Post #902934

2026-04-02 22:12 UTC

Anyone get what I mean? I don&#39;t want to keep up with: 1) What promises our political elites are breaking 2) what is going on in Iran, America, or Israel or The Chagos Islands 3) the adventures of little Prince Harry, Randy Andy or 2-tier Keir 4) space trip jollies to monetise the moon or Mars by techbro priests who destroy and acquire and who &#39;do no evil&#39; but force their vision of eutopia on us. 5) celebrities or stars or sporty people or actors, authors and definitely, definitely not influences. 6) which team is kicking/hitting/bowling/putting/passing/striking/whacking/throwing/juggling(!) the ball best. I don&#39;t need to have anger, or jealousy or rage or hate stirred up in me. I don&#39;t need to fear things &#39;with no edges&#39; that happen beyond my sphere of influence and which I cannot see or touch or sense except by tiny coloured spots of electronic light emerging from my screens. Above all I don&#39;t want the multifaceted noise that demands my attention at every juncture of every day, distracting me from the still small voice within, and screaming stress within my ear, suffocating my peace destroying my inner life, and leaving my agitated and anxious. I want to slow down. Please let me slow down. How can I slow down?

Replies (3)

@TrueBlue4THREE@mastodon.social 2026-04-03 06:03

@maxelcat Yes ~ I get it, on many of your points! As distressing as the news is though, it's important to keep up w/it as to how it aligns w/bible prophecy being fulfilled. In the 4 gospels, Jesus said the world would deteriorate on every level before his imminent return. THIS (Jesus' second coming) is my hope & my Christian faith is the ONLY true positive thing that keeps me going. Christians have talked about the end times for over 2000 years & now, we are here. Jesus WILL right every wrong.

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@TheZorse@hear-me.social 2026-04-04 05:09

@maxelcat Things with no edges. 🤔 That's something to ponder. Also struggling here. I feel similarly to you (with adjustments based on region and personal concerns) except that I bring some of this on myself, by knowingly looking at things I shouldn't look at. But I can be sure that if I don't go looking for it, it will find me. Thank you for using that expression, "the still small voice within." I've always loved it but kind of forgot about it. It seems like something I might be able to use to stay focused on the real prize.

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@forestfern@mastodon.social 2026-04-04 10:39

@maxelcat Turn it all off. Try it for six hours, then twelve, then for an entire weekend. There will be others who will keep up with the world and update you later. It has been such a relief for me to take huge breaks and walk away.

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