Gabe

German grip on European nations in sequential order: first economical partnership, then common laws, open borders, currency, government, constitution and now a final touch, European army. Markel knew what she was doing by allowing refuge crisis to happen. You need a common enemy first before you call for unified army.

While some hold that the “European Army” already exists in the form of non-German contingents within the Bundeswehr (echoes of Waffen SS anybody?) I think this is too big for most countries to swallow. All of these announcements look like politicking, trying to persuade the French that they will be equal partners to Germany. Of course someone like…[Read more]

Gabe, you have friends here in Giza.

I sympathize Gabe. I know that getting out, walking, and a little bit of casual interaction with others outside yourself help with the depression and build confidence. And you have Gizar support here . . . there’s also the forum area for more interaction.

Don’t despair… Like Margaret said, you have friends… smile, and wave… and the other things…

Gabe .. try this .. It works for me .. Rise early .. listen to the birds calling to the rising dawn .. Hold your arms up towards the sky .. see the clouds .. feel the breeze and know that a new day has been created JUST for you .. Breathe .. take it all in .. Embrace it with gratitude .. The present ..It is a gift ..There is still SO much beauty…[Read more]

Gabe, sorry you feel like this. Sometimes to connect with people listening to what they have to say and responding to them emotionally helps to connect with people…sometimes it’s hard to do that if you have a voice in your head that is louder, I used to feel like that somewhat too. If you are over analytical, it can potentially be that your…[Read more]

We love you Gabe, press on Brother!! I truly appreciate your vulnerability, that is a great place to start when beginning that climb out of the pit of despair. You have friends here, never forget!! Personally speaking from similar times in my life, I truly know that these moments are meant to not only teach, and grow you, but to allow you to…[Read more]

I’ll offer another plug for sunshine (approx 20 minutes minimum daily for fair-skinned individuals up to 2 hours for those with darker skin), for making vitamin D, which is too low in many, in case that is helpful. Some supplement (usually D3), too, and sometimes significantly higher than the U.S. RDA (this helps me to do for a few days when I…[Read more]

An Essay Concerning Humane Understanding … This may seem somewhat picayune but words do make a difference. Interestingly enough I have found over the years that a difference in what one thinks to be the title of the work often times effects one’s interpretation of the text. … and yes, you are correct Gabe. This work (especially Chapter II),…[Read more]