I too have stopped commenting the last few weeks. I don’t live in the free state of Florida where it seems a bit easier to tell everyone to ‘be optimistic’. I know not all the land will be protected at all times, and I will need to make tough choices as the year drags on.
I too have stopped commenting the last few weeks. I don’t live in the free state of Florida where it seems a bit easier to tell everyone to ‘be optimistic’. I know not all the land will be protected at all times, and I will need to make tough choices as the year drags on.
We moved from normie/covidian blue area of eastern Chester County PA to South Carolina. It's like a weight has been lifted off me. I know there's normie/covidians here. I just don't know them. I can keep it superficial and not look at all around me waiting for them to get ill etc or not connecting the dots to the vaxx. It was toxic where I used to live.
I can just imagine. I lived and worked in Swarthmore for over a year. This was back in 1990. Coming straight from Texas, I sure could see the difference in the way folks behaved and thought.
Been in SC all my adult life. We have 3 blue "cities" in the entire state, Greenville (barely qualifies as a city) Columbia (State cap. state University) and Charleston (Med University, 3 Colleges). None have anywhere close to a million people.
The rest of the state loves the country, their state and town/village.
Black/White hunt, fish, farm and work together. You'll like it here!
The most difficult part is not having communication with peer age friends/ former Friends. Most folks just aren’t too well informed and I mean even people who have multiple loved ones who are dead or Ill. What is that ?????
I am right there with you - it's called "willful ignorance" and my soul weeps for my children and grandchildren who are ALL jabbed with that hideous mRNA bioweapon jab!
Really? How 'wunderbar' - have you ever eaten at Knight & Day eatery in Lititz area--just went there to meet a Lancaster buddy this past Wednesday--REALLY enjoyed the ambience and the food is super delicious!
Like Alan, I have tried to limit my comments. Up here, in Canada, if Bill 63 is written into law, I maybe held responsible for hate speech, just by agreeing or liking a comment! I’m preparing to leave the internet and cell phone era altogether
I got an iPhone and it tracks how often I use my phone and it’s mind-boggling how much time I spend on it. I struggle with anxiety anyway, even though I know the things that weigh me down are mostly in my imagination. I’ve noticed that the more I use my stupid phone, the more my imagination takes off! I believe our pocket computers dissociate us from our surroundings, our rational thoughts and our God. Of course that’s going to increase anxiety! So I’m trying to find new things to do to keep me present. And I keep my phone in my purse throughout the day so I’m not tempted to be on it.
I don’t know why I’m posting this, but I thought it was relevant. These phones really can be detrimental to society.
I've silenced all notifications and asked the Lord to make it only a tool. I carry it for family and work, but also C&C. Thankful for the optimism Jeff provides and the reminder of Whom we belong.
I've silenced my phone as well. I've given family my number at work. If they really need me, they can get ahold of me. I think all the notifications distract and cause anxiety as well. At least, they do for me.
"I SOUGHT THE LORD, AND HE HEARD ME AND DELIVERED ME FROM ALL MY FEARS" Psa. 34:4
It would be a good exercise to put our phones down (I'm preaching to myself) and seek our Peace through prayer and scripture reading. None of us alone can change what our corrupt govt is doing, BUT GOD....
I'm going to start walking, too. I used to walk about 4 miles a day and honestly, it was the least anxious I've ever been. It's perfect for long conversations with God, day planning, just thinking in general. And it used to make me better able to sleep.
It’s a good idea to turn off the phone & get into the habit of turning it on only at certain times of day to check on things. Less harm from EMF also, not to mention tracking movements. Remember we lived for most of our lives ( us over 50) without being tethered to communication. We’d go about our lives, come home & listen to the recording machine. Take control of what you can.
I’m told, even when your phone is off tracking and listening stil transmitting, please correct me if I’m wrong! Agreed with decreased EMF. This what I was told.
If the phone is actually switched off, then it's generally not recording, or transmitting much - though, some phones might still "check in" with the network occasionally (eg iphones doing the "find my iphone" feature). But it won't be running apps at least, which is one of the security concerns (if a malicious app uses the camera or microphone to spy on you), and EM radiation will be greatly reduced since it's not sending data constantly.
