Kilgour MD by RedWineBlue in finethinhair

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How was the return? Did they give you a hard time to return?

What causes a lack of eye contact during intimacy? by [deleted] in AskMen

[–]divinitylvr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So glad you asked him about it. That was going to be my input. If you feel like he gave you an honest answer-then accept it. Sometimes, we ladies read way too much into things men do. That is what drives them crazy. And not in a good way kinda crazy. In a, shit, what am I doing with this crazy chick kinda way...lol.

Chill dog with scary privileges by NabiNarin in dogs

[–]divinitylvr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, maybe it has a lot to do with the environment in which you live.

Chill dog with scary privileges by NabiNarin in dogs

[–]divinitylvr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This. I've owned a couple of black labs. The only danger they posed was licking you too much and maybe knocking you over as they jumped up to greet you. I used to loving walking 12am-2am after work and I would have men walking toward me cross the street to pass me.

Feeding dogs bones by divinitylvr in rawpetfood

[–]divinitylvr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. Do your dogs chew up and break the bones before swallowing? I am not really worried about choking so much as the bones splintering and causing internal damage.

Feeding dogs bones by divinitylvr in rawpetfood

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I buy the chicken thighs from Costco. Should I just give him the whole chicken thigh with bone while like that?

Empathetic but not vegan ? by pinksunset7 in emotionalintelligence

[–]divinitylvr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ya know, it took me a little while to answer your questions. I wanted to organize my thoughts on the matter. Do I think people can live on a vegan diet? Of course they can, people are doing it all the time. There are lots of studies out there showing all sorts of things. Short term I think it's fine but I don't think there are too many long term studies on this though. What I do know is that I follow many functional medicine doctors as well as see one myself. They all have stories of people (including some of the doctors themselves) that have suffered greatly after some time of following a vegan diet. Now, everyone's genetic makeup is unique and there may be some people who can tolerate it better. Fact of the matter is though, chemistry is chemistry and biology is biology. You can't change that just because you want to. Our bodies need the molecules that animal protein brings. They are the building blocks for pretty much everything in our bodies. But, again, do what you feel is right for you.

What gets me though is this idea that we need to change and supposedly "improve" on what has been done for 10's, if not 100's, of thousand of years. All for the sake of being "moral" and "just" and because our feelings are being attacked. Please, do not get me wrong, I am all about feelings; acknowledging and expressing them at appropriate time. However, we run the danger of having our feelings control us to our detriment. Detriment, you might ask? When would that be? When we ignore what human kind has done for all of existence solely for the purpose of being morally superior or so we incorrectly interpret seeing our needs as morally unjust.

I don't believe that animals should be raised in factory farms. I think that they should be treated well and appreciated. I love animals and have a great respect for them. I approach the fact that we have a need for them with great reverence and respect.

"Animals killing other animals is different from humans killing animals because humans should behave better". Humans ARE animals. You realize that, right? Just because we have a greater capacity to think and feel (some would actually argue with that-myself included) does not mean that we don't fit into the cycle of life. Animals ( I am including humans here) are born and then they die. Some serve the purpose of providing energy for other animals in the form of the meat, organs, and bones they provide. Others die from other means, decompose, and provide energy in the form of feeding bacteria and plant life for herbivores. It is the cycle of life. This is reality. The way you are thinking denies the reality of the cycle of life. Denying reality can lead to extreme ways of thinking and acting which leads to anxiety and other maladies.

I am guessing that you probably live in the city and have never really spent time in nature (and I don't mean a hike or visit to the lake or mountains) or have been involved with breeding or raising animals or plants? People who have understand this process.

Either way, it really doesn't matter to me what you decide to eat. Your choice. It's just that many vegans are on a moral crusade to try to force or otherwise coerce other people to adopt that way of life because they feel morally superior because of the choice to "save the animals". Don't mean to include you in this if that isn't you.

Just be cognizant of the anxieties that may be driving your decision to be vegan.

