Tanktimus the Encourager Posted February 4 Report Share Posted February 4 One of the things that's become revealed to me, both in personal reflection and in my spiritual practices, is the wholesome goodness of focusing on the present and being grateful for what I have now. In addiy tion, focusingm on the now and gratitude for what I already have leads naturally to good Stewardship of that which has been entrusted. I have an amazing wife. I'm grateful for Sra. Tanque. Our relationship is a good thing, and intentional work on the relationship is no less than it deserves I have an amazing daughter. Remembering how grateful I am to have her in my life lends itself into more intentional focus on being a good father. I have a good job, and schedule that is a two edged sword. I like chaplaining and visiting sick people. I have an odd schedule, and I can either focus on what I don't like about it, or I can reflect on all the benefits that come with being off during the week, like getting to the gym during business hours when it isn't as busy. I have an awesome body, and I can be grateful for all it can do and take good care of it by lifting and stretching. I have a good kitchen, and I can honor it by cooking good food for me and my family. I have amazing friends on here. I'll keep following their threads. 23 2 Quote Current Challenge "By the Most-Righteous-and-Blessed Beard of Sir Tanktimus the Encourager!" - Jarl Rurik Harrgath Link to comment
sarakingdom Posted February 4 Report Share Posted February 4 2 1 Quote I felt like I could run forever, like I could smell the wind and feel the grass under my feet, and just run forever. Current Challenge: #24 - Mrs. Cosmopolite Challenge Past: #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11a & #11b, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17, #18, #19, #20, #21, #22, #23 Link to comment
Scaly Freak Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 6 Quote The Great Reading Thread of 2023 “I've always believed that failure is non-existent. What is failure? You go to the end of the season, then you lose the Super Bowl. Is that failing? To most people, maybe. But when you're picking apart why you failed, and now you're learning from that, then is that really failing? I don't think so." - Kobe Bryant, 1978-2020. Rest in peace, great warrior. Personal Challenges, a.k.a.The Saga of Scalyfreak: Tutorial; Ch 1; Ch 2; Ch 3; Ch 4; Ch 5; Ch 6; Intermission; Intermission II; Ch 7; Ch 8; Ch 9; Ch 10; Ch 11; Ch 12 ; Ch 13; Ch 14; Ch 15; Ch 16; Ch 17; Intermission III; Ch 18; Ch 19; Ch 20; Ch 21; Ch 22; Ch 23; Ch 24; Ch 25; Intermission IV; Ch 26; Ch 27; Ch 28; Ch 29; Ch 30; Ch 31; Ch 32; Ch 33; Ch 34; Ch 35; Ch 36; Ch 37; Ch 38; Ch 39; Ch 40; Intermission V; Ch 41; Ch 42; Ch 43 Link to comment
DarK_RaideR Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 What is this, Thanksgiving? Jokes aside, it's great to see you in a good place. Any plans to add goals later on or is this just gonna be a challenge of chugging along and logging down stuff day by day? 3 Quote Lvl 52 Multitasker Link to comment
Harriet Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 35 minutes ago, DarK_RaideR said: What is this, Thanksgiving? Tanksgiving! 1 17 2 Quote Let cheese and oxen and mead crowd out our secret desires for power and domination - Harriet the Viking Just be bold, fluid and unapologetic, not small, hairy and indecisive - Harriet the Artist You can absorb me! - Harriet the Contextless Guru Link to comment
Snarkyfishguts Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 I love it. You are an amazing friend, and I've really enjoyed following along with you on your journey 2 1 Quote Link to comment
Shello Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 2 Quote Race: Amazonian Ogre Princess | Class: Ranger | Profession: SuperHero | Affiliation: Doodlie and Pancake for Life Respawn Challenge Arcs: 2021 | 2022 I am not saying I am Wonder Woman. I am just saying no one has ever seen me and Wonder Woman together in the same room. Original Spawn Challenges 2014 - 2020: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 , 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, ?? Roadmaps: 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 Starting weight = 290.4 (2014); Current weight = 241.2; Total pounds lost: 49.2 Link to comment
Rurik Harrgath Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 21 hours ago, Tanktimus the Encourager said: good Stewardship Not what you meant at all, but Glad you're doubling down on presence and focus, Sir! 4 1 Quote [Level ??] Rurik, Templar-Marshal Class: Paladin of the Order of the Sacred Flame (Conquest Paladin/Champion) BRUTALITY 11 | FINESSE 10 | VIGOR 11 | INSIGHT 14 | WILL 13 Equipment: Leather armor, questing longsword, and adventurer's pack with alchemist's kit. "Rangers have to at least give up on pants. It's a special rule we enacted after Rurik became a Guild Leader.” – DarK_RaideR "Did I just get my ass kicked by a member of Metallica meets History Channel's Vikings?" - Wild Wolf "By the Well-Oiled-and-Meticulously-Groomed Beard of Rurik!" - Tanktimus the Encourager Link to comment
