Switchin states?

[Mightyfordranger]

I have been thinking about making a change in my life going to a new place seeing new things and living more for God I know that to some of you out there don't agree with a Christian life style but it seems like something that would suite me fine...that said I was just looking g for advice from those older who wished they did things differently after all we only have one life and one shot at it
I'm just not sure what I want to do with mine quite yet I'm only 20 so I have plenty left to live I just don't want to end up wasting it....thanks for any advice

EDIT: BTW I do know this is a truck forum but given the recent topics in gen disscusstion I figured I may get a few good answers

 

[97RangerXLT]

First of all, you can live a Godly life anywhere in the world. So that should open up the realm of possibilities for you

Some of those places can open you to a load of persecution tho...be prepared.

A good place to start is to look at your skills and knowledge or even for someone as young as you are you can also look at things you want to do for a living and are willing to train to do.

Once you have that figured out, talk to your pastor. Ask him if he knows of any place that needs your skills and/ or is willing to help you learn them and also help you get connected with a local church.

You might also find that there is more than you think locally.

Good luck, and also you should be asking God's advice (through prayer), He might have a completely different plan for you.

AJ

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[RonD]

For most people in the world, they are born, live, and die within a 20mile area, just comfort level and of course economics, not to say they don't travel just the majority of people chose to stay close to "home" for most of their lives.
In North America I would say at least 70% fit that, but maybe a 50mile radius, lots of commuting, lol.

Choosing to leave "home" is not easy, even if things are not good, there is a certain "comfort" in knowing an area, almost a belonging because of the time spent there.

But 30% of people do choose to change "home" for a new home, it isn't easy at first, you feel out of place because you are, only time can get that feeling of "home" back in your heart, "home sick" is real, and you don't have to be a kid to feel it, if you don't feel it then that would be the surprise.

As said above, you choose your own moral compass settings and beliefs, that is not location based, but changing your moral compass and beliefs can be, because of the history you have and share in your current "home town".
We all behave differently around Parents, than we do at work or with friends, and differently in different groups of friends, this is totally normal.
But we also can get locked into behaviors we want to change and that is very very hard to do when you are locked in by that behavior's history.

Changing locations allows you to establish new behavior patterns with new friends, maybe shake off some past behavior you wanted to get rid of.
Reset the moral compass and beliefs.

Abraham Lincoln quote" Sir, my concern is not whether God is on our side; my greatest concern is to be on God's side, for God is always right."

I agree, God is not on my side or the other guys side, I am either on God side or I am not.
So not a "group effort" it is an "I" effort.

Finding like minded people is always good, whether it is religion, or even a hobby, common ground helps give you a belonging, and that is lost sometimes and very good to find again.

 

[Andy D]

My ancestor in a direct line for 12 generations , 1670s . Lived a mile down the street. I have lived in only 2 houses my entire life, they are only 5 miles apart. In between, the generations crossed the Atlantic a few times and the Mississippi river basin in early steamboats, winding up in Providence 150 yrs ago.

The industrial revolution brought people from the hard scrabble farms in New England and eastern Canada. Lots of Quebecois Working textile mills in MA French people who emigrated to Quebec when it was French. Long time ago that was.

People, clans, tribes, bands of humans would use up local real estate , eat all the good stuff and move on ,same as any herd animal. Always a pressure to move on .

Humans have evolved into soft creatures getting ever softer, as technology progresses .

It took mankind only a few thousand yrs to cross Asia into North America. Then South America, clear to Tierra del Feugo. Eating everything that didn't eat them.

Enough about me and my forebears. To the OP, talk to your minister. There are all sorts of Christian Youth Groups. I'm a non-practitioner, myself, but that doesn't keep me from seeking enlightenment

 

[BLOODBANE]

One of the best things I ever did was move away from my home town in my 20's. I moved 120 miles away (not a great distance, but far enough). I had to learn to rely on myself. I could still get back home if I needed to, but far enough away I couldn't bug my parents to help all the time. I worked my ass off during that time (lots of time 2 jobs). I bought a house on my own and met some fantastic people along the way. I moved back to my home town about 10 years ago, and bought another house (still have my first/rental property). It made me grow u0p pretty fast and Im proud of what I have done.

As far as wasting your life away, who knows? There will always be "if I would'ves" out there. Only you will be able to decide that. Unfortunately, it will be after you have already lived it. There are things I wish I would have done differently, but they are the things that make me, me (Yes. I made a lot of mistakes along the way, but Im still here).

