Pivotal Point in Life

War and Peace from many views

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It’s been a while since I’ve posted anything to my blog site.  I’m taking the little bit of time that I’ve been allotted to express myself, but with marginal boundaries.  I’m trying to keep an understanding and patience approach, but at times, things do go awry.

(at the point, I would go on and on about how things have drastically changed in the past 6yrs.  How many of the experiences that I’ve seen; still needs clarity and understanding before I can convey or share the meaning.  I can’t tell you anything that I, myself, don’t understand.

 

Advice that I once received:  “Draw what you see.”

 

Lets see………what ………the next chapter holds.

 

 

Pivotal Point in Life

When People Push and Push til they Push YOU AWAY

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In the beginning it was all fun and exciting.  Talking to those who could hear my thoughts…..read my mind……predict my very next step.  It was all full of unimaginable experiences and things that only happens once in a lifetime.

But now, it’s time for those same very experiences to be witnessed by someone else.  Yes, you’ve tried your hardest to show me the way, but under all circumstances; this isn’t your battle.  I’ve expressed this many, many times in the past; well before we came to the point we are at now.  I MUST DO THIS ALONE.

There’s no more room for long drawn out ‘goodbyes’.  I’m sure that your resources will make another human being feel like they are on top of the world.

NO ONE MAN SHOULD HAVE ALL THAT POWER.  (That’s why I am passing it forward to someone who really needs and wants it. My family would appreciate the God-like abilities to have a long fulfilling life.  (Mom and Dad forever together)

Nonetheless, I experienced some very interesting events that I have yet to fully comprehend.  Understanding is the start; Practically is the ground work; Transformation is the implementation for further expansion of newly enlightenment ideas, functions and growth into what truly is the most potential and sustainable life.

They may criticize me, judge me, mock me but that shouldn’t be THEIR focus.  They should provide a foundation of understanding from one to another; patience being present and the unwavering justice for ALL people.

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Pivotal Point in Life

Passing along a blessing

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Well guys, there comes a time in one’s life where he/she should pass along a blessing to someone else who would……who is in dire need of the blessing.  In my opinion, if I was giving an opportunity to better myself……to become a better person……to basically enjoy life on life’s terms, I would definitely take that blessing.

BUT……………….

In my real world scenario, I was ALREADY given a very in-depth opportunity to be better than what I think I am.  …….AND, THIS WAS ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS.  I truly thought that I was READY……….but at the end of the day, I FAILED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS TO BE A BETTER PERSON.

THE WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY ONLY COMES AROUND EVERY OTHER BLUE MOON.  I WOULDN’T WANT ANYONE TO SPEND THEIR RESOURCES/TIME/ENERGY ON ME, WHEN KNOWING THAT IT’S GONNA TAKE MYSELF AND ONLY MYSELF TO CHANGE FOR THE BETTER.

THE LAST THING THAT I’M NOT, AND THAT’S SELFISH.  IF I F*CKED UP AN OPPORTUNITY FOR GROWTH AND ADVANCEMENT (through the help of others), and they tried their DAMNEST to keep me on track……..I WOULD FEEL BAD THAT THEY CONTINUED TO ‘FIX’ SOMETHING THAT I KNOW THAT I HAVE TO FIX MYSELF.    YOU’VE DONE ALL YOU CAN DO………YOUR RESOURCES CAN BE QUITE HELPFUL TO SOMEONE WHO IS READY FOR THE OPPORTUNITY……THEY ARE READY FOR ADVANCEMENT……..BUT THEY AREN’T TOO SURE ON HOW TO GO ABOUT IT.

YOU CAN LEAD A HORSE TO WATER, BUT YOU CAN’T MAKE HIM DRINK.

I CAN ONLY FIX THE SITUATION THAT I’M IN BY MYSELF…………

BYE GUYS

Pivotal Point in Life

From Photo To Cartoon!! OOHH WOW!!!!!!

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Want to have a digital cartoon character of YOURSELF? Maybe an avatar? an EMOJII? well….more detailed than an emojii, but you’ll friends will be stunned to see you as a photo-realistic character on your social media sites. Baby photos, kids, teens, adults, graduations and special events.

24-hour turn around. Pricing is affordable.

You will receive HIGH RESOLUTION photo used for large prints.

