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RE: As a non-believer, how do I mentally let go of things beyond my control??...
February 11, 2011 at 4:09 am
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Well to be blunt, when I was a christian, I found that when I would trust god my problems didn't get any better. If anything they stayed the same or got worse. I trusted the idea of what I called god enough to think that if I did trust him with those things that he would take care of them. In time I realized that I had a bigger issue. That issue was that I was neglecting to do anything about them myself. My point is that if you believe in surrendering your problems to god fine. But don't allow your self to use that an an excuse to be neglectful. If you do that long enough you can be come very helpless.
For myself, (and I'm sure others can relate) self-realization is the best way for me to relieve stress. As far as surrendering things, I've found that the better I've gotten to know myself the better I know how to deal with things. Surrendering or prolonging things isn't necessary in my opinion.
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RE: As a non-believer, how do I mentally let go of things beyond my control??...
February 17, 2011 at 10:27 am
For me its always been to just suck it up. there is no sense in crying about it or feeling sorry for yourself. You just have to move and no that if there is god which pretty un likely, he must be one messed up son of abitch to take away the things you love before there time should come. Just stay positve and move on you will forget about what is happening and become stronger. remeber that God doesnt help you with your problems, YOU help self. period.
"Religious faith is the species of human ignorance that will not admit even the possibillity of correction."-Sam Harris
For Man to move forward we must throw away religion, and put it in the Mythology section, and then use Reason, Logic, and Common sense to solve all our daily problems. That's a Higher Level of Thinking.
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February 17, 2011 at 11:17 am
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RE: As a non-believer, how do I mentally let go of things beyond my control??...
February 17, 2011 at 1:42 pm
Polish potato vodka is faster and WAY more enjoyable.
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RE: As a non-believer, how do I mentally let go of things beyond my control??...
February 17, 2011 at 2:02 pm
(February 17, 2011 at 1:42 pm)thesummerqueen Wrote: Polish potato vodka is faster and WAY more enjoyable.
I try to stay away from the stupid juice..its what I call liquor...but every now and then I get the urge and the first thing I go for is vodka and get some juices for it; orange, pineapple, cherry, grape, etc..and make some very nice tropical drinks. vodka also tastes great straight out of my hip flask which I keep stored in my wooden leg (thats where all the beer goes that I drink..when you see me hobble off for a few seconds, and return walking fine again then you know I have emptied out my beer leg.)
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February 17, 2011 at 2:05 pm
Dirty martini, every time.
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February 17, 2011 at 2:58 pm
Hey, this might put you off but I'm sincerely trying to help. But here's some things which may help, coming from one who is heavily depressed and an insomniac.
Sexual things.
!. writing
2. Writing/ reading erotica relieves stress and depression .
3. Sex
4. Masturbation.
May call me a pervert but it works for my depression most times.
But for things that don't involve sexual activities
1. A long really hot shower
2. Talking a long walk.
3. Reading a good book
4. Listening to music
I would say hanging out with friends but I'm pretty much an anti-social loner..
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RE: As a non-believer, how do I mentally let go of things beyond my control??...
February 17, 2011 at 4:42 pm
[Everyone who has been raised in a particular religion has a multitude of ideas and residual believes that nag his/her consciousness! I, for one, have been raised as a Muslim and deep inside my mind certain believes of god have persisted even when all logical arguments have proven it wrong. Such emotions and fears encourage me to seek relief from familiar comforts of my childhood, Islam. The same is true for you!! You need to know that your emotions are not always right.
You're right when you talk about yourself, and you're wrong when you talk about others.
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RE: As a non-believer, how do I mentally let go of things beyond my control??...
February 17, 2011 at 4:45 pm
(February 17, 2011 at 2:58 pm)8BitAtheist Wrote: Sexual things.
Sex or sex acts release endorphins. Endorphins are good. We're all pervs together here.
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RE: As a non-believer, how do I mentally let go of things beyond my control??...
February 19, 2011 at 3:10 am
mmm... I think I'll try the first list thank you... and hey I think I'm feeling better already. Zeus bless therapy.
(February 17, 2011 at 2:58 pm)8BitAtheist Wrote: Hey, this might put you off but I'm sincerely trying to help. But here's some things which may help, coming from one who is heavily depressed and an insomniac.
Sexual things.
!. writing
2. Writing/ reading erotica relieves stress and depression .
3. Sex
4. Masturbation.
May call me a pervert but it works for my depression most times.
But for things that don't involve sexual activities
1. A long really hot shower
2. Talking a long walk.
3. Reading a good book
4. Listening to music
I would say hanging out with friends but I'm pretty much an anti-social loner..
Jesus said he would come back soon. So over 2000 years isn’t long enough to call his bluff? Of course that’s assuming he existed.
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