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meltzerboy2
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The story of the Exodus most certainly has reference to modern times. This Passover was unlike any other in my lifetime, because it was much more meaningful in its connection to the first Passover.
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Lee3
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What sort of projects are you working on?
I started thinking I was weird because I have so many things I need to catch up on, do around the house, also have half finished projects etc while meanwhile I’m hearing all these other people complaining how bored they are, counting down the days of social isolation, and so on.
I’ve always thought of boredom as a luxury because there is always something to do or learn.
May be I just have poor time management skills…
Even if I “got it socially”, I’m not sure I’d even have the time to sit around “connecting” all day with others on social media singing we are the world etc…
I started thinking I was weird because I have so many things I need to catch up on, do around the house, also have half finished projects etc while meanwhile I’m hearing all these other people complaining how bored they are, counting down the days of social isolation, and so on.
I’ve always thought of boredom as a luxury because there is always something to do or learn.
May be I just have poor time management skills…
Even if I “got it socially”, I’m not sure I’d even have the time to sit around “connecting” all day with others on social media singing we are the world etc…
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Lara
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The media is run by the Left. The reason they say we are all in it together is to promote social distancing and achieve their ends. Some ends seem all right, such as not overwhelming the medical system. But other ends are not, such as them trying to take away people’s freedoms.
As for not fitting in, remember there are many people on the fringes of society. Ill health, having no children, or being single, having no money, or being born differently are all things that put people on the fringes. Even having Catholic beliefs will put you on the fringe.
As for not fitting in, remember there are many people on the fringes of society. Ill health, having no children, or being single, having no money, or being born differently are all things that put people on the fringes. Even having Catholic beliefs will put you on the fringe.
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debgab
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Yes Lee! Moses in the desert definietly has a reference to our own lives. As well as the other accounts in the bible. It’s all about God’s telling to us how he’s been reaching out to us since the beginning…after the fall of Adam and Eve. The bible is a way to look at God’s reaching out to us. There is order, nothing is random. Even if you see a bubble and it burst’s all those tiny water molecules are behaving with order. To us it looks like chaos. Honestly I don’t think there’s really any such thing as chaos. Everything is put to an order. I wonder if the word chaos is something we say to describe not being able to see the order in things.
Anyways, poor social life? Mine is too! seriously I do not have any close friends at all! just a lot of people that our aquaintainces. As another on her posting wrote that they actually don’t mind the time alone. I feel the same. I have the time now, I could do some painting which I should do, now I have fractured kneecap so I’m holed in here more than I’d like, so no excuses. Sometimes we have to “make” ourselves do the right thing.
It’s another story why I don’t begin something (artistic). But anyways, I’m just trying to say you might have to make yourself do something. I wonder? is there an online group perhaps that involves those on the autism spectrum? I’d first seek God though and realize you are here for a reason and no such thing as randomness. No matter how slow things seem.
Well Lee,
Talk anytime!
God Bless
Debbie
Anyways, poor social life? Mine is too! seriously I do not have any close friends at all! just a lot of people that our aquaintainces. As another on her posting wrote that they actually don’t mind the time alone. I feel the same. I have the time now, I could do some painting which I should do, now I have fractured kneecap so I’m holed in here more than I’d like, so no excuses. Sometimes we have to “make” ourselves do the right thing.
It’s another story why I don’t begin something (artistic). But anyways, I’m just trying to say you might have to make yourself do something. I wonder? is there an online group perhaps that involves those on the autism spectrum? I’d first seek God though and realize you are here for a reason and no such thing as randomness. No matter how slow things seem.
Well Lee,
Talk anytime!
God Bless
Debbie
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SugarMagnolia
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It’s regional. I bet where you live there are regionalisms that I could make fun of too.…the worst of all for me is “you guys”…regardless of gender…such crazy, empty phrases!
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libbeylu
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No…it is NOT regional! It is everywhere!
“you guys” is not “COOL”!
“you guys” is not “COOL”!
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jack63
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Yes…I’m skipping the singalongs. I can understand your frustration with these.
I don’t expect what I say to be comfort. Sometimes the spiritual point of something is not immediately clear. Sometimes it takes years for it to be clear. That’s seems to be a lesson of my life.
I don’t expect what I say to be comfort. Sometimes the spiritual point of something is not immediately clear. Sometimes it takes years for it to be clear. That’s seems to be a lesson of my life.
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oldgraymare2
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I think that it’s still mostly regional, but probably more people are adapting its usage.libbeylu:
It’s regional. I bet where you live there are regionalisms that I could make fun of too.…the worst of all for me is “you guys”…regardless of gender…
I’ve found that people tend to get irritated by these types of things.
However, the more that someone is able to travel, they’ll be exposed to more of these regional ways of speaking.
I think that they’re rather fun and fascinating, myself.
