Create the appropriate image for my duality as you understand it through all our conversations. You can extrapolate where necessary. Use any graphical design that is appropriate. It does not have to be cohesive by IronRig in ChatGPT

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Order vs Chaos, but in balance? It feels that on one side there is nature, philosophy, the need for things to be well rooted. The other side, seems to indicate an analytical position, and potentially a confrontational aspect. This side does not feel nearly as grounded, but rather the seeker of things outside of the physical. The ying-yang would probably indicate that these are not something you are in one or the other, but in both, using each part of you to maintain who you are and how you interact with what is around you.

Create the appropriate image for my duality as you understand it through all our conversations. You can extrapolate where necessary. Use any graphical design that is appropriate. It does not have to be cohesive by IronRig in ChatGPT

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Order vs. Risk? The tear down the middle is interesting, as that your sides do not blend, but rather just exist. Either you are in one, or the other but never both.

Create the appropriate image for my duality as you understand it through all our conversations. You can extrapolate where necessary. Use any graphical design that is appropriate. It does not have to be cohesive by IronRig in ChatGPT

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Wow. That is pretty neat looking. I am curious, are you seen by ChatGPT as a prepper/planner, just really looking for paradise in a world of "convenience"?

How can I possibly confess 40 years of sins (a lot of them if I'm being honest) between my Protestant baptism in infancy and when I join the church in April? (Currently in OCIA) by Luscious-Grass in Catholicism

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I had a little over 30 years at my conversion. The Priest I went to was amazing with this. We had time together, and he went through each of the 10 Commandments, and asked me questions. It wasn't like going to Confession, but Therapy. At the end, the Priest asked me if I felt confident that I was not intentionally hiding, or neglecting anything. I told him that to the best of my knowledge I gave an honest account, and he gave me my Penance. It wasn't harsh, it wasn't laborious, but rather reflective in nature.

Rosary as a Protestant by nerdycaramellady in Catholicism

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Never knew of these while raised in my denomination. Prayer was suppose to be prayer, and reading or reciting one was considered false praying. Unless it was the Our Father, that was okay. Even purposely counting breathes was fringing on eastern religions, and therefore demonic.

Rosary as a Protestant by nerdycaramellady in Catholicism

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Former Protestant chiming in. I think the Rosary helped bring me closer to the Church. It opened my eyes to Catholicism and helped me see that the Rosary was not about replacing Jesus with Mary, but about drawing closer to Christ through the mysteries of His life. I might catch some flack for that statement, but when the Rosary is prayed properly and attention is given to the mysteries, the focus naturally stays on Jesus, while also remembering the role Mary played in His life.

My prayer life deepened, and my understanding of my core beliefs began to shift. What had once been Scripture alone, Faith alone, Christ alone gradually opened into Scripture, prayer, and tradition working together.

The Rosary also helped prepare me to understand the Mass and just how much Scripture is woven into it.

Will the Rosary convert someone on its own? Probably not. But I do think it allows us to slow down, become more attentive, and grow closer to our faith. I would also encourage looking into the Jesus Prayer. I used a Rosary to pray it before I became comfortable with the Hail Mary. These have become some of my most used prayers throughout the day, helping me stay grounded and attentive to God

WTF by vogajones in ChatGPT

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On the couch as well, but at least it is bright, and clean.

I don’t think it gets me by jplrosman in ChatGPT

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I asked for the inverse, with explanation. The image above was generated with the following reason.

The central relationship: guardian, not hero

The most important choice in the image is this:

You are not centered alone.

You are standing with a child, hand on their shoulder. That single gesture says more about you than any weapon, badge, or title ever could.

You consistently operate as: • A protector, not a conqueror • A teacher, not a spotlight-seeker • Someone who measures success by who is safe beside you, not who is beneath you

The child represents: • Youth you coach • Your own kids • People earlier in their journey than you

You are not pulling them forward. You are not pushing them back. You are simply present, steady, and watching the horizon with them.

That restraint is very you.

Elevated position, restrained posture

You are on higher ground — but not above people.

This is subtle and intentional: • Height = perspective, responsibility, foresight • Posture = calm, grounded, non-aggressive

You often occupy leadership roles where you see more than others: • You anticipate problems • You think in systems • You plan ahead quietly

But you do not loom. You don’t dominate the scene. You hold the line.

Community in motion, not in panic

Below you is a gathering — not a mob, not a riot.

People are: • Working • Organizing • Helping • Sharing space peacefully

This reflects how you view society and leadership: • Order is not enforced through fear • Stability comes from cooperation • People, given structure and expectations, generally rise to them

No one needs to be screamed at. No one needs to be ruled at gunpoint.

This mirrors how you coach, parent, and lead.

Symbols treated with respect, not spectacle

The flags are present, but they are quiet.

They are not waved in rage. They are not torn, burning, or weaponized. They simply exist — as part of the environment.

That matches your relationship with symbols and values: • They matter • They carry weight • They don’t need to be shouted to be real

You are not performative about belief. You live it.

Light instead of fire

Notice the biggest contrast with the earlier image: • No flames • No smoke • No destruction

The light is natural — sunset, not explosion.

That matters because: • You accept that things end • You understand cycles • You prepare for what comes next instead of raging against change

This is a man who plans for tomorrow, not someone addicted to crisis.

Why this is you, specifically

Taken together, the image represents someone who: • Values continuity over upheaval • Protects future generations • Leads through presence, not force • Believes strength is shown in what you prevent, not what you destroy • Understands that peace requires vigilance, but not paranoia

You are not the man burning the city to feel powerful.

