Steadygain's Account Talk

[Birchtree]

From my post today.

"The real key to making money in stocks is not to get scared out of them."

 

[alevin]

Steady my friend, it's good to hear from you and to learn that the time off with the family without distractions was so rewarding and that your vision of the future is becoming ever clearer and more hopeful and positive.

change CAN be good-when it's done right and sounds like you are very much headed that way. The time away really helped with that it sounds like. I'm glad for you.

As for that awesome therapy pool, I'd love that, thanks for thinking of me and Lady-just throw some sandalwood in and I'd totally unwind, but there are even more important things, like having someone to share it with when the time is right and I'm feeling better than I am right now. One of these days, I hope.

 

[Steadygain]

Good to see you again, brother! A well intended rest is what I need right now!!!!

Thank You !! my friend and it's great to see you too.

Frixxxx, I am ready to drop down from exhaustion and am so looking forward to getting home in another hour - and going straight to bed.

In my situation -- the more Rest you get the more energized you are when you return and there is so much more to give :nuts:

I give all I can and it seems everyone needs whatever I can extend so I will sleep well tonight.

For you I would suggest another cruise - extended with all the bells and whistles.

From my post today.

"The real key to making money in stocks is not to get scared out of them."

Birch,
As my big brother ~ your influence would far exceed the rest. There is no way in *$)) I'm going to lose any GAIN for the next few years.

But I'm more diversified than you realize.

Steady my friend, it's good to hear from you and to learn that the time off with the family without distractions was so rewarding and that your vision of the future is becoming ever clearer and more hopeful and positive.

change CAN be good-when it's done right and sounds like you are very much headed that way. The time away really helped with that it sounds like. I'm glad for you.

As for that awesome therapy pool, I'd love that, thanks for thinking of me and Lady-just throw some sandalwood in and I'd totally unwind, but there are even more important things, like having someone to share it with when the time is right and I'm feeling better than I am right now. One of these days, I hope.

Thank you my little kitten ---- meowww

Yeah it's honestly a really 'new phenenon' to actually think of the years to come with so much more freedom ~~~ and dare I say with so much more clarity and certainty. As retirement is approaching it's totally the opposite of the 'dread and uncertainties' that pretty much shaped the way I've lived over the years.

I think change can be GOOD and there honestly don't have to be winners and losers with a change that ultimately works to everyone's benefit. But I've not had the opportunity to see this until just recently.

You know -- it's kind of funny you would say that Alevie because that is Soooo much a part of what I envisioned.

With light -- there would be a variety of frequencies associated with multiple colors and intensities. These alone would immensely promote enhanced health -- heightened mental state - a deeper sense of well being - wholeness - peace

The sound -- similarly would force the brain into 'rhythms' that would ultimately enhance a blended balance.

BUT - I forgot to mention our sense of smell. Hmmm Sandalwood would likely be the perfect fit for you ... but that's too easy. I would probably create something totally new -- like how a lawn smells right after a rain and mix that with a variety of scents so your mind would drift in an ongoing adventure. A forest full of ferns; the distant whiff of roses; and would end with Sandalwood.

I am totally convinced what you've shared at the end is the deepest and most fundamental KEY to everything Life can offer. Surely there is nothing that could even remotely come close to that and all the more -- the less your need for trivial things to fill the voids.

One of my deepest and most lengthy encounters today was stressing this TRUTH with a couple. The poor woman could not acknowledge what she was meant to find -- because there was a disconnect between her brain and her heart. A warped and ever present distorted self image did not allow what was meant to be 'wholly free and easy' to exist. So I spent at least 20 minutes simply elaborating on how complicated we make things -- when they are deeply meant to be as simple, and free, and natural as possible.

I tied this in with 'religion' and stressed the more we make it complicated and shower it with never ending doctrines, rules, and regulations and rituals the harder it is to simply be free to let GOD be GOD and to abandon ourselves to simple 'belief' - and trust God to move in us freely and without complications.

I look forward to my next encounter because I really think she heard what I was striving to communicate.


'when the time is right. One of these days, I hope'

Hope and Faith have so much in common. For who supplies the Faith -- other than the Author and Perfector of all Faith and by which we have a never ending Hope.

I am only now beginning to realize the timing is always 'Perfect' and there is no shread of doubt when it fits together and the puzzle is finally complete.

