Wed 7 Oct, 2009 07:00 am - [QUOTE=Eudaimon;95749]My position is that we may read something but shouldn't credit it that much importance remembering that we are holding in our hands not the "divine revelation".... (view)
Wed 7 Oct, 2009 05:25 am - Are we on the same page, or are you denying that these books and teachings hold any value. Forgive me, but I can't tell, and the thou stuff didn't work with my brain very well. I know... (view)
Tue 6 Oct, 2009 05:55 am - [QUOTE=kennethamy;95393]I did not say we know how long we'll live (although we do, within certain parameters) but that we know we don't live forever. And what makes you think that's... (view)
Tue 6 Oct, 2009 05:14 am - I've been kind to myself, others, and the environment for evil purposes. For instance, how moral is it to tell myself when I'm upset to tears, "It's going to be Ok, Adam; just... (view)
Tue 6 Oct, 2009 04:50 am - [QUOTE=kennethamy;95357]Well, for one thing, we don't live forever.[/Quote]
I'm sorry, but that's an assumption. Who really knows how long we live...not me, not you.
[QUOTE] And,... (view)
Mon 5 Oct, 2009 08:59 pm - [QUOTE=richrf;95349]I look at it like this:
Everything is evolving and if one is always happy, there is no motivator for change. Sadness is the motivator. When someone is sad they seek change.... (view)
Mon 5 Oct, 2009 08:46 pm - Because I believe humans are infinitely learning. I can't imagine a spot for us to say, "well, I guess that's about it." So, I feel like I can apply that to happiness. I feel... (view)
Mon 5 Oct, 2009 08:36 pm - I mean that no matter what you can always be happier, no matter how happy you are, therefore, happiness is an infinite concept--something that can never be reached, only pursued. (view)
Mon 5 Oct, 2009 06:34 pm - [QUOTE=Arjuna;95309]Allah and a lot of freedom. I like that.[/QUOTE]
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[QUOTE]I think you've already noted somewhere on this forum that life involves balance. The biggy-sized balance is... (view)
