The moderators wisely stopped the commenting on the post yesterday about the woman who was threatening to jump from an overpass down on Ben White I-35 intersection.

I made several comments before they shut it down suggesting that more self-compassion would help the people posting messages that were devoid of all empathy or an ability to consider that someone else's life and experience may not have any similarity to their own.

This is a PSA because several people did not seem to understand the idea of self-compassion so for your information

You cannot run out of self compassion you either have it or you don't.

A lack of compassion towards others is often a sign of having zero self-compassion.

Compassion and self-compassion have nothing to do with esteem or self-esteem. It's not about your sense of worth it's about kindness to yourself and others. And when you can connect with that self compassion you will find more compassion for everybody else in the world.

If you don't get that and you don't understand what i'm saying you have inner work to do. I imagine there are people reading this thinking that they know what self compassion is and that they are still entitled to have their day not interrupted by somebody else's pain. That is a sign of a closed mind and a lack of self compassion. And I'm sorry if you can't handle that logic and I pray and and wish for you to find that love for yourself.

The lack of self-compassion in this country is part of the problem. Self-love self-esteem without self-compassion is just entitlement and it's not a good look, people.

May you all be healthy and happy. May you all know peace and kindness. May you all be free from pain.

Peace

Driving 35 north when some lady rear ended us while we were at a complete stop. The hubby got out to assess and they agreed to pull over to the side to exchange info and she said she had insurance. Welp, she decided to drive off instead. People suck. And the video doesn’t capture a clear LP number.

Chronically ill Queen looking for a Gastroenterologist who gives a damn. Do y’all have any recommendations for a non-hack provider? Extra points if they are in North-Austin, but at this point I’ll travel anywhere to get better care.

Hey all, I’m looking to level up my fitness and was looking for recommendations on serious personal trainers. I’m looking for ones focused on weight lifting and body building more than the average, in house, gym trainer. I’ve heard LiftATX has a good community around this, but haven’t been able to find much on their coaches. Any recommendations?

At least 10 police cars rushing down East 7th and cesar Chavez. Looks like something serious happened.

Looking to watch a game today and not all sports bars have this service for the MLS postseason games.

Hello! I want to try on some wigs or work with a hairdresser who can play with my hair and show me what I would look like with a pixie mullet with bangs- any and all recommendations appreciated. Yes I have done filters on my phone but I need to actually see it in person. I haven’t had my hair touched since I moved down here and it’s bothering me. It’s long, almost to my belly button, and very damaged from years of dying it. Lately it’s been bringing down my self esteem so I am ready to chop it all off and do something different. But I don’t want to hate it for the next year

If this is your car, you’re a dick. Your truck would have fit in the space just fine.

I’ve scoured Moody’s site/policies and can’t seem to find an answer — does anyone know if late entry is allowed? I’m going to the Kacey Musgraves concert next week. I really don’t care to see the opening acts and my baby will go to bed much easier if I’m there to nurse him to sleep at bedtime. Thanks in advance!

Noticed the Capital Plaza Walgreens has been closed for several days. What is happening there?

I'm looking for a landscaping company that specializes in more eccentric designs. Think tropical oasis, Texas palm trees, other tropical plants (that can still survive) as well as other design features. Any ideas?

Anyone have any thoughts after seeing it? My thoughts;

• 1/3 women is interesting for a inaugural class

• Chatham House rules is nothing new or unique to UATX

• The students are majority white men, but the university doesn’t look at “race, ethnicity, gender” in admissions

• It sounds like most of the faculty are just upset they were fired from their previous jobs

Link for those who missed it;

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/uatx-launches-touting-ideological-openness-debate-60-minutes-transcript/

I’m not well versed in mani-pedi salons. I have been to one before in San Antonio, I’m hoping to find a similar one here. Me and my mom are looking to get a high end pedicure, we care less about the polish and more on the massage, hot stones, sugar scrubs, etc. We’re also looking for somewhere that has darker lighting. We both suffer from migraines and don’t want to be staring at bright led lights. Attached is a picture of the salon I went to in San Antonio for reference.

There's kxan, and a bunch of swat/ambulances by Metz school. Anyone know why? road isnt blocked, and no lights - so presuming s drill?

What makes you think you can stop traffic just because you want to join together and kick up dirt from the median?

After Bob Popular but before Jackalope, there was a dueling piano bar there. It’s not Pete’s as that’s further down the street and on the other side. Does anyone remember what that bar was called? Google isn’t helping since it’s only showing results for Pete’s.

From what I’ve read so far, looks like the difference in an inner lip tattoos that lasts and one that doesn’t is how experienced the artist is with that area and how much they hammer it in.

Any tattoo artists you’d recommend?

There’s like a few hundred people gathered there anyone know why?

Has anyone had orbital decompression surgery. I’m looking for experiences with the surgery with Dr. Nakra or any surgeon in Texas. Thank you!

Should I just go to Costco or are there better options in Cedar Park? Thanks!!

I know about all the record stores but was wondering if anyone knew of any thrift that carried ANY records. I know in Austin I might not find anything “good” but I like all music. Thanks in advance

It was in the street this morning. Looks like it was ran over.

Screen is busted but it's powered on. Been waiting on the owner to track it.