All the more I would say abandon yourself completely and let Hope and Trust to permeate everything and simply drift as His Spirit takes you wherever.

Well I should get to bed by midnight - then up at 5

 

[Steadygain]

You might be leaving ... I might be leaving....

My Darling Beautiful Friend,

and to the MB at large.

Let me explain everything more fully...

Before taking this job -- a good friend of mine told me I could think of my job at the VA - as a Mission Type of work for GOD -- totally for Him.

You see at one point, while in college (when I met Ann and while we dated) we planned to devote ourselves to 'Foreign Missions' - to be Missionaries.

When I was in the Service -- Missions were everything I lived for -- but Missions there were Tasks to be accomplished and with that you derived such a huge sense of accomplishment - victory - honor.

So I started this job ~ with that same identical mindset and all the more viewed it a 'Mission Work' for God's Glory.

When I started things were absolutely terrible and everything was hugely chaotic and jumbled and there was a huge amount of friction ~~ especially between the Medical Hospital (and their staff) and Mental Health (and the staff here).

Because I was 'NEW' I had a lot more freedom to simply do things differently and increasing take charge. The WAR between Medical and Mental Health -- was the first thing I took under control and in turn I took all respondsibily for the Program (or Organization) most centrally at fault.

As I saw ways to streamline effeciency - and improve quality care -- I began making changes. Things went fairly smooth until I hit resistence (mainly Program Director feeling I had no place to make changes - and some reluctance of staff to do it - because it made them have to actually work (or be accountable) for doing this or that.

BUT - when 'glitches' happened - my Support was enormous and the Higher Ups - allowed me to make the changes and 'make sure everyone knew 'this is how it's going to be'.

Well there are many other aspects that changed and took on 'higher levels of service' - and business increased and with that we somehow did better.

I was by far the busiest of all and did everything under the sun and never thought twice about anything. Eventually they must have thought the work load was becoming too great and hired more and more staff.

For me ~ personally ~ work all the more became overwhelming because so many veterans who met me refused to see the psychiatrist they had been seeing and insisted on remaining with me.

Last week I was told our Mental Health Department is the Highest Ranked throughout the entire Nation and the entire VA System. That other VA Networks are now 'Looking at Us' to try to 'see how we do it' -- 'What are we doing' to rank so High.

Please 'Forgive me' for having this attitude. But now that I know the spotlight is 'on us' -- I all the more WANT to make it stand out -- Who does a 'poor job' and does little to nothing and doesn't seem to have any real concern about the people they 'serve' and WHO -- all the more is the ONE giving the Service -- and making us stand out.

So that is why -- I honestly DO NOT have time to be actively interacting on the MB. I have simply reached a point where I have to expend all the energies I have to barely keep up -- and still often leave late.

So it is nothing about this environment - or not wanting to interact - or stay in touch - it is simply all that has happened and the results of giving everything you can - becomes so 'fruitful' that eventually you have to let go of other things.

Hope that's understandable ~ and I hope all is well with everyone.

 

[nnuut]

Well just stop by when you can to relax, there is always time for that, hate to see you leave.
Norman

 

[nasa1974]

Steady, It is good to know that our troops are in good hands. Stop by whenever you get a chance. You have many friends here and we should be the least of your worries.

 

[Steadygain]

You might be leaving ... I might be leaving....

My Darling Beautiful Friend

Wow -- what a trip -- as I didn't know what she meant at first.

Well just stop by when you can to relax, there is always time for that, hate to see you leave.
Norman

I'm trying to come in a few hours earlier - so I have give (and have) some quality time at home.

I'll stop by when I can -- but it's so much more the family and friends - and the Markets are almost forgotten.

Steady, It is good to know that our troops are in good hands. Stop by whenever you get a chance. You have many friends here and we should be the least of your worries.

Thanks man ~~ There is a very enriching atmosphere here that I deeply appreciate.

Well --- back to the rat race...

 

[Steadygain]

'I would not publish deeply personal stuff on a public board. That is just my opinion of course.'

Thanks man -- When the Markets get boring -- and I'm fully IN and simply waiting ... ... and all the more when it seems the time to express anything is more and more 'limited'....

....then I'm way more ready to simply open everything and be REAL

Some of you may be wondering what was my favorite meal. Well to answer that I have to take you to the setting...

