"Do what you gotta do"

• "A man's got to do what a man's got to do" (famously associated with John Wayne).

"Do what you gotta do" is an idiom signifying that one must take necessary, often difficult or unpleasant, actions to achieve a goal or handle a situation. It implies a sense of obligation, resignation, or determination, frequently used to justify tough choices. Synonyms include "needs must," "take care of business," or "do what is necessary". [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]

Key Aspects and Usage Examples

• Accepting Necessity: It is often used when dealing with unpleasant tasks that are unavoidable, such as in the example: "It's not my dream job, but it pays the bills. A man's got to do what a man's got to do".
• Reassurance/Resignation: It can be used to reassure oneself or others that a difficult decision was unavoidable, as described by a user on HiNative, for instance: "I had to let him go. I mean, you gotta do what you gotta do, right?".
• Overcoming Challenges: It emphasizes fulfilling obligations despite fear, danger, or discomfort.
• Contextual Sarcasm: In some contexts, it can be used sardonically to mean "do whatever you want" when someone is ignoring advice, notes Quora user. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Common Variations

• "A man's got to do what a man's got to do" (famously associated with John Wayne).
• "You've gotta do what you've gotta do".
• "Do what you have to do until you can do what you want to do". [1, 2, 3]

This phrase essentially serves as a pragmatic, sometimes fatalistic, justification for action. [1, 2]"

See my Facebook post on May 1, 2026 where i sopke on the phrase.

A.I. Gemini

Healing Prayer of St. Claire of Assasi

 This is the healing prayer I am reflecting upon hoping it will inspire other persons whatever the faith to believe in hope & unity through the ether - A. T. Yoda Brooks

 

What you hold may you always hold.

What you do, may you always do and never abandon

But with swift pace, light step and unswerving feet

so that even your steps stir up no dust,

Go forward, the spirit of our God has called you 

 

 

 

Source: https://stclarecc.org/about-us/st-clare-biography/ 

 

Support Diversity, Inclusion and Unity & the local economy

Florida has regressed politically in regards to supporting its diverse communities. I am enjoying and extended birthday week allowing my bald head to shine at the Garage on Central. Standing strong & proud on pride, diversity inclusion and a good life! ​

When your intuition says "Somethings (Situations) are about to go down"!!!

 

I have revised this post from the original publication. "That "sinking" or "lurching" sensation in your gut—often accompanied by a feeling of impending doom—is a real, biological, and psychological response, not just superstition. It is frequently caused by your subconscious mind processing subtle environmental cues (such as a shift in tone, body language, or a strange atmosphere) faster than your conscious brain can analyze them. 

When your gut is telling you that "shit is about to go down," here is what is happening and what you should do: Algo está a punto de suceder.

Why You Feel It (The Science)

• Subconscious Pattern Recognition: Your brain is a supercomputer that matches present experiences against past ones. It notices patterns—like a slight change in a person's behavior or a "funny" vibe in a room—and flashes a red flag long before you can logically explain why.
• The "Second Brain" Reaction: Your gut contains a massive network of neurons (the enteric nervous system). When you feel danger, your body releases stress hormones like cortisol and epinephrine, triggering a "fight-or-flight" response that causes physical symptoms like nausea, cramping, or a "drop" in your stomach.
• The Vagus Nerve: This nerve connects your brain directly to your gut, causing emotional stress to manifest as physical discomfort. 

What to Do When Your Gut Tells You Something Is Off

• Listen and Pause: When you feel that tightening in your chest or sinking in your stomach, stop and pay attention. Don't immediately dismiss it as anxiety or overthinking.
• Verify with Reality (If Time Allows): While trusting your gut is key, try to pause and check for patterns. Ask yourself: Has this feeling been right before? Is this situation similar to a past negative experience?.
• Protect Your Peace: If the "off" feeling persists, remove yourself from the situation or person. You do not need to justify protecting your peace with a logical reason immediately.
• Take Actionable Safety Steps: If you feel unsafe in a public space, trust your instinct to change your route, call someone, or enter a crowded, safe place, even if you feel paranoid.
• Differentiate from Anxiety: A true gut feeling is often quiet, subtle, and present-focused. Anxiety, by contrast, is loud, future-based, and tends to build, creating "what if" scenarios. 

When to Trust Your Gut vs. When It Might Be Misleading

• Trust the Gut: If you feel unsafe, pressured to do something against your values, or notice inauthentic behavior.
• Question the Gut (Trauma/Anxiety): If the feeling is constant, attached to panic, or arises from a place of fear conditioning (trauma), it may be a past trauma response rather than a present warning. 

Bottom Line: Your gut feeling is a powerful early warning system. If the vibe is off, believe the

 

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Ephesians 6:12

​Staying off social media on purpose: verse this Friday. Esphians 6:20. Ephesians 6:12 (ESV):

"For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places". 

Coding Check: Albinism E70.3

 "Albinism can be considered a disability because it may lead to visual impairments and increased vulnerability to skin issues, which can limit certain activities. However, not all individuals with albinism experience significant limitations, and the degree of disability can vary widely among individuals."

 

 

2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code E70.3

Albinism

20162017201820192020202120222023202420252026Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code

• E70.3 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.
• The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM E70.3 became effective on October 1, 2025.
• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of E70.3 - other international versions of ICD-10 E70.3 may differ.

The following code(s) above E70.3 contain annotation back-references

that may be applicable to E70.3:

• E00-E89
  Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases
• E70-E88
  Metabolic disorders

Clinical Information

• A congenital disorder characterized by partial or complete absence of melanin pigment in the eyes, hair and skin.
• A group of genetic conditions marked by little or none of the pigment melanin in the skin, hair, and/or eyes. People with albinism may have vision problems and white or yellow hair; reddish, violet, blue or brown eyes; and pale skin.
• General term for a number of inherited defects of amino acid metabolism in which there is a deficiency or absence of pigment in the eyes, skin, or hair.
• Inherited disease where in which there is a deficiency or absence of pigment in the eyes, skin, or hair.

Code History

• 2016 (effective 10/1/2015): New code (first year of non-draft ICD-10-CM)
• 2017 (effective 10/1/2016): No change
• 2018 (effective 10/1/2017): No change
• 2019 (effective 10/1/2018): No change
• 2020 (effective 10/1/2019): No change
• 2021 (effective 10/1/2020): No change
• 2022 (effective 10/1/2021): No change
• 2023 (effective 10/1/2022): No change
• 2024 (effective 10/1/2023): No change
• 2025 (effective 10/1/2024): No change
• 2026 (effective 10/1/2025): No change

Reimbursement claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015 require the use of ICD-10-CM codes.

Source: https://www.icd10data.com/ICD10CM/Codes/E00-E89/E70-E88/E70-/E70.3

Source: kjan.org Cleveland Clinic 

Easter 2026!!!

 

George Orwell: 'Each generation imagines itself to be more intelligent than the one that went before it, and wiser than the one that comes after it.' 

‘There is wisdom in the above statement. Similarity it’s said that our parent’s generation would take graver actions to advance a cause; this is human. Let today’s youth stand on our generation’s shoulders & achievements but when WE say move or that we see passed the greed of money or sexuality that is the true way forward” - A.T. "Yoda" Brooks