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SugarMagnolia
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For crying out loud! It started out as regional, okay? Apparently it spread. It’s the natural way people talk here. Again, tell me where you’re from and I’ll mock your way of speaking.
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libbeylu
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I just feel that the phrase “you guys” has been adopted as the phrase of now…in the past it was “cool” “groovy”…“you guys” sounds so stupid…what happened to “you’ll” which covers both male and female…“you guys” is referring to males…guys=male…gals=female…? I hope this phrase will go away SOON…“you’ll” 
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Lee3
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Like others have mentioned, I actually also don’t mind my own company sometimes, but because it is being drummed into me everyday through media how everyone feels so isolated and is counting down the self-isolation days like it is a prison sentence, and needs constant stimulation through social media by group singing of Imagine, we are the world, what a wonderful world etc it’s made me feel there is something wrong with me by being ok with being alone sometimes.
How does everybody else feel about all this and what do you/should you feel about the lack of social contract and self isolation etc?
Because of the Autism, I feel sometimes I don’t know what you ”should” feel.
For example, while I’m very aware and concerned about the Coronavirus (especially for my parents), I’m not prone to emotional fear and panic or depressed about it.
I don’t know if that’s because of Autism making me more unemotional, detached and oblivious or whether rather that is ok and another type of ”normal”?
I’m constantly bombarded with messages from media about people worrying/panic buying/depressed etc that I think I am weirdo for not panicking?
Is it Austistic or weird to not be breaking down in fear/panic?
I have been through a lot so I think it takes quite a bit to faze me.
I would like to know it from other people’s perspectives.
Because from where I stand, I have never really had a great deal of stability in my life due to this ”illness”
so I don’t have this experience that others are having of life becoming suddenly unstable or of them no longer taking life for granted because I experience this everyday already/learnt those lessons along time ago.
So I am interested in others on this forums experiences and perceptions?
I’m also finding it concerning that the media in my country or the rich celebrities singing from their mansions how connected we all are are not mentioning much about homeless people and what is happening with them during this crisis.
I am very worried for them especially both physically and also that they are being lost in the ”narrative”…
How does everybody else feel about all this and what do you/should you feel about the lack of social contract and self isolation etc?
Because of the Autism, I feel sometimes I don’t know what you ”should” feel.
For example, while I’m very aware and concerned about the Coronavirus (especially for my parents), I’m not prone to emotional fear and panic or depressed about it.
I don’t know if that’s because of Autism making me more unemotional, detached and oblivious or whether rather that is ok and another type of ”normal”?
I’m constantly bombarded with messages from media about people worrying/panic buying/depressed etc that I think I am weirdo for not panicking?
Is it Austistic or weird to not be breaking down in fear/panic?
I have been through a lot so I think it takes quite a bit to faze me.
I would like to know it from other people’s perspectives.
Because from where I stand, I have never really had a great deal of stability in my life due to this ”illness”
so I don’t have this experience that others are having of life becoming suddenly unstable or of them no longer taking life for granted because I experience this everyday already/learnt those lessons along time ago.
So I am interested in others on this forums experiences and perceptions?
I’m also finding it concerning that the media in my country or the rich celebrities singing from their mansions how connected we all are are not mentioning much about homeless people and what is happening with them during this crisis.
I am very worried for them especially both physically and also that they are being lost in the ”narrative”…
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Joe_5859
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Where I grew up, everyone used “you guys” for second person plural, regardless of gender. Down south, it’s “y’all”. In western Pennsylvania/West Virginia, it’s “y’uns.”
People are so mobile these days, though, that these regional things spread to other areas.
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sonickel77
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Also an adult with autism here. I’m finding the Covid situation stressful for a number of reasons.
“Be still, and know that I am God” - somewhere in the bible
- change in routine
- uncertainty about safety of future
- despite my introversion, I do miss my family and friends.
- frustration at lack of movement, wish I could get out for a bit.
- sad at other people getting sick and dying
- miss the sacraments
- miss seeing my piano students and teacher
- solitude gives more time for prayer, reading bible and finding God
- peace and stillness of the neighbourhood is great!
- very low fossil fuel emissions
“Be still, and know that I am God” - somewhere in the bible
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JanR
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I sometimes suspect I may have undiagnosed Aspergers. Some of the symptoms match my personality, and I rarely feel comfortable in social situations, particularly at parties. I often feel conspicuously out of place at social gatherings. Even when I try to reach out, it seldom works for me. I know all about loneliness.
You have my sympathy – and God bless you.
You have my sympathy – and God bless you.
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Katherine438
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Autism and all, I see you as being a very strong person … I’ve read most of what you have written, and your strength is coming through loud and clear to me. That’s a great thing … I think you will get through this crisis better than a lot of people … I will pray for you … but know that you are pretty awesome just the way you are.
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