It was the first college I attended. I went to this school largely to dry out and find the greater truth. I'd been with my friends too long and the never ending party finally got to me - maybe I was burning out - who knows. Anyway, I'd determined this school was what I needed - and it had a lot of strict rules to keep your focus in the right direction. The rule to know in this story is: You are not allowed allowed to kiss unless you are either engaged or married.

Niki was a grade above me, and I'd heard the rumors of her traumatic past (but no one knew the details) and everyone warns: give her space. Well I would never push myself on anyone, but there is no way in hell I would not offer my friendship to anyone seeking it. In time Niki and I became friends and one day she asked if I'd like to go out with Tim and Terry (who were engaged) and get some ice cream. By this time Niki had learned anytime she came to me - I was never too busy to leave what I'm doing and spend time with her. So we drive out to the ice cream place.

Here you need to realize I'm wired like a man - to a fault. So when we order our sizeable glasses of tastey treats I'm thinkin' I obviously made the best choice at this table and you guys are stuck with the so so. Perhaps that a competitive spirit?? That part of me was also thinkin' when you eat your stuff - "don't be lookin' at mine".

Well Tim and Terry are sitting across from each other (as are Niki and I) and like right off the bat talk about how good their ice cream is and ask each other if they want to try some. Well I'm thinkin' hey that's cool - I mean they're engaged - so they scoop up a big bite and feed each other with their spoons. So Niki takes a bite of her's and looks at me with this delightful look says ummm this is good and asks if I'd like to try some. I'm like sure and start to reach my spoon over and she say's: "I'll get it - with this beautiful smile and scoops up a bite with her spoon and puts it in my mouth". Now the whole time I'm kinda thinkin' whoo doesn't this kinda border on kissing and Niki gives me this look that absolutely made me melt. Kind of like hey rules are rules - but we can still have fun. So of course I take a bite of mine and play up how super fantastic it is and ask Niki if she'd like some. Of course she gives this unbelievable look of anticipation and that's how we ate the whole thing. That was a zizzle moment - I mean that was by far the best meal ever.

I'm sharing this because the news over the past few weeks has been discouraging and so I recently has this fond memory and was hoping to spread a little joy - a break from the Markets - in the event this week contiunes in a negative trend.

I find the more we deeply open our hearts and lives - the better Life is.

Peace man, and thanks for watchin' out for me.

 

[Steadygain]

BTW -- Saw more previews to the Book of Eli

You're right man -- very much my kind of movie.

You will appreciate it even more when you see it!

Woooaaaa Frixxxxx !!!!!!

The Book of Eli was fantastic !! Gosh -- totally great all the way through.

Mila Kunis (Solora) -- all the more made it perfect.

Would be nice to have a 'Part 2' - with her being 'Eli' going home


Anyway -- thanks man !!! Much appreciated.

 

[nnuut]

What a memory!

 

[Steadygain]

What a memory!

Thanks man; but it's seems way more geared for random stuff that most people would never think twice about.

So if Frixxxxx mentioned a 'raving comment' about a movie for instance; then months later - as soon as I see it's available in Red Box -- it triggers everything.

For some reason 'names' don't seem to matter that much. Now I'll remember all kinds of details about this person or that -- but I've got to 'force myself' to remember stuff that seems more trivial.

Stuff that's really 'far out' - like pyramids (and powers they represent) ... hmmmmmm the Chinese finding how you have to use water and different elements to blend and flow with the Earth .... now that kind of stuff I never forget

So -- at times it works; and other times you'd think I'd didn't have one

 

[Steadygain]

In terms of the MARKETS we are presently in the most crucial stage of economic developments.

Since I first became a part of the TSP Sceen no other moment compares to the PRESENT.

This is the MAKE or BREAK Moment.

The Companies are SOLID and they have at least $2 Trillion ready to blow the Markets out of the sky. This is the MOMENT They have all been waiting on.

I had mentioned several months prior about 11,000 being the MARK and Volitility is totally reflected from this and is essentially based on this.

At this point everything is up to 'investors in general'. If the population push the MARKETS UP - at this POINT - and we honestly see evidence that the MARKETS have 'beat resistance' and are taking off.

THEN - $2 Trillion will pour into the MARKETS and it will fly to new RECORD HIGHS.

If the MARKETS fail - then a substantial fall is likely.

