I posted this as more of a psychological point of view than as a philosophical one, but there is no forum dedicated to that. Anyways, "overcoming adversity", how do you do it?
I hate to sound like a typical motivational speaker, but chin up. Try to keep a positive outlook and look for something good in even the worst of situations. This world is entirely perception, and things can only be as bad as you perceive them to be. Just don't beat yourself up over things that are out of your control.
^ Thanks. Well the story I have is bit of a just that, a story. Its rather long and you probably wouldnt believe me even if you tried.
Fight or flight. You either look yourself in the mirror with Rocky music playing and say "I'm going to beat this" or you buckle under pressure and curl up into a little ball.
Yea that's true, but if you have ever read On Combat you would speculate there are actually other forms of advancement (for lack of a better word) that can be portrayed or attained other than flight of fight.
I believe everything in life is only temporary-- both hardships and joyous times. With that thought in mind, you really just push yourself to the next temporary moment and take it day by day.
Well I worked as a cop for some years now and gave up a lot of what I use to do (a-hem) for the job. I invested a lot of time and energy into getting the job to do better for my family. I never had the dream of becoming a cop, I just did it. When I was there I didnt feel the need to be overbearing or mess with people, only because I never had a stigma towards people. I judged everyone equally because I came from the rougher end of life and know whats it like to be in their footsteps. So the story goes I meet this beautiful woman away from home where my job is and I fall in love with her. Needless to say I have a family back home and start to draw away from them. Well we get into a altercation and I get arrested for numerous charges. She doesnt want to press charges because its all b.s. but some still stick. So not only do I lose my job but cant find a new one do to the record. I find this great job opp. to help me out but the guy calls me the day before my first day and tells me on a message "I just want to know who you really are." Never picks up and never calls back. 1. lose trust 2.no job 3.no insurance 4. car gone 5.record Just a tad bit of adversity that I know I can overcome because I've been through much worse but fukc when does it end? I know this has all been brought on by myself and thats life but sometimes I need a break.
There are no breaks in life. It's just constant pain, suffering and anguish and the only way out is suicide.
You're kind of fucked on this one. Some options I can think of are: any self-started business, or move out of the country. I don't know what it's like to be in that type of situation, so I'm really not much help. Sorry, I tried.
LOL suicide could solve a lot of problems but that's just not for me. Yea I spent pretty much all my money trying to make up for lost overtime and pay bills. Yes, I lost a lot of trust by my family but I know I can gain it back, its just hard. I thought of moving out of the country (relatives in other places) but I dont know if Im ready to leave my family. I actually was in the process of trying to open up a dispensary in CT but that fell through because of the money issue. Well life's a bitch right now but she's gonna get fukced once I have my chance.
i hear you man...life sure is a bitch, i just gotta spit my game right and get my dick up in lifes pussy.