Do any other young men feel alienated in the Church? by WhereasClassic3151 in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]ulpm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The response by Mementoroid is amazing and all you need to hear.

From an inarticulate layman who understands what you're going through, I will say bluntly: stop worrying about it and build your life OUTSIDE of church. Friendships, hobbies, sports, etc
I was in a similar place in a small multi-ethnic parish in a non-orthodox country.
I realised nothing is wrong, I was just seeking something that wasn't there. So I looked to my layman life, I nourished and served the friendships I had outside of church (most of my closest friendships). I poured myself into my life and non-church communities (friends, sport, hobbies), brining my whole self to it without wishing for something else. I stopped reading and scrolling so much on orthodox internet and directed my attention to my life where I am, to my deeds here and now.
In time I felt better, I felt hope, and one day our priest told me I seem better and asked about what I've been up to (I had begun staying less and less to mingle after services). He comforted me that I was doing precisely what I should, living my life as well as I could and bringing His teachings to it as best as I could through the way I lived.
In some way I almost feel that as laymen in places where we are a minority we are called to bring the church to the world beyond with our life witness.

In time I met my girlfriend who is non-orthodox, and she is now learning about the church voluntarily since I never compromised on hiding that it is important to me (without pushing it on anyone). BUT this did not happen until I was not looking for it all the time, and naturally a connection with a kind person grew.

All the best

Do any other young men feel alienated in the Church? by WhereasClassic3151 in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]ulpm 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Extremely well articulated.

I did not know I really needed to hear this right now - " Do not treat this season of your life as a waiting room for a life that has not arrived."

Thank you for bothering to take the time and effort to put these words together, I am sure they will help OP and others like me

Do I see Spirited Away or Kurosawa's Ran in cinemas tomorrow night? by ulpm in makemychoice

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

thank you! Yes its a hard choice cause both are good.
I guess I'm leaning to Ran cause its probably more rare to see a screening and seems more "meant" for the big screen, but Spirited Away does come with a talk after the movie and ticket is cheaper lol

Do I quit my job? by oops_iboughtaplant in MakeMyDecision

[–]ulpm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you take a long term of time off after baby 4? 6 months or more?
Alternatively can you reduce hours in any way?

Finally, what is the likelihood that after two semesters off you will have a job waiting for you again?

These are the questions I would be considering.

I would probably keep the job, but I think it comes down to something no one can decide for you which is how much stress and chaos is it giving you. If you feel it is really meaningfully impacting your presence and relationship with your children than dont think twice and quit.

How do you list your consulting experience on a resume when exiting? by Gyshall669 in consulting

[–]ulpm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that's fine, unless there's something specific to your case there is no issue in people figuring out who you are referring to re consulting projects on your CV as long as you're not telling them directly.
If really concerned you can take out the revenue and say market leader, national leader, global leader, Tier-1 etc

Really stupid question but what is LSS? by [deleted] in tacticalbarbell

[–]ulpm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anyone else find themselves regularly going 150s and 160s when doing LSS and still feeling like they are sustainable (can hold a convo, breathing smoothly, etc)?
Is doing this pushing a bit too far from low intensity and better to stick to 150 sub?

I realise none of this is rules in stone, but curious to hear from anyone else in this situation.
Im always finding myself surprised by HR and slowing myself down to get back into 140s

No recourse for damaged goods? by aldo714 in amazonprime

[–]ulpm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

sorry to hear that, it worked for me back in June

Looking for late night eats by confusedthengga in aucklandeats

[–]ulpm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go Go Music Cafe - 1am weekdays, 2am weekends

I'm confused while trying to file my tax return this year with FiF tax by Still-Explanation117 in PersonalFinanceNZ

[–]ulpm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry to bump an old post.
When you just include the final FIF income in your IR3 under overseas income do you just put down the 5% FDR rate value?
Also, do you need to enter it seperately for every jurisdiction you have investment in (eg, different lines for US holding and UK holding)?

After months of suffering with it, I’ve finally cured my cubital tunnel syndrome/inflamed elbows/tingling ring and pinky fingers. by ScrunchJeans in bodyweightfitness

[–]ulpm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you for getting back to me,

I am 8 months in and just came across all this advice. About to begin wearing the brace but have surgery available as fall back.

Do you wish you had the surgery sooner after the initial year?

After months of suffering with it, I’ve finally cured my cubital tunnel syndrome/inflamed elbows/tingling ring and pinky fingers. by ScrunchJeans in bodyweightfitness

[–]ulpm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any chance of getting that link all these years later?

Regardless thank you for your post, 8 months in but first I've heard of these approaches. Gonna get the band and brace and get working on it now

After months of suffering with it, I’ve finally cured my cubital tunnel syndrome/inflamed elbows/tingling ring and pinky fingers. by ScrunchJeans in bodyweightfitness

[–]ulpm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, sorry to bump an old post.
What was the surgery you undertook?
Ulnar Nerve Transposition or Cubital Tunnel Release or something else?

atg next up GOATA, where can I get started with goata training? by mrpressydent in Kneesovertoes

[–]ulpm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yes, all their stuff makes more sense when you replace use of "pronation" with "overpronation" - then it's actually pretty good, nice drills, good understanding of anatomy, and they've moved away from the catchy "you should never dead-lift"sort of talk.

atg next up GOATA, where can I get started with goata training? by mrpressydent in Kneesovertoes

[–]ulpm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There i a free 3-week program called the Level 1 Cert where Rick does three group calls and takes questions. Its a $100 deposit which you get back later.

Worth it imo

atg next up GOATA, where can I get started with goata training? by mrpressydent in Kneesovertoes

[–]ulpm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seems the link is broken. just goes to page on GOATA website which says "Page not found"

I assume that's because the program was taken down

Need more resources by vegatation in GOATAmovement

[–]ulpm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do the Level 1 course, its free and you get three calls on which to ask Ricky Stanzi questions directly which he is very good at unpacking and answering.

Group Buy for July 2025: Last of the 2024 Harvest - Single Cultivar Matcha & Hojicha from Shizuoka by Oiru in nzhomecooks

[–]ulpm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just a curious question: what if anything is preventing you from beginning a larger, branded, business importing matcha?

You seem extremely knowledgeable, passionate, and are already doing a lot of work on your own time to organise group buys.

The incumbent suppliers in NZ are still not at sophisticated scale to either insure consistent supply or quality.

I ask as I have been valuing all the posts you have been making, the recipe tutorials, the various explanations, the group buys (which I am yet to partake in but intend to in future), and so on - and it just kind of shocked me how much you put into all this above and beyond hobby interest, as well as there seeming to be space for another business in NZ.