(Additional: SpeedArt Video step by step is available w/ additional charges. Please visit https://jpittsproductions.wordpress.com for more OR email me: jr.l.pitts@gmail.com for further details.

 

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Broken Record Syndrome

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Picture a turntable. A black, vinyl disc teeming with potential music rests on the platter. You place the needle into a groove and start the player. The disc begins to spin, and a song bursts into the room, filling the room and your mind with music. It’s not the music you wanted to hear though; in fact, it’s so awful you want it to move to a different song. To your dismay, it never moves. The needle is stuck in the groove because the record is broken. You have to listen to the terrible song play on.

Anxiety is like this broken record. The song itself is wrong. Anxiety puts horrible thoughts in our head, thoughts like you’re going to fail or you’re not good enough, or something terrible will happen. Once an anxious thought begins, it often picks up speed, screeching its painful song ad nauseam.

It’s natural to throw our hands over our ears when anxiety repeats itself. It’s also natural to want the turntable to stop spinning, to wish the anxious thoughts would cease. When we focus on wanting anxiety to stop repeating itself in our mind, though, we are inadvertently keeping that record spinning. Instead, we should stop wishing for the anxious music to stop and instead take charge of changing the tune.

  • Recognize the anxious thought that’s playing like a broken record. What specifically is it telling you?
  • Realize that you don’t have to listen to this record. At any given time, you have the power to decide what you will and will not pay attention to.
  • Don’t argue with the anxious thoughts. You can’t argue a needle out of a broken groove. Instead, simply acknowledge them and proceed to step four.
  • Decide what thoughts you’d rather have instead. What do you want to focus on? What would you rather be pursuing?
  • Practice your song. Once you know how you want to replace your anxious thoughts, rehearse. Write down your new thought(s) multiple times. Play it (them) in your head. Repeat.
  • Add a dance. This means action. What steps are you going to take every day to keep your new record spinning?

 

Thank you for the support.  Tanya J. Peterson is the author of The Mindfulness Journal for Anxiety, The Mindfulness Workbook for Anxiety, Break Free: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in 3 steps, and five critically-acclaimed, award-winning novels about mental health challenges. She speaks nationally about mental health, and she has a curriculum for middle and high schools. Find her on her website, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Season 11: 2019

Trinity + Space

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Here’s an retro video I made a few years ago. Here’s some background info: My puppy’s name was Trinity. Location: Boulevard Mall in Las Vegas, NV.

When you release a cute puppy in a mall; giving her space to play and run, it creates a whole lotta “Ahhh, how cute” or “Awww, a puppy with teeth” Ahhh RUN!!!

AND of course, she runs after them. LoL

I miss Trinity.

Season 10: THE PROGRAM

Emotional Distress in Personal Injury Claims

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courtesy of Hoganinjury.com

When people get involved in accidents and pursue damages for personal injury claims, they tend to think about the most obvious damages that they can get compensated for. Medical costs to treat the physical injury they have sustained in the accident lost wages because of the number of days they weren’t able to go to work, and the cost of repairs to their damaged property are some of the things that are often considered first. Because of the overwhelming number of tangible things that a person should consider when filing for damages, they tend to overlook one significant factor, the emotional distress that the accident has caused.

Emotional distress is a type of non-economic damage that a person could include in their personal injury claim. Just like physical injuries, emotional distress can affect a victim’s everyday life and can also have an impact on their recovery time. The manifestations of emotional distress like sleep loss, anxiety, and panic attacks can have a severe effect on a person’s well-being and even their source of income. Just like any other types of non-economic damages, calculating compensation for emotional distress could be complicated.

There should be proof of emotional distress for you to be able to receive the compensation that you deserve. Here are some tips that could help you prove your claim:

1. Physical manifestation. – After a while, symptoms of emotional distress could lead to physical symptoms that may help you establish your case. You should take note of stress headaches or migraines, stomachaches because of anxiety, ulcers, chest pains, and other physical manifestations that were caused by emotional distress.

2. Magnitude and period. – The intensity and duration of your emotional distress should also be considered to help you prove your claim. Post-traumatic stress disorder is a very severe manifestation of emotional distress and recovery could take a very long time.

3. Correlation. – Proving that the root of your emotional distress is the accident you’re filing a claim for can help solidify your claim. For example, you’ve never had a panic attack before the accident; however, after the accident, you started suffering from constant panic attacks.

