One heck of a philosophy for life {a positive thread to offset some negative interactions here}

POSTED BY: Murkymerc
UPDATED: Friday, March 3, 2006 01:43
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RIVER6213

Wednesday, March 1, 2006 6:21 AM

I like Mal because he did lose everything, but he kept on going, he didnt sit there and whine, and give into the helplessness that comes with defeat... he kept on moving forward. In the end, he was happy that his ship was still flying, and that was enough for him. I like that. I like, and respect the character of Mal.

Like him, I lost all faith in everything after getting stomped on by some major competition, but I fought back in a big way, and I still am able to keep my company going, make a killing profit, and I too am still flying, I'm not happy, but I'm still flying, and that's enough for me.

River

Is that a Rainbow I see?

IRONSPY

Wednesday, March 1, 2006 6:23 AM

The beautiful thing about the character, to me, is that he was able to let go of those things he lost. He's not hung up on revenge or grief. He's still got his soft spots, but overall he is resilient enough to get on with his life, no matter what the circumstances are.

THOUSANDCUTS

Wednesday, March 1, 2006 2:07 PM

It is true...all BrownCoats should look after each other...in the episode 'Heart Of Gold' that was when i truly realised how powerful Mal was as a character...I agree with you all, grief is hard to get over, but you do get over it...i would just like to say, as a new member of this amazing site, it is good to know that i can talk to you great people!!
Thank you, take care.

"May be on the losing side...Still not convinced it was the wrong one"

MUDDER1

Wednesday, March 1, 2006 9:14 PM

"When you can't run anymore, you crawl. And when you can't crawl, you find someone to carry you."
I think that pretty much sums it up for me. We are all here to carry each other when that time comes.

THOUSANDCUTS

Wednesday, March 1, 2006 9:16 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Mudder1:
"When you can't run anymore, you crawl. And when you can't crawl, you find someone to carry you."
I think that pretty much sums it up for me. We are all here to carry each other when that time comes.

Shiny...
Its very true...how are you Mudder1?

"May be on the losing side...Still not convinced it was the wrong one"

SAVEWASH

Thursday, March 2, 2006 1:08 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Murkymerc:
I guess the take away is that sometimes you just have to be happy that you are still flying.

Murkymerc, I'm so sorry for your loss. Thank you for finding a way to spread a positive message even when you're feeling such grief. We all need more of that, I think.

I've been having a bad week and your message reminded me that I am still flying, despite it all. And I'll keep flying, no matter what.

My favorite line from the band Alter Bridge is this: "Whatever takes us away will be the same to drive us on." That's how I see Mal & crew.

"Hang on, travellers." - Wash

RIVER6213

Thursday, March 2, 2006 5:56 AM

Sorry for your loss Merkymerc. Its not a good thing, its not a good feeling when someone you love has died, or is ill. Hang in there if you can, which I suspect you will because you have a lot of fight in you.

You and I have exchanged a lot of heated words back and forth, but your loss is real, with meaning, therefore I cannot be an ass towards you at this particular time. The fact that you can grieve for someone that you have lost, shows that you are very much alive, very human, and have feelings, and you are more of a human being than I, and for that I salute you.

Hang in there.

River

MURKYMERC

Friday, March 3, 2006 1:43 AM

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Originally posted by RiveR6213:

You and I have exchanged a lot of heated words back and forth, but your loss is real, with meaning, therefore I cannot be an ass towards you at this particular time. The fact that you can grieve for someone that you have lost, shows that you are very much alive, very human, and have feelings, and you are more of a human being than I, and for that I salute you.

Hang in there.

River

The fact we exchange heated words really just says we both like to fight and are equally tenatious. We were nasty, but I hope we weren't serious (strange..that sounded like something Jane would say

). I hope that no one here ever gets in a situation where they can't argue in one thread, and laugh together in the next. This is important becuase, I know I personally will speak from the heart on one thread, and play the buffoon in the next...and god help us all when I start drinking again.

Really though folks. I am dealing. It comes in waves, but as someone who has been coming here only a few weeks I just wanted to give my "how Firefly Changed my Life story." I appreciate the support because part of me still doesn't believe it, and somehow, the more I talk about it, the more it sinks home. Thanks to you all.

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