Our Answers To Big Questions - Page 4

Blade · 02-27-2011, 07:37 PM

Not sure I know the answer to this either. I've seen good times and hard times. Usually my hard times were my own fault and my good times were due to my hard work. Though I have had times that were hard that were beyond my control.

I guess what I'm saying is it selfish to have all my needs met and have 3 motorcycles, 4 trucks, 2 cars, a camper, a house and land and contribute to charity and have money in the bank. I don't think so not when you work for it. Would it be selfish if I saw someone in need and not help them, knowing I had everything I needed and much more, sure it would.

I think sometimes we think we need more than we actually do. Why have 4 trucks? Well I bought them all new and paid for them and didn't trade them, they were mine and they weren't eating anything. Did I need them NO, but I was glad to have them when other people needed something to drive, due to various reasons.

So I'm on the fence on this question. shrugs....

Soft*Silver · 02-27-2011, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Blade

Question 2/27

What's the fine line between seeing that your needs are met and being selfish?

this is an easy one. Being selfish is when you put your needs above all others. Getting your needs met is simply standing in line...

Gemme · 03-10-2011, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Blade

Question 2/27

What's the fine line between seeing that your needs are met and being selfish?

The two are not necessarily related. You can be one and not the other or have both circumstances at the same time. I'm not exactly sure how to answer this one.

Blade · 03-11-2011, 07:50 PM

QUESTION 3/11

Would you like to know the precise date of your death?
Why or why not??

Gemme · 03-11-2011, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Blade

QUESTION 3/11

Would you like to know the precise date of your death?
Why or why not??

Absolutely. If I was the only one who knew. I'm not as squicked out by death as many people are. It would give me freedom to actually live my life, I think, and the time to plan things just so, in order to make sure that I get done what I need to get done before I go. The planner and list maker in me would just go bananas with this information. I would see it as a personal challenge to see if I can do everything I want and need to do before the bell dings.

Soft*Silver · 03-11-2011, 10:17 PM

oh no. I remember holding onto the knowledge that my dad had terminal liver cancer before we shared it with him. That knowledge ate a hole in my heart, even tho it gave me an opportunity to take advantage of every precious moment left to enjoy with him. It also made every moment passing an incredible loss.

I want to just live my life as tho I wouldnt regret it if I didnt wake up tomorrow. I have had one of the most colorful and adventuresome lives I have heard of. Few compare. I have had my share of mistakes but I have also done great strides to correct them. Right now I am in a low zone but trust me, 3 years out of 54 is a short cycle. (smiling brightly) what a wonderful life I have and will continue to have! I dont want a finish line looming anywhere out there ....

Venus007 · 03-12-2011, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Blade

QUESTION 3/11

Would you like to know the precise date of your death?
Why or why not??

I would want to know so it would be clearly out there and I could plan accordingly as well as ready myself emotionally for it (insomuch as one can ready ones self for the end of being). Not to mention it would take the pressure off about oh say worrying about parachuting or base jumping or simply driving in Houston rush hour traffic. I don't think I would want anyone to know my date but me until it got close because it would cause a change in the dynamic of the relationship.

weatherboi · 03-12-2011, 10:33 AM

I would love to know then I can plan not to show up that day.

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QUESTION 3/11

Would you like to know the precise date of your death?
Why or why not??

CrankyOldGuy · 03-12-2011, 11:39 AM

not sure i'd like to know when. it's more like how?

Gemme · 03-12-2011, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by weatherboi

I would love to know then I can plan not to show up that day.

Unfortunately, that never works, Grant. Have you seen any of the Final Destination movies?

Turtle · 03-13-2011, 06:05 PM

Would you like to know the precise date of your death?
Why or why not??

NO. I try to live my life as best I can all the time. I might spend money I don't really have seeing someplace magnificent if I knew it was soon, but life, for me, is really about relationships and I work at keeping those current.

Blade · 03-16-2011, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Blade

QUESTION 3/11

Would you like to know the precise date of your death?
Why or why not??

Not sure I'd like to know how or when. I think that would change the dynamics of many of my relationships. Especially my relationship with me.

Talon · 04-09-2012, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Blade

Question #2
Why does money make some people proud and others humble?

Hmmm I guess I've had my proud moments about money and I've had my humble moments with it as well. Lemme think on this one.

I think money can be a great magnifier for one's internal self (values, beliefs, hang-ups, intellect, life experiences, and shortcomings, ect.)

agape · 03-10-2013, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Blade

Question #1 1-23-11

What makes people wish for things they don't have?

If you have it, why would you wish it?
Isn't the definition of a "wish" to desire something you don't already have?
It doesn't have to mean that you don't appreciate what you have. You may be grateful and happy with what you have and still have wishes... (in my opinion)

meridiantoo · 03-10-2013, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Blade

QUESTION 3/11

Would you like to know the precise date of your death?
Why or why not??

