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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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Hey, John! Are me and you still on sh#t terms? Seems I pissed you off not so long ago.
Friends?
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John M
climber
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Sure Blue.. I'm cool with you. I Wish you didn't like to drink so much.. but we are cool. :-)
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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John, we all have issues to work through, don't we?
Glad you have no hard feelings. God bless, bra!
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John M
climber
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Your are darn tooten we all have issues to work through. haha... no hard feelings.
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kennyt
climber
Woodfords,California
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Manzinita man, Is Somerset near p- ville and close to camp creek?
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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I realized this long ago, John, about individual struggles.
And Patrick should understand this too! We all have battles, some seem worse or more dramatic than others, yet they are all very personal to the individual.
We feel like we're the only ones facing hardship. That is not so. Sure, some face harder sh#t than others (or so it appears), but as individuals we are tasked with dealing with these burdens. Some cannot handle it, but these are the feeble-minded, I believe. They cannot navigate a path to seek righteousness.
It does not mean they're stupid, but merely that they don't have the "tools" to see what is happening. They are stuck on depression, or self-pity.
As a person who deals with these emotions, I know them well. I am a happy man, a father, and husband, but I know this sh#t all too well.
Humans are complex creatures with impulses. Sometimes they get the best of us. Control is the key, or finding ways to suffocate or divert your impulses.
I'm a guinea-pig in this experiment....hehe
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kennyt
climber
Woodfords,California
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We used to run that thing back in the early 90s it was a wild ride. Is there still a tractor in the creek up above the bridge?
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John M
climber
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Thats cool Manznita man. If I misread you, then I apologize. When asked why the lack of compassion you said your foster parents were why and I read that as blaming them. If you just meant that as explanation, then I apologize. I was just trying to show you that if you did still blame them then that means you are giving your power away to determine who and how you act now.
Personally I think the challenge that Patrick has taken on deserves a certain amount of compassion. He does have to take responsibility for his part in the process. But he still to me deserves some compassion.
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Michelle
Social climber
Toshi's Station, picking up power converters.
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I think I understand where you're coming from manz man. Sometimes a blunt approach works as well as the compassion. I'm certainly not above feeling sorry for myself. Until I start talking to people. Seems to help.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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I knew it was you Patrick. No one else on the Topo has ever expressed themselves for their partner like you have.
Sure wish you knew my best friend, jesus. People berate him and say he's not real....well he did live on our planet in time and history so he was real.
He says to "cast All our cares on him cause he loves us and will help us." Thing is we think we know the plan, so when it doesn't go down like we want, we reject the whole jesus thing. Well, having lived past my husband, lover and adventure man, Dan's, death this past five years I see how things can shake out way beyond what we can imagine.
Remembering you tonight, Patrick. See the stars and the moon. I'ts a wonderful creation we have been blessed with. Focus on the good and take a deep cleansing breath. Peace and Love from lynne
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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Lynne, keep being you. I will see you again. Love your love!
We'll be down your way soon enough, J-Tree awaits.....
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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bluering, truly miss you and your family and friends. Will never forget my first Thanksgiving in JTree after Dan went to heaven. I'd never met you or your friends, but you made me feel so welcome and provided a great Thanksgiving feast. When one of your friends had to leave suddenly cause a family member was ill, they gave me their tent and an extra sleeping bag to use.
I still cherish our campfire pictures that night. Zip was there. Dude Zip, do you remember .....?
Bluey, if you can give me a couple weeks notice when you are gonna be in the Tree and I will try to get those days off. Cheers! lynnie
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Patrick Sawyer
climber
Originally California now Ireland
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If the sun would shine, if the rock was dry
That's from my OP at the start.
Yeah, this Ireland, what sun? And the rock is dry?
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Buck up Pat. We all go through our trials. Sorry that you had such a hard lot in life, but you seem to be capable and compassionate enough to choose the right road, even if it is hard to follow. Get anywhere near me when I can walk again, and I will gladly rope up with you sir. I wish you nothing but the best.
Mike Cowper
Fellow suffering human.
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Patrick Sawyer
climber
Originally California now Ireland
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Manzanita Man, I get your point and I have already admitted to being a crybaby. Sounds like you have had tougher times than I have. And I admire your strength. Keep it up dude, and you have, as others on the forum, inspired me. Best wishes.
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Patrick Sawyer
climber
Originally California now Ireland
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but I quit blaming my parents for my attitudes a long time ago because I didn't want to give them that power anymore.
John M, I try telling that to Jennie, that the abuse she suffered under her father, that I try to tell her, don't let him win, even if he is in a grave. Don't let him win. But, she doesn't listen. Pain, abuse, suffering... it can last a lifetime.
As for me, I had a good life growing up. But also, being a volunteer in helping people, I have seen and heard the stories. Manzamita Man and others, I sympathize with you.
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Hang in there Patrick positive contra costa vibes by way of Moab to you!
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