@punkdoc - OK. Read "world" for "Britain" although I do watch UK TV and, on a recent visit for the Chelsea Flower Show, found kindness and consideration in public to be in short supply and was somewhat horrified, for example, to see signs in shops and at Wisley exhorting the public to be kind to staff. I have never seen sales staff being harassed, bullied or attacked in the UK before we left or over here.
@KT53 retired people have loads to contribute to society from experience and time to help others by running activity groups or helping charities do their work to spending their pensions on local goods and services. Over here family lif is highly valued so there's lot of inter generational social activity and help from elders with caring for chidlren out of school hours.
We don't need to be a burden till we're gaga or otherwise incapable of looking after ourselves.
Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
"The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
society would probably be better off if I were no longer alive.
I am a burden on society.
Maybe, on occasion, we all have such feelings. However, if they persist, perhaps it wouldn't be a bad idea to follow Helen's advice. I think she knows what she's talking about.
Thus, other than close family, I benefit no-one. I am a burden on society.
I'm sad to read this. I think you sound a tad depressed. Please speak to someone about these feelings. I know of Samaritans but there are others too. /www.mentalhealth.org.uk/ex
Please take no notice of the negativity one can come across daily on this forum.
Life is a God-given gift. Cherish it.
Life is not a God given gift - it comes from a man and a woman mating which then ( in many cases ) results in a new life being formed.
I think you would need to explain the negativity you come across daily on this forum. If it is simply a different point of view to your own, that is something you have to accept and not judge.
I would be sorry if @rowlandscastle444 felt the need to stop posting on the forum. I cannot see anything he has said which could possibly offend the average sensible person.
It matters not if you have a belief which others don't adhere to - debate by all means but don't assume that yours is the only "correct" view.
Of course, there are times when personal misfortune can make it hard to appreciate anything but, even then, with the help of good friends and dedicated professionals, we can climb out of that dark, slimy well. Perhaps what we need to do is hold on to hope with absolute tenacity.
Perhaps what we need to do is hold on to hope with absolute tenacity.
Yes, hope. Maybe, the only school Latin I clearly remember is the saying, "Dum spiro spero". However, even then, I used to think it should be, "Dum spero spiro". When in difficulty, it's often hope that keeps us going.
Whether or not you believe that life is God (or other deity) given, it is true that it is a gift. There are days when we'd prefer to return it and get a refund, but the older l get the more l realise how short it is. I agree with @Helen P3, sometimes it can be hard to ask for and accept help, but that can be the bravest thing to do.
I spoke to a fully vaxed person in their 60s this week. They're recovering from Covid at the moment after having it quite badly. They said that they have an appointment with a consultant coming up to try and deal with the longer term effects but apparently quite a few people are reporting odd side effects with the latest strain. Anecdotal only but for those of us who aren't allowed vaccinations it's worrying. I'm concentrating on healthy living and increasing my vitamin C intake and so far we've had a lot less illnesses than this time last year.
If you can keep your head, while those around you are losing theirs, you may not have grasped the seriousness of the situation.
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@KT53 retired people have loads to contribute to society from experience and time to help others by running activity groups or helping charities do their work to spending their pensions on local goods and services. Over here family lif is highly valued so there's lot of inter generational social activity and help from elders with caring for chidlren out of school hours.
We don't need to be a burden till we're gaga or otherwise incapable of looking after ourselves.
I think you would need to explain the negativity you come across daily on this forum. If it is simply a different point of view to your own, that is something you have to accept and not judge.
I would be sorry if @rowlandscastle444 felt the need to stop posting on the forum. I cannot see anything he has said which could possibly offend the average sensible person.
It matters not if you have a belief which others don't adhere to - debate by all means but don't assume that yours is the only "correct" view.
There are days when we'd prefer to return it and get a refund, but the older l get the more l realise how short it is.
I agree with @Helen P3, sometimes it can be hard to ask for and accept help, but that can be the bravest thing to do.
We will miss our chats with you.