So i think the rioting phenomena is a bunch of things all at once. It’s very possible that it’s just ‘hive mind’, and i truly believe that most of our country is a part of the hive mind pushed by politics/media… but i think this is likely just the excuse people give when it benefits them.
I could never picture myself getting violent just because people around me are getting violent, particularly if i wasn’t already wanting for violence.
I imagine you and Chris are much the same.
*not that we arent capable of violence, rather that we would only become violent by our own cognitive choice.
I think most people are the same (i have to hope they arent that easily coerced).
So that’s why i think they aren’t really subjects to the hive mind.
I think most riots are just people letting their intrusive thoughts out.
Most people keep most of their intrusive thoughts all nice and safe inside their heads. But if someone starts acting out your exact intrusive thought, then a bunch of other people start doing it… why wouldnt you?
Ever been late to class, but have someone else show up late with you? It feels less bad, even though it’s still “wrong”.
So theres a lower chance of getting punished, lower barrier(s) for acting out these thoughts, and you never get to act out these thoughts… sounds kinda fun tbh.
But I’ll also say that most riots were only ever going to be truly peaceful protests, until the undercover FBI agents picked up some bricks to throw.
They did this for the Black Panther protests, many BLM protests, and (“unconfirmed”) for the jan 6th protest… they probably do it for all protests that get out of hand.
Fun fact: in chinese protests, they take the state supplied pallot of bricks and use them as barriers against police cars. We use them to smash and loot small businesses. Makes you wonder who supplied the bricks
I love this! I don’t really read a lot of non-fiction, I should probably try to learn something or better myself - but so far have not been that ambitious. lol
I do fiction both audio and book with pages. My rotation is 2-3 psychological or domestic thrillers to 1 chick-lit/fun read. Or sometimes I listen to one type and read the opposite type to help me keep my stories straight.
For my “faith reading” I do the Jesus Calling devotional daily and always read the accompanying Bible verses associated with it and I’m working through Forgiving What You Can’t Forget by Lisa Terkeurst. I have the journal for that and it’s kind of heavy, so slow going. It makes me deal with feelings I like to pretend that I don’t have and as I type this, Jesus is telling me, “Amy, it’s good for you.” So, persevere I will. lol
Yes please! I struggle with ab work, because I don’t like it and also have no idea what to do. Ends up being: leg raises until my abs hurt then a few more.
You may be right. I’ll have to start thinking about that when we see crazy stuff happening.
This was my thought too, like a perfect storm.
Certainly not for a sporting event.
But I’d like to think you’re right. Who knows what a person’s behavior will be in extreme circumstances if it’s never truly been tested during complete chaos though?
Seems like you already are! The Lisa Terkeurst book and the devotional you’re going through are perfect examples of that. And if they’re growing your faith, even better.
I only go through non-fiction when there’s a specific psychological thing I’m wanting advice on. And many times you can get that guidance from a conversation with someone who you know and trust, or heck, sometimes even from a podcast.
A lot of non-fiction books will belabor a point simply because their publishers and editors require them to have a specific number of pages. So, most non-fiction books are full of filler.
And often if the author goes on a podcast for an interview, you’ll get more out of that conversation than their actual book. The interviewer will get straight to the main points. So, I actually consider podcasts a better investment of time than most self-help books (not counting Christian devotionals, etc.).
These sound fantastic!
HAHA you’re adorable and maybe I need that book too!
This is so common because abs are weird! In my thirties, I went a couple years without any direct ab training because I couldn’t get a good mind-muscle connection without activating the hip flexors, causing them to tighten up, which led to low back and hip/periformis-area pain.
So… ab training is weird and bodies are weird and there’s no single thing that works for everyone. But I think I might’ve finally found my sweet spot for it.
Roxy had another allergic reaction to something (you can see the redness under her nose) and we’re trying to figure out what it was so that we can keep it from happening again. But I took her to the vet’s office yesterday, and this new woman with a giant chip on her shoulder, came in and said Roxy is overweight and we need to cut back on her food.
If a vet does this, ask for an itemized receipt at the end of the appointment. Then check and see if they charged you for this unsolicited advice. They’re so stealthy with sneaking these assessments in and charging you for them.
Here’s what I didn’t have the balls to say:
“Yes, I realize my dog is carrying some extra weight. But so are you. Roxy is about five pounds overweight. You are about 35 pounds overweight. Oh, you didn’t ask me to assess your weight? Cool. I didn’t ask you to assess Roxy’s weight. That’s not why we’re here. Can we talk about her allergies now?”
I’m not putting a 13 year old dog on a strict diet. If food brings her joy and doesn’t cause allergic reactions, she can be a bit overweight. Longevity is not the goal. Joy is. And if longevity and body fat were that important for these vets, then they’d be doing something about their own bodies.
I am hormonal, so maybe this is an overreaction. But nobody should charge you for unsolicited advice without your knowledge beforehand. This seems dishonest.
You think so? Or do people purposefully alter their appearance when their worldview gets weird?
I’m sure you’ve seen videos and pictures of girls before and after college indoctrination. Before, they look healthy, happy, normal, beautiful even. After, they have eyeball tattoos, face metal, horns, split tongues, etc.
Possibly, it fits his MO (sow chaos and division), but it wouldn’t surprise me if it’s some FBI or CIA agent. Id go as far as to say it’s even planted by big businesses trying to close the doors of mom and pop shops.
I don’t have the answer, but having all 3 of these with aligned interests is why were in the times we are.
This is the scariest thing about raising a girl these days.
No one’s going to have the balls to hurt her while I’m around.
But they’ll brainwash her into hurting herself.
I hadn’t thought of that, but I also can’t imagine someone like Jeff Bezos becoming that evil.
The fact that you’re aware of it means you’ll prevent it from happening. Especially if you play a super active and supportive role in your daughter’s life. I’m betting she’ll be just fine.
