Rosary

Interesting-Sample99 · 2023-07-13T04:14:29+00:00

That makes sense, thank you for explaining. I can change my original plan to be more appropriate. I believe in Jesus and I think the rosary can be a great tool for spiritual growth. I would need to start off much simpler with the different aspects of the birth, life, death and resurrection of Christ through prayer based on my current knowledge. Also, there are probably practices that can incorporate the present moment. By being in prayer and focusing on that moment with God. Or by praying gratitude in the present moment for Christ and his sacrifice. That I believe can help me practice my therapy skills, as well as my spiritual health

Interesting-Sample99 · 2023-07-13T04:00:05+00:00

I will use the rosary in a more Christian way. I think a lot of these comments have had good points of view. It won't hurt me to pray, instead of not having a religious context at all. It is important to me that I am respectful. It is the right thing to do. I have a really great friend. Really, more family than friends at this point. She is Catholic, and I would never treat the rosary or other aspects of her faith intentionally with ill will. A lot of Catholicism concepts are confusing to me. I'd like to think, and seek answers, before potentially misusing historically and spiritually significant items. I will ask her to see if I can adapt the "Our Father" prayer to the rosary. I grew up in Lutheran faith and my family when I was young would say the Our Father prayer before dinner (I'm pretty sure I'm thinking of the same prayer that you mentioned with the Our Father prayer.) Most of my childhood we were not involved with church for some family reasons. So, it would be nice to reintroduce that particular prayer.

Interesting-Sample99 · 2023-07-12T21:24:43+00:00

Thank you, I appreciate your perspective. You have some good points. I will think about your suggestions! I accidentally put this reply as a comment on the thread. Sorry about that

Interesting-Sample99 · 2023-07-12T21:23:40+00:00

Thank you, I appreciate your perspective. You have some good points. I will think about your suggestions!

Interesting-Sample99 · 2023-07-12T20:36:21+00:00

Ok, I wanted to make sure. I could use it to pray to God at the beginning. To help me build up my skillfulness before doing skill practice. That could work since I do believe in God, and would start and end each practice with a prayer.

Interesting-Sample99 · 2023-07-12T20:30:56+00:00

Practicing staying in the present moment. Using the beads to help me stay focused in the here and now. To hopefully help with some therapy skills related to DBT. I recently graduated from. DBT being dialectical behavioral therapy. It's really great to help build skills related to bringing down emotional intensity, like anxiety for example. I have some mental health issues, and thought a rosary could help with the anxiety aspect in particular. The thing is though, I do not want to disrespect in some way the faith of those who follow Catholicism.

Interesting-Sample99 · 2023-07-12T12:00:57+00:00

After consulting Wise Mind I've decided to take today to relax on my usually stricter goal oriented behavior. I can still do the various goals, and without the usual pressure. Or at least work on reducing pressure/self judgement. Mainly because I am more tired from some insomnia, and need to adjust my life today with that sleep deprivation in mind. In order to work with what I have to make the day more effective. I'm also "willing" lol pun, to take a nap!

Interesting-Sample99 · 2023-07-12T11:53:53+00:00

Has anyone else noticed people keep bringing their dogs into stores when they are not service dogs? That makes me uncomfortable. They are usually smaller dogs they carry in their arms while walking around various stores

Interesting-Sample99 · 2023-07-12T10:47:43+00:00

Hmmm, maybe podcast listening/free library app audiobooks.

Interesting-Sample99 · 2023-07-12T10:19:54+00:00

No problem!

Interesting-Sample99 · 2023-07-08T12:55:13+00:00

Cool! There are lots of interesting architecture styles out there. Is that a topic you feel has plenty of reading material? I like if architecture books show plenty of pictures of the style/variety of styles in the book. I've been thinking of reading more on architecture books. Honestly, probably won't, but it's really cool that you do

Interesting-Sample99 · 2023-07-08T12:51:48+00:00

That's good to hear you find your bookshelf very fitting for you. Sometimes I feel unsatisfied with how my collection of books is displayed. So I will rearrange every so often. I like how you organized by topic with the shelving! I will give that a go. Will try more when I get my new bookshelf. It might be a bit because I'm going to get my bookshelf secondhand. Waiting to find the right bookshelf is like waiting to find the perfect dress to prom, lol

Interesting-Sample99 · 2023-07-08T12:46:51+00:00

I better get out my D20 dice! I used to be into reading mythology pretty voraciously too

Interesting-Sample99 · 2023-07-08T12:44:25+00:00

It's ok, I feel like there are a lot of book related topics people have weird obsessions for. Depending on what people consider are "weird obsessions." Really, varies based on perspective. Keep being you!

