Male and Female Imponderables--Delicate Sound of Thunder
POSTED BY: Tristan
UPDATED: Wednesday, September 27, 2006 15:41
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Trying to suppress human frailities in order to be "strong", IMO, is more of a weakness than anything. Humans are not invincible. Striving to be invincible by enduring pain, "killing" love, etc, is an immature notion.
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"The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it." - George Bernard Shaw
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Tristan,
Thank you for the welcome.
My favorite shirt says:
" You don't have to be crazy to be in the Theatre, but it sure helps"
Personally I do believe that sometimes creativity lies on the edge of insanity. Take Robin Williams for example.
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SirFrancis, oh mercy, how true that sentiment is!
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It's fine that you disagree, but could you explain further? How is trying to be strong a weakness?
I've heard this said to me many times, but no one's really been able to place a finger on exactly what their definition of "weak" is used in this sense. As such it's become sort of a cliché' to me, like the "Your strength is inside you" kinda of psuedo-wisdom you'd hear from a cheesy martial arts flick.
I'm well aware of the inherent weakness that comes with being human, but I also think too many people accept some things that can be improved upon and controlled as inevitabilities. To me, having control of your emotions, love, fear, pain, joy, etc., is a sign mastery and near-transcendence. I have a hard time understanding why you think it's immature, unless your actual qualm is with the way I think it's accomplished.
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"Pain is your friend, it is your ally. It will keep you awake, and angry, and remind you to finish the mission and get the hell home. But you know the best thing about pain? It let's you know that you're not dead yet."
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Chris- have you looked into those buddhist monks who can control their pain receptors?? Here's some info
http://www.wildmind.org/meditation/news/2006-08.htm
Anyway, I would agree that shortsightedness and a belief in their own superiority has led to the downfall of every major empire...I didn't mean that all countries had peace during history, more that very few of the people of that country had their day to day lives affected by it. Only the millitary people were really involved to any major extent in the wars...however, I can't speak for Japan as my history degree is medieval history with a specialization in Crusades Warfare.
Well folks, I am off to tutor the munchkins and then head to the gym ( where I will be careful and not lift weights and just walk on the treadmill) and then home. So TTFN
I choose to rise instead of fall- U2
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Quote:
Originally posted by SirFrancis:
...sometimes creativity {lives} on the edge of insanity.
So, there's a link between creativity and insanity? Huh.
*Strips naked, runs out through the snow to roll about in rose bushes.*
With apologies if I've trivialized an important notion. It's my nature: couldn't resist. I guess it's just that I happen to be comfortable in my own skin, which, comparatively, sounds kinda dull. It's also true that I rely heavily upon the humour of a situation.
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Okay, so it ain't snowing here. Yet.
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Quote:
Originally posted by ChrisMoorhead:
To me, having control of your emotions, love, fear, pain, joy, etc., is a sign mastery and near-transcendence.
Might I recommend you work on controlling anger next?
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Quote:
Originally posted by ChrisMoorhead:
It's fine that you disagree, but could you explain further? How is trying to be strong a weakness?
I will. And lest you think I'm ignoring you, I will tell you that it will be tomorrow, if I have time, as I am signing off for the day. Got other things to do right now.
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"The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it." - George Bernard Shaw
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MSG -
to amswer your morning sickness question from before -it's like a really bad hangover.At least it was for me.
With my first I had not a day of it.All I wanted to do was eat.With Sean ,my younger one I was so sick that I lost weight & for some reason could only stomach pizza.
It normally lasts for the first 3 months,but I was sick until the day I had Sean.Truly every everyone's different,and so is every pregnancy.I know you must have heard that a million times,but it is really true.
I'm so excited for you.
Bryce
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I swallowed a bug.
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I have a lot of thoughts on this topic especially about children. I teach young children, and I usually get the children that don't make it in other classrooms. The school psychologist calls me the "Wild Child Whisperer."
When I first started teaching, I was against all ADD type medications until I saw one case that was dramatic. A child that was not able to learn because he was not able to focus on one thing long enough. It was very much like MsG's experience. With the medications, he started to read, write, and focus on topics; and he was able to retain information.
This opened my eyes, but I am very strong in my feelings that medication is not for all children. Too often, I've seen parents beg their doctors for medications for the child that is unruly for them. I think that some of those parents have a fear of disciplining their child because they want to be a friend to their child. They want to be liked.
I have found that consistent discipline with tons of praise is the best way to change a child's behavior. I am using the word discipline and not punishment. Very few of us actually learn from punishment. It usually teaches resentment and/or fear. I've notice several people have refered to parents that spanked as being wrong.
Each of us is a unique individual, and we can't use statements like: all medications are bad or all medications are good. We've seen enough people post on this thread that have shown that each person needs what is best for them. We need to remember to, "Do no harm." If a child turns into a zombie, then that medication is definitely not the right thing.
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Mal: Saffron, you're pleasing, you're all kinds of pleasing, and uhh...it's been awhile, a long damn while, since anybody but me took a hold of my plow.
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