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  • #1099949
    an open book
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    i’m feeling really bad now. life is so unfair!!!

    anyone around? even a hangman game would be nice now…

    #1099950
    anonymisss
    Participant

    AOB, life does seem really unfair sometimes. With this, I can really sympathize. If you want to talk, I’ll listen.

    ~a~

    #1099951
    an open book
    Participant

    i do, but you (or someone else) will think i’m really horrible. i’m not sure it’s a good idea to say anything but it’s driving me a little crazy.

    #1099952
    anonymisss
    Participant

    AOB, there are absolutely no judgements here. You are welcome to say if something’s really bugging you. If you’re not ready to talk yet, that’s fine, too. Your decision.

    ~a~

    #1099953
    moish01
    Member

    i don’t think anyone’s horrible. unless they are a creep of a person… 😉 what bugging you?

    #1099954
    kapusta
    Participant

    AOB I’ve heard it all. You’re safe with me, but I’m here for like 3 minutes only. I’ll be glad to help you if you post now, and I could try to comment later.

    Is this the thread where people turn when they’re down?

    anonymisss are you doing any better?

    *kapusta*

    #1099955
    kapusta
    Participant

    AOB, also, you’re human, and you’re allowed some down time. Dont be so hard on yourself, never helps.

    *kapusta*

    #1099956
    an open book
    Participant

    kapusta: yes (its where ppl turn to 😉 )

    ummm ok…

    sometimes it feels unfair in my favor! sure, i have little annoyances & difficulties but so many people have it so much worse. like i’m hogging the easy life while others have to struggle. but i have nothing to do with it & no control – can’t bear someones pain for them. not that i’m asking for hard stuff but i really don’t want others to suffer. & i don’t get those stories of gedolim depriving themselves of something to feel others’ pain – it’s not like it’s taking away from anything, so whats the point??

    #1099957
    kapusta
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    who said it’s not? When Hashem has to punish someone, He takes into account everyone who will be affected. everyone. If a tzaddik gave of himself, why wouldn’t it take away from the punishment?

    *kapusta*

    #1099958
    an open book
    Participant

    i don’t know…this sounds sort of weird. are you saying if someone tortures themself they can lessen the pain of others around them? somehow that doesn’t sound right

    #1099959
    moish01
    Member

    here’s an example: how would you feel if you were broke and couldn’t afford a thing and your friend had everything – whatever he wanted, whenever he wanted. deprived, right? so if he toned it down and didn’t get himself the world so that he could empathize, you feel more of a connection.

    pathetic example, but you get the point. it’s just a way of caring. and no one said torture. just a little holding back.

    #1099960
    kapusta
    Participant

    Well I can’t talk for you, but I know me (and probably most people) are not on the level that those tzaddikim were on, and it was/is also for a tzibbur.

    *kapusta*

    #1099961
    kapusta
    Participant

    moish, NICE!

    *kapusta*

    #1099962
    aussieboy
    Participant

    Misery loves company

    #1099963

    Would you eat a cake in front of your friend who is starting a diet?

    Would you drink a beer next to a friend who is in rehab?

    How about this one: I remember hearing a story about an 11 year old boy who lost his hair undergoing chemotherapy, in order to make sure he wasn’t embarrassed in school, the other boys in class also shaved their heads.

    #1099964
    an open book
    Participant

    well that’s more like, don’t flaunt it (which i do try not to), not, afflict yourself so you can feel their pain.

    #1099965
    moish01
    Member

    wow really, 39? i know in camp simcha the counselors all wear caps.

    #1099966
    an open book
    Participant

    ok

    thanks, ames

    #1099967
    kapusta
    Participant

    AOB, you didn’t sound too good before, do you want to talk or something or just ask random questions?

    *kapusta*

    #1099968
    kapusta
    Participant

    AOB, I give you a very sincere bracha that Hashem give you menuchas hanefesh and answer all your bakashos l’tova and make whatever your going through lessened to the most possible! 🙂

    *kapusta*

    #1099969
    an open book
    Participant

    thanks guys. it helps that you answered

    kapusta: thanks, wish i could stay but i really really have to go now (parents & their crazy ideas 😉 )

    ames: not much mine, it’s mostly those i love

    #1099970
    kapusta
    Participant

    Mod 39, that story brings to mind three words… Mi K’amcha Yisrael!

    *kapusta*

    #1099971
    Jax
    Member

    the name of the thread needs a title chance-carrots, eggs, and coffee just do not sound right anymore!

    #1099973

    Sorry Kapusta, the story did not take place in a Yeshiva. It was a public school somewhere in the US

    #1099975
    areivimzehlazeh
    Participant

    Jax- it’s actually the perfect title. Before, during or after the situation we should look back at the original post and determine if that person is a carrot, egg or coffee. We can plan ahead, change direction or learn a lesson for the future

    #1099976
    Jax
    Member

    areivimzehlazeh: ok if you think of it like that then the title fits!

    #1099978
    anonymisss
    Participant

    Thread falling off page.

    ~a~

    #1099979
    kapusta
    Participant

    anonymisss, thats good! that means we’ve solved everyones issues!

    *kapusta*

    #1099980
    Jax
    Member

    kapusta: or wish we did!

    #1099981
    anonymisss
    Participant

    kapusta, totally!

    ~a~

    #1099982
    kapusta
    Participant

    Jax, any issues we can help you with?

    *kapusta*

    #1099983
    Jax
    Member

    kapusta: thanx i’m doing well!

    #1099984
    an open book
    Participant

    ames: you have a new topic to start?

    #1099985
    👑RebYidd23
    Participant

    Coffee destroys itself in doing what it does.

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