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Post by Dramatwist on Sept 21, 2018 23:43:49 GMT -5
...I'd tell myself to relax...
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2018 0:31:02 GMT -5
"Time waits for no man" and "There not your friends"
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Post by unknownpipesmoker on Sept 22, 2018 0:43:07 GMT -5
moved lol
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Post by stilllernin on Sept 22, 2018 0:44:35 GMT -5
...I'd tell myself to relax... Same thing, still have troubles with the art. |
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Post by LSUTigersFan on Sept 22, 2018 8:12:24 GMT -5
Honestly, I've been low carb for a while - too many to be in ketosis (close through), but not enough to trigger my body's addiction to carbs. I would love to go back and tell a younger me that little tidbit. I lost 70 pounds since October of last year, and since March, I have leveled out at 155. The last time I weighed that little was in 1989. That, and maybe a few things I've picked up about women.
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Post by flybypipe on Sept 22, 2018 9:09:37 GMT -5
About the only thing I would have told myself was "don't pi$$ away so much money." This! I’d go back three weeks ago and make sure I did not read the thread mentioning CigarBid. Seriously, I’ve made a lot of mistakes, but they have led me here. And here is happy. |
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Post by oldcajun123 on Sept 22, 2018 10:51:53 GMT -5
 Be kinder, listen more, observe more.
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Post by Ronv69 on Sept 22, 2018 20:14:35 GMT -5
Take the West Point appointment. I know, 18 year old me was an idiot. Yep, I could have had Annapolis, but it was the Vietnam War and I was dumb. |
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Post by Cramptholomew on Sept 22, 2018 20:17:42 GMT -5
I, like others, have gone through some very rough times, and made some bad mistakes along the way. I've also had great experiences, and made a lot of good choices. Had I not lived the life I've led, regardless of things I should've done differently, I wouldn't be where I am now. I have a wonderful wife, two extraordinary children, a fantastic home, and I job I wouldn't change for the world. That's all that really matters to me. I don't need anything else, and through all the messy times I learned what's really important in life. Have faith (mine is Christian), do the right thing (regardless of whether you can get away with something), always be honest, take personal responsibility, love your family, treat others with respect, and always clean up your own mess (those socks go in the hamper!). All the little bad stuff will add up to a miserable existence, but all the good stuff will add up to a life you can be proud of.
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Post by Dramatwist on Sept 22, 2018 20:19:55 GMT -5
I, like others, have gone through some very rough times, and made some bad mistakes along the way. I've also had great experiences, and made a lot of good choices. Had I not lived the life I've led, regardless of things I should've done differently, I wouldn't be where I am now. I have a wonderful wife, two extraordinary children, a fantastic home, and I job I wouldn't change for the world. That's all that really matters to me. I don't need anything else, and through all the messy times I learned what's really important in life. Have faith (mine is Christian), do the right thing (regardless of whether you can get away with something), always be honest, take personal responsibility, love your family, treat others with respect, and always clean up your own mess (those socks go in the hamper!). All the little bad stuff will add up to a miserable existence, but all the good stuff will add up to a life you can be proud of. Well-said, Cramp... if anyone ever claims to have made all the right choices and has never done anything stupid... you can be certain they're lying! |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2018 20:37:02 GMT -5
Be kinder, listen more, observe more. My problem.....I’ve always been to darn kind....bit me in the butt a few times!! I’d definitely listen more and observe MUCH more👍 |
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Post by unknownpipesmoker on Sept 22, 2018 21:51:45 GMT -5
Be kinder, listen more, observe more. My problem.....I’ve always been to darn kind....bit me in the butt a few times!! I’d definitely listen more and observe MUCH more👍Everyone thinks theyre a guru, expert, yogi, lama professor. Some of the most enlightened people I've met were common beggars and taxi drivers. Listen and think deeply about everything that is said to you by every person and never take anything at face value, is my honest advice. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 23, 2018 1:57:28 GMT -5
I could tell my younger self lots of things but my younger self would not listen anyway.
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Post by Legend Lover on Sept 23, 2018 4:30:03 GMT -5
I, like others, have gone through some very rough times, and made some bad mistakes along the way. I've also had great experiences, and made a lot of good choices. Had I not lived the life I've led, regardless of things I should've done differently, I wouldn't be where I am now. I have a wonderful wife, two extraordinary children, a fantastic home, and I job I wouldn't change for the world. That's all that really matters to me. I don't need anything else, and through all the messy times I learned what's really important in life. Have faith (mine is Christian), do the right thing (regardless of whether you can get away with something), always be honest, take personal responsibility, love your family, treat others with respect, and always clean up your own mess (those socks go in the hamper!). All the little bad stuff will add up to a miserable existence, but all the good stuff will add up to a life you can be proud of. Well said. |
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Post by qmechanics on Sept 23, 2018 6:07:19 GMT -5
I would eliminate world hunger and bring peace and joy to the world by singing inspirational songs and giving big hugs to everyone!!!!
