Don't you just love those facebook posts that everyone feels the need to repost and if you don't you are some how socially ostrasized?! I dont think facebook was ever set up for this. I beleive that facebook was set up for us to interact with people who we are unable to see as much as we would like too. I also think many of these posts on facebook give the wrong impression. Lets pick this one apart shall we.
Real friends will never ask you for more than you can give.
Real friends will not blame you for making them cry.
Real friends can write a book about you but choose not to.
Real friends respect your privacy.
Real friends respect you and will ask first.
A real friendship based on respect lasts.
Think before you post people. Facebook is not a popularity contest. Be responsible in all forms of communication. Understand the consequences of all forms of communication.
FAKE FRIENDS - NEVER ASK FOR FOOD. - REAL FRIENDS - ARE THE REASONS YOU HAVE NO FOOD. - FAKE FRIENDS -NEVER SAW YOU CRY. - REAL FRIENDS -CRY WITH YOU. - FAKE FRIENDS -KNOW A FEW THINGS ABOUT YOU. -REAL FRIENDS - COULD WRITE A BOOK ABOUT YOU. - FAKE FRIENDS - WOULD KNOCK ON YOUR FRONT DOOR. - REAL FRIENDS - WALK RIGHT IN AND SAY "I'M HOME!" - FAKE FRIENDS - WILL HELP YOU UP WHEN YOU FALL OVER. -REAL FRIENDS - WILL JUMP ON TOP OF YOU AND SHOUT "SANDWICH!" - FAKE FRIENDS - ARE FOR A WHILE. - REAL FRIENDS - ARE FOR LIFE. - FAKE FRIENDS - WILL READ THIS. - REAL FRIENDS - WILL STEAL THIS, JUST LIKE I DID!! THIS ALSO GOES FOR FAMILY!!!!!!!!
PS. I don't live in South Park.
The dragon thunders in the sky with the sound of compassion that awakens us from delusion and increases what we can know through hearing. Dragons have the power of complete communication. Just as we do not see sound, we do not see dragons-at least not usually. Displaying a dragon banner is said to protect one from slander and enhances one's reputation. Associations: main quality is power, dominance over the sea, and water element.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Thursday, September 8, 2011
A Good Rage Quit
Time to clarify some deffinitions of words again. Just so you know I have taken it upon myself to make sure everyone understands the english language clearly. Yes, I admit, I am a little fixated on how people speak and write. It is an interest of mine; well more than an interest, more like a passion. Here's the thing with that though. I enjoy a stimulateing conversation and nothing frustrates me more then when someone starts using words incorrectly. That means the conversation has come to an end. How can you back up the words you are using if you don't know what the words you are using mean? Anyone who reads often knows the english language well and will win a conversation by default. Here is the place where I reinstate; READ!!!
Anyways...now that I got that out of the way lets examine the words rant, rage and quit. Rant is to speak or declaim extravagantly or violently; talk in a wild of vehement way; rave. Rave is to talk widely, as in delirium. To talk or write with extravagant enthusiasm or to make a wild or furious sound; rage. Rage; anger fury; violent anger. A violent feeling, desire, or appetite. Violence is swift and intense force; rough or injurious physical force, action, or treatment. An unjust or unwarranted exertion of force or power, as against rights or laws; rough or immoderate vehemence. Finally, quit means to stop, cease, or discontinue; to depart from. To give up or resign; let go; relinquish and to release one's hold of; to acquit or conduct oneself.
Now that that is explained let me first start by admitting I love a good rage quit as much as the next person. I recently stopped playing, well more precisely rage quitted, World of Warcraft. Seriously...its a game people, meant to be enjoyed. I have difficulty understanding and participateing in a GAME (an amusement or past time) that causes people to bahave badly with each other. Most of the time, however, I will walk away from something that is frustrateing with no feelings of rage attached. Why expend the negative energy that could be used for something better?