(You can tell that it's doing less when it's off, because the battery won't drain as fast. Sending transmissions requires more power.)
Well done! Now go one better and completely rid yourself of the smartphone. Forever. If you can’t, or feel you can’t, then you’ve got far bigger problems to solve than your phone anxiety. In truth, we all have the same or similar far bigger problems to solve as well, because phone anxiety is really only a symptom and is most definitely not the cause.
"FEAR NOT for I AM with you! Be not dismayed, for I AM your God. I will STRENGTHEN you, I will HELP you, I will UPHOLD you with my righteous right arm" Isa. 41:10
I, too, have scaled way back on commenting, but it has nothing to do with fear of being prosecuted or jailed or otherwise held to account for my opinions. It is pure exhaustion, on my part. I am so completely worn out from it all. The country is gone and our lives are compromised if not actually destroyed on every front. All this talk and nothing changes.
Im not afraid. I engage in battles with normies, fascists, liberals and righties on a regular basis. sticks and stones.... but I live in MExico so have some margin here :)
Liz, I assume you are in Mexico as south of the border. Are you an ex-pat, and how how do you like living in Mexico? Being from So Cal originally I've considered retirement south of the border. As lifestyles decline in NA it may be safer to live south of the border.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE my life in Mexico ! it has its drawbacks here and there but as a single older woman I feel much safer here than in the States, not to mention I am able to pretty much live on Social security here, which I could not in the states. if you want to know more, you can find me through facebook, Liz Rand. please send a note saying why you want to be friends (mention C and C!) and I will be happy to share with you anything that might help. there's a lot to say. Ive been here almost 6 yrs. and have some Spanish, not a lot, could use more. All the Best!
Better to invest energies in engaging those who have not yet heard, or have heard and deny, the truth - than it is to spin one's wheels in an echo chamber.
I too have stopped commenting the last few weeks. I don’t live in the free state of Florida where it seems a bit easier to tell everyone to ‘be optimistic’. I know not all the land will be protected at all times, and I will need to make tough choices as the year drags on.
We moved from normie/covidian blue area of eastern Chester County PA to South Carolina. It's like a weight has been lifted off me. I know there's normie/covidians here. I just don't know them. I can keep it superficial and not look at all around me waiting for them to get ill etc or not connecting the dots to the vaxx. It was toxic where I used to live.
I can just imagine. I lived and worked in Swarthmore for over a year. This was back in 1990. Coming straight from Texas, I sure could see the difference in the way folks behaved and thought.
Been in SC all my adult life. We have 3 blue "cities" in the entire state, Greenville (barely qualifies as a city) Columbia (State cap. state University) and Charleston (Med University, 3 Colleges). None have anywhere close to a million people.
The rest of the state loves the country, their state and town/village.
Black/White hunt, fish, farm and work together. You'll like it here!
OH, and we blew off the scamdemic.
We love South Carolina. ❤️
The most difficult part is not having communication with peer age friends/ former Friends. Most folks just aren’t too well informed and I mean even people who have multiple loved ones who are dead or Ill. What is that ?????
I am right there with you - it's called "willful ignorance" and my soul weeps for my children and grandchildren who are ALL jabbed with that hideous mRNA bioweapon jab!
So very sorry to hear this.
Bummer - I thought you still lived in PA - so, I won't be seeing you anytime soon, Annie. At least not on this 'orb'. Blessings to you and yours!
I will be back as most of my family is in Lancaster PA. I will let you know when I am coming back. 🙂
Really? How 'wunderbar' - have you ever eaten at Knight & Day eatery in Lititz area--just went there to meet a Lancaster buddy this past Wednesday--REALLY enjoyed the ambience and the food is super delicious!
Like Alan, I have tried to limit my comments. Up here, in Canada, if Bill 63 is written into law, I maybe held responsible for hate speech, just by agreeing or liking a comment! I’m preparing to leave the internet and cell phone era altogether
Whether a law or not, limiting social media and cell phone is good for you. Go back to pre cell/internet and actually live your life. 🥰
I got an iPhone and it tracks how often I use my phone and it’s mind-boggling how much time I spend on it. I struggle with anxiety anyway, even though I know the things that weigh me down are mostly in my imagination. I’ve noticed that the more I use my stupid phone, the more my imagination takes off! I believe our pocket computers dissociate us from our surroundings, our rational thoughts and our God. Of course that’s going to increase anxiety! So I’m trying to find new things to do to keep me present. And I keep my phone in my purse throughout the day so I’m not tempted to be on it.