Personally, I would focus too much on that if I knew. I like to live knowing my time is limited, in a way that this may be my last day. But, if I knew exactly when, I would live differently, I think, and not necessarily in a positive way.

Soft*Silver · 09-08-2013, 06:02 PM

I wish Blade would ask big questions...

Smiling · 09-08-2013, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Blade

QUESTION 3/11

Would you like to know the precise date of your death?
Why or why not??

I think the "correct" reply would be to say no; because I already live each day as though it were my last. However, that would be disingenuous. [I do try to be mindful, though!].

So, yes; I would absolutely like to know the day, but not the how. Having an exact date has a way of putting everything into proper perspective. I believe it would give me the strength to say and do the things I need to but cannot bring myself to for whatever reason....

Smiling · 09-09-2013, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Blade

Question 2/27

What's the fine line between seeing that your needs are met and being selfish?

The fine line lies in knowing the difference between actual "needs" and "wants." It is never selfish to insist on having legitimate needs met. It may or may not be selfish to have all of your wants met depending upon how you go about it and whether or not you do so with a sense of restraint.

Gemme · 09-10-2013, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Huge-Smile

So, yes; I would absolutely like to know the day, but not the how.

Yeah, it would be a total bummer to know that you're gonna get smashed to smithereens by a flaming toilet seat.

Smiling · 09-11-2013, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Gemme

Yeah, it would be a total bummer to know that you're gonna get smashed to smithereens by a flaming toilet seat.

lmao; you're not kidding!

02-27-2011, 07:37 PM	#61
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: 5,492 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,850 Thanked 14,400 Times in 4,049 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	Not sure I know the answer to this either. I've seen good times and hard times. Usually my hard times were my own fault and my good times were due to my hard work. Though I have had times that were hard that were beyond my control. I guess what I'm saying is it selfish to have all my needs met and have 3 motorcycles, 4 trucks, 2 cars, a camper, a house and land and contribute to charity and have money in the bank. I don't think so not when you work for it. Would it be selfish if I saw someone in need and not help them, knowing I had everything I needed and much more, sure it would. I think sometimes we think we need more than we actually do. Why have 4 trucks? Well I bought them all new and paid for them and didn't trade them, they were mine and they weren't eating anything. Did I need them NO, but I was glad to have them when other people needed something to drive, due to various reasons. So I'm on the fence on this question. shrugs.... __________________ Yeah so what if I'm triple dipped in awesome sauce? The best way to predict the future, is to create it.

03-11-2011, 07:50 PM	#64
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: 5,492 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,850 Thanked 14,400 Times in 4,049 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	QUESTION 3/11 Would you like to know the precise date of your death? Why or why not?? __________________ Yeah so what if I'm triple dipped in awesome sauce? The best way to predict the future, is to create it.

03-11-2011, 10:17 PM	#66
SoftSilver Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: femme Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: Married Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: rose cottage Posts: 5,498 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 8,412 Thanked 15,612 Times in 3,973 Posts Rep Power*: 21474856	oh no. I remember holding onto the knowledge that my dad had terminal liver cancer before we shared it with him. That knowledge ate a hole in my heart, even tho it gave me an opportunity to take advantage of every precious moment left to enjoy with him. It also made every moment passing an incredible loss. I want to just live my life as tho I wouldnt regret it if I didnt wake up tomorrow. I have had one of the most colorful and adventuresome lives I have heard of. Few compare. I have had my share of mistakes but I have also done great strides to correct them. Right now I am in a low zone but trust me, 3 years out of 54 is a short cycle. (smiling brightly) what a wonderful life I have and will continue to have! I dont want a finish line looming anywhere out there .... __________________ Pole bachit, a lis chuye. The field sees, the forest hears

03-12-2011, 11:39 AM	#69
CrankyOldGuy Member How Do You Identify?: Just the right amount of wrong Preferred Pronoun?: [sic] Basturd Relationship Status: She turns my crank Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Between The Lines Posts: 342 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 110 Thanked 393 Times in 163 Posts Rep Power: 2224209	not sure i'd like to know when. it's more like how? __________________ "To say nothing, to do nothing, stops nothing" - Roni McCall, Founder, Through Their Eyes, The National Animal Abuse Registry

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SoftSilver Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: femme Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: Married Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: rose cottage Posts: 5,498 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 8,412 Thanked 15,612 Times in 3,973 Posts Rep Power*: 21474856	I wish Blade would ask big questions... __________________ Pole bachit, a lis chuye. The field sees, the forest hears

03-13-2011, 06:05 PM	#71
Turtle Senior Member How Do You Identify?: A mixity Preferred Pronoun?: whatever Relationship Status: chillin Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: in a really really cute little place Posts: 2,144 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,442 Thanked 4,531 Times in 1,222 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	Would you like to know the precise date of your death? Why or why not?? NO. I try to live my life as best I can all the time. I might spend money I don't really have seeing someplace magnificent if I knew it was soon, but life, for me, is really about relationships and I work at keeping those current.