RES Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 2 Quote RES...and I want to live days worth dying for Current: RES: Wrestle, It's all about the pin Spoiler Magickal, Eclectic, Goddess, Level 75 |1|2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9|10|11|12|13|14|15|16|17|18|19|20|21|22|23|24|25|26|27|28|29|30|31|32|33|34|35|36|37|38|39|40|41|42|43|44|45|46|47|48|49|50|51|52|53|54|55|56|57|58|59|60|61|62|63|64|65|66|67|68|69|70|71|72|73|74|75|76|77|78|79|80| | My Character Page | Tracking Spreadsheet | My Blog | Growth happens when you care more about the well being of your future self than the comfort of your present self! "Pass on what you have learned. Strength, mastery. But weakness, folly, failure also. Yes, failure most of all. The greatest teacher, failure is." -Yoda Link to comment
Tanktimus the Encourager Posted February 5 Author Report Share Posted February 5 21 hours ago, sarakingdom said: It's nice to be appreciated. 17 hours ago, Scaly Freak said: This is the way. 10 hours ago, DarK_RaideR said: What is this, Thanksgiving? Jokes aside, it's great to see you in a good place. Any plans to add goals later on or is this just gonna be a challenge of chugging along and logging down stuff day by day? The second one, for sure. Locking in good habits is a higher priority right now than adding new ones. 9 hours ago, Harriet said: Tanksgiving! I am not opposed to this. 7 hours ago, Snarkyfishguts said: I love it. You are an amazing friend, and I've really enjoyed following along with you on your journey Thank you, I'm glad you are here with me. 3 hours ago, Shello said: Indeed I am. 34 minutes ago, Rurik Harrgath said: Not what you meant at all, but Glad you're doubling down on presence and focus, Sir! Thank you, so am I. 2 minutes ago, RES said: Aww, shucks, thanks. Today is a good day. I woke up tired and haven't really felt awake all day, but was able to get to church, make lunch, and get to work. 12 Quote Current Challenge "By the Most-Righteous-and-Blessed Beard of Sir Tanktimus the Encourager!" - Jarl Rurik Harrgath Link to comment
Elastigirl Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 Loving your challenge theme! 1 Quote Wisdom 22.5 Dexterity 13 Charisma 15 Strength 21 Constitution-13 "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind' Luke 10; 27 Link to comment
Heidi Posted February 6 Report Share Posted February 6 You know how I love a presence and gratitude challenge. ❤️ Glad to see you, as always, and following along, as always (though often just lurking). I am glad for you. When I write my list of blessings, you are on it at least once. 2 Quote ♥ & ☮, Heidi Gypsy Druid Paladin Ranger: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 :: Druid: 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 |:: 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |:: 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |:: 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 |:: 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 |:: 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53| 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 |:: 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 69 | :: 70 | Paladin: 71 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 76 | :: 77 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 81 | Heidi Chronicles NF Character Sheet | @theheidifeed| MySlashdotKarmaIsExcellent Let's catch up: https://calendly.com/loveandpeace Link to comment
Tanktimus the Encourager Posted February 6 Author Report Share Posted February 6 17 hours ago, Elastigirl said: Loving your challenge theme! Thank you. 12 hours ago, Heidi said: You know how I love a presence and gratitude challenge. ❤️ Glad to see you, as always, and following along, as always (though often just lurking). I am glad for you. When I write my list of blessings, you are on it at least once. /cdn-cgi/mirage/314fc156384ad5ac61a71f90d7ac8b0a4d8f8a6b6e3c64303ede6a032b9dd249/1280/cdn-cgi/mirage/314fc156384ad5ac61a71f90d7ac8b0a4d8f8a6b6e3c64303ede6a032b9dd249/1280/https://media3.giphy.com/media/l46CvEnI8SNavidmo/200.gif You are very kind and I appreciate those life-giving words. Gym report! Spoiler Warmup ✔️ Squat 1 x 5 @ 45 2 x 5 @ 55 3 x 5 @ 65 Kettle Bells Halo 6 per side 35 lb bell OHP 2 x 10 @ 30 (each arm) 1 x 9 @ 35 (each arm) Bent over rows 3 x 8 @ 35 (each arm) Stretch ✔️ 6 1 2 Quote Current Challenge "By the Most-Righteous-and-Blessed Beard of Sir Tanktimus the Encourager!" - Jarl Rurik Harrgath Link to comment
shaar Posted February 6 Report Share Posted February 6 Trying to cultivate gratitude has been a WICKED HUGE HELP for me too. It’s hard on the hard days (duh) but we keep trying… Here to support the Elder Nerd Lifting Gang!!!! 2 Quote i am not waiting for a hero. i saved myself long ago. Level 56 Bardic Time-Mage; of the Furious Heart STR.55 DEX.43 STA.48 CON.51 WIS.53 CHA.65 "Well...in the end, it boils down to two simple choices. Either you do or you don't. You'd think with all the problems in this world, there'd be more answers. It's not fair... ...But that's the way things are. The choice is yours." Link to comment
fleaball Posted February 6 Report Share Posted February 6 1 Quote Level 69 Battle Kitten Battle Log | Current Challenge MyFitnessPal | Fitbit | Duolingo Ici je vis la vie que j'ai choisie Je suis partie pour reconstruire ma vie C'est dit, c'est ainsi Link to comment