Come on let's do it together..
We are the world....
.We are the children..
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Post by haveldad on Sept 23, 2018 8:13:09 GMT -5
To young self: stop being such a shite head.
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Post by Robert Perkins on Sept 23, 2018 17:09:29 GMT -5
Run like hell when I met my first wife and wait for my second wife.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 23, 2018 17:12:10 GMT -5
After my loss of my soulmate in 1980 I NEVER should have married again!!
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Post by roadsdiverged on Sept 23, 2018 17:22:04 GMT -5
LSD and Leary is interesting. I've watched shows and read a lot about psychedelic drugs and connecting with the world, spirituality and overall opening your whole mind. Very, very interesting stuff. The other day on the news they were talking about the success rates of using MDMA to treat PTSD. The studies showed a huge improvement in patients and said after more testing it could be "released" as soon as 2021. The world is changing at a rapid pace. The newer generations have so much more information available to them at the blink of an eye. It's just strange how people can be so close minded about one thing, but completely open to others. But hey, we're just humans afterall. I'm late on this reply, but I had a busy weekend. This is in reference to unknownpipesmoker |
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Post by Dramatwist on Sept 23, 2018 17:25:36 GMT -5
LSD and Leary is interesting. I've watched shows and read a lot about psychedelic drugs and connecting with the world, spirituality and overall opening your whole mind. Very, very interesting stuff. The other day on the news they were talking about the success rates of using MDMA to treat PTSD. The studies showed a huge improvement in patients and said after more testing it could be "released" as soon as 2021. The world is changing at a rapid pace. The newer generations have so much more information available to them at the blink of an eye. It's just strange how people can be so close minded about one thing, but completely open to others. But hey, we're just humans afterall. I would NEVER advocate the use of LSD, though I have used it hundreds of times. Literally. It's a personal decision, and no one can make it for you. Turned out to be a positive for me, but I know others who's lives have been nearly destroyed by it. |
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Post by roadsdiverged on Sept 23, 2018 17:41:22 GMT -5
Guess I should have added a disclaimer to my post.
I am not saying to use LSD to find the keys to life's mysteries. I am saying that I found the topic interesting.
Haha.
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Post by Darin on Sept 23, 2018 17:43:58 GMT -5
There are, however, pathways you'll likely NEVER discover without it.  |
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Post by Dramatwist on Sept 23, 2018 17:45:48 GMT -5
Guess I should have added a disclaimer to my post. I am not saying to use LSD to find the keys to life's mysteries. I am saying that I found the topic interesting. Haha. ...no rebuke intended... it is, simply one way to get outside of yourself... |
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Post by Dramatwist on Sept 23, 2018 17:47:47 GMT -5
...bottom line is, make your own choices and be responsible for the consequences...
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Post by roadsdiverged on Sept 23, 2018 17:48:18 GMT -5
Been down that road before. Some serious "roadsdiverged" things going on.... Anyway... I would tell my younger self to simply do whatever makes you happy  |
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Post by Legend Lover on Sept 23, 2018 18:55:52 GMT -5
Been down that road before. Some serious "roadsdiverged" things going on.... Anyway... I would tell my younger self to simply do whatever makes you happy I've found that making others happy makes me happiest. I think I'd also tell myself that. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 23, 2018 19:46:09 GMT -5
There are, however, pathways you'll likely NEVER discover without it. Unless you opt for mescaline, psilocybin, peyote etc. But there are also non-substance pathways to mystical experiences - they just take a lot of time, patience, and practice. Which is why psychedelic drugs became so popular instead, in our instant gratification society. |
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Post by roadsdiverged on Sept 23, 2018 20:05:58 GMT -5
South Georgia weather + Cow pastures = days I'll never forget.
Instant gratification ruins many things. Most things in life are about the journey, not the destination.
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Post by Robert Perkins on Sept 25, 2018 4:38:53 GMT -5
I've found that making others happy makes me happiest. I think I'd also tell myself that. ^^^ Oh my gosh, THIS ^^^ I was never really happy until I started living for my Wife and Daughter ... and everybody else we could help along the way. |
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