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Remember years ago there was a thing called a "slip-n-slide"? It came to mind yesterday when my wife and I found ourselves in the Dang Cesspool's pit of misery frequently. It would appear that SOMEBODY is installing these things everywhere in our nation today to redirect our thought patterns directly to the objective at hand yet again. Unknowingly, we continue on with our lives until we discover somebody put another trap that leads us into their miserable perdition. Compounded by a corrupt media and the puppets of social media, it's getting harder and harder to just live one's life without the wailing banshees interfering. I've gone through my timeline, and eliminated those "friends" that waller in negativity. Today, I intend to go through all my groups and pages liked, and remove any that act sanctimonious or perpetrate garbage for the sake of "clicks". Some of the sources I used to go to for news and truth have changed, and starting to play CNN sensationalism of divisions and political bent. Nope, that's one of them there slip thingies ! As I trim down the negative influences/influencers in my world, my breathing comes easier and I don't have the upset stomach waiting for another foot to fall. I bought a big enough umbrella to keep my whole parade dry ! Be extremely careful who you listen to. What makes THEM an expert on the subject? What gives THEM the right to claim superiority in any way? Leaders lead, they don't mandate people follow them. The people with experience are never at the mercy of those with a theory. Being forced into something isn't something you want. Especially if you're TOLD to. No matter what the topic, refuse to engage. It's your choice. Whatever hot button issue they present, just think to yourself "That's amazing". I've even said it out loud, and the reactions are priceless when followed by absolute silence after they demand to know what you meant. Who ARE these clowns, anyway? Who empowered them? Last I knew, all men were created equal with the option to become unequal. HOW they perceive THEIR position is defined by them, not me. I've got enough to do rowing my own boat without having to tow them, too. I've always been taught that if you have ten really close friends, and one of them has a problem with you, the problem very well could be HIM, not you. If ALL TEN have a problem with you, it MIGHT be you. Be extremely careful of friends. Some will turn on you without a blinker ! When you're cornered by the incessant sirens of misery, simply remove yourself before engaging. Walk away. Don't let them drag you into their misery then beat you down with their experience. Some do it with drugs, alcohol, words, or their personal failures. No matter what, it's their problem. Somebody's got a problem with me, that's very well spoken. THEY have the problem, not me. I check myself daily before I say/do anything, and pray for His knowledge, wisdom, and guidance. So equipped, the mucus of life rolls off like I'm wearing a rubber raincoat. It's those times I get caught in one of those slip-n-slides without seeing it. It doesn't take long to know it, though. As soon as your guts start getting twisted, throw yourself out to the side and laugh your way home. Personally, I'm working on a mental picture of them having to answer for their actions. The reason we're getting trapped more frequently isn't our increased gullibility, it's the fact they're changing the means and procedures to meet their ever increasing agenda of destruction. The answer? Don't let them win. Change your habits. Remember, garbage in equals garbage out, and that goes for our brains, too. Ever try to push a noodle? Force a donkey? Same thing. Don't.