You sound like you have a good idea about where you are wanting to go, and that right there is a bonus. Living a christian lifestyle is a worthy goal, but just being a decent person,whatever your religion is, will get you there just the same (I do believe in God, just believe in the Indian (Native American) beliefs a little more (Mother Earth, Father Sky, kind of stuff).

Hang in there and be prepared to really buckle down and go after what your looking for. It is out there.

 

[Mightyfordranger]

Thanks guys I do kinda wanna shake off my old life a start a new one who knows maybe sometime this year you get a few posts from another state...

 

[black_demon69]

Thanks guys I do kinda wanna shake off my old life a start a new one who knows maybe sometime this year you get a few posts from another state...

shake off the old life by shaking off the snow for good AZ is really warm in the winter and hot in the summer.. its 72 and sunny right now. and your ranger probably would stop rusting

 

[RonD]

Look forward to reading about it

 

[YungICY]

I'm a young guy at only 26 but I think I have a little bit of advice for you. I just uprooted about 6 months ago. I moved from southern Utah to Vegas. Granted its not really that far at about a 2 hour drive. I'm gonna leave the religious aspect out of it since I am not relgious but for me I had something in my guy telling me I needed to make the change to better mine and my young family's life. Its been about six months and it has been a complete hell. But on the other hand, I've been able to network with a couple of people and now I'm moving rapidly in the direction that I was shooting for.

That said, if you feel like you need to uproot then weigh the pros and cons and if you feel like it's right then go for it. You re gonna feel incredibly out for place for a while. I am currently in a limbo now where vegas doesn't feel like home and neither does utah but as time goes on feelings will change. If you opt to move, then if at first you don't succeed then try and try again. My initial job down here was supposed to be the save all but unfortunately that didn't happen and it actually put me five steps back. But I was was able to network and get started on a path that suites me better.

It's not going to be easy, nothing worth it ever is but keep your chin up and don't give up.

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[Mightyfordranger]

Ok man I up and left Ohio when I graduated high school packed up my ranger and headed west but my life fell apart out there so I had to come back but I do feel like trying again maybe the Carolinas I'll finish up my big first gen and buy a car dolly for my other one and head south I do have a buddy who's lookin for a change too

Edit: also having my rangers stop rusting would be awesome too lol

 

[Mickey Bitsko]

Last sumer I was leaving a local eatery and a couple of young men [ guessing mid 20's]were standing next they're car, some kind of little SUV with a u-haul trailer both packed to the hilt. I'm not the bashful type, so I asked where ya'll going to which they replied "not sure yet" left SoCal about a week before. There was a crossroads right down road and were't sure what was was where in Colo. I asked what they were looking for , jobs and a new life , out of the rat race.
Didn't care too much about the wage disparity from Cali. to Colo. which is huge.
But, quality of life was MOST important to them.
I told them what was N E W and S , they were extremely thankful [they thought Colorado Springs would be a good place to land ] population is approaching Denver, so no!
They ended up heading to Durango and Montrose, both are small but growing and jobs are plentiful.
So, I have seen much of the west while much of my family stayed in Cali. not far from where we grew up, I don't understand but it's they're life.
I have started over several times in my life and was NEVER worried if I could make it or not simply because I DID what it took to survive, I'm rich in life and that's all that matters to me.
I've made it to 68 wonderful years and don't regret a thing..
Don't be afraid, just take the leap of faith and git-r-done !

 

[enjr44]

I spent 20 plus years wandering around the planet for the USAF. And the one thing that I learned is that, "Where ever you go, you will be there!"

So look to yourself for the changes you want to make. You can go anywhere you like (what is great about this country); but, if you do not change you, nothing will change. Everything you like or dislike about where you are you will be able to find anywhere you go.

You make your life what it is, not where you are!!!

 

[Mightyfordranger]

This is all great advice and I did like Colorado when I came through it and I hear the wheelin is still good too

 

[Hagan]

https://youtu.be/JwbUCI9bEvA

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

I enjoy traveling but I don't think I could do a drastic move. I hope I am done moving period actually.

I probably should for more $$ but most of my family is within 10 miles of my house, heck I live in my late great-grandparents house.

To each their own, I have had 4 cousins strike off into the wilds and they seem to be doing ok with it.