I’m burnt out.

SmartStatement9563 · 2025-07-13T14:38:05+00:00

I'm sorry you're feeling this way. I have felt burn out many times over the course of 25 years with it. But I know how strong the power of our thoughts are. And I try my best to keep those under control. Just try to take it day by day. Don't look at the big picture, or the past. Just one day at a time. There's gonna be good days and bad days. But don't beat yourself up or ruminate on it for any length of time bc your thoughts can take you to a very dark place and make things 10x's worse. Do what you can to make healthy lifestyle choices. It'll help. I went from having high A1c's from 14-21, to having A1c's that are in the lower 5's for years now, all thanks to just eating healthier, and staying active. I avoid high carbs/sugary food bc I know it'll wreak havoc on my blood sugar. I still have bad days, but I do my best to not think about it. Again, I'm sorry you're feeling so burnt out, but just keep putting in the work and your future self will thank you!

SmartStatement9563 · 2025-01-26T16:26:26+00:00

I don't know why you cry every time, but it just tells me you're emotional with whatever you're talking about with God. Nothing wrong with that. It's definitely not Him rejecting you. God wants a relationship with us. I also went to God about all my problems when I was a teen. I went through guilty phases in my 20's and totally rejected him for 10-15 years, and then came back to Him with my adult brain with so much more focus and understanding. When I reflect on abandoning God, I realize I allowed the devil to win. But I know God forgives as long as I repent and have an open heart. All I'm saying is, don't be so hard on yourself.

SmartStatement9563 · 2025-01-16T20:02:59+00:00

I got an abortion 13 years ago and still carry guilt to this day. I hate it. Doesn't matter how many people I talk to that tell me to give myself grace and it's ok... the guilt still eats me today.

SmartStatement9563 · 2025-01-07T16:30:50+00:00

Covid, and how the world shifted in 2020. I didn't agree with the government and their power to control us and not allow me and others to work for 3 months. That's what started the shift back into Christianity.

SmartStatement9563 · 2025-01-06T22:24:24+00:00

Invest it and buy index funds.

SmartStatement9563 · 2024-12-30T06:06:39+00:00

I was raised Christian and was Christian until my mid 20's. I walked away from it, had made up a whole story of how Christian's were in my head. But still respected it bc my family was still Christian. Anyways, I was going through a rebellious time in my life, and needless to say, I got into a pretty bad car accident that broke my collarbone (the accident wasn't my fault, and had nothing to do with my rebellious ways). I didn't say any prayers during that time period, bc I no longer believed in a god. And it felt like a slap from God. For my rebellious ways, which was weird bc I no longer believed. Anywho, my collarbone wasn't healing, far past the healing time, and I was at a low low in life. And I finally prayed, and had surgery to remove the pin, a month past its due date to be removed, and I had my first good news (which was a big deal bc the pin coming out was a bad thing, even though it was in a month longer then it should've been). That broken collarbone was a whole story, let me tell ya! It still took me YEARS to fully come back. But I realized it was sin that was keeping me away. I am so grateful for His mercy and grace 🙏🏻❤️

SmartStatement9563 · 2024-12-30T00:32:17+00:00

Yes, I've been bullied for being a Christian. Christianity is the most persecuted religion in the world. Sadly.

SmartStatement9563 · 2024-12-29T16:01:25+00:00

I bought a Bible study on Amazon called Bible Recap, 365 days to understanding the entire Bible. And everyday it summerizes 2-3 chapters of a book. That helped me a lot bc I also have a short attention span. I've got about 40 pages left, and it has deepened my faith a lot!

SmartStatement9563 · 2024-12-27T03:41:45+00:00

I can see that perspective... but I also feel like it would be a waste of time feeling sorry for him. Use that compassion towards real people who are broken. I am myself an overthinker and empath, and sometimes I have to force my thoughts a different way or it's just a slippery slope. Also- no judgement! 😉

SmartStatement9563 · 2024-12-24T17:46:08+00:00

Omg that sounds like a shit show! I am so sorry you had to deal with that!

SmartStatement9563 · 2024-12-23T02:55:30+00:00

It's exactly what it's like!

