Any new hobbies while social distancing is being practised?
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Especially focused on more time in prayer....had gotten slack in that area.
We all need encouraging in that direction; Romans 8 reminds us of the indwelling Spirit Who cries Abba, Father.Especially focused on more time in prayer....had gotten slack in that area.
@Rita so you guys over there, can you choose when you retire? sometimes work can get to be increasingly a burden; depends on the individual's situation, of course.
I have to wait until I am 67 now ( they put the age up some years ago )
Sadly arthritis in my knee, and problems with my hip ( same leg, and undoubtedly linked to the knee problems ) may lead me to stop work earlier, but it would be complicated financially. I am weighing it all up at the moment. I am on my feet walking for 8hours on my shifts - it’s getting difficult.
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Really sorry to learn that; I kind of wondered anyhow but I'm sorry to hear that; you've had a lot to put up with anyway in recent times.
"My times are in thy hand" (Psalm 31.15).
Nothing new - and actually giving up (or at least putting aside) - a number of hobbies. COVID wasn't necessarily the catalyst for the decision - but it's been the final say for some. Over the past few decades I've had a lot of hobbies (probably too many really). Some of these are expensive and I'm putting off to the side (aviation - although I'm doing a bit of simulator at the moment to keep some skills up just incase I do take to the air again) while others are impractical at the moment (such as cave diving). I also can't go shooting at the moment either - although on the plus side - my guns have probably not looked this clean in quite some time .
I have gone online a bit more with simulators to spend 'time with friends' in a server and through chat.
I've always been torn between hobbies - in one hand I see them as distractions, or wood, hay and stubble (except for the people I've been able to connect with and witness too - although I haven't seen much fruit from those interactions), and on the other hand - with the demands and stress of lifestyle - I can't help think that it's good to have some hobbies at times.
But I realize that the joy from hobbies I have is what the world gives, as opposed to getting it directly from my Heavenly Father - and question whether or not hobbies are something I should have at all. But then when I look at myself - I'm an introvert and very week face to face when it comes to meeting new people and knowing how to socialize well - and I've found hobbies to be a great bridge to connect with people that I otherwise would never have connected with. Is this me justifying having hobbies to start with? I'm not sure.
I am a movie junkie - but have noticed that I'm struggling more and more watching movies these days (especially newer ones). There seems to be lack of creativity - and a lot more underlying themes designed to manipulate people's thinking (or maybe I'm just noticing it more).
As I said - I've always been torn between hobbies.
.I have gone online a bit more with simulators to spend 'time with friends' in a server and through chat.
I've always been torn between hobbies - in one hand I see them as distractions, or wood, hay and stubble (except for the people I've been able to connect with and witness too - although I haven't seen much fruit from those interactions
), and on the other hand - with the demands and stress of lifestyle - I can't help think that it's good to have some hobbies at times. But I realize that the joy from hobbies I have is what the world gives, as opposed to getting it directly from my Heavenly Father - and question whether or not hobbies are something I should have at all. But then when I look at myself - I'm an introvert and very week face to face when it comes to meeting new people and knowing how to socialize well - and I've found hobbies to be a great bridge to connect with people that I otherwise would never have connected with. Is this me justifying having hobbies to start with? I'm not sure.
I am a movie junkie - but have noticed that I'm struggling more and more watching movies these days (especially newer ones). There seems to be lack of creativity - and a lot more underlying themes designed to manipulate people's thinking (or maybe I'm just noticing it more).
As I said - I've always been torn between hobbies.
Yes. Understanding why social distancing is extremely detrimental and is allowed to go on.
So that we don't get sick - especially those of us with respiratory problems already, who might die.
Waiting on him
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This is the Montgomery general store near my house. Vickie and I use to go there on Fridays but that's been a couple of years ago.
John Caldwell
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Outdoor activities (fishing, hiking, that kind of thing). The state parks were open so we have been visiting them.
Waiting on him
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We climbed the mountain about a mile from the house yesterday. Wed climbed it many times but I'd never seen the little cactus plants on it before
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