Balance in your life, Accepting resonsibility for the conditions of yourself

[Bacpacker]

I'm gonna share 2 or 3 videos that have slightly different topics. But in my opinion kind of tie into one another. The first one is a discussion about a Balanced and Complete Life. Part of it is Physical, part of it is your Soul, part is Spiritual. Pretty good talk and I think a good line of thinking.

 

[Bacpacker]

This video I think would be well worth sharing with younger folks. For that matter with anyone that struggles with being responsible and always wanting a handout for something they screwed up

 

[rice paddy daddy]

That has been the basis for, and the reasoning behind, the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous, and the whole AA way of life, for 87 years now.

 

[bkt]

These days, it seems everyone wants to fall into the victim class. That way, they can blame their circumstances on something or someone else. But Dwayne has it right: you need to work out your own problems, man up, take responsibility, and overcome.

Really good video, Backpacker. Thanks!

 

[Wingnut]

I agree with much of what the guy says... I'm not sure why alcohol always surfaces as a factor, since some folks can handle their liquor and don't get stupid when they drink it. It may not be some Bel Air mansion or big ol' hunting lodge in Montana, but I own my home free & clear, same way I own my 20-year-old Camry and the 2011 thumper free & clear, aye? Gee, if I could, would I go BACK in time and make better financial decisions? Or better work-related decisions? Instead of telling employers to "Take their job and shove it?" I dunno... maybe... but it sure felt good to tell 'em off, the cheap b@stards, lol. I always held up MY end of the bargain, it was those jackholes who f#%d things up, yeah?

And I'm now 60 years old... hard to teach this old dawg new tricks, especially in a world full of Big Tech devices (which I loathe with a passion). I'm ALL ABOUT the field life the guy described in his first video, and I've learned to fix stuff on my own, or on various jobs over the years, so I'm satisfied with my progress. Will I ever be the world's greatest mechanic, carpenter, house painter, etc? Probably not, but I'm pretty darned good at what I do and I take my time and do it right... so no worries. All things considered, the guy has valid points... might behoove the younger generations to listen to him, lol. Now I'm back to this excellent wine cooler I made, it is dee-licious! Cheers!

 

[Bacpacker]

I agree with much of what the guy says... I'm not sure why alcohol always surfaces as a factor, since some folks can handle their liquor and don't get stupid when they drink it. It may not be some Bel Air mansion or big ol' hunting lodge in Montana, but I own my home free & clear, same way I own my 20-year-old Camry and the 2011 thumper free & clear, aye? Gee, if I could, would I go BACK in time and make better financial decisions? Or better work-related decisions? Instead of telling employers to "Take their job and shove it?" I dunno... maybe... but it sure felt good to tell 'em off, the cheap b@stards, lol. I always held up MY end of the bargain, it was those jackholes who f#%d things up, yeah?

And I'm now 60 years old... hard to teach this old dawg new tricks, especially in a world full of Big Tech devices (which I loathe with a passion). I'm ALL ABOUT the field life the guy described in his first video, and I've learned to fix stuff on my own, or on various jobs over the years, so I'm satisfied with my progress. Will I ever be the world's greatest mechanic, carpenter, house painter, etc? Probably not, but I'm pretty darned good at what I do and I take my time and do it right... so no worries. All things considered, the guy has valid points... might behoove the younger generations to listen to him, lol. Now I'm back to this excellent wine cooler I made, it is dee-licious! Cheers!

Agreed Wingnut. No one can do everything, well just a few maybe. But so many folks can't do muh of anything for themselves. For me, being a cheapskate, it's a money saver. But it's also a source of pride being able to fix something and make it work right again.

As far as his thoughts on alcohol, I tend to think it's a matter of excess. Much the same as over eating. Lots of folks drink, fall down, throw up, and start over again the next day. Having a drink or three here and there is a different story.

 

[dademoss]

Pretty much says everything I would have said:

 

[Bacpacker]

I saw this one and after listening, he makes so much sense. Give yourself time to become who you want to be. You won't be the same at 20 as you will at 40 or 50.

