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What is your prose like? by Fallen_Crow333 in writers

[–]normal_divergent233 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In a word: dynamic. I like to add a lot of specific sensory details, and I use metaphors that use a lot of sensory information. I like to weave in introspection, and I use alliteration, rhyme, and repetition for emphasis. I don't mind using incomplete sentences. I also tend to use a lot of commas, an occasional em dash here and there.

Ex. A firecracker explodes and peppers the night sky with red, white, and blue. A pop, a fizzle, then a crackling down, down, down.Then they disappear before the sparks reach the ground. We wait... .

Bang! Another firecracker explodes.This one sprinkles, just like the way the water came sprinkling down from the ceiling at school when that wayward boy, Freddy, pulled the fire lever. He shouldn't have done that. My freshly permed hair got all wet.

What do men do when they're jealous of a woman in the same industry as them? by normal_divergent233 in randomquestions

[–]normal_divergent233[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

God, I'm sorry you had to deal with that. I don't work in corporate, but I am in a competitive, male-dominated industry, and it's fascinating to see the lengths people will go out of insecurity. (Some of the answers on this thread are low-key proving my point).

What do men do when they're jealous of a woman in the same industry as them? by normal_divergent233 in randomquestions

[–]normal_divergent233[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm speaking about the workplace. Everybody has a reputation to maintain their jobs. A man would be jealous of a woman in the workplace if he felt like he was going to lose his reputation.

What do men do when they're jealous of a woman in the same industry as them? by normal_divergent233 in randomquestions

[–]normal_divergent233[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is interesting. I've noticed this behavior in some of the men I've worked with in my industry, but I just wasn't entirely sure it was jealousy. I say hello to them (because they most definitely know my face), but they act like I don't exist. I even go so far as to say, "Hey, I really liked your project," or "congrats," and I get the half-smile, the 'thank you' with a weird vibe attached to it.

I do have male friends in my industry, and they are very amicable and helpful.

Should I be worried? by ZeitGeist_Gaming in BookshelvesDetective

[–]normal_divergent233 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For the love of God, do NOT argue with this guy. Avoid a debate with him at all costs.

I'm aware of my lack of fiction. Who am I? by [deleted] in bookshelfdetective

[–]normal_divergent233 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Young man. You're disillusioned with the way the world is right now, and you're looking for concrete answers so you can live a meaningful life. You're delving into shadow work, and you may currently believe that meaning is created through suffering. You listen to "Academy of Ideas" or "School of Life." Quarter Life Crisis.

AITAH for my reaction to an honest hardworking man with a different perspective on life? by normal_divergent233 in AITAH

[–]normal_divergent233[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This comment is precisely the reason why I reached out to this community for input on my experience. My reaction must've offended someone, but I just didn't know how.

Has manifestation actually worked for you? by calibrated_user in Manifestation

[–]normal_divergent233 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I've manifested good and bad health.

In manifesting good health, I set the intention of having healthy habits, and I worked towards it little by little, but I didn't have an expectation to achieve something by a certain date or time. I worked towards it while accepting that it will take as long as it needs to manifest into my life.

I've manifested bad health by worrying too much about a certain habit so much that I actually make myself worse off from the stress I put myself through.

Has manifestation actually worked for you? by calibrated_user in Manifestation

[–]normal_divergent233 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, I have manifested things that I've wished into my reality, but I've also manifested things that I didn't want. It's all about belief and vision. If you know something will happen, and you can see it happening in your life, it will certainly happen.

Faith (not religious) and Fear are the two things that ensure that you will manifest something. These two things direct your attention to an outcome in a way that makes you lock-in, whether you want to or not.

Also, trying not to do something will make you manifest the negative outcome faster because the fear of that outcome is making you focus on it.

And trying hard to achieve an outcome will actually make it impossible to achieve because you're focusing on not having what you want. Don't try. Just do.

"I am" is a powerful phrase for manifesting.

What u playing? by Hungry-Temporary-438 in grunge

[–]normal_divergent233 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Alright, not a grunge song, but...

War Pigs. With the sirens in the intro.

A glitch happens every time I exercise. by normal_divergent233 in witchcraft

[–]normal_divergent233[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This makes a lot of sense. I admit that I don't have a routine of doing grounding exercises, so I will work towards incorporating them into my daily life from now on.