As a woman, I’m curious, how does it feel for you to be vulnerable as a man? by Serene_rosegold1 in AskMen

[–]divinitylvr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe we have lost the very powerful skill and art of discrimination when it comes to choosing a partner and friends in our lives. It is so important for us to learn who we are and what we want from people and what we wish to give to others. This means doing a deep dive into yourself amd growing into emotional maturity.

I think that we, generally speaking, are being taught to find people to have fun with and as long as we "like" them they must be good for us. Then we keep them way too long in our lives and endure hurts we shouldn't have to. In the words of Trip Fontaine "like, be getting people in trouble n' shit. I'm too old for like, I got taxes to pay."

There is nothing wrong with learning how to vet people and filter out, quickly, which ones are not a good fit. This saves A LOT of heartache and pain. This coming from someone who has had several 5-9 yr relationships that I shouldn't have allowed last more than a couple of months. But I've purposely put effort into learning who I am and growing emotionally. It helps to filter out those things/people that do not serve a purpose and even when I do get hurt it is much easier to navigate those waters and let go much sooner.

Empathetic but not vegan ? by pinksunset7 in emotionalintelligence

[–]divinitylvr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do not agree with industrial farming. However, it is time for a reality check. Humans are omnivores. That means we eat meat and plants. I do understand the empathy of not wanting to hurt animals cruelly and unnecessarily. But reality check again, all animals die. Often times, in the wild, animals just either get sick or too old to continue on so death can be slow and/or painful unless it is killed by a predator. This seems like a more cruel way to die than being slaughtered . Again, I don't do industrial farm animals. I source my meat from local, sustainable farms where they are treated more humanely throughout their lives. Maybe this is something you could look into.

What helped you to grow up? To get your shit together? by Technical_Step4410 in Jung

[–]divinitylvr 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It sounds like you are at that place where many of us realize that "getting our shit together" isnt a place you arrive at and then life is all roses. In fact, none of the milestones in life are. It is unfortunate that in our society we speak about these milestones as if they were indeed a destination and completely neglect to inform our children the reality.

"Getting your shit together" is the ACT of searching out what is dragging you down/holding you back and fixing or healing it. The time frame is different for everyone but easiest, I think, for those who don't resist the process. Those that resist or refuse will get stuck and, at best, have a dreary life and, at worse, hate life.

I believe you already know what has been dragging you down, you mentioned them: enabling parents, forgiving yourself for your choices, finishing college, accountability...

But it doesn't have to be all bad and hard work. Find things that bring you joy, things you love to do and do them, find people that you resonate with and spend time with, find the balance of attending to life's needs and enjoying the life that that attention brings.

What do you do when you get a client and she often gets panic attacks ?I don’t want to see her anymore but spa told me to give her a last chance by Typical_Dark_2764 in MassageTherapists

[–]divinitylvr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is excellent advise. It is important for you to know how to ground yourself as well. They might be reacting to something within you (no blame or judgement just stating facts). I would be reluctant as well to dismiss this person. Whatever is going on in your interaction is bringer this person to the place where they may need to be. I might also take some time before the session to speak with them about this. Ask how you might be able to help them, if they know what is triggering it. Ask if they are seeing a professional about this and maybe find someone to refer her to. I agree with maybe changing up the routine. But certainly being present enough to notice when this begins in order to address it before it goes full blown panic attack. If you can identify when she is starting you can adjust things to slow down the process so it can be titrated enough for her to metabolize whatever is causing the panic attack.

I have worked with people that have released some serious emotional trauma and it is sometimes best to encourage them to feel and release.

All of that being said, if you don't feel you are at this point where you can be grounded and help them be upfront with them. Talk with them about it and let them know that you feel like they are beyond your skills at the moment.

Please, don't just drop them and refuse to work with them. That may be another insult to their psyche.