I don’t know why I’m posting this, but I thought it was relevant. These phones really can be detrimental to society.
I've silenced all notifications and asked the Lord to make it only a tool. I carry it for family and work, but also C&C. Thankful for the optimism Jeff provides and the reminder of Whom we belong.
I've silenced my phone as well. I've given family my number at work. If they really need me, they can get ahold of me. I think all the notifications distract and cause anxiety as well. At least, they do for me.
"I SOUGHT THE LORD, AND HE HEARD ME AND DELIVERED ME FROM ALL MY FEARS" Psa. 34:4
It would be a good exercise to put our phones down (I'm preaching to myself) and seek our Peace through prayer and scripture reading. None of us alone can change what our corrupt govt is doing, BUT GOD....
Well said!!! Take up crocheting, quilting or cross stitching. It helps with nervous energy! And you can pray while he you do it!
I'm going to start walking, too. I used to walk about 4 miles a day and honestly, it was the least anxious I've ever been. It's perfect for long conversations with God, day planning, just thinking in general. And it used to make me better able to sleep.
I love walking and listening to “The Bible in a Year “ with Father Mike Schmitz on Apple Podcasts.
Same here!
Walking is very beneficial exercise. 🙂
Golf - 4 hours of being outside with NO digital anything! Heaven.
Maybe for you, but for me, those hobbies are like having too much homework lol.
It’s a good idea to turn off the phone & get into the habit of turning it on only at certain times of day to check on things. Less harm from EMF also, not to mention tracking movements. Remember we lived for most of our lives ( us over 50) without being tethered to communication. We’d go about our lives, come home & listen to the recording machine. Take control of what you can.
I’m told, even when your phone is off tracking and listening stil transmitting, please correct me if I’m wrong! Agreed with decreased EMF. This what I was told.
If the phone is actually switched off, then it's generally not recording, or transmitting much - though, some phones might still "check in" with the network occasionally (eg iphones doing the "find my iphone" feature). But it won't be running apps at least, which is one of the security concerns (if a malicious app uses the camera or microphone to spy on you), and EM radiation will be greatly reduced since it's not sending data constantly.
(You can tell that it's doing less when it's off, because the battery won't drain as fast. Sending transmissions requires more power.)
You could be right - maybe put in airplane mode? Or just leave it home most times. We did without it much of our lives.
💯 correct. Well said.
Well done! Now go one better and completely rid yourself of the smartphone. Forever. If you can’t, or feel you can’t, then you’ve got far bigger problems to solve than your phone anxiety. In truth, we all have the same or similar far bigger problems to solve as well, because phone anxiety is really only a symptom and is most definitely not the cause.
Sometimes I get on you t tube and watch Tiff Shuttlesworth and Dr. David Jeremiah, this helps with my anxiety. It drops it down several notches.
Owning a cellphone doesn't compel carrying one.
Yeah, I leave mine at home most of the time. Don't miss it at all.
Great advise, Annie! I've been preparing myself for this moment and now welcoming it. I will just miss the C&C army!!
Bill 63 is as bad as the Censorship Bill being pushed in Ireland. We MUST get rid of the WEF led Trudeau.
Wow! That is unbelievable. 😢
Truly frightening to feel muzzled like that!
"FEAR NOT for I AM with you! Be not dismayed, for I AM your God. I will STRENGTHEN you, I will HELP you, I will UPHOLD you with my righteous right arm" Isa. 41:10
Amen 🙏
I, too, have scaled way back on commenting, but it has nothing to do with fear of being prosecuted or jailed or otherwise held to account for my opinions. It is pure exhaustion, on my part. I am so completely worn out from it all. The country is gone and our lives are compromised if not actually destroyed on every front. All this talk and nothing changes.
