Persistence, patience, and ... problem solving. There is no auto pilot in this hobby and what worked yesterday may suddenly not today. Observe, make slow changes, and try, try again.
Very true! That definitely takes Persistence!
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Persistence, patience, and ... problem solving. There is no auto pilot in this hobby and what worked yesterday may suddenly not today. Observe, make slow changes, and try, try again.
In the spirit of alliteration (and channeling my martial arts instructor...), I'll add perseverance. Never, ever give up!!!!Persistence, patience, and ... problem solving. There is no auto pilot in this hobby and what worked yesterday may suddenly not today. Observe, make slow changes, and try, try again.
There have been so many advancements made in technology over the last 10-20 years. With everything we have at our fingertips these days , it’s very easy to get into a hurry. I find myself looking for instant gratification sometimes. I can only image growing up and not seeing what it was like before all these advancements. That helps put things in perspective. As a hobby it’s gotten much much more user friendly!! With that being said the best we can do is to continue to help folks understand that this is for pleasure, the shear enjoyment and wonderment of it. It’s time to slow down, learn, relax and enjoy the challenge and the ride. [emoji4] It’s a wonderful learning experience and the end results will justify the means!
+1 ^^^ And thank you for your service - all of you.Less Technology and More Biology
I told myself, I was going to excercise Patience and read to completion before commenting. I got inspired be your first post and this post. First, I commend you on selection of this topic. I did enjoy your scripture verse as it’s a favorite. I also like Romans’s 12:1-2.
You sir are a “distinguished gentleman”. I was always impressed with “Toys for Tots”. “Warriors in Combat” and “Gentle in Spirit”. Your traditions & valour are to be lifted up and praised. You Marines have the best uniforms. I wore dress blues, you guys called us the Air “Farce”. Then, when you asked, we rained fire. I was a crew chief on Puff during Vietnam. I was too young to know fear. Today, 50 years later, I joined a “Band of Brothers” that mentor “Kids at Risk” in a fraternity “Kids Outdoor Zone”. Kids are fun and they are challenging. They are our next leaders. We strive to develope confidence through exercise of survival skills. They give me energy and a desire for “Authentic Manhood”. In serving, we find our essence.
https://www.kidsoutdoorzone.com/
A Cajun Aggie
PS: “Reefkeeping with Military Precision” made me chuckle a lot. I am a “Laissez Faire” reefkeeper who keeps it simple. I have Faith in Intelligent Design. I have seen His perfection in the holistic nature of the “coral holobiont”. I have been reefing since Vietnam, about 48 years. Because I am old school I say:
Less Technology and More Biology
I am quoting myself, yep. I do remind salty folks they are obviously are of a stubborn variety or they would not be in this hobby. All successful aquarists are stubborn. We have got to be.That is so true. There are so many painful challenges in this hobby that stubbornness is a required characteristic. I try to focus on the good, learn from the bad. And obviously we get some weird crazy thrill from our aquariums or we would not do it. Lol.
Talking to my oldest son about being patient as he enters college to be a teacher. He asked with a good amount of annoyance in his voice “so what? Should I pray for patience?” I replied “only if your stupid.” The discussion then moved on to my belief that god does not give us certain characteristics but instead they are developed through painful life experiences. (Or you are just born a certain way) He may send you more opportunities to developed said requested character. Or he may not, one never knows. But good lord don’t pray for patience. LOL.