Tanktimus the Encourager Posted February 6 Author Report Share Posted February 6 5 hours ago, shaar said: Trying to cultivate gratitude has been a WICKED HUGE HELP for me too. It’s hard on the hard days (duh) but we keep trying… Here to support the Elder Nerd Lifting Gang!!!! I spent way too long looking for a gif response: 5 hours ago, Sovalis said: Following! 😁 Welcome! 22 minutes ago, fleaball said: Glad to have you. Today is a good day. After posting about my workout, I went and sat in the sauna for 19 minutes, using the time for meditation (not all of it, but enough). I got home and ate, then took a nap, then cooked before coming to work. I cooked some pork chops seasoned with salt, pepper, and rubbed sage in a pan with melted coconut oil. The side dish was about 8 chopped slices of bacon cooked in a skillet, then set aside. After draining most of the grease I added a chopped onion and shaved brussels sprouts, along with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and balsamic vinegar. I cooked it about 6-8 minutes then added the bacon back in. I do feel good after focusing so much on that for which I am grateful, including but not limited to: my family, my job, the house, and all of you 12 Quote Current Challenge "By the Most-Righteous-and-Blessed Beard of Sir Tanktimus the Encourager!" - Jarl Rurik Harrgath Link to comment
KB Girl Posted February 6 Report Share Posted February 6 That was really good to read Tank. Made me feel happy for you and made me feel the gratitude for my own list. 1 Quote KB Quest: becoming a decent kettlebell lifter and an excellent coach 2023 goals tracker; 591/5000km & reading to my kids 48/365 days (updated march-22) my instagram - my gym's instagram Link to comment
MaeradCase Posted February 6 Report Share Posted February 6 On 2/5/2023 at 3:26 PM, Tanktimus the Encourager said: Today is a good day. I woke up tired and haven't really felt awake all day, but was able to get to church, make lunch, and get to work. I also have the lethargy today. Reading your initial positive post brought a smile to my face, though. 1 Quote Link to comment
Snarkyfishguts Posted February 7 Report Share Posted February 7 Ah balsamic vinegar, what can't you make delicious? ❤️ 2 1 Quote Link to comment
Harriet Posted February 7 Report Share Posted February 7 Gymming is winning! Yay for gym reports. I assume all the measures are pounds? Quote Let cheese and oxen and mead crowd out our secret desires for power and domination - Harriet the Viking Just be bold, fluid and unapologetic, not small, hairy and indecisive - Harriet the Artist You can absorb me! - Harriet the Contextless Guru Link to comment
TimovieMan Posted February 7 Report Share Posted February 7 1 Quote Active challenges: Balancing sleep and gaming | Walk to Mordor - (spreadsheet) | DailyDare 2023 threads: Challenge VIII | IX 2018-19 & 2021 threads: Battle log | Challenge I | II | III | IV | V | VI | VII Link to comment
shaar Posted February 7 Report Share Posted February 7 Bacon and Brussels sprouts is such a winning combination - my husband hated Brussels sprouts until I made them in a similar way and now they’re on the grocery list like every other week. Actually it was CAAAAMP that gave me that recipe! The Nom Nom Paleo presentation changed my life…… (who makes these gifs jeez) 3 Quote i am not waiting for a hero. i saved myself long ago. Level 56 Bardic Time-Mage; of the Furious Heart STR.55 DEX.43 STA.48 CON.51 WIS.53 CHA.65 "Well...in the end, it boils down to two simple choices. Either you do or you don't. You'd think with all the problems in this world, there'd be more answers. It's not fair... ...But that's the way things are. The choice is yours." Link to comment
SkyGirl Posted February 8 Report Share Posted February 8 Ohhh I'm loving this so much, Tank!!! Here to follow and catch the wave of gratitude vibes! 1 Quote SKY ELVENWORD NOBLEHEART The Silver Archer, Ranger Level 51 Jesus-follower | Writer | Encourager | Resident Myers-Briggs and Enneagram Geek "Knowing that we can be loved exactly as we are gives us all the best opportunity for growing into the healthiest of people." - Fred Rogers Link to comment
Heidi Posted February 8 Report Share Posted February 8 Howdy, Friend. Quote ♥ & ☮, Heidi Gypsy Druid Paladin Ranger: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 :: Druid: 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 |:: 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |:: 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |:: 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 |:: 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 |:: 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53| 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 |:: 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 69 | :: 70 | Paladin: 71 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 76 | :: 77 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 81 | Heidi Chronicles NF Character Sheet | @theheidifeed| MySlashdotKarmaIsExcellent Let's catch up: https://calendly.com/loveandpeace Link to comment
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