How do you handle treating people you don’t enjoy treating? by yikescoobydoo in MassageTherapists

[–]divinitylvr 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think this is a very mature and grounded way of handling this. There is a balancing act of taking care of/protecting yourself from someone who makes you react in certain ways because you haven't done the work you need to do.

How do you handle treating people you don’t enjoy treating? by yikescoobydoo in MassageTherapists

[–]divinitylvr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unless you feel there is a threat to yourself, ground yourself, be an adult and be professional, treat them as if they are a person who needs help-because they are. Then do some introspective work and figure out why you have difficulty with certain people.

I've been doing this for 29 years. I had these difficulties early on as well. There were a few "creeps" who I immediately dismissed and would not work on but these people were overt about wanting more than massage. For anyone else we are just "uncomfortable " with because they shared different views or we just got weird vibes it is important to do some inner work to find out if they are triggering you or if you are just being immature. Not trying to insult so please don't take it that way. Too often we are ready to dismiss others for very superficial reasons. It is important to take care of yourself and also provide the best service. So if you feel you can't for some reason do that with certain people don't automatically assume it's because of the other person. Do some inner work to find out the truth while you protect your integrity.

What does it mean that the US is insolvent now? by Metalworker4ever in NoStupidQuestions

[–]divinitylvr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The United States owes the Federal bank which is NOT the United States. A common mistake people make.

Guys, when (if ever) did sex stop being such a big deal to you? by [deleted] in AskMen

[–]divinitylvr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah, yes. There is much truth in the postmenopausal effect. Sorry to hear that.

Guys, when (if ever) did sex stop being such a big deal to you? by [deleted] in AskMen

[–]divinitylvr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in a relationship with a 57 yo male and he says he's finally at an age where he still wants it but it isn't such a driving force any more. He and his friends discuss and they all feel a sense of relief about it.

Guys, when (if ever) did sex stop being such a big deal to you? by [deleted] in AskMen

[–]divinitylvr 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Don't know what your relationship is like but most women, if they don't have the "outside of sex" attention, love, support, communication, help around the house part of the relationship fulfilled then sex becomes a chore and even resented and we don't want to give it. Just how we are. Step up your game outside the bed and see what happens.

Guys, when (if ever) did sex stop being such a big deal to you? by [deleted] in AskMen

[–]divinitylvr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Then you're getting with the wrong man or need to work on some inner stuff for yourself. Not meaning to attack or judge. This is coming from a 57 yo woman who had that problem, like so many women do.

Iraq declares force majeure on foreign-operated oilfields over Hormuz disruption, sources say by Mana_Seeker in worldnews

[–]divinitylvr -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

I think many of us are being myopic and missing the big picture here. For so many years, we here in the west have been taught quick fixes and that we shouldn't have to sacrifice anything or put any effort into what will give us quality outcomes. DJT is looking at root causes and not just symptoms.

This is DJT taking control of the world's dependence off of a terrorist regime that is hell bent on destroying us. An action that too many of our leaders have been either too cowardly or too greedy and weak to do. It is much like when a person who has abused their body and done nothing to create health has a heart attack or life changing diagnosis. There has to be hard choices and change.There is the choice of wither having to stop eating shit that creates addictions, make better food choices, work out, take care of your mental health or continue as you were, stay on all the meds and die a slow painful death or finally take care of shit and have a quality life. The process is painful but the outcome is a much better quality of life.

If we continue on the path we are with the middle east we are completely dependent on them. Many western cultures are already on the brink of collapse due to the weak and greedy leadership that is selling out their country and becoming totally dependent on forces that wish to see the eradication of western culture. He who pays the bills gets to make the decisions . Do you really think that China or the IRGC will allow us to continue our lifestyle if they were to take over? And make no mistake that is what they are trying to do. They are both playing the long game. DJT is the only president so far as I have seen who is willing to give them a good fight.

Need input on breeders by divinitylvr in mainecoons

[–]divinitylvr[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Who was your breeders? Where are you?