Faith over Fear
Third Interview with Centurions in Texas
Must see!
Note: Tomorrow I will republish GATES OF FIRE in which Erik Kurilla (current CENTCOM Commander) was badly shot but kept fighting like a lion. That dust on the left by the Soldier’s head is a bullet ricocheting off the wall by his head. This series of photos might well be the most intense series actually caught by still camera in combat. Was a busy day.
Note: I did stuff like this for years. Countless firefights, suicide bombings, airstrikes, IEDs, people burned alive, snipers incoming and outgoing. Was terrible, terrible at times.
And now, zero PTSD. Random “psychologists” love to “assign” your condition. As if they know squat. “Of course you have PTSD…it’s repressed.” The only thing repressed is the IQ of people who say these things.
STOP: Drugs and Alcohol
START: Walks in Sunshine
ZERO: Sad Music
Dogs and cats are super cool. Being around children reminds one of responsibilities. Erik Kurilla got shot up, fought back, recovered, and did years more of war. And is now CENTCOM Commanding General. Had Erik stood against the death jabs, and did not put Israel first, I’d vote for Erik for President. But he did and he does.
Sometimes we experience much death and much loss. And these times are terrible. But we are Men! We must Defend!
And God’s magic still happens. God did not make us to be losers or druggies. Our enemies fire these weapons at us. We were made to be Winners! And so shall we be!
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Some people can maintain a mind over matter mindset. Some are stronger than others across the board. Children from the same abusive home come out of it different. None forget, but some can move on, some maintain denial and others crumble. I am glad that you are still leading and fighting the war at hand. We need experienced soldiers who can help us. Also so glad you're doing this podcast with the exceptional young men.
'And God's magic still happens. Perfect ending to this memorable podcast with the Centurions. The young men already quite skilled. Important questions asked. A highlight of their lives is going to the bookstore and watching you identify old treasures there. Your talking about the importance of your grandparents helps me realize even more the part I play in my grandsons' lives growing up in a trashed world. The conversation on Dog Kings....esp. Trump serving at MacDonalds and Bibi....helpful perspective in connecting dots. The best part for me is your emphasis on 'telling' oneself to BE courageous....not asking. And no labeling of PTSD. You never said PTSD does not exist. You are describing what one can do to help avoid or mitigate it. Your story. It reminds me of my sister, Patty, who was labeled bipolar early in her tortured life by the truly evil psychiatrists who knew nothing about her. I told her to stop referring to herself as 'bipolar.' That along with other support, she blossomed and began seeing herself differently. I told her she was the most brilliant counselor I ever had, intelligence off the charts...and the best company...and funny. When she died, she saw herself as a whole beautiful woman. She had slowly rebuilt her crushed soul. Thank you for this WONDERFUL podcast. I do practice being more Thai every day before I get up....letting go of yesterday. THANK YOU.