What is the motto or creed you live by?

deb0670 · 04-27-2013, 12:14 AM

Life goes on
treat others the way you want to be treated.

Ms. Meander · 04-27-2013, 04:36 AM

For years, mine has been the Buddhist quote, "fall down seven times, get up eight".

I'm phasing this out now, although it has served me well. I used to "fall down" much more often, and even though I expect to continue, to a certain degree, I don't need to invoke it, do I?

For now: All change comes to me with greater ease and more consciousness. (Which is more of an incantation than a motto, but it works.)

04-27-2013, 05:42 AM

Do as you would be done by
If you do what you've always done, you'll get what you've always got.

Glenn · 04-27-2013, 05:54 AM

I believe GOD/DESS does not judge us directly most of the time, but judges us through the Law of Karma, which can be relentless and inexorable. So, my motto will be the same ol one that I found on my own family crest from centuries ago: Quantum Meruit-Translated: You get what you have earned/They got what they deserved (I got what I deserved face-->

).

Syr · 04-27-2013, 06:27 AM

Mine is an odd one I guess..it is 'It's a good day to die' meaning I have left nothing unsaid, undone etc.

Aryon · 04-27-2013, 06:37 AM

1) "A knight is sworn to valour. His heart knows only virtue. His blade defends the helpless. His might upholds the weak. His word speaks only truth. His wrath undoes the wicked."

2) "Never lie, steal, cheat, or drink. But if you must lie, lie in the arms of the one you love. If you must steal, steal away from bad company. If you must cheat, cheat death. And if you must drink, drink in the moments that take your breath away. "

femm_cb · 05-08-2013, 12:46 PM

Mine is "I wish you much love, peace and happiness"

Kenna · 05-08-2013, 01:47 PM

something that was taught to me in '94 by a very respected role model and my trade instructor (little did I know then how it would affect me now)...

Adapt, Improvise and Overcome ...

that has guided me through many DIY projects as well as life's hardships. it's helped me survive several life threatening events. Thank you Mr. Baldwin. I've never forgotten your lessons.

then there's something I was gifted in an engraved piece of jewelry ...
this fits me well... Share the Journey ...

Blade · 09-23-2013, 05:10 PM

This to shall pass

Nat · 09-23-2013, 05:16 PM

Not sure if these count as creeds and they are too short to be mottos, but I have embraced them for a long time:

1. O me! Oh Life. O the questions of these recurring. O the endless trains of the faithless. O cities filled with the foolish! What good, amid these, O me, O life? The answer: That life exists and identity. The powerful play goes on and you may contribute a verse.

- Dead Poet's version of Walt Whitman quote

and

2. I went to the woods because I wanted to live deliberately. I wanted to live deep, and suck out all the marrow of life. To put to wrap all that was not life, and not when I had come to die, discover that I had not lived.

- Dead poet's version of Thoreau quote

I'm also partial to the Princess Bride quote:

Life is pain, highness. Anyone who says differently is selling something.

SirenManda · 10-04-2014, 01:22 PM

Very simple, but meaningful.

"Today you, tomorrow me."

What I mean by that is people who struggle need help, being kind to others can have a long lasting impact for those people to want to show the same compassion when your downfall comes. Ups and downs are normal, and everyone will have them.

04-27-2013, 12:14 AM	#1
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04-27-2013, 04:36 AM	#2
Ms. Meander Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Queer Femme Relationship Status: Ethical Nonmonogamist Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Mountains Posts: 1,520 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,706 Thanked 5,211 Times in 1,147 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	For years, mine has been the Buddhist quote, "fall down seven times, get up eight". I'm phasing this out now, although it has served me well. I used to "fall down" much more often, and even though I expect to continue, to a certain degree, I don't need to invoke it, do I? For now: All change comes to me with greater ease and more consciousness. (Which is more of an incantation than a motto, but it works.) __________________ My wish for you is that you continue. Continue to be who and how you are, to astonish a mean world with your acts of kindness. Continue to allow humor to lighten the burden of your tender heart. - Maya Angelou

04-27-2013, 05:42 AM	#3
Daktari Guest Tournaments Won: 1 Posts: n/a My Photo Gallery	Do as you would be done by If you do what you've always done, you'll get what you've always got.

