Born and raised Texan. Dog dad to two Gremlins and a not-so-Golden Doodle. Pro free speech (even that which I do not agree), 2A, and freedom
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I really enjoy doing more other things but in this context, I think simple and elegant puts the focus where it needs to be
No hate or anger was posted.
You were the one that came into this conversation in a negative way.
So assigning your own hate and bigotry towards others
Time to take a break from our regularly scheduled programming to have a bit of a discussion.
While this is going to be somewhat centric about men, it does apply to women, too. The difference is societal pressure and such, but the core message still rings true.
No matter how dark things may be, no matter how hard life is.... there are people around you that care about you.
This matters, and it matters for a lot of reasons.
For one, you likely do not have to shoulder whatever burden you carry alone.
Sometimes it's hard to see that, but even in the most unlikely of places, you will find people that care about and your well being. No matter how alone I may feel, no matter how hard it is to take the next step forward, the truth is that we all have been blessed with those that care about us.
Do not take them for granted.
That means treasure them, even when they may anger or disappoint you. It also means don't forsake their ability to help you through whatever dark times you may experience.
Remember, it isn't weak to seek help. It's not an issue of how strong vs weak... The strongest among us need help from time to time.
It's an issue of wise vs pride/foolishness.
A wise man understands his strengths along with his flaws and weaknesses. He accepts the help of others when it is necessary... especially as many may have already tread a similar path.
While there may be something to be said for overcoming adversity on your own, it is rarely necessary... even if we may think that it is.
As a man, I have been blessed and burdened by all of this. Our culture has developed this ideal image of a man, stoic in face of adversity... Hard lined, emotionless, and cold towards the world.
And when I lose someone close to me, I'm supposed to be unflinching? Uncaring? When something hurts me, I'm supposed to just ignore it?
Poppycock.
I challenge that notion.
It is not "manly" to suppress your emotions. In fact, I'd posit that it is very unmanly to give in to that societal pressure to begin with.
I think a lot of this seemed to really kick in around the 40s-50s. Men coming home from a war to see their triumphs glorified while hiding away the ugly side of they had to do. That carried on and became the status quo.
Well, the status is not quo.
And I do not behoove those who wrestled with that. They experienced things that I will likely never have to.
And to the "Greatest Generation," I thank you for that. But the fact of the matter still remains that it did change much of how we view men.
Things that are difficult to talk about are ignored.
If you feel that way about your life, I challenge you to show real strength. Instead of ignoring the hard discussion, shed light on it.
Reach out to those close to you and be available for them if they need you as well.
That is real strength.
And if anyone out there needs and ear, a voice of reason, or even a critical word... if you think you are completely alone, I'll try to be there.
Just reach out.
Agreed
It's not that I arbitrarily value my pets over others, but if you put me into the situation where my pet is in danger, then you are devaluing your life to be below that of my pets
Exactly this. Our founders were known for b openly weeping.
Strength isn't being stone faced, it's admitting that you have weaknesses and getting help with them
It's a Rudolph 2.5-15x50. Want to talk about one, let me know. Great scopes for the money, they retail at $550
The zeniths work very well with the FRTs from my experience.
Also do well with full auto trigger packs... Also from experience lol