Being toward the younger of the Gen X , (and the smallest generation) having mostly Gen Z and Gen Alpha kids… and naturally being around a lot of children from those generations. I have a lot of hope ,that Gen Z and Gen Alpha will end up preserving this Republic for a few generations to come.

I live in a heavy Amish area and one quality they have and highly regard ,that most “English”(is what they call non-Amish) seem to no longer want to do,is -they take care of their parents until their parents die,Financially and physically . This became really apparent to me when I was subcontracting for one of the largest assisted living/retirement firms in the country and he was saying they can’t build them fast enough,especially with boomers aging rapidly now. “Children don’t want to take care of their parents, it’s inconvenient and too much work” were his words….

Heard it said “ A legitimate pleasure is,one you pay for now and enjoy later, an illegitimate pleasure is one you enjoy now… and you will pay for it later.” The instant gratification of life’s offerings… often leaves a bitter Taste long after the pleasure is gone. Rings true,in a lot of life’s scenarios . Really illustrates the bitcoiners mindset. This came to mind a lot of times when my wife and I denied ourselves of nice things in order to continue stacking.

Pain and suffering are the best character building experiences. A quote I heard a while ago “hard times made us” During the process I am typically not happy and difficult to be around ,but when I look back,gaining maturity and patience ,I typically look at it with fondness😅