Im not afraid. I engage in battles with normies, fascists, liberals and righties on a regular basis. sticks and stones.... but I live in MExico so have some margin here :)
Liz, I assume you are in Mexico as south of the border. Are you an ex-pat, and how how do you like living in Mexico? Being from So Cal originally I've considered retirement south of the border. As lifestyles decline in NA it may be safer to live south of the border.
ps LARGE AWAKE community here where I am.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE my life in Mexico ! it has its drawbacks here and there but as a single older woman I feel much safer here than in the States, not to mention I am able to pretty much live on Social security here, which I could not in the states. if you want to know more, you can find me through facebook, Liz Rand. please send a note saying why you want to be friends (mention C and C!) and I will be happy to share with you anything that might help. there's a lot to say. Ive been here almost 6 yrs. and have some Spanish, not a lot, could use more. All the Best!
Mucho gracias ;-)
The closest I come to social media is C&C, thank you for the reply!
Better to invest energies in engaging those who have not yet heard, or have heard and deny, the truth - than it is to spin one's wheels in an echo chamber.
It is nice to know you are not alone. Especially important in deep blue covidian areas.
EXACTLY!!! I'm waving to you Annie - at least I'm in "purple" Lancaster county where the Amish keep things somewhat sane!
This helps me, when all the world looks insane.
In Christ Alone. Keith & Kristyn Getty
In Christ alone my hope is found
He is my light, my strength, my song
This cornerstone, this solid ground
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm
What heights of love, what depths of peace
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease
My comforter, my all in all
Here in the love of Christ I stand
In Christ alone, who took on flesh
Fullness of God in helpless babe
This gift of love and righteousness
Scorned by the ones He came to save
'Til on that cross as Jesus died
The wrath of God was satisfied
For every sin on Him was laid
Here in the death of Christ I live
There in the ground, His body lay
Light of the world, by darkness slain
Then bursting forth in glorious day
Up from the grave, He rose again
And as He stands in victory
Sin's curse has lost its grip on me
For I am His and He is mine
Bought with the precious blood of Christ
No guilt in life, no fear in death
This is the power of Christ in me
From life's first cry to final breath
Jesus commands my destiny
No pow'r of hell, no scheme of man
Can ever pluck me from His hand
'Til He returns or calls me home
Here in the power of Christ I'll stand
And another helpful hymn for navigating the madness:
How Can I Keep From Singing
Robert Lowery; folk song
1. My life flows on in endless song; Above earth’s lamentation, I catch the sweet, though far-off hymn That hails a new creation.
* Refrain: No storm can shake my inmost calm While to that Rock I’m clinging; Since Christ is Lord of heav’n and earth, How can I keep from singing?
2. Through all the tumult and the strife, I hear that music ringing; It finds an echo in my soul— How can I keep from singing?
3. What though my joys and comforts die? I know my Savior liveth; What though the darkness gather round? Songs in the night He giveth.
4. The peace of Christ makes fresh my heart, A fountain ever springing! All things are mine since I am His— How can I keep from singing?
The origins of this one seem mysterious. It is classified a folk tune.
This message from Dutch Sheets is a great reminder of the miracle of our American history. https://us5.campaign-archive.com/?e=50735d1b68&u=21ae4b9aa9f11e4a8320b5ed6&id=faca5a8e17
Seriously. Cut off?
In Christ Alone. Keith & Kristyn Getty
In Christ alone my hope is found
He is my light, my strength, my song
This cornerstone, this solid ground
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm
What heights of love, what depths of peace
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease
My comforter, my all in all
Here in the love of Christ I stand
In Christ alone, who took on flesh
Fullness of God in helpless babe
This gift of love and righteousness
Scorned by the ones He came to save
'Til on that cross as Jesus died
The wrath of God was satisfied
For every sin on Him was laid
Here in the death of Christ I live
There in the ground, His body lay
Light of the world, by darkness slain
Then bursting forth in glorious day
Up from the grave, He rose again
And as He stands in victory
Sin's curse has lost its grip on me
For I am His and He is mine
Bought with the precious blood of Christ
No guilt in life, no fear in death
This is the power of Christ in me
From life's first cry to final breath
Jesus commands my destiny
No pow'r of hell, no scheme of man
Can ever pluck me from His hand
'Til He returns or calls me home
Here in the power of Christ I'll stand