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[Usernamework]

Bull shit so much is out of our control

[gerrerd in reply to Usernamework]

Your daily challenges and problems are simply an opportunity to find masterful solutions. They remain problems so long as you see them that way, my friend.

[TheFightGoesOn in reply to gerrerd]

I do believe they were referring to things in life that happened to them/others. You can't just say that it was, let's say, and we're adding me here, that I was walking down a street, getting home, someone stops & decides to harm me sexually, I didn't choose that to happen and be in my life.

I do get your point of view with this quote too. There are in fact things in our life that we can actually make a choice that will impact it in ways that we're not going to like & will have to live with it.

I also do understand that not letting go of the past & not looking toward the future could be a choice for some but, for others, depending on how traumatic it was, can't control if it starts to consume us.

I do understand with all ways that people can view this quote. It is a great quote too. Most of the things in our lives, we do choose, but some things are left out of our control.

[gerrerd in reply to TheFightGoesOn]

Im thinking on the lines of you cant change a event thats happened but you may change your thinking to ease the things now ! I know one quote can be taken many ways, I believe in this world the mind can be a burden or a release !

[gerrerd in reply to TheFightGoesOn]

I was sexually abused for 10 years as a child, I cant change that, but I choose to change my thinking about it now. Thats were my power is.

[Nycdoll in reply to Usernamework]

You’re absolutely correct I do respect this man Dr. Wayne Dyer but he was an idealist . The reality is a lot of stuff in life is out of our control . We didn’t use our families or mental or physical capabilities . What you can have control over us choose what people do to eliminate from your life or not talk to you anymore.

[gerrerd in reply to Nycdoll]

You have control over thoughts, about something, thats the way I look at things.

[Laniben]

I listen to a lot of Wayne Dyer, I don’t know if I’ve already mentioned it before so apologies if I have. I listen to him often when I go out through the headphones on my phone, and have a few of his books on my kindle.

[gerrerd in reply to Laniben]

My Guru, Ive listen to his wisdom for thousands of hours through the bad times, he kept me going. His words are now manifesting in my life.

[Laniben in reply to gerrerd]

Yes I understand, I’m listening to Excuses Begone at the moment.

[gerrerd in reply to Laniben]

Ive started giving his progs away to younger family members, to help them. They need it, with the so called modern world warping their thinking ability. xx

[sweetiepye in reply to gerrerd]

Dr. Dyer was a feel good guru. Instead of solving the psychological problem he encouraged people to remake their behavior and or thinking to avoid the problem. A pop psychologist if you will.

[gerrerd in reply to sweetiepye]

He was very good at it !

[sweetiepye in reply to gerrerd]

He was good at what he did and I believe he was sincere. I guess it comes down to what you are looking for in a mental health professional. Pam

[gerrerd in reply to sweetiepye]

He was a life saver, for thousands if not more. And I was one of them. Beautiful man, the world needs these wonderful people ! Who live it and dont just study it !

[sweetiepye in reply to gerrerd]

I remember watching him on television. . So many people could relate to him and he seemed to take the mystery out of a complicated subject. I admit though I had a problem at a point when he crossed over to being an entertainer. Sort of like Dr. Phil. For myself, I like to use more than one resource. I am glad that you have found something that works for you and that you share. I hope I haven't been offensive. .Pam

[gerrerd in reply to sweetiepye]

No we are just conversing. Im in the UK so you may know more about him. I just listened to his progs when I went into clinical Depression many times. I have many teachers Wayne was just one of them, I pick the knowledge that seems true for me from each one. Im still learning and looking for more. Best regards my friend.

[sweetiepye in reply to gerrerd]

We have many things in common and yet what works for one doesn't necessarily work for all. I was wondering if there is someone in the UK who relates to many as Dr Dyer did.? I have learned so much on this site. It has been my lifesaver. Pam

[gerrerd in reply to sweetiepye]

I cant think of anyone in the UK, mostly text book repeaters. Society as it is does not produce these individuals, anymore !!! over here. xx

[sweetiepye in reply to gerrerd]

You can say that about the US also. Oh, this is one of my favorite rants. We have become homogenized over here. If you go into a restaurant you may become confused as to where you are because every area has the same places with the same menus . It's the same with stores , products. We are being cloned to death. We have also lost our territorial accents and now we all sound like tv speak. I could go on ,but you seem like a good guy so I'll show you a little mercy. Thank you for listening it's been better than therapy. Pam

[gerrerd in reply to sweetiepye]

I live simple now, no TV or news for 12 months, I work on my garden and house, only buy what I need ! The media is just a fear peddler ! everyone is scared before they leave the house. Their heads filled with doom and gloom, day and night. I speak to strangers most people are friendly and nice, but people are in their fear zone all day long ! programmed to look for bad things all the time by the media ! xx