I also enjoy a good rant! Ranting is a from of venting. Venting is to give free play or expression to an emotion, passion etc. Venting, when done with the right person or person's, releases pent up negative emotions. And don't even get me started on pent up negative emotions; except to say that it is a fact that they can be bad for you.
Here's my issue with how some of these words are being used. I have listened to people state that they choose not to read because they now percieve much of what they read as rants. BUT, if a rant is defined as being verbal and attached to negative emotions then how do they know what they are reading is a rant? Are they putting their own feelings into what they read? Do they feel that they know the writer well enough to make the assumption that they know how the writer feels? How can anyone say with complete honesty and confidence that they know how someone else feels? Or, a less likey option, are they hearing voices in their heads? hmmmm....interesting.
If a peice of literature, whether it is a novel, an essay, or a blog, some how stimulates some kind of feeling, good or bad, doesn't that mean that the writing is some how making its point, or at least A point? If the writing is bad is it because you completely disagree with what is being written? OR is it because you feel that it is not worth your time? If it was published, however, their are people interested in it. Mabey the interest doesn't extend to you. My point here is; how can you answer any of these question if you don't read something?
It is hard to put a complete thought, or idea, into spoken words in a manner that many people will understand; but given a peice of paper someone can take everything they are thinking and feeling and present it in a form that is relevant to a greater number of people. People who are experts at lecturing will tell you that they put their thoughts onto paper first. Teachers use text books to back up and validate what they want their students to learn. Writers, whether they are fiction writers, non-fiction writers, or researchers, have to have some kind of knowledge from the written word to excell at writing. All of these people have read what they talk about and teach. It is what makes them experts in their fields. When did the exchange of written ideas become defined as rants?
Isn't sharing ideas, thoughts and feelings a form of philosophy? It helps us understand each other better. Yes, philosophy takes a certain amount of arguing; but is that the same as ranting? (Although anyone sitting in on an entry level philosphy class will tell you that there is an awful lot of ranting going on.) When the sharing of thought, and ideas is done correclty it is stimulateing and educational. (Find and watch the movie Mind Walk sometime for an example of this.)
SO lets get to the Pith of the Matter. I have a small following on my blog and am contented with it. I know the people who read what I write are interested in what I have to say and think, even when they disagree with it. I respect them for this and it is why we are friends. HOWEVER, do not tell me that the reason you choose to not read my blog is because all blogs are about ranting.
Ranting is a heated verbal discussion. Usually there is no discussing involved and the ranting is very one sided. Everyone has an opportunity to reply to my blogs. My thought process, when it comes to writing, is anything about ranting. It is a decided thoughtful and researched process to help me learn. I love the people who share my learning process. I feel privledged when someone agree's with what I have learned. When I extend an invitation to read my BLOG, or anything that I write for that matter, it is because I respect your opinion and enjoy the conversations we share.
YES, verbally, in person, I will rant, vent, and sometimes rage quit. This, in my mind however, does not ever detract from my continued path towards peace and serenity. My writings are a reflection of my choosen path towards peace and serenity. My writings are the process of empowering through philosophy's, psychology's, spirtuality and scientific facts, when ever possible, to back up my choices in life. The most important questions in life must be asked of and answered by oneself. Can anyone honestly say that they can answer their own questions with out some kind of written knowledge to back it up? Read people; increase your knowledge. Then you can rant, and rage quit my blog.
Anyways...now that I got that out of the way lets examine the words rant, rage and quit. Rant is to speak or declaim extravagantly or violently; talk in a wild of vehement way; rave. Rave is to talk widely, as in delirium. To talk or write with extravagant enthusiasm or to make a wild or furious sound; rage. Rage; anger fury; violent anger. A violent feeling, desire, or appetite. Violence is swift and intense force; rough or injurious physical force, action, or treatment. An unjust or unwarranted exertion of force or power, as against rights or laws; rough or immoderate vehemence. Finally, quit means to stop, cease, or discontinue; to depart from. To give up or resign; let go; relinquish and to release one's hold of; to acquit or conduct oneself.
