How would those with high rates of hopium or religious anchoring keep folks that are considering fast fowarding through this constant hell on earth to more peaceful spirtual existance?
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I come here to not be so depressed. This is the only social media that welcomes non insanity right now. The only place I feel safe. I dont know if this helps.
Well a shorcut will get you eternal separation from the Lord. So hold the line soldier. Put all your anxieties onto God.
I’m not convinced that anyone can keep folks from doing what they’re gonna do, free will being what it is.
However, when I find myself depressed, I choose to UNPLUG. No more electronics. I go out and hike in nature, mountains, woods, beaches etc. Getting lots of sunshine and LOTS of exercise works every time.
If I can’t do that then I’ll completely immerse myself in a very intense creative project, like remodeling a part of my home or working on a landscaping project in the yard or reorganizing or just creating something.
Volunteering/helping those that have it worse than yourself always puts things in perspective. Animal shelters, soup kitchens, cleaning up litter...
If our situation has you down then don’t focus on it anymore. Change your focus and choose to place your attention on something where you can make things better, even if it’s small baby steps at first.
You can't prevent it, but you can throw them a lifesaver. Never a guarantee. But it's worth trying.
Not being flippant about this serious issue: But honestly, there have been times when Trump's words "Don't ever, EVER...give up!" have given me strength.
I literally camp out in verses like this: https://greatawakening.win/p/140vxjT7gZ/really-feeling-this-verse-today-/
I trust God. Everything begins and ends there.
Find a way to surround yourself with nature. For this smol honk frog it is long walks in the forest, but for others maybe a quiet sit near a tide pool or even just sitting on a bench in a green park. Detach for a while from the constant scary habbenings.
Remember, they want you to be depressed. Don't let them suck you in.
Prayer, speaking a prayer aloud. Poor out your fears and concerns in a spoken prayer asking for comfort and clarity. Write down what is bothering you, everything even the things you don’t want others to know, your worse thoughts and fears. Don’t go back and look it, just leave it there or burn it if you must. Talk to someone who won’t judge you, know that even though there is pain now, we only know joy and happiness because we experience sorrow and pain. At my lowest I try to be in the moment, listen for any sounds and understand you are where you are at that moment, you are ok in that moment, just be there. Listen and observe, don’t try to stop yourself from thinking things. If I say, “stop thinking about ice cream”…I’m going to think about ice cream. Acknowledge the thoughts your mind presents and let them be. I had a bad night this week, couldn’t sleep and prayed and sobbed for comfort. The pain in my heart wouldn’t stop so I woke up my husband and asked for help. I talked through my fears and he helped me get a different perspective from my one track mind. This is coming from someone who has struggled with “giving up” for many years. Some of us are more predisposed to that challenge for whatever reason. Don’t give up, pain makes us stronger to help others. You would miss out on so much possible joy in the future. Find one thing that was good today, even a funny meme.
This is a spiritual battle my friend. They are after your soul...so everyday you are breathing you are winning...knowing that, learn to have some fun with winning....cast away those thoughts of defeat, and enjoy the victory!!!...
You have to find what works.
Nature. Exercise. Hobbies. Time. Attention. Love. In severe cases, maybe even psychology with the right therapist. Or pastor. Religion: Kim Clement on Trump is a good starter for the non-affiliated but spiritually aware. Julie Greene is continually uplifting and positive. This board, Q, Trump speeches that include "the best is yet to come." Prayers.
Take action. Volunteer for a campaign you support. Go to work for the election board. Run for office if you're able. Join a club or church that works toward your values. Take a class at the shooting range. Being productive saves me. And you'll feel less alone, if that's an issue.
A lot of good KeK going on in here, lemme add mine if I may. The Apostle Paul actually speaks directly to this idea of suicide to be with Jesus, and he doesn't just dismiss it out of hand. BUT!!! and here's the big butt. YOU and I have a PURPOSE that GOD has FORE-ORDAINED us for. You were not created in the image of your creator for committing suicide, in fact, committing suicide is playing God / AKA breaks the 1st commandment, that there be NO OTHER gods (including ourselves) before Him. (You shall have no other gods before me) Find what your purpose is and pursue it whole-heartedly. Fear God and serve Him only.
How you talk to yourself in your own head is important. If you insult yourself and say negative things, like, I'm an idiot, you will be depressed. If you say positive things to yourself, like I did good, or I will get through this and make things better, you will start to feel better.
Only you control what happens in your head. Take charge of your inner dialog!
And go outside and walk in nature, barefoot if possible. It also helps to calm the mind.
I have begun reading the book of John since this post. There is more calm. Still not ready to return to the phalanx, but improving. Thank you to all.