Socrates—who was once asked by a student when he would finally attain wisdom. To demonstrate, the teacher led him to a river and submerged his head beneath the water. Only when the student began to struggle desperately for air did the teacher pull him up, explaining that wisdom would only come when one desired it as intensely as they desired breath while underwater. It is essential, however, to learn how to distinguish true desire from mere "good ideas," which often masquerade as genuine passion. 😉

Are you sure that's a unique wish?😍 pretty much everyone dreams about that.

bluemason3 said:I don't really get the question. 🤔

Basically, we're talking about that deep ache of wanting a kid you can't have, and what happens after that. Clear enough now?

bluemason3 said:On the contrary, it couldn't be simpler. If you drink beer, you get drunk and end up in trouble. If you don't want to be drunk and in trouble, don't drink beer. It's the most straightforward logic there is. When you chase things and tie your happiness to getting what you want from the outside world, you're bound to be disappointed. The world isn't going to bend itself to satisfy your whims. Once you stop doing that, the disappointment disappears. 😁 Just basic common sense. 😁

That said, most of us would probably choose giving up peace of mind over giving up our ambitions any day.😁

The whole thing about planning for a baby, being an intentional parent, and everything else you've put together... So, what's your take now?

bluemason3 said:You want a kid, you don't get one. You get the kind of kid you didn't expect, or a partner who isn't what you hoped for. Then your priorities shift once they actually arrive, or your finances take a hit and suddenly you can't make ends meet. Who knows... things change. Basically—don't get ahead of yourself. 🤣Though if you aren't into USA, you won't have any issues. 😁😁😁

I'm not into USA yet. And you're really overthinking this.