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Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M
Man has gotten pretty good at adapting to whatever environment he’s dropped into over time.
One of the benefits of a regimented life is that it gives structure to your day.
So you don’t have to worry about when you’re going to eat; sleep; work. It’s all planned out for you.
Of course in ‘real life’ you get to choose whom you live with - to some extent anyway. Obviously can’t say the same for prison. And no doubt there may be some determined to make life difficult for no other reason other than that they can.
That being the case I guess it’s best to learn the ‘rules’ of your environment quickly.
One of the benefits of a regimented life is that it gives structure to your day.
So you don’t have to worry about when you’re going to eat; sleep; work. It’s all planned out for you.
Of course in ‘real life’ you get to choose whom you live with - to some extent anyway. Obviously can’t say the same for prison. And no doubt there may be some determined to make life difficult for no other reason other than that they can.
That being the case I guess it’s best to learn the ‘rules’ of your environment quickly.
MarkPaul · 26-30, M
@Picklebobble2 You won't have any reading material outside what has been pre-approved.
Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M
@MarkPaul But you expect that don’t you ?
Different environment.
Different environment.
MarkPaul · 26-30, M
@Picklebobble2 This won't be solved with mathematical equations and engineering precision. It's an emotional jungle you will be entering. The physical space is the least of your worries.
Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M
@MarkPaul But like most things in life they have to be endured.
So given that you don’t have the choices you have outside you have to work with what you have inside.
Your values have to change in order to survive and thrive in your new environment
So given that you don’t have the choices you have outside you have to work with what you have inside.
Your values have to change in order to survive and thrive in your new environment
MarkPaul · 26-30, M
@Picklebobble2 Well... you want me to believe that lounging at the shore line and eating frozen dark chocolate while being serenaded by the ocean waves and the vocal sound of seagulls is no different than sitting cross-legged style in a 91.4 cm windowless space under fluorescent lighting on a concrete slab with a stainless steel restroom utility (no bidet) because of human adaptability? 🤨
Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M
@MarkPaul YOU set THOSE parameters i didn't !
You have to break life down to the basics. Which i did !
You have to sleep; you have to eat and you have to work.
Those are your environments.
So deal with them the best way you can while you have to.
You have to break life down to the basics. Which i did !
You have to sleep; you have to eat and you have to work.
Those are your environments.
So deal with them the best way you can while you have to.
MarkPaul · 26-30, M
@Picklebobble2 Well, I see life beyond "the basics." To me, there IS a difference between sleeping on a comfortable and familiar bed versus on a concrete slab with bedding that has been used by others. I choose when to sleep, what to eat, and where to work. We call those "freedoms" that maybe you take for granted, but I don't, Mister. Those freedoms add colour and depth to "the basics." And, colour and depth might not be important to you, but it is to me.
Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M
@MarkPaul You're not making ANY sense.
ONE is life AWAY from PRISON the other is IN PRISON which was the basis of your question.
You seem to saying [i]All is lost ! It's truly the worst thing ever.....'[/i]
I'm saying that you have to adapt your life to how you're living. Enjoying it doesn't come into it !
ONE is life AWAY from PRISON the other is IN PRISON which was the basis of your question.
You seem to saying [i]All is lost ! It's truly the worst thing ever.....'[/i]
I'm saying that you have to adapt your life to how you're living. Enjoying it doesn't come into it !
MarkPaul · 26-30, M
@Picklebobble2 No... you're going on and on about how it makes no difference as though it's all incidental to you. I'm challenging you to get past your ego and acknowledge all would be lost... otherwise there is no reason NOT to go to prison. Life is more than "the basics." Damn it.
Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M
@MarkPaul Right, but if it's got as far as prison, you're not dealing with the world you LIKE you're having to deal with a different one !
The best way to deal with a different one is to take advantage of the positives within it.
The best way to deal with a different one is to take advantage of the positives within it.
MarkPaul · 26-30, M
@Picklebobble2 That's pretty mechanical, mate.