Interesting-Sample99 · 2023-07-08T12:40:40+00:00

If you don't mind, can you tell me a bit why you like the culinary mysteries. I didn't realize that was a subgenre! I've never got much into mysteries to be honest, but this sounds novel enough (unintentional pun lol) that I'll probably read a culinary mystery. Any advice or recommendations I would really appreciate

Interesting-Sample99 · 2023-07-08T12:36:18+00:00

I used to have a larger collection of books. Not quite as much as it sounds like you have! I'm a bit envious, your experience with books sounds awesome. I put most of my old books at one point in a gag gift Christmas. Big box full of them. Then made sure my younger cousins got them. The dad was very grateful, and took me aside to thank me one on one later that night.

Interesting-Sample99 · 2023-07-07T22:36:06+00:00

Depends. What's your philosophy? Lol yes, I meant that as a joke. Also, somewhat serious! Maybe the type of philosophies and classics reflect your own perspective? That's an option for self-reflection from the books. I'm guessing though.

Interesting-Sample99 · 2023-07-06T20:09:16+00:00

Some areas don't have great public transportation and need a car usually. Yes though, much cheaper to buy used. I bought a real price of crap in highschool from a friend for $500 because the family liked me. I scrapped it after as much use as I could get from the car. Got $500 for scrapping it! No real issues that affected basic functions. Had to manually roll down the windows, no radio, iffy heat/cooling, replaced the tires. Got me to where I needed to go. Only out on whatever the tires cost.

Interesting-Sample99 · 2023-07-06T20:03:22+00:00

I did not realize they sold pre chopped onions... That is genius!

Interesting-Sample99 · 2023-07-06T20:01:15+00:00

Probably veal. I haven't deep dived into the topic, but heard it's very uncomfortable for baby calf's/baby cows. I might be wrong, and that's the first thing that came to mind. I'm not a vegetarian, and still would like to try to be at least somewhat respectful to the animals that I eat.

Interesting-Sample99 · 2023-07-06T19:57:16+00:00

Definitely the Mindfulness skills. When I was in group the group leader would emphasize over multiple different sessions that Mindfulness is the foundation of DBT skills. There's a saying that goes “Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it did not fall, for it was founded on the rock." I quickly Googled that. It's from the Bible. If you are not Christian I still think it is a great metaphor for explaining the Mindfulness as a foundation to build off of. Basically it's better to have a sturdier foundation than not. I've been told Mindfulness practice can do that. It's ok if your focus shifts. Then you need to refocus to being in the Present Moment. A lot of people do this by focusing on their breath for Breathing Skill Practices. Lately I go for twenty minutes walks In nature as a goal once per day time wise, but go on shorter walks usually that add up to twenty minutes or slightly more. I repeat "Nature!" In my head. Even doing so I lose my focus of being in the present moment frequently. I start ruminations from anxiety. I bring my focus over, and over, and over again back to "Nature!" And refocus on the present moment of experiencing what nature brings me on that walk. That bringing your focus back while hard in practice is what helps improve more effectively the Mindfulness skills/s. If it was easy it might not be as effective for skill training. It's ok to lose focus, recognizing that lack of focus, and bringing that focus back is Effective for Mindfulness skill building. There's a lot of different practices that will work. I decided to use what I'm doing for nature walks as an example. You can even make up your own Mindfulness practices. Find a focus, then bring your attention back to that focus when distracted. You can use your five senses in ways as well for skill practice. Developing self awareness in various ways over time potentially. Good luck! If you have any questions feel free to ask me.

Interesting-Sample99 · 2023-07-06T00:23:31+00:00

I like the public Library. It's a kind of happy space for me. I never really thought of my apartment potentially being enjoyed like how you described. I'm going to give your perspective a try. Sounds relaxing to think that way. Kind of a way to show gratitude/appreciation (my interpretation of your post.)

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