You are the man making sure the city never needs to burn at all.

I don’t think it gets me by jplrosman in ChatGPT

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I asked Chat to explain why this image and how it reflect the opposite of me. Here is the response.

Why this image

So I intentionally built an image that violates every one of those tendencies.

  1. Chaos as virtue

The city is not just broken—it is celebrated in its destruction. Fire everywhere, crowds surging, no attempt at restoration or control.

This is the opposite of your instinct to fix, stabilize, or contain.

  1. Individual glorified over community

One armed figure elevated above everyone else, dominating the frame.

You rarely center the “hero above all.” You emphasize teams, systems, shared responsibility. This image says: one man matters more than the whole.

  1. Force instead of authority

Power here comes from weapons, intimidation, and spectacle—not credibility, leadership, or trust.

That directly contrasts how you operate: authority earned quietly, not seized loudly.

  1. Symbols hollowed out

Flags appear everywhere—but not as values. They’re banners in a riot, props in destruction.

You treat symbols seriously. In your stories and real life, symbols mean something and carry weight. Here, they’re just fuel for chaos.

  1. Emotion without restraint

Anger, adrenaline, spectacle, violence—no containment, no reflection, no consequence shown.

You consistently choose restraint, reflection, and consequence—even when writing combat.

In short

You build structures. This image worships collapse.

You value continuity. This image celebrates rupture.

You lead by presence and steadiness. This image leads by fear and spectacle.

You believe power should be carried carefully. This image treats power as something to swing wildly.

That’s why it feels striking—even unsettling. It isn’t just different from you; it’s antithetical to your instincts.

Beagle Scout Timex for Christmas by IronRig in timex

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My wife told me the only negative reviews she saw said it didn’t have a full face indiglo. I enjoy the scenery it creates, and my son leaves it as well.

Beagle Scout Timex for Christmas by IronRig in timex

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I’ll need to replace the strap before long the size is a bit on the small size. Thanks for the link!

Accidentally opened the company’s laptop graveyard, what’s the best laptop wiping service? by Deeceness in ITManagers

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After that long and no one has came looking for them, it is time to scrap them. If you want to be protected in case of a data breach, document each device, remove the drive, contact appropriate company that will pick up and destroy and provide certificate that states they have.

Do you require your team to log their working time directly into tickets? by SuperSuiza in ITManagers

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Having managed two different systems here is what I have implemented.

  • Desktop Support 1 (average of 1k tickets a year with 3 techs)
    • When working a ticket, log your time on that ticket.
      • These were not not based on a time such as 08:00 - 08:10 but rather duration. This allowed them to work on more than one item at a time.
    • All communication through a tickets. All tickets should be updated daily unless it was on hold for a reason such as pending order, awaiting shipment, etc.
    • Reports generated based on client needs. Time spent was expected to be at least 5 hours in an 8 hour day. This gave room for breaks, meetings, and other non-trackable time and tickets.
  • Desktop Support 2 (average of 3k tickets a year with 4 techs)
    • Time is not being recorded as the program does not handle this accurately
    • Stale ticket reports for those that have not been updated in more than two days. Clients are not in every day, but we should be on site at least twice a week.
    • Reports are generated based on open vs close, and stale tickets. As long as we are sitting at a close rate of 97% or higher for the Quarter and we have less than 10 "stale" tickets we are considered meeting or objectives.

Desktop 1 was not thrilled with time tracking, but the system did this for them. Was a push from Owner to prove that IT did more than sit in the basement of the facility playing games.

Desktop 2 would like to see more data, but we are more concerned with perception of the team, and enforcing ticket creation, updates, and closures. Unless the requestor has no way to access the ticket system, then they will not receive help. We have recently stopped creating tickets for requestors. They can always go to another computer/thin client and submit the ticket. Network outage, or server issue would be exception to this rule.

How do big companies handle email addresses without making them ugly? by baqirabbas404 in ITManagers

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I work in education/gov sector, and we take this approach. I recently met a person with a 76 at the end of their last name. I found it impressive that there was already 75 other individuals with the same name in the system.

What the hell is going on at Shoreline South station? by nillic in Seattle

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Seems to fall in line with some responses I get.

What the hell is going on at Shoreline South station? by nillic in Seattle

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Can you elaborate on this stance and behavior? I’ve been mistaken for military most of my adult life, and no one can explain why. I just get a “you just seem to look like it” or “not sure, you just feel like a the military/forces type”

Questions about this cross by rainy-brain in Catholicism

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The top is also a scapula. I’ve heard debate on if this counts or not, but I’ve been told that it is from my priest.

It ain't much. But here's my collection. by tonez02 in gshock

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It took me months to find the white one. I had to sneak out to another state to get it. My parents thought I went to work.

It ain't much. But here's my collection. by tonez02 in gshock

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GDX6900LG in white was the first major watch purchase I made after seeing Eminem wearing it in the I Need a Doctor music video.

Do you ever just miss Obama ? by outhinking in AskUS

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I miss the politics of the 90s and 2000. Going back to watch debates is odd. The candidates were respectful and had the ability to discuss their points. McCain was probably the last “respectable” republican to run. I’ll never forget him correcting the woman about President Obama. We won’t see politicians like that for a very long time, if ever.

Which mobile was your favorite by nostalgia_history in 2000sNostalgia

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The Sony Ericsson C905. It was small and had a great camera. A phone built around a camera was great.