Now that that is explained let me first start by admitting I love a good rage quit as much as the next person. I recently stopped playing, well more precisely rage quitted, World of Warcraft. Seriously...its a game people, meant to be enjoyed. I have difficulty understanding and participateing in a GAME (an amusement or past time) that causes people to bahave badly with each other. Most of the time, however, I will walk away from something that is frustrateing with no feelings of rage attached. Why expend the negative energy that could be used for something better?
I also enjoy a good rant! Ranting is a from of venting. Venting is to give free play or expression to an emotion, passion etc. Venting, when done with the right person or person's, releases pent up negative emotions. And don't even get me started on pent up negative emotions; except to say that it is a fact that they can be bad for you.
Here's my issue with how some of these words are being used. I have listened to people state that they choose not to read because they now percieve much of what they read as rants. BUT, if a rant is defined as being verbal and attached to negative emotions then how do they know what they are reading is a rant? Are they putting their own feelings into what they read? Do they feel that they know the writer well enough to make the assumption that they know how the writer feels? How can anyone say with complete honesty and confidence that they know how someone else feels? Or, a less likey option, are they hearing voices in their heads? hmmmm....interesting.
If a peice of literature, whether it is a novel, an essay, or a blog, some how stimulates some kind of feeling, good or bad, doesn't that mean that the writing is some how making its point, or at least A point? If the writing is bad is it because you completely disagree with what is being written? OR is it because you feel that it is not worth your time? If it was published, however, their are people interested in it. Mabey the interest doesn't extend to you. My point here is; how can you answer any of these question if you don't read something?
It is hard to put a complete thought, or idea, into spoken words in a manner that many people will understand; but given a peice of paper someone can take everything they are thinking and feeling and present it in a form that is relevant to a greater number of people. People who are experts at lecturing will tell you that they put their thoughts onto paper first. Teachers use text books to back up and validate what they want their students to learn. Writers, whether they are fiction writers, non-fiction writers, or researchers, have to have some kind of knowledge from the written word to excell at writing. All of these people have read what they talk about and teach. It is what makes them experts in their fields. When did the exchange of written ideas become defined as rants?
Isn't sharing ideas, thoughts and feelings a form of philosophy? It helps us understand each other better. Yes, philosophy takes a certain amount of arguing; but is that the same as ranting? (Although anyone sitting in on an entry level philosphy class will tell you that there is an awful lot of ranting going on.) When the sharing of thought, and ideas is done correclty it is stimulateing and educational. (Find and watch the movie Mind Walk sometime for an example of this.)
SO lets get to the Pith of the Matter. I have a small following on my blog and am contented with it. I know the people who read what I write are interested in what I have to say and think, even when they disagree with it. I respect them for this and it is why we are friends. HOWEVER, do not tell me that the reason you choose to not read my blog is because all blogs are about ranting.
Ranting is a heated verbal discussion. Usually there is no discussing involved and the ranting is very one sided. Everyone has an opportunity to reply to my blogs. My thought process, when it comes to writing, is anything about ranting. It is a decided thoughtful and researched process to help me learn. I love the people who share my learning process. I feel privledged when someone agree's with what I have learned. When I extend an invitation to read my BLOG, or anything that I write for that matter, it is because I respect your opinion and enjoy the conversations we share.
YES, verbally, in person, I will rant, vent, and sometimes rage quit. This, in my mind however, does not ever detract from my continued path towards peace and serenity. My writings are a reflection of my choosen path towards peace and serenity. My writings are the process of empowering through philosophy's, psychology's, spirtuality and scientific facts, when ever possible, to back up my choices in life. The most important questions in life must be asked of and answered by oneself. Can anyone honestly say that they can answer their own questions with out some kind of written knowledge to back it up? Read people; increase your knowledge. Then you can rant, and rage quit my blog.
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