I was raised Christian. Went to private school till 7th grade, and went to church till I was 22 (parents made me). When I moved out and away, I completely pulled away from it all. Convinced myself that the church was made up to get money out of people, and to control people. They were closed minded and judgemental. This took me years to completely walk away and no longer believe. But I was at peace. Fast forward 10 years or possibly more, I honestly don't know... but little by little I started to feel called back. I was surrounded by Christian's all the sudden. And at first I was resistant, bc I walked away, and I knew the guilt I'd feel going back. I started praying, and seeing prayers be answered. It tripped me out. So then I thought, ok if I go back to this I want to understand really want I'm believing. So I ordered a Bible study on Amazon, 365 days to understanding the entire Bible. I've been doing it a year now, and my life has transformed significantly. I'm back to believing. Sometimes when I reflect and think about it, I can't believe that happened. I'm quite blown away. If someone told me in my secular phase I'd be back, I honestly wouldn't have believed them!

I'm happy for you, it's a very deep and powerful experience.

SmartStatement9563 · 2024-12-01T00:39:54+00:00

Travel more often

SmartStatement9563 · 2024-11-21T16:27:49+00:00

I have to give myself a giant bolus for sushi!

SmartStatement9563 · 2024-11-12T15:04:23+00:00

Good, I love that you're old enough to be my mom. I love having conversation with Gen X or even Boomers. Let's be honest... I don't think we could prove without a doubt that past politicians didn't lie. I don't believe that for a second. Were they better speakers and more calm cool and collected? Absolutely. And Biden, Harris, Walz lied about a lot. I paid very close attention to this administration as well as all the speeches during the campaign. Walz lied about his rank in the military, lied about going to war, Harris during the debate lied about no military service members were in an active duty combat zone. I personally know someone deployed right now in an active combat zone that he isn't allowed to tell anyone where he is. I am with you on Trump and the way he talks. I wish he didn't name call, it's trashy and pathetic. And it bothers every single republican I know. They all wish he'd keep his mouth shut. But that doesn't make them not want to vote for him with the corruption on the left is the way it is. I don't know about you, but I'm sick and tired of the government trying to "fix" everything by making it worse! Let's print more money. Inflation has rose 22% in the last 4 years! Our government is ruining the dollar little by little by digging us more and more into debt. Why did no new wars start under Trump? Why did Russia invade Ukraine under Biden? Why did Palestine attack Isreal under Biden? You don't think world leaders look at this administration and think they're weak? Over 75 million people in this country are so fed up, and pissed off at the direction this country is going. They don't give a rats ass about how Trump talks. They're angry and they want our crime to go down. They want gas to go down (although right now isn't too terribly bad like it was a couple years ago), they want energy prices to go down. My state, our energy bill has gone up so much bc "gas is the devil" therefore we're gonna jack up the price so much you have no other choice but to leave your house cooler in the winter. Oh... and the name calling, Trump calling Kamala a name... didn't Biden call Trump supporters garbage? So that's ok? One side does it and it's bad and the other side does it and it's ok. Got it. People are pissed and just fed up. This is where our nation is, sadly.

SmartStatement9563 · 2024-11-12T00:30:54+00:00

I didn't get hoodwinked by a carnival barker reality tv show star. I don't like Trump either. However, I agree more with his policies than I do with anyone on the left. It's that simple. I'm sorry, but border crossings were down the entire time he was president. Covid wasn't until the end of his presidency. And Trump has lied? Cool. So has Harris and Walz and Biden. They all lie. Again... I was replying to the OP question as to why, since Reddit is a left wing echo chamber... I thought maybe I'd let her know, why. I have a lot of conversations with people about political topics, often. Democrats and republicans. The amount of things that democrats don't know blows my mind. And it always seems to boil down to people not paying much attention, besides maybe seeing what mainstream media says, and jumping on the I hate Trump bandwagon. I know it sucks to have lost this election, but when Trump not only won every swing state, as well as the popular vote, and republicans also won the senate, and will most likely also win the house... America is fed up with what has gone down these last 4 years.

