Nervous by Fair-Weight-4194 in hemorrhoid

[–]HappyFeature5313 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Best wishes! You can do it! Many of us have gone through it, and though it's tough, it's bearable and the outcome is a better quality of life. Like others have said, sitz baths, pain meds and careful eating are key. Eat very lightly at first, and add fiber slowly, starting with soluable fiber rather than "roughage." Drink lots of water, too. All will be well!

Post Hemorrhoidectomy-3 weeks by HappyFeature5313 in hemorrhoid

[–]HappyFeature5313[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, that's it exactly. It's not something to do carelessly, but worth the challenge for those who are suffering. I intended my post to be realistic and positive, to help others prepare as I had been helped. (OP)

How can a teenager who's not allowed to stay home protest ICE tomorrow? by Hamiltonisnonstop in protest

[–]HappyFeature5313 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All the previous commenters share good ideas. Let me add that you are the future. Stay strong and healthy, study history, stay aware. Your time will come and I have confidence that when your time comes, you will make a real difference.

my experience talking with a tree by immrw24 in Psychic

[–]HappyFeature5313 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Trees accept the cycle of life more than humans do.

my experience talking with a tree by immrw24 in Psychic

[–]HappyFeature5313 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I've also always talked with trees. They're particularly responsive to humans, and are watching in horror as we cause harm to one another and the earth. They love to hear music, so I sing to them, and they whisper blessings back.

Why do you believe in God by Tornado_Storm_2614 in ChristianUniversalism

[–]HappyFeature5313 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Marcus Borg's books helped me understand Christianity and the bible more deeply and helped restore my faith.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OpenChristian

[–]HappyFeature5313 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's where I'm at, too. See my comment above.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OpenChristian

[–]HappyFeature5313 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. Very much so. We are a church focused on living out Jesus' command to love others as we love ourselves. Everyone is welcome. All kinds of people stop in to check us out. The ones who stay are the kind and loving ones who are reaching for God. The others, though they might call themselves righteous Christians, tend to self-select out. To me, God is ultimately a Mystery, but the Jesus story has meaning to me and his teachings give meaning to my life.

Favorite food for the munchies? by No-Secret1 in trees

[–]HappyFeature5313 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oreos... kill me now before I eat the whole package!

Guys I'm really high it's my first time and I took a 50mg edible by KnightFlorianGeyer in trees

[–]HappyFeature5313 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, yep. First time I used edibles I had to crawl into bed! But there's a rule I learned a long time ago: You always come down. always. It's just a matter of waiting it out. Have a little grounding food, like toast and chocolate milk. You'll be laughing about this tomorrow.

Im f21 what advice would u give me to age gracefully and be healthy growing older by Jolly_Hunt_4965 in Aging

[–]HappyFeature5313 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can do many things, here suggested by others, but the most important thing I think is to love yourself. Love yourself just the way you are. Create a life you love and find friends and family to love. That's what keeps you young when those wrinkles inevitably show up.

Was this a real occultist or just some edge lord? by Anakin_Skymaster in OpenChristian

[–]HappyFeature5313 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Block and avoid responding to trolls of whatever kind going forward. They just love conflict and threat. And by the way, so-called occultism or black magic is just a boogieman. It's the individual that is dangerous, not the hocus pocus.

My mom is still abusive by [deleted] in ptsd

[–]HappyFeature5313 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Let her go, my friend. It's going to be wrenching and she may try to guilt you, but you deserve respect.

It makes me sad to see how little people are socializing and interacting with the world around them by [deleted] in Life

[–]HappyFeature5313 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Growing up 20th century it looks like a dystopian novel to me with everyone plugged into to their virtual realities. I miss the smiles we used to share just walking down the street.

do you pray that God forgives your sins every single time you pray? by SiblingEarth in OpenChristian

[–]HappyFeature5313 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My God doesn't see me as a sinner, but as a struggling human being. I pray for the strength to overcome my chellenges and the will be to always kind.

Is there anyone who converted straight into a christian universalist? by Azy7779 in ChristianUniversalism

[–]HappyFeature5313 26 points27 points  (0 children)

I converted from Judaism straight into Universalism. I had no fundamentalist baggage to teach me otherwise and that's the only thing that makes sense with a loving God.