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Catastrophe
Saturday, February 27th, 2010I have just discovered that all post entries prior to today have been stripped bare of content — no text, no photos, no video.
I had never done a back-up because, frankly, I never quite understood how. Heck, I couldn’t even understand the instructions that described how to do a retrieval if something like this ever happened, and the back-up was actually required.
I guess some people just don’t belong on the Web….
example you go on vacation your house burns down, and you dont have insurance. The government can just mandate that the insurance companies must sell you insurance after the fact to fix your house?
if not why would you support a guy who refused to buy health insurance while healthy but demand the insurance after he finds out he has cancer?
Was it okay for the government to DEMAND that mortgage companies provide loans to people who the loan companies knew would be unable to pay back the loans?
The answer to THAT question should answer most of the questions you’ve been posting lately, my friend.
Was it okay for the government to point the “finger of blame” back at the mortgage companies when the economy exploded and housing prices fell through-the-floor?
Sure, this all began under the Bush administration, but it was Nancy Pelosi’s Congress who REALLY got the ball rolling. GWB only could sign the bills that THEY put on his desk.
Catastrophe
Turn Down the Catastrophe Switch
I was sitting in my living room reading a book last Sunday evening, with the TV on in the background, when I heard the presenter say:
“This is tragedy. I’ve got some devastating news!”
“All of Australia is devastated.”
“It’s a tragedy!
I looked up from my book to hear more about this horrible news. He must have been talking about a natural disaster, an accident, or a horrific crime.
What else would elicit such extreme language?
No, it was just an over-hyped TV presenter talking about the withdrawal of a contestant from a TV dancing competition.
“Bad luck!” I thought.
But “tragedy!” “Devastating news!” “Disaster!” No way!
I felt like throwing my remote at the telly, instead I tuned in and listened to the next five minutes of over-the-top ranting and catastrophising about, what was really an inane event – the withdrawal of a favourite contestant through injury. Disappointing! Bad luck! The sun will still rise……
Next time you watch a reality program aimed at young people, check out the language used in the show. The language is always full of absolutes. Everything is black or white – ‘awesome’ or ‘gross’, ‘the best ever’ or ‘the worst ever’. ‘Super star’ or ‘super dud.’ There are no shades of grey. Exaggeration rules! Moderation is boring.
So what’s the point?
Bare with me a little here, because I think is important.
People who talk in absolutes (‘I’m furious’ rather than ‘I’m annoyed’) or imperative terms (‘I must do…’ rather than ‘I’ll try to do….’) often get stuck in inflexible, unrealistic thinking patterns and behaviour patterns. They become inflexible in their actions. And they bring a lot of stress upon themselves.
Those people who are more flexible in their thinking and approach to life have a huge advantage in terms of their well-being and also in their ability to experience success.
One way of turning down internal stress as well as inflexible thinking is to tone down to your language – replace ‘I can’t stand this!’ with ‘I don’t like it.’ Next time you feel annoyed about a situation and your response is out of all proportion to the event, tone down your language and you’ll instantly start to feel better and more in control. This is a great coping skill, I can assure you.
Turn down the catastrophe switch a few notches
This holds true for children and young people. When they ramp up a situation with over-the-top language let them know that they can turn the catastrophe switch down a few notches. Something bad that happens to them may just be a ‘pain in the neck’ rather than ‘the worst thing ever.’ ‘Disappointing’ rather than ‘devastating.’
Okay, so one or two ranting over-the-top TV presenters (and radio announcers) may not turn not turn your kids into drama queens and panic merchants. Most kids are too smart for that. Besides, I’m sure they all have parents who can moderate their language when needed and introduce some shades of grey into their thinking as well.
On the other hand, you hear the world reflected in a certain way often enough and that view becomes the norm…… . No, maybe I’m the one who is exaggerating.
I think I’ll just keep my television turned off in future. That’ll keep my stress levels in check!!!
Michael Grose is Australia’s NO. 1 parenting expert. He is the director of Parenting Ideas, the author of seven books for parents, and a popular presenter who speaks to audiences in Australia, Singapore, and the USA. Get your FREE Chores and Responsibilities for Kids Guide when you visit http://www.parentingideas.com.au
Get a hold of Michael’s sensational new book Why First Borns Rule the World and Last Borns Want to Change It at www.michaelgrose.com. You’ll be astounded when you learn about your birth order personality and how the position in your family impacts on your life!
How to cook in a pot without getting stuck on catastrophe’s?
I want to use my pots to cook, but often find they are so hard to clean afterward..is there any way to completely avoid stuff sticking to the pot?
Sounds as if you are not getting the pots and pans HOT before you add oil, or the food. You should heat every pan before using to HOT….then add in the oil, then add the veggies, or meats. Let them set for a minute before you move them around. It takes practice. And Yes sometimes the food will stick. I find that if I do not wait until the browning is done I cannot get the food to loosen to turn it. Another way is to add about 1/3 cup of water to the pan, this will loosen the foods and also give you more liquid that is flavored nicely.
Forever The Sickest Kids- Catastrophe Lyrics
Uploaded by CairoLover40 on Aug 18, 2008
CLICK MORE AND READ THE GOD DAMN DESCRIPTION!
THE SONG AT THE END IS WEEKEND WARRIORS BY A CHANGE OF PACE, DONT LEVE COMMENTS ASKING ABOUT IT, BECAUSE I WONT ANSWER.
Band: Forever The Sickest Kids
Song: Catastophe
With L Y R I C S : D
Enjoy
x.cairo.x
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