4. Documentation. – The physical injuries you’ve sustained in an accident would need to be treated by a physician and may take time to heal completely. During this time, it’s best to document all the symptoms of emotional distress that you may be experiencing (including items number 1, 2, and 3), and inform your doctor about them. Your doctor would add these to your record and might even endorse you to a mental health professional that can help you, which means that you have actual proof that you are suffering from emotional distress. These records/documents could be compelling tools that could help your lawsuit or insurance claim. Keeping a journal that details your symptoms and how it affects your everyday life can also be useful.

Emotional distress caused by an accident should always be considered during a personal injury claim so that you can receive the psychological help that you need to recover fully. Dismissing emotional distress could make it more severe and could have a catastrophic impact on your life.

Were you involved in an accident and are suffering from emotional distress? Contact us at Hogan Injury for expert legal advice.

None of the content on Hoganinjury.com is legal advice nor is it a replacement for advice from a certified lawyer. Please consult a legal professional for further information.

Season 10: THE PROGRAM

Photoshop Skills

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Well, it’s true what they say;  If you don’t use it; you will lose it.

That goes for my Photoshop skills.  I’ve been out of touch with Adobe Photoshop for the past several years and to come back NOW, is like riding a bike all over again.  Don’t get me wrong, I still have the fundamentals, but my execution of techniques and actions are a bit rusty.

 

 

To sharpen or rather gain my skills back, I recreated my JPittsProductions Logo (for Fun).  Several steps went to this process.

1) Hand drawn sketch of logo (graffiti style)
2) Import drawing into Photoshop
3) Digitize the piece
4)Export

Season 10: THE PROGRAM

I AM A SCHIZO

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ME:
I guess on a brighter note; the psych doctor diagnosed me with schizophrenia.  I’m say THIS because I do hear voices “in my head” but this is something different.  Sometimes they are friendly and motivating, but majority of the time, they examine my EVERY action and critique it with harshly with an undertone of sarcasm.
I thought that they were people who wanted me dead, but turns out, I seem to be their experiment.  A lifelong experiment that I involuntary applied for.
Don’t get me wrong; I guess I’ve grown to tolerate them…….well, to be honest, they are the only people that I talk to.  They know ME better than myself.  We’ve cried……well, I’ve cried; we’ve laughed and I guess I’m saying all this to say that; well, I guess I’m not the sharpest tool in the shed.
I got some inner issues that are very apparent to ME……and I can’t fool anyone.  I was 3 months clean from Crystal Meth and as soon as I was released from the rehab facility, I relapsed within in 2days.
But hey, all isn’t lost; Im still breathing/alive.  I may have a few mental issues but I guess that’s what makes me……….ME!
YOU:

I know you to be a talented man and there are hundreds, maybe thousands of people out there that need and want to benefit from your warmth and experience. Please give it to them. Make them feel as good as you do for me.

Season 10: THE PROGRAM

Bennie and the Jets

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Hey kids, shake it loose together
The spotlight’s hitting something
That’s been known to change the weather
We’ll kill the fatted calf tonight
So stick around
You’re gonna hear electric music
Solid walls of sound

Say, Candy and Ronnie, have you seen them yet
Uh but they’re so spaced out, B-B-B-Bennie and the Jets
Oh but they’re weird and they’re wonderful
Oh Bennie she’s really keen
She’s got electric boots a mohair suit
You know I read it in a magazine
B-B-B-Bennie and the Jets

Hey kids, plug into the faithless
Maybe they’re blinded
But Bennie makes them ageless
We shall survive, let us take ourselves along
Where we fight our parents out in the streets
To find who’s right and who’s wrong

Oh Candy and Ronnie, have you seen them yet
Oh but they’re so spaced out, Bennie and the Jets
Oh but they’re weird and they’re wonderful
Oh Bennie she’s really keen
She’s got electric boots a mohair suit
You know I read it in a magazine, oh
B-B-B-Bennie and the Jets

Oh Candy and Ronnie, have you seen them yet
Oh but they’re so spaced out, Bennie and the Jets
Oh but they’re weird and they’re wonderful
Oh Bennie she’s really keen
She’s got electric boots a mohair suit
You know I read it in a magazine, oh
B-B-B-Bennie and the Jets
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Bennie, Bennie, Bennie, Bennie and the Jets
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Jets, Jets
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Bennie, Bennie and the Jets