 

[Steadygain]

Hello my friends I am Astro Domas - the Great Predictor

The one that sees the future flowing on before it happens.


Be ready my friends for the Rocket is now in place.

Will take several weeks to get enough 'rocket fuel' to last for the years to come.

Forgot 76% of the MB are of German decent...

When de rocket blast off yahh .....yahhh dis goouh

When de rocket blast off ..yahh .... twill be the grandest of moments .yah

De BULL haus been hiding ...yahh ... but he not hide no more

If enss ya stay out -- den ya lossse -- yah and ya lose de big time

If enss ya stay in -- ya must hold on tight - yah -- YAH HOLD ON!!!

 

[jdphx]

German!!!!????


I'm pretty sure I saw Italian, Swedish, South Bronx, South Philly,
Some Hungarian...Latin... and Pig Latin...

Man Steady... You are TALENTED!!!


Peace out!

 

[jdphx]

Hey Astro... That was post One Hundred for moi.

 

[Steadygain]

German!!!!????


I'm pretty sure I saw Italian, Swedish, South Bronx, South Philly,
Some Hungarian...Latin... and Pig Latin...

Man Steady... You are TALENTED!!!


Peace out!

Hey Astro... That was post One Hundred for moi.

Thanks man !!

Much appreciated and I enjoy your input every bit as much.

BTW - I noticed where you're from ....

.....I had to leave my home in Tucson ...to get some California stuff


Well I've been swamped lately - so need to run

Thanks for stoppin' by

 

[Frixxxx]

Hey brother, will be passing through Seoul and thought I need to make sure Steady knows I'm there and I said a little prayer for his daughter!

Hope she is fine,

Hope you are too!

Frixxxx

 

[nnuut]

The BEST to you two Steady!

 

[Steadygain]

Hey brother, will be passing through Seoul and thought I need to make sure Steady knows I'm there and I said a little prayer for his daughter!

Hope she is fine,

Hope you are too!

Frixxxx

WOW -- Thank You so much my sweet thoughtful Brother with a heart of GOLD.

She is 'Home' today and I've only got a few more days with her. She is simply so amazing in the amount of Integrity she has and her Devotion and all she has become.

Our first night with her was at the hotel -- for the wedding (neice's) and she was on my bed laying next to my wife 'crying'. I think it felt so good to be with us and have a chance to just 'be a daughter' and let down everything and 'be real'.

Was really beautiful Frixxxx

Kind of reminds me of my 'long lost love'. When her 'man' went overseas (Korea) she was heartbroken - and wondered 'OMG what have I done'

So when he returned a few weeks later she was 'overwhelmed' and walked up to him and layed at his feet -- humbled and touched. Needing to know and longing for 'forgiveness'.

That's probably one of my all time 'Favorite memories'!! Was beautiful and Nina and I fell in love many years back and we simply blend as though our souls and spirts are ONE. That's also why I howl and bark here and there when I'm on the deck taking Ella out.

I hope you're well too Frixxxx and all attached to you -- especially the family.

Well, I guess I should let you know -- Regardless of how 'screwed up' the people in the Ivory Tower may be -- and all the ways people have essentially messed up everything ....

...there is no greater Honor than 'Serving your Country' and being all you can be.....Thank You !! very sincerely for carrying on the Tradition.

It's great to be back in touch Frixxxx - and thanks for the prayers ...

I'll do the same

 

[Steadygain]

The BEST to you two Steady!

Thank you my dear friend.

It's kind of funny, but when Birch and I were eating lunch the other day. Taking a break from like a hundred things Mom had us doing in the yard ...

....well anyway the thought of buying your place came up... cause we thought it be kind of cool to have a pool in every state. I mean you never know we might drive through GA some day and figured 'Hey what not be prepared'....

...well so I'm pretty excited about the idea ....

....and Birch says, 'Well, where will Norm and his family live'...

....so I felt kind of bad -- cause now you have to walk in the soup lines and all that stuff... so we did something else.

I've gotta say Norm - I really do look forward to retirement - I mean I'm like chompin' at the bit for it.

Well I hope your 'Pay' finally got straighten out -- cause I've turned to 'super chill' mode recently and the joys of kicking ass and all have somehow floated away...

Have a great night -- and thanks for stopin' by.

Heading home to my precious girls