Egocentrcity;"Showboating"
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If what we do can only be called "authentic" if our motives are "pure" (and would otherwise be forbidden, though I'm not sure what "pure" in this context even means), then no one would ever be allowed to get married, have children, progress as individuals, pray, forgive, just learn, generally, have sex, work, or eat pizza. And there'd be no Mother Theresa.
If what we do can only be called "authentic" if our motives are "pure" (and would otherwise be forbidden, though I'm not sure what "pure" in this context even means), then no one would ever be allowed to get married, have children, progress as individuals, pray, forgive, just learn, generally, have sex, work, or eat pizza. And there'd be no Mother Theresa.
P.S.My grandma used to say, "You gotta pick yourself up by your bootstraps and get a good grip on yourself!" (What are "bootstraps" and how do you pick yourself up by grabbing on to them? Do you get a good grip on yourself while you do that or afterwards?)
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(((Bill))) I have only sensed a humble and caring nature when you helped me during some tough times. You are a brilliant man, and a valuable source of experience here. If someone can't appreciate that, then I suspect that they just don't 'know' you very well.
I would want an Airedale as president, I think They appeal to me, and seem smart and brave.
I would want an Airedale as president, I think They appeal to me, and seem smart and brave.
(((Bill))) I have only sensed a humble and caring nature when you helped me during some tough times. You are a brilliant man, and a valuable source of experience here. If someone can't appreciate that, then I suspect that they just don't 'know' you very well.
I would want an Airedale as president, I think They appeal to me, and seem smart and brave.
I would want an Airedale as president, I think They appeal to me, and seem smart and brave.
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Wonderful thread again wpainterw. I wanted to add my appreciation to those who look forward to stumbling across your mostly complex and thought provoking contributions to SR.
The ruminations on death and what our life might mean..... important stuff, arguably the most important. I've lost a couple of relatively young people (50's) from my life in the last few years and another friend has just been given 6 months after his recent diagnosis. I think I'm saying that we none of know when we're going and it's important to remember that.
I've also been lucky enough to have some conversations with some very poorly people who wonder "why am I still here?". My answer (for me and my spiritual belief) is that if you're still here then there's a purpose you still have to fulfil, that could be anything and we may well not know the reason. Could be something as simple (and powerful) as having influence on another.
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The ruminations on death and what our life might mean..... important stuff, arguably the most important. I've lost a couple of relatively young people (50's) from my life in the last few years and another friend has just been given 6 months after his recent diagnosis. I think I'm saying that we none of know when we're going and it's important to remember that.
I've also been lucky enough to have some conversations with some very poorly people who wonder "why am I still here?". My answer (for me and my spiritual belief) is that if you're still here then there's a purpose you still have to fulfil, that could be anything and we may well not know the reason. Could be something as simple (and powerful) as having influence on another.
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i've heard that Mother Teresa has been known to dish out a bit of "tough love" now and then. Good for her! Go for it! Get out there and help somebody!
P.S.My grandma used to say, "You gotta pick yourself up by your bootstraps and get a good grip on yourself!" (What are "bootstraps" and how do you pick yourself up by grabbing on to them? Do you get a good grip on yourself while you do that or afterwards?)
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P.S.My grandma used to say, "You gotta pick yourself up by your bootstraps and get a good grip on yourself!" (What are "bootstraps" and how do you pick yourself up by grabbing on to them? Do you get a good grip on yourself while you do that or afterwards?)
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Bootstraps? Lots of different versions about where, when and with whom it originated. Traditional meaning is like getting yourself out of trouble on your own and without anyone's help. Good luck with that and with actually pulling yourself up by your bootstraps, the latter of which is sometimes taken to mean shoe laces. In an ironic twist, both enterprises are generally impossible without help. So, when we tell someone else to do it, we're offering poor advice, if not also imbuing them with supernatural powers. Even insulting them.
I do like St.Bernards and Newfies, though they are so gentle, they might be pushed around, do you think? Its a tough world, and whoever wants to lead should be of tough stuff, I think, and brave.
what do you think, William?
what do you think, William?
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Not a word about horses. Is it time for us to do horses? Birds? (Penguins-obviously well dressed aristocrats-Owls? Pretentious well meaning academics). Aristocats? Cats? Pandas? (A cuddly President?) No tigers please! (Teddy Roosevelt) No snakes, spiders.
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The problem with a hippo is that it has negative charisma. Would do poorly in Presidential debates, press coherences, State of the Union messages. Might well be out of the loop from spending too much time submerged. The only plus is that it would corner the overweight and obese vote, a growing electorate, growing in a very literal sense.
Has anyone considered ostriches? Are there some situations where it is wise to keep your head in the sand (although your a....s is elevated)?
Siamese twins? (Pres. and V.P,, The ultimate Presidential package!)
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Has anyone considered ostriches? Are there some situations where it is wise to keep your head in the sand (although your a....s is elevated)?
Siamese twins? (Pres. and V.P,, The ultimate Presidential package!)
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