That sounds stupid when it comes to rain, but it makes some sense with regard to medicines and pain. If you can tolerate a bit more discomfort or even pain, you can reduce the frequency and quantity of drugs you take, and lower the risks associated with them.
I always remind my daughter that unlike some I don’t melt in the rain, to which she responds that it would be worth taking the risk if I had flying monkeys at my command.
What you describe is the process of getting old. After age 40, with a slow accelleration, you begin the process of dying. Not noticable at first but slowly, over the course of years, you body gets weaker and aches a little more until one day you realize that doing the normal things in the course of a day now take a significant effort and discomfort. The time of free, easy, and painfree movement is gone and you are faced with the hard fact that you are just hanging in there for the chance of at least one more adventure. You’d be surprised what you can endure once you get your tolerance levels up. “Gettin’ old ain’t for sissies.” – Bette Davis
In the Army we had to do many things we didn’t particularly like but we all knew it would prepare us for when we actually needed to be use to it. My attitude was; You don’t have to practice being miserable; there will be plenty of that to go around later.
“If you periodically embrace discomfort, you’re more likely to be comfortable than someone who tries to avoid all discomfort. You’ll have a much wider comfort zone than others and will therefore feel comfortable under circumstances that would cause others distress.”
— William Irvine (2008). A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy.
My kids and I are building up tolerance to a range of temperatures in advance of a big trip next year. We’ve found that being outside more on warm days helps us to tolerate the heat.
FreihEitner Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Who ever said getting wet in the rain is discomfort? I used to rather enjoy it when we actually got rain here.
eromlig almost 3 years ago
I’d suggest marrying my ex, but that would be too massive a dose all at once.
Ratkin almost 3 years ago
That sounds stupid when it comes to rain, but it makes some sense with regard to medicines and pain. If you can tolerate a bit more discomfort or even pain, you can reduce the frequency and quantity of drugs you take, and lower the risks associated with them.
Chris almost 3 years ago
good luck with that.
WoodstockJack almost 3 years ago
Sugar melts.
Sir Ruddy Blighter, Jr. almost 3 years ago
Well, sweetie, if 2020 didn’t do it for you, I don’t know what will
J Short almost 3 years ago
You’ll be a Navy SEAL in no time.
ChristineMurphy almost 3 years ago
I always remind my daughter that unlike some I don’t melt in the rain, to which she responds that it would be worth taking the risk if I had flying monkeys at my command.
FanComic almost 3 years ago
What you describe is the process of getting old. After age 40, with a slow accelleration, you begin the process of dying. Not noticable at first but slowly, over the course of years, you body gets weaker and aches a little more until one day you realize that doing the normal things in the course of a day now take a significant effort and discomfort. The time of free, easy, and painfree movement is gone and you are faced with the hard fact that you are just hanging in there for the chance of at least one more adventure. You’d be surprised what you can endure once you get your tolerance levels up. “Gettin’ old ain’t for sissies.” – Bette Davis
xSigoff Premium Member almost 3 years ago
In the Army we had to do many things we didn’t particularly like but we all knew it would prepare us for when we actually needed to be use to it. My attitude was; You don’t have to practice being miserable; there will be plenty of that to go around later.
raybarb44 almost 3 years ago
I don’t own an umbrella. I actually like rain hitting me. I usually avoid getting soaked but if it happens, so be it. It’s just water…..
StevenHCarter almost 3 years ago
“If you periodically embrace discomfort, you’re more likely to be comfortable than someone who tries to avoid all discomfort. You’ll have a much wider comfort zone than others and will therefore feel comfortable under circumstances that would cause others distress.”
— William Irvine (2008). A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy.
jbarnes almost 3 years ago
My kids and I are building up tolerance to a range of temperatures in advance of a big trip next year. We’ve found that being outside more on warm days helps us to tolerate the heat.
kartis almost 3 years ago
I read comments on news sites.
memtnbike almost 3 years ago
I’ve never owned an umbrella, but I do live in SoCal.