Litiquette VII

[ChainedUp]

It continues on, I know, there were some that doubted VII would ever get here. Continue on, as always.

CU

 

[ChainedUp]

New thread deserves a new topic.

New beginnings, when they are undertaken, how much of the past do you hang on to or bring along? Who we are is the culmination of who we’ve been, making it nearly impossible to actually start anew. But can it be done, well, outside of witness protection, I’m not sure it can be.

 

[aussiegeekygal]

Momentous effort, Chainey. This thread has been a staple of The Playground.

I don't think it's possible to completely start over. We all carry things from before whether we want to or not. Sure, we can "reparent" ourselves to behave differently but those experiences shape us and they're incredibly hard to escape.

 

[SMNaughtywife]

It’s easier for some to hold on to what they’ve always known and been through. A way of protecting themselves.
It takes courage and optimism to let go old baggage and to look forward to the future. Gotta remind ourselves that it will be better than our past ever was.
It all depends on what’s at stake and if it really REALLY matters at the end of the day.

I’ve never brought in bad voodoo when starting something new. But that’s not to say past situations are forgotten.

 

[beachbaby179]

I think it depends on your level of entanglement with the past. People applaud me for "starting over". Yep. New job, new house, new location, all on my own this time. But there are two kids who still call him 'dad', and a bunch of college bills still yet to pay, and ... you get the picture. You're never really starting over. Something will always be following you. Most of the time it's family relationships.

Nice new place you've got here...

 

[Trekka]

Litiquette 7! That’s crazy!

Congrats and it’s nice to see you as the Part VII OP, Chained

One of my favorite threads! I’m happy it’s still going.

Will be back with an answer soon.... Ish....

 

[LizVegas79]

Yaaay! New Litiquette thread!

New thread deserves a new topic.

New beginnings, when they are undertaken, how much of the past do you hang on to or bring along? Who we are is the culmination of who we’ve been, making it nearly impossible to actually start anew. But can it be done, well, outside of witness protection, I’m not sure it can be.

You're right, any new start begins with who and where we are. However, I can definitely say that I started anew out of the ashes of who I was and became someone different. Yes the old me is still there, sometimes lurking beneath surface and sometimes even popping out every now and then to stir the pot, but I did manage to "start anew" and end up somewhere different than I was so it is possible.

 

[tnman03]

New beginnings, when they are undertaken, how much of the past do you hang on to or bring along? Who we are is the culmination of who we’ve been, making it nearly impossible to actually start anew. But can it be done, well, outside of witness protection, I’m not sure it can be.

My experience is that new beginnings always involve where we've been and what's been left behind. So while you do get a fresh start, your still the person that you were before. Redefining who you are and becoming someone who presents themself differently takes time and effort.

And as for witness protection, they're still the same person with the same baggage. They've just been made to vanish with a lot of help and the rest is up to them and the effort they put into becoming a different personality.

 

[Trekka]

New thread deserves a new topic.

New beginnings, when they are undertaken, how much of the past do you hang on to or bring along? Who we are is the culmination of who we’ve been, making it nearly impossible to actually start anew. But can it be done, well, outside of witness protection, I’m not sure it can be.

I dunno.
Wherever I go, there I am.

 

[Dribble]

New thread deserves a new topic.

New beginnings, when they are undertaken, how much of the past do you hang on to or bring along? Who we are is the culmination of who we’ve been, making it nearly impossible to actually start anew. But can it be done, well, outside of witness protection, I’m not sure it can be.

It is done every day. They call us "miracles" in the 12 step program. Now...if you are asking...has the past kept you clean? Of course. But I am not anything like I was.

I have used the lessons I learned several times to start anew. It is easy, once you understand that anything is possible. But if you have doubt...you wont be able to. They call this, letting go. It is the Second Step

 

[Froya]

New thread deserves a new topic.

New beginnings, when they are undertaken, how much of the past do you hang on to or bring along? Who we are is the culmination of who we’ve been, making it nearly impossible to actually start anew. But can it be done, well, outside of witness protection, I’m not sure it can be.

