a) What makes you happy? b) And why does it?
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Meekychuppet
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Re: a) What makes you happy? b) And why does it?
Nature makes me happy, as does green. For a turbulent soul to find peace in nature is a beautiful thing, and for me, nature is the ultimate aesthetic ideal.
Rum wrote:Does it occur to you that you have subscribed to the model of maleness you seem to be pushing in order to justify your innately hostile and aggressive nature? I have noticed it often and even wondered if it might be some sort of personality disorder. You should consider this possibility.
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Re: a) What makes you happy? b) And why does it?
Meekychuppet wrote:Nature makes me happy, as does green. For a turbulent soul to find peace in nature is a beautiful thing, and for me, nature is the ultimate aesthetic ideal.
I love it.
"A philosopher is a blind man in a dark room looking for a black cat that isn't there. A theologian is the man who finds it." ~ H. L. Mencken
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Re: a) What makes you happy? b) And why does it?
+1FBM wrote:Meekychuppet wrote:Nature makes me happy, as does green. For a turbulent soul to find peace in nature is a beautiful thing, and for me, nature is the ultimate aesthetic ideal.
I love it.
And the best thing is... it's everywhere. Seeing a tiny weed struggling to grow out of a crack in the pavement can occasionally give me that sense of wonder and beauty, as if I was in the middle of a dense forest.
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Re: a) What makes you happy? b) And why does it?
You said it. When I shoot this sort of thing:Pappa wrote:+1FBM wrote:Meekychuppet wrote:Nature makes me happy, as does green. For a turbulent soul to find peace in nature is a beautiful thing, and for me, nature is the ultimate aesthetic ideal.
I love it.
And the best thing is... it's everywhere. Seeing a tiny weed struggling to grow out of a crack in the pavement can occasionally give me that sense of wonder and beauty, as if I was in the middle of a dense forest.
I'm imagining myself as the bird. I try to explore its reality and see the world through its eyes. It's like briefly becoming a completely different being. It makes me feel so good that I sometimes drink a beer or four afterwards.
"A philosopher is a blind man in a dark room looking for a black cat that isn't there. A theologian is the man who finds it." ~ H. L. Mencken
"We ain't a sharp species. We kill each other over arguments about what happens when you die, then fail to see the fucking irony in that."
"It is useless for the sheep to pass resolutions in favor of vegetarianism while the wolf remains of a different opinion."
"We ain't a sharp species. We kill each other over arguments about what happens when you die, then fail to see the fucking irony in that."
"It is useless for the sheep to pass resolutions in favor of vegetarianism while the wolf remains of a different opinion."
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Meekychuppet
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How can this be anything other than totally beautiful?
Rum wrote:Does it occur to you that you have subscribed to the model of maleness you seem to be pushing in order to justify your innately hostile and aggressive nature? I have noticed it often and even wondered if it might be some sort of personality disorder. You should consider this possibility.
Things Rum has diagnosed me with to date: "personality disorder", autism, Aspergers.Rum wrote:Did I leave out being a twat? (With ref to your sig)
eRvin wrote:People can see what a fucking freak you are. Have you not noticed all the disparaging comments you get?
rum wrote:What a cunt you are. Truly.
Re: a) What makes you happy? b) And why does it?
Beautifully expressed. Thank you.Meekychuppet wrote:Nature makes me happy, as does green. For a turbulent soul to find peace in nature is a beautiful thing, and for me, nature is the ultimate aesthetic ideal.
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So beautifully expressed I had to share it: http://www.richarddawkins.net/forum/vie ... 9#p2083439 
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Re: a) What makes you happy? b) And why does it?
I love green too, but I don't buy it too often because it's too expensive.Meekychuppet wrote:Nature makes me happy, as does green. For a turbulent soul to find peace in nature is a beautiful thing, and for me, nature is the ultimate aesthetic ideal.
Are you sure you're not a furry or something?FBM wrote:You said it. When I shoot this sort of thing:Pappa wrote:+1FBM wrote:Meekychuppet wrote:Nature makes me happy, as does green. For a turbulent soul to find peace in nature is a beautiful thing, and for me, nature is the ultimate aesthetic ideal.
I love it.
And the best thing is... it's everywhere. Seeing a tiny weed struggling to grow out of a crack in the pavement can occasionally give me that sense of wonder and beauty, as if I was in the middle of a dense forest.