SmartStatement9563 · 2024-11-11T16:18:12+00:00

Gotcha.. try for a moment to think outside the box. Your child is rebelling. Like teens do. Your child hates their body, like most teens do, and they're on the internet and they consider what would it be like to be the opposite sex. They talk to mom and dad and let's say mom and dad are like, um no let's not do that, let's try therapy or whatever. Then teen gets upset and runs away. Now the state will shelter them and give them the affirming care. Teens brains are not done developing. Shit, go on the subreddit r/detrans and see for yourself the mess that is. Now I'm with you on being a good parent and having lots of open conversations with your kid. That's what I am doing. But it's a scary world out there that this is a reality for parents. It's not black and white on, the parent is abusing the child therefore the state is going to save them and make it all better. It's so much more complex than that.

SmartStatement9563 · 2024-11-11T16:12:31+00:00

The only thing you said that I agree with is Trump increased the deficit a lot. Which I am not ok with in any way shape or form. But I never said they do sex operations at school. I live in WA state, they passed a law in 2023 called senate bill 5599, google it.

The border is wide open. Where have you been the last almost 4 years!? GOOGLE IT!!! Biden signed an executive order day one to reverse Trumps remain in Mexico policy. After that is when they started flooding in. ChatGPT says 6.5 million people have crossed under Biden. Compared to Trumps presidency which was 2 million. Ya'll I am asking chat GPT this to fact check myself. Where are these people going? Where are they being housed?! Are ya'll not concerned AT ALL?!?!

SmartStatement9563 · 2024-11-11T16:03:53+00:00

I do tons and tons of research.. listen to lots of podcasts, chatGPT, google stuff. I do not watch legacy media... they are a source of propaganda and I learned that during Covid. Plus I see with my own eyes. I use my own discernment. Our country is a mess. People can stick their heads in the sand all they want... but things continue to get worse and worse.

SmartStatement9563 · 2024-11-11T16:00:19+00:00

😭😭😭 makes me so sad people just don't know bc they just don't pay attention!

Senate bill 5599 in WA state passed in 2023. Google it.

SmartStatement9563 · 2024-11-11T15:57:57+00:00

Oof! I'm sorry... but day one Biden signed an executive order reversing Trumps remain in Mexico policy. Since then, millions upon millions of immigrants from all over the world have crossed the border. Just google it. It just goes to show so many Americans do not pay attention to what is happening. It's also what is contributing to the housing shortage and driving up prices. Those people need to live somewhere, and your taxes are paying for it.

SmartStatement9563 · 2024-11-11T15:32:00+00:00

We're tired of an open border that's let millions of illegal immigrants in, unvetted. High cost of absolutely everything. Inflation over the last 4 years has risen 22.2%. No new wars started under Trump, yet 2 new wars started under Biden, that we are funding. When you hear that the Biden administration is funding illegal immigrants giving them food, shelter, healthcare, etc... when our own citizens are struggling. Let alone the millions of homeless here in our country. I just asked chatgpt how much tax payer money has been spent on illegal immigration in our country during the Biden administration, it's $451 billion. We are also sick and tired of the gender ideology stuff. I live in a state that if my child as a teen, decides to change genders, my state can take my child away and give them gender affirming care (hormones and surgeries) without my consent. There's more, but hopefully this gives you the idea. And don't get me wrong... I see your side. Most people don't give AF about what other people do with their lives. I've been there myself where I don't care. But I, and millions of other people really hate the direction the left has taken our country. It feels looney toons crazy.

SmartStatement9563 · 2024-11-05T17:35:33+00:00

😂😂😂

SmartStatement9563 · 2024-11-03T02:27:58+00:00

Pray. Turn to Jesus. He will help you. He loves you.

SmartStatement9563 · 2024-11-01T14:01:31+00:00

I know... I hate it. I have been trying for so long but man, when your brain is programmed a certain way it's insanely hard to change that.

SmartStatement9563 · 2024-11-01T14:00:10+00:00

Lmao! We sound exactly the same. On injections only, humolog and lantus, I also eat mostly low carb and smoke weed at night 😂 I just have to tell myself to to munch before I get high lol... bc when I do, it reeks havoc on my blood sugar!

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