The answer is right there. We are a culmination of all we've experienced. We see the world through those eyes, and to the extent that we try to start anew, it's still built from who we've been. The desire to change or start anew comes from that place, and it is integral in who we may evolve ourselves into. We wouldn't be the new version of ourselves if we'd never been the old version.

 

[Suz_anne]

Remember when Papa C used to get cheesed off about topic derailments? Ahhhh, the good old days.

I couldn't miss an opportunity for a good old fashioned derailment on page 1 of the new thread.

You're welcome, Papa.


p.s. That last link is very oily and I'm not sure why. Can someone explain?

 

[SassySheDevil]

Remember when Papa C used to get cheesed off about topic derailments? Ahhhh, the good old days.

I couldn't miss an opportunity for a good old fashioned derailment on page 1 of the new thread.

You're welcome, Papa.


p.s. That last link is very oily and I'm not sure why. Can someone explain?

haha I was going to get all excited over the second one. But then the third one Side tracked me also. Did he squeeze baby oil all over first? And why does it look like it hurts?

 

[QuietCanadian]

Remember when Papa C used to get cheesed off about topic derailments? Ahhhh, the good old days.

I couldn't miss an opportunity for a good old fashioned derailment on page 1 of the new thread.

You're welcome, Papa.


p.s. That last link is very oily and I'm not sure why. Can someone explain?

Seems like an excessive amount of oil for self pleasure... Impressive distance though.

 

[DeckardNYC]

The answer is right there. We are a culmination of all we've experienced. We see the world through those eyes, and to the extent that we try to start anew, it's still built from who we've been. The desire to change or start anew comes from that place, and it is integral in who we may evolve ourselves into. We wouldn't be the new version of ourselves if we'd never been the old version.

^^^
I agree with this wholeheartedly, you are a product of what you have experienced. I also agree that we can consciously turn from our past experiences and be someone different.

 

[hotwords229_A]

haha I was going to get all excited over the second one. But then the third one Side tracked me also. Did he squeeze baby oil all over first? And why does it look like it hurts?

It hurts so good

Also, are we not supposed to cover ourselves in baby oil before doing it? Have I been doing it wrong all this time?

 

[Dribble]

p.s. That last link is very oily and I'm not sure why. Can someone explain?

Why do muscle builders rub oil all over their body before taking the stage?

 

[Suz_anne]

haha I was going to get all excited over the second one. But then the third one Side tracked me also. Did he squeeze baby oil all over first? And why does it look like it hurts?

I was thinking it was a baby oil accident of some kind, but after a second (third, fourth, fifth, etc.) look - it seems purposeful.

Seems like an excessive amount of oil for self pleasure... Impressive distance though.

I noted the distance, as well. If only he aimed for his mouth...

It hurts so good

Also, are we not supposed to cover ourselves in baby oil before doing it? Have I been doing it wrong all this time?

Oh, I'm certain you do it quite right.

Why do muscle builders rub oil all over their body before taking the stage?

Peacocks.

 

[default24]

Remember when Papa C used to get cheesed off about topic derailments? Ahhhh, the good old days.

I couldn't miss an opportunity for a good old fashioned derailment on page 1 of the new thread.

You're welcome, Papa.

p.s. That last link is very oily and I'm not sure why. Can someone explain?

Suz, you're nearly pulling a full Little_Sister and I'm loving it

 

[Trekka]

Suz, you're nearly pulling a full Little_Sister and I'm loving it

It. Is. Monday.

 

[default24]

It. Is. Monday.

Could've fooled me, cutie

 

[Trekka]

Could've fooled me, cutie

Don’t bewitch me with those washboard abs!
I’ve been doing *so good* with my calendar maths.

 

[default24]

Don’t bewitch me with those washboard abs!
I’ve been doing *so good* with my calendar maths.

And I'm super proud of you
You guys are all done quarantining down there, right?

 

[Trekka]

And I'm super proud of you
You guys are all done quarantining down there, right?

no.

 

[tnman03]

no.

You feeling some quarantine blues there Trekka???

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwhZQ2yxbL0