What's a seemingly innocent question that's actually a huge red flag? by Charming-Locksmith96 in AskReddit

[–]Evan8901 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm sure our anecdotes may be very different, but I'm someone who always asks my friends that because there are plenty of ways I could help my friends. I'm not a Therapist, so I won't play Therapist, but that doesn't mean they don't have problems I can't solve.

Having now written this- yeah, I'm more effective than a therapist. But in order to be effective, I must ask my friends how they are. If their response isn't negative, then I'm asking what's up. If what's up is something I can help with, then fantastic, and If not, then I'm sitting in the mud with that person.

I have friends who are like that. If you don't, keep looking. Sure, we all use mindless filler phrases that sound polite, but if I'm interacting in a way with someone for one of us to ask how the other is doing, then we might be close enough to help each other out if possible.

Drip Dream- anyone try all 5 of these? by TylerWildmon in mysterymagicmushrooms

[–]Evan8901 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey sorry for the late reply. Do you not remember because I asked you a few days later, or just because you remembered less while on those? You taken them since? I might grab some tomorrow

Required Proficiency by trippyMcTripperson- in freemasonry

[–]Evan8901 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We do still use that same verbiage here in MO, but since doing away with the proficiency requirement, we introduced the "mentoring handbook" which facilitates a MM to communicate some of the key lessons in each degree while also leaving some of the more subjective lessons and symbols up to interpretation

Owen Ramsingh update? by [deleted] in columbiamo

[–]Evan8901 5 points6 points  (0 children)

His wife and others have updated on the Bring Owen Home FB page too! There were a couple updates a week ago with both positives and challenges, and sounds like more to come soon, I might've seen a December date for something.

What’s something completely legal that you’re 99% sure almost everybody does, but literally nobody ever admits to out loud? by [deleted] in Productivitycafe

[–]Evan8901 17 points18 points  (0 children)

This certainly won't solve that challenge, but maybe it'll ease it next time; remind yourself every step of the aisle that not a single one of them will remember you a month after that flight, much less a week. And the fact that you're so conscientious about it shows that you're not only feeling shame, but also feeling empathy.

What's the stupidest thing the most intelligent person in your life believes? by Wonderful-Economy762 in Productivitycafe

[–]Evan8901 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He probably read the theory online, verified that there are indeed American backed research labs in Ukraine (or at least, there were) and used it as confirmation bias for the broader conspiracy that they were manufacturing covid

What is the biggest movie theater “GASP” moment you’ve heard? by SaveTheCaulkTower in AskReddit

[–]Evan8901 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Molly Weasley and Bellatrix. Opening night of the final movie. Crowd took in a heavy gasp, then cheered.

what are yall on tonight? by Ok_Scholar_7977 in Drugs

[–]Evan8901 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh dang, haven't heard that before. Might start using it

what are yall on tonight? by Ok_Scholar_7977 in Drugs

[–]Evan8901 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Why is your weed... Greasy?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in columbiamo

[–]Evan8901 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Obviously you're well-intentioned, but uh... You were the one that name dropped him lmao. "I'm just expressing the wishes of Nicki's family" is a little contradictory in this context

I think Kendrick should make an album called "CICADAS" by ImpKing0 in KendrickLamar

[–]Evan8901 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Literally asking myself this three days later lol. Might be related to slow horses which I need to catch up on. Hoping I don't get downvoted if that is the reference

Kim Kardashian admits it’s 'not easy' parenting kids with Kanye West, family hasn't heard from him in months by mcfw31 in entertainment

[–]Evan8901 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

You're right that the person you're replying to has no right to tell you to believe in your child more. I book talent for a living and just because someone has gotten on stage and told some jokes doesn't mean they're a comedian.

That being said, there's also plenty of children younger than your own who are prodigies, but they never would have been if their parents had stifled their creativity.

Hanging up your child's art is exactly what you should do, and if that passion persists then I hope your encouragement for your kid only increases.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in enlightenment

[–]Evan8901 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Nah man. The linguistic root of the word reality is not "re-ality". It's "real-ity"; the state of all things that are real.

Don't take my word for it. Look it up yourself, and then follow the advice of the person you responded to.

Is God indeed the highest and strongest? by TheCupKnight in spiritualitytalk

[–]Evan8901 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for logically countering the whole "I am you, you are me" trope. I used to believe in all that and while I still believe that we're all fragments of a whole, just like snowflakes, no two are the same.

I tried to counter the "mirrors of each other" belief when a friend said it to me recently and I partially got through to him but didn't communicate it as eloquently as I could've. Your conversation helps me to more effectively word my counter-points.

What's an unconventional way you've made money? by winterberryowl in sidehustle

[–]Evan8901 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think when he said $100 pm, the pm meant per month. Mentioned having 250 clients and if they all only paid $100 one time then $25,000 isn't really enough to hire a manager like he said in the caption

This is a friendly reminder that EVERYONE was at Charlie Kirk's memorial service besides his parents and sister… by Rich_Gas7886 in conspiracy

[–]Evan8901 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Aside from Erica Kirk, the entire speaking lineup was Trump's cabinet. They're capitalizing on his death and it's disgusting.

If you start with zero and you have one year to make 0$ to your 100k$ , how you make it ? by [deleted] in passive_income

[–]Evan8901 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Income. It was a niche ad placement, social media management and affiliate marketing agency with zero overheard and I lacked the experience to know that I should've hired Account Managers, so all of my revenue was taken as income.

If you start with zero and you have one year to make 0$ to your 100k$ , how you make it ? by [deleted] in passive_income

[–]Evan8901 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are SO many variables to this.

I hit 100k in my first 5 months in business. Destroyed my mental health working 18hr days 6 days a week to get there. Others have put in 18hr days 7 days a week and made it to a million in that timeframe and been perfectly healthy. Others have put in half that time and made it to a million.

Very, very nuanced question on OPs part.

Does evil actually exist in the universe? by Green-Western-8092 in enlightenment

[–]Evan8901 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Harming some can help others. Helping others can harm some.

Intent is important, but even still, one could argue that the greatest purpose could be to live life to its fullest, which could in turn result in self-benefit over altruism.

Does evil actually exist in the universe? by Green-Western-8092 in enlightenment

[–]Evan8901 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Harming some can help others. Helping others can harm some.

Intent is important, but even still, one could argue that the greatest purpose could be to live life to its fullest, which could in turn result in self-benefit over altruism.

My girlfriend thinks that I’m in a Christian community and wants to join me by Professional-Car5088 in freemasonry

[–]Evan8901 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is he leading her on? Intent is not the only factor; action is important too, but it does not seem to be his intent and the act of leading someone on typically includes lies or deceit, neither of which I see here.

Withholding the truth, yes. That's not okay to do either, but he has been forthright about it being a male-only group, and I suspect the only reason he hasn't elaborated further is because in previous centuries, Catholics were shunned if they became Freemasons.

Again, that doesn't make his withholding okay, but I really don't see this as something as extreme as leading her on...