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Edited by
splendidlife
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Tue 12/16/08 12:43 PM
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While belief is still part of my being, one of its most disturbing elements crept into my life: the conviction that we have been victims of a predetermination never to know each other’s hearts. In short, a singularity theft; a Devine form of Indian-giving, as in "the Lord gives and takes away". One larceny I cannot forgive. Now some would put it down to Satan’s work, if only to ease their conscience. Bearing this in mind, where do you stand and why do you stand where you do? Try to think outside the box of biblical translations and tell me what makes you think your belief outweighs others? The sad proposal of never knowing anyone else's heart could seem to result from the even sadder inability to know one's own heart. A time of unimaginably rapid inner awakening to one's own true heart and it's absolute and complete equality with all other hearts is a moment that may only be veiled by simple fear. Self-preservation as the mind's taskmaster, drives us apart from our knowing of ALL hearts. Seems like our strongest drive from the time we are born is to feel safe. The harder we attempt to shape our world to make it feel "safe", the more fear we seem to perpetuate. This becomes as a belief system. Some gravitate to Religions that capitalize on fear, mistaking the huddle mass for "safety". Some gravitate to non-Religion, deciding that the mind alone can create all its desired outcomes. Perhaps on the day that the mind and the heart can agree with one another, we'll find true peace. Perhaps then, "Science" and "Religion" will agree to meet somewhere in the middle. |
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Here is my saying, I just made it up:
Yes, untimately, that is the bottom line. Whether it's knowledge or wisdom or understanding or any other label, if it's not doing anyone any good, then what use is it?
"First you have to be thirsty for knowledge before you actually know something". Ok, another: "Experience and knowledge are 2 different things. You could be very experienced and know so little". another: "Intelligence does not equal Knowledge. You could be the most intelligent person, if you don't know how to use it, it won't help you". another: "You could be the most intelligent and the most informed person, you won't be treated as such in an unintelligent and ignorant world. You will be an outcast". "The more intelligent and knowledgeable you are, the more headaches you get, the more sad you will become in this cruel world. The question is, will you use it to change the world for the better?" Yup... This is exactly where Psychology tends to drop off in effectiveness. Study and discuss it until you're blue in the face. At what point do you actually LIVE it? Where's that point of transition? |
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Topic:
THC/Marijuana
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I wonder if it is not the Cannabis, itself, but moreso because pot, like Alcohol, is often the gateway drug to harder substances (like Cocaine, Heroin, Meth, Crack, other Opiates, and Benzos). In that case, I'd say that alcohol is also a "gateway drug". Revive the economy... Legalize it! |
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Topic:
The Glass of Water Solution
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One day, someone showed me a glass of water that was half full. And he said, "Is it half full or half empty?" So I drank the water. No more problem. ~Alexander Jodorowsky I took the glass and pissed in it. No more problem! Groucho would have been proud. |
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Topic:
The Pursuit Of Happiness
Edited by
splendidlife
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Tue 12/16/08 08:03 AM
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I think true happiness is more about teaching yourself to satisfied and content with what you have, need and learn in life imo. People are not happy mainly due to a lack of these i think. 
What you have is yourself. Can you be happy with that? Frankly as a Taoist i would be happy without myself... 
I guess, then, that the saying: "Where ever you go, there you are". ...is null and void.
I'm certain I'd be a Hell-of-a-lot happier without MYself. I like the words my sensei gave me," If I am then i will pass out of being onto something else, what is more satisfying then that?" 
I AM!
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Topic:
The Pursuit Of Happiness
Edited by
splendidlife
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Tue 12/16/08 07:47 AM
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I think true happiness is more about teaching yourself to satisfied and content with what you have, need and learn in life imo. People are not happy mainly due to a lack of these i think.
What you have is yourself. Can you be happy with that? Frankly as a Taoist i would be happy without myself...
I guess, then, that the saying: "Where ever you go, there you are". ...is null and void.
I'm certain I'd be a Hell-of-a-lot happier without MYself... That nagging, sucking, me-fullfilling task-master. |
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Topic:
The Pursuit Of Happiness
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I think true happiness is more about teaching yourself to satisfied and content with what you have, need and learn in life imo. People are not happy mainly due to a lack of these i think.
What you have is yourself. Can you be happy with that? |
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Topic:
The Pursuit Of Happiness
Edited by
splendidlife
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Mon 12/15/08 02:15 PM
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The more we run away from what we most hate and fear about our selves in attempts to "make" our selves into "good" people, the more unhappiness nips at our heels. Could it be that "happiness" becomes more within the realm of possibility when we stop running?
When we acknowledge and freely admit our shortcomings, take responsibility for our actions, say yes and move forward with a greater sense of integrity, perhaps we can then begin to feel free. It should seem much more simple than any Scientific application. Relationship with self seems to weave some very intricate tapestries, indeed. |
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When I was in elementary school I had a friend whos parents were devout Christians although I didnt fully have an understanding at that young age. They would tell her things like if she was bad, god will cause another flood. 
I'm certain that they were sure everyone else was wrong. <-- Period
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 Aleister Crowley is Barbara Bush's(the mother of President Bush) father.
So this makes our exiting President the grandson of the man who called himself the beast, aye? 
I heard Barbara's momma got around.
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Edited by
splendidlife
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Fri 12/12/08 07:06 PM
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Aleister Crowley is Barbara Bush's(the mother of President Bush) father.
So this makes our exiting President the grandson of the man who called himself the beast, aye?
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Topic:
Science.vs.Philosophy
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Is either one more important than the other? If so why? If not, why not? Neither one is more important than the other. Philosophy applies logic in its search for “truth”. It seems to allow for infinite possibilities. Logic propels Science to seek and provide absolute physical proof ("truth"). Science seems to jump in its intention to prove itself “true”, allowing for fewer possible outcomes. Perhaps Philosophy employs less agendum to be “right” than Science to prove theories as absolute truth. |
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you know nothing." Socrates so, Sgt. Schulz was a wise man??
I know notheeenk! I see notheeenk! 
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The more I think I know, the dumber I become.
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Body O' Christ Crisps Cereal
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Have you heard about Body O' Christ Crisps Cereal? 
I could tell you I was joking... But, then I'd have ta kill ya.
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Have you heard about Body O' Christ Crisps Cereal? |
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life and everything that started the universe and beyond is a Cow. And the cow says you better moooh me! Would you worship it? Oh... Holy Cow! |
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Topic:
Why are YOU so special?
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I have a dog on my side and feel everything is special
Dog is my co-pilot! |
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Edited by
splendidlife
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Wed 12/10/08 08:05 AM
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No I rushed this post then did not catch it in time like I normally do. The discovery institute is intellectually bankrupt. Tonight I will post all about it . . . it will be a great pleasure to post there antics in great detail. In fact I will probably create a new thread just on the Discovery institute, and the trials to get ID into the classroom. Its just a busy day at work. I meant: is this just a typo on their part or are they really that haphazard? If there were an agenda with Discovery Inst. (and of course there was) one would think they'd care enough to be consistent in attempts at conveying their ideas. D'oh!
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