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I'm imagining myself as the bird. I try to explore its reality and see the world through its eyes. It's like briefly becoming a completely different being. It makes me feel so good that I sometimes drink a beer or four afterwards.
And there is your avatar... 
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Depends. What'cha got in mind, big fella?Manofnofaith wrote:Are you sure you're not a furry or something?
"A philosopher is a blind man in a dark room looking for a black cat that isn't there. A theologian is the man who finds it." ~ H. L. Mencken
"We ain't a sharp species. We kill each other over arguments about what happens when you die, then fail to see the fucking irony in that."
"It is useless for the sheep to pass resolutions in favor of vegetarianism while the wolf remains of a different opinion."
"We ain't a sharp species. We kill each other over arguments about what happens when you die, then fail to see the fucking irony in that."
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Re: a) What makes you happy? b) And why does it?
a) Doing something practical and focused; making string, flintknapping, carving wood, etc.
b) I dunno. Probably something to do with evolved human brain chemistry giving us a kick out of doing something like that. But also (more specifically) because I find it relaxing and meditative.
b) I dunno. Probably something to do with evolved human brain chemistry giving us a kick out of doing something like that. But also (more specifically) because I find it relaxing and meditative.
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Pappa wrote:a) Doing something practical and focused; making string, flintknapping, carving wood, etc.
b) I dunno. Probably something to do with evolved human brain chemistry giving us a kick out of doing something like that. But also (more specifically) because I find it relaxing and meditative.
I've downloaded several vids and ebooks on flintknapping lately. Also, tanning hides and making buckskin. Not that there's much opportunity for anything except the flintknapping over here..."A philosopher is a blind man in a dark room looking for a black cat that isn't there. A theologian is the man who finds it." ~ H. L. Mencken
"We ain't a sharp species. We kill each other over arguments about what happens when you die, then fail to see the fucking irony in that."
"It is useless for the sheep to pass resolutions in favor of vegetarianism while the wolf remains of a different opinion."
"We ain't a sharp species. We kill each other over arguments about what happens when you die, then fail to see the fucking irony in that."
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I actually read a few books on it before I tried... I understood the physics of it really well before I even picked up a nodule.FBM wrote:Pappa wrote:a) Doing something practical and focused; making string, flintknapping, carving wood, etc.
b) I dunno. Probably something to do with evolved human brain chemistry giving us a kick out of doing something like that. But also (more specifically) because I find it relaxing and meditative.
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I've been planning to scout around for materials and also plunge into the mountains for a week or so (wildlife photography), so now I think I'll combine those two interests and try a little hands-on.Pappa wrote:I actually read a few books on it before I tried... I understood the physics of it really well before I even picked up a nodule.
"A philosopher is a blind man in a dark room looking for a black cat that isn't there. A theologian is the man who finds it." ~ H. L. Mencken
"We ain't a sharp species. We kill each other over arguments about what happens when you die, then fail to see the fucking irony in that."
"It is useless for the sheep to pass resolutions in favor of vegetarianism while the wolf remains of a different opinion."
"We ain't a sharp species. We kill each other over arguments about what happens when you die, then fail to see the fucking irony in that."
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I am also happy making music and writing. Writing is my thing, and I hope my books do well. A career in writing would be a privilege and an honour. The spoken word is incredible, the written word doubly so.
Rum wrote:Does it occur to you that you have subscribed to the model of maleness you seem to be pushing in order to justify your innately hostile and aggressive nature? I have noticed it often and even wondered if it might be some sort of personality disorder. You should consider this possibility.
Things Rum has diagnosed me with to date: "personality disorder", autism, Aspergers.Rum wrote:Did I leave out being a twat? (With ref to your sig)
eRvin wrote:People can see what a fucking freak you are. Have you not noticed all the disparaging comments you get?
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Re: a) What makes you happy? b) And why does it?
Happiness for me typically comes from one of two places.
The first is helping someone, having their eyes go wide as they realize how much easier it makes their life and the smile which comes to their face when something unexpected goes in their favour.
The second is listening to good music which just wipes my mind of all thoughts, just letting the music take over in a form of meditation.
The first is helping someone, having their eyes go wide as they realize how much easier it makes their life and the smile which comes to their face when something unexpected goes in their favour.
The second is listening to good music which just wipes my mind of all thoughts, just letting the music take over in a form of meditation.
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