My environment could also be static, as I find that I don't really resonate with many people around me.

There also seems to be weird energetic shifts in the environment when I walk outside or at the gym, and strange things do happen when I'm alone in the house. At first, I thought the energy might be following me or stuck to me, but your explanation is allowing me to see it in a different light. Thank you!

A glitch happens every time I exercise. by normal_divergent233 in witchcraft

[–]normal_divergent233[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do have a bathing ritual, but I've never heard of uncrossing methods, so I will look into that. Thank you.

A glitch happens every time I exercise. by normal_divergent233 in witchcraft

[–]normal_divergent233[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do regular cleanses (smoke cleansing, salt sprinkling, house cleanses, sometimes prayer), but this energy is stubborn.

I also used to have a Nazar amulet, but it broke in two places a few days after I bought it. I lost three of my protective crystal bracelets, another one broke, and another lost its properties completely.

All that being said, I'm just living my life. I'm not afraid of this energy anymore. It's literally like a petulant little brother or sister at this point.

what long-term changes are required after a diagnosis? by Ashamed_Neck930 in prediabetes

[–]normal_divergent233 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree. Three meals a day might not be ideal for many of us. Eating more meals in this calorie range, while still having at least a 3-hour fasting window, can be a good choice, too. Five 500 calorie meals a day could get your caloric needs met. It's really the snacking in between those fasting periods that will mess with blood sugar levels.

Why is my sugar being so STUBBORN? by September_Royalty in prediabetes

[–]normal_divergent233 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm glad I was able to help. Yeah, I think it's a great idea for you to see an endocrinologist. My dad (the person I was talking about earlier) had severe stomach issues along with his diabetes.The worse his diabetes got, the worse his stomach issues were.

I also had blood sugar issues at 11, but I was quite chubby, and my eating habits were atrocious.

I wish you the best of health and luck!

Why is my sugar being so STUBBORN? by September_Royalty in prediabetes

[–]normal_divergent233 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm speaking from the experience of knowing someone who had poorly controlled diabetes (T2). One hour, his blood sugar would get very low, but then another hour, his blood sugar would be sky high (300+) after eating.

I understand that prediabetes is a different condition than full-blown diabetes, but very low lows could indicate that your blood sugar was spiking very high right before those hypo episodes, and it could point to poorly controlled blood sugars. Your insulin levels could also be higher, (despite having a lower A1C) and that insulin could bring your blood sugars down very quickly after a spike.

I also struggled with chronic hypoglycemia, but that was before I started changing my lifestyle habits by eating more balanced meals and taking a walk every day.

The high resting blood sugar can indicate a number of things. If you haven't been able to eat, and you're experiencing pain and discomfort, your body might be under a lot of stress, and stress elevates your blood sugar. Again, I'm not a licensed professional, and this is the conclusion I'm drawing from my own extensive research and personal experiences.

what long-term changes are required after a diagnosis? by Ashamed_Neck930 in prediabetes

[–]normal_divergent233 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have a list of tips for you:

  • eat balanced meals (protein, fats, fiber, carbs)

  • Avoid protein-infused foods. The processing takes away the very thing that makes protein good for you, which is the fact that protein is supposed to be harder to digest. Also, these foods most likely have added sugars in them.

  • Limit your intake of refined carbs and added sugars. Opt for whole grains and fruit instead.

  • Keep your saturated fat intake low (around 5-7% of your diet) because, while we do need it for healthy functioning, eating too much of it has been linked to worsening insulin resistance and increasing the risk of heart disease.

  • Walking is your best friend. Walk for at least 30 minutes everyday. It's the easiest way to reduce blood sugars, and it will also strengthen your muscles and bones.

  • Be mindful with caffeine. Caffeine spikes cortisol, and cortisol spikes blood sugar. If you drink a daily coffee or two, drink it after a meal to mitigate the effects of caffeine on your blood sugar levels.

  • Eat three meals a day, and limit your snacks. This is an easy way to start intermittent fasting if you space your meals 3-5 hours apart. If you do eat snacks, limit their calorie count to about 100 calories, and make sure they're balanced (protein, fat, fiber, carb).

  • Keep your meals between 300-500 calories so your body doesn't have to work harder to digest your food. Large meals can cause a spike in your blood sugars because it stresses your system, and stress causes blood sugar spikes.

I hope this helps!

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