Making it Through These Troubled Times...

[oldbadger]

If you're like me, every day is a bonus.

Yep...... I don't bother worrying too far ahead.
Not all badgers are tough. I was once, but I'm a bit wimpish in me dotage.

Isn't it past yer bedtime, dear?

That's what I said to my wife, an' got slapped.

 

[Sunstone]

Self-pity is a prelude to giving up.

Very true. I have also noticed that those who indulge in self-pity tend to become bitter and cynical in the end.

 

[SalixIncendium]

Make it through? Make it through what exactly? We all toss off this physical body some day. This one's ready.

One's karmic debts in the phenomenal world?

Not everyone's are the same.

 

[Sunstone]

By "making it through these troubled times" I was referring to getting through them without becoming morosely depressed or ending up with long term issues. Stuff along those lines.

 

[SalixIncendium]

Oh I'm the same as you. I wash, I self isolate, and take all the precautions I can ... more to protect others than myself. But I've accepted reality too. That happened about 6 years back with a heart attack. I'm 66 as well. The younger you are, the tougher it is to deal with death.

Do you really think the age of one's body/mind have anything to do with one's ability to deal with death?

 

[SalixIncendium]

By "making it through these troubled times" I was referring to getting through them without becoming morosely depressed or ending up with long term issues. Stuff along those lines.

I understand completely.

Spiritual thought with regard to one's nature is, for many, useful tool in dealing with depression and physical/mental issues.

I know these crazy Hindus appear to be steering your thread off topic, but I think their contributions are more on topic than you may realize.

 

[ChristineM]

It has been my experience you can make it through just about anything provided that

(1) you do not pity yourself -- not even a little --- and,

(2) you keep your sense of humor.​

It has always worked for me. Maybe it will work for you too. But your call. You do what works for you.







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It's good sense, it unfortunately does not account for depression. Where self pity simply cannot be helped and sense of humour takes a long, long walk.

 

[Vinayaka]

Do you really think the age of one's body/mind have anything to do with one's ability to deal with death?

I do actually, although not for all. Just a generalisation. I know i personally have a sense of 'I've lived a good life' more now than say when I was 40, in the midst of supporting 5 kids. But sure, some old folks are really afraid to let it go.

 

[SalixIncendium]

I do actually, although not for all. Just a generalisation. I know i personally have a sense of 'I've lived a good life' more now than say when I was 40, in the midst of supporting 5 kids. But sure, some old folks are really afraid to let it go.

Seems like this might make a good discussion topic, but I won't pursue it here in the interest of keeping the thread on topic. Perhaps I'll start a thread on the subject later today unless you or someone else beats me to it.

 

[Vinayaka]

One's karmic debts in the phenomenal world?

Not everyone's are the same.

Very true.
If the karmic debts aren't done this time, there will be another chance. There are prarabdha, sanchita, and kriyamana karmas.

Then again, what the heck do I know?

 

[Sunstone]

It's good sense, it unfortunately does not account for depression. Where self pity simply cannot be helped and sense of humour takes a long, long walk.

Honestly, that has not been my experience. I have never experienced a depression in which I was compelled to pity myself or could not see the humor in things. BUT that's me. Not everyone possesses the same exact psychology. Humans are a diverse species.

 

[Vinayaka]

By "making it through these troubled times" I was referring to getting through them without becoming morosely depressed or ending up with long term issues. Stuff along those lines.

Thanks for the clarification.

 

[ChristineM]

Honestly, that has not been my experience. I have never experienced a depression in which I was compelled to pity myself or could not see the humor in things. BUT that's me. Not everyone possesses the same exact psychology. Humans are a diverse species.

I have been so involved in self pity that i contemplated suicide. It was only the once and i have promised myself and the family never to get into that situation again. Fingers crossed...
We are all different.