04-27-2013, 06:37 AM	#6
Aryon Member How Do You Identify?: Butch female Preferred Pronoun?: Hy, Hym, Hys Relationship Status: I know her heartsong and she, mine Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: England Posts: 155 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 117 Thanked 359 Times in 98 Posts Rep Power: 4153374	1) "A knight is sworn to valour. His heart knows only virtue. His blade defends the helpless. His might upholds the weak. His word speaks only truth. His wrath undoes the wicked." 2) "Never lie, steal, cheat, or drink. But if you must lie, lie in the arms of the one you love. If you must steal, steal away from bad company. If you must cheat, cheat death. And if you must drink, drink in the moments that take your breath away. " __________________ "To love a person is to learn the song that is in their heart and to sing it to them when they have forgotten it." "Never lie, steal, cheat, or drink. But if you must lie, lie in the arms of the one you love. If you must steal, steal away from bad company. If you must cheat, cheat death. And if you must drink, drink in the moments that take your breath away." My Pictures: https://picasaweb.google.com/115942843945062331510 My Blog: http://christhebutch.wordpress.com

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femm_cb Junior Member How Do You Identify?: Bitch Preferred Pronoun?: BITCH Join Date: May 2013 Location: US-FUCKING A Posts: 70 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 32 Thanked 183 Times in 51 Posts Rep Power: 3120838	Mine is "I wish you much love, peace and happiness" __________________ ~ Chris

04-27-2013, 05:54 AM	#4
Glenn Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Ol butch bones. Preferred Pronoun?: Old thing Relationship Status: Too old to play. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: :rolleyes: Posts: 1,547 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,602 Thanked 3,729 Times in 1,095 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	I believe GOD/DESS does not judge us directly most of the time, but judges us through the Law of Karma, which can be relentless and inexorable. So, my motto will be the same ol one that I found on my own family crest from centuries ago: Quantum Meruit-Translated: You get what you have earned/They got what they deserved (I got what I deserved face--> ).

04-27-2013, 06:27 AM	#5
Syr Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Preferred Pronoun?: Syr Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Northern Ontario, Canada Posts: 241 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 381 Thanked 1,130 Times in 217 Posts Rep Power: 13416617	Mine is an odd one I guess..it is 'It's a good day to die' meaning I have left nothing unsaid, undone etc.

05-08-2013, 01:47 PM	#8
Kenna Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Fiery, Sassy, Tough As Nails, Femme Tomboy Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: I am your favorite hello and hardest goodbye. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NC & CO Posts: 4,806 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,624 Thanked 12,193 Times in 3,779 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	something that was taught to me in '94 by a very respected role model and my trade instructor (little did I know then how it would affect me now)... Adapt, Improvise and Overcome ... that has guided me through many DIY projects as well as life's hardships. it's helped me survive several life threatening events. Thank you Mr. Baldwin. I've never forgotten your lessons. then there's something I was gifted in an engraved piece of jewelry ... this fits me well... Share the Journey ... __________________ **************************** She has been through hell, so believe me when I say, fear her when she looks into a fire and smiles. ~E.Corona~

09-23-2013, 05:10 PM	#9
Blade Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: TG Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: once in a while someone amazing comes along...and here I am! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Down on the farm Posts: 5,501 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,855 Thanked 14,413 Times in 4,058 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	This to shall pass __________________ Yeah so what if I'm triple dipped in awesome sauce? The best way to predict the future, is to create it.

09-23-2013, 05:16 PM	#10
Nat Senior Member How Do You Identify?: bigender (DID System) Preferred Pronoun?: he/him or alter-specific Relationship Status: Unavailable Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Central TX Posts: 3,537 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,047 Thanked 13,967 Times in 2,589 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	Not sure if these count as creeds and they are too short to be mottos, but I have embraced them for a long time: 1. O me! Oh Life. O the questions of these recurring. O the endless trains of the faithless. O cities filled with the foolish! What good, amid these, O me, O life? The answer: That life exists and identity. The powerful play goes on and you may contribute a verse. - Dead Poet's version of Walt Whitman quote and 2. I went to the woods because I wanted to live deliberately. I wanted to live deep, and suck out all the marrow of life. To put to wrap all that was not life, and not when I had come to die, discover that I had not lived. - Dead poet's version of Thoreau quote I'm also partial to the Princess Bride quote: Life is pain, highness. Anyone who says differently is selling something. __________________ I'm a fountain of blood. In the shape of a girl. - Bjork What is to give light must endure burning. -Viktor Frankl

10-04-2014, 01:22 PM	#11
SirenManda Member How Do You Identify?: . Preferred Pronoun?: . Relationship Status: Married Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: . Posts: 257 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 162 Thanked 959 Times in 232 Posts Rep Power: 6492221	Very simple, but meaningful. "Today you, tomorrow me." What I mean by that is people who struggle need help, being kind to others can have a long lasting impact for those people to want to show the same compassion when your downfall comes. Ups and downs are normal, and everyone will have them. __________________ Mermaids don't lose sleep over the opinions of shrimp.