 

[Mountain trapper]

Unfortunately I can't open these videos. I have an appointment tomorrow at the eye doctor, I'll try to open it then.

 

[Bacpacker]

Good luck with eye Dr. I see mine Friday

 

[backlash]

I go see my eye doc on Monday.

 

[Supervisor42]

Good luck with eye Dr. I see mine Friday

Dreading my appt in January. After 65, I'm growing some really good cataracts.
He talked about lense-replacement for the right one last visit over a year ago.
They grow around the outside and spread toward the center over years.
If I look at a streetlight at night, it is surrounded by a bright fat halo ring around it. In daylight there is always 'fog'.
When he asks, I will say 'yes'.
MIL had both of hers changed and they were great, just don't shine a flashlight in them or she looked like an android.
On topic: accepting responsibility, if I had cooperated and died when I supposed to, none of this would be a problem.

According to the National Eye Institute, more than half of all Americans either have a cataract or have had cataract surgery by the age of 80.

 

[Bacpacker]

My dad just had both his eyes done in October. He is out of glasses except for some readers. I'll do mine when it's time

 

[Supervisor42]

My dad just had both his eyes done in October. He is out of glasses except for some readers. I'll do mine when it's time

I don't want to yank this thread off topic but I haven't seen this subject touched on much in the forum.
No, old people don't have to go blind anymore.
The doctor will ask you what distance you want the new lense to focus at since they are fixed-focus.
When we are young, our lenses are flexible and we can squeeze them down to focus up close.
That goes away in everyone with age.
I think MIL picked 6' because she never wore reading-glasses again and had no problem spotting a single grain of rice on the kitchen floor that I could not see, even with $750 variable bi-focal glasses.

 

[angie_nrs]

I watched that first video and I think he is right on the money. When hubby and I were young we worked our tails off b/c we had goals of where we wanted to be at XX age. Most of those goals were financial. We got there, but I wish we had not worked as hard as we did and we should've taken things a bit slower and enjoyed life a bit more. We are grateful to be at the point in our lives that we are right now, but we should have had more 'experiences' while we were growing up together. We didn't take a lot of time off b/c we were lazer focused. That said, I doubt we would have changed much. We've had a good life and will hopefully continue to do so for many years to come.

I think he made some really good points, but sadly I don't think there is a ton of young ones out there now that need to be told to slow down. I think many are already on the slow side of motivation......not all, but many. I think cell phones, video games, and pot have a lot to do with that. I can't think of any young people that need to 'chill out'. LOL! The ones I know are already pretty chill.

His premise is really to not sweat the small stuff. That's pretty good advice no matter what age you are. Enjoy every day that God grants you and don't take your health or family for granted. All the good things in life can disappear tomorrow, so live life with appreciation for what you have been blessed with.

 

[Bacpacker]

Agreed Angie. I do think he was more hitting on don't sweat the small stuff. Social media for one is driving people insane IMO. And you are right good advice to folks at any age.

Super, the vision thing would make another good thread. Most everybody deals with it to some extent as they age

 

[Wingnut]

Had Lasik done on both eyes six years ago, no more glasses while driving... the trade-off is that I have to wear reading glasses for fine print & numbers up close, but no worries, I can see like a hawk on the trail with 20/15 vision in each eye. Totally worth the $3600 I paid, and Dr. Gabriel Perry was the best Lasik specialist in Arizona. I think cataracts are treated differently... just my off-topic $.02, lol.

 

[Bacpacker]

Had Lasik done on both eyes six years ago, no more glasses while driving... the trade-off is that I have to wear reading glasses for fine print & numbers up close, but no worries, I can see like a hawk on the trail with 20/15 vision in each eye. Totally worth the $3600 I paid, and Dr. Gabriel Perry was the best Lasik specialist in Arizona. I think cataracts are treated differently... just my off-topic $.02, lol.

Still important info. Glad it worked for you

 

[SheepDog]

I'm looking forward to lenses for infinity.