Why do we depend on others?

In Between Man

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The bible says you reap what you sow - for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. Karma. If you get robbed, you need to look at what you have been thinking, doing or believe. If you are honest you will find what the robbery is in response to.

Again, your viewpoint has to clutch straws to make broad assumptions. If I get robbed tonite, karma convinces me that its because I didn't help someone, or because I stole something at one point. Its too broad and it doesn't make sense.

And you completely misconstrued what reaping and sowing is. Reaping and sowing refers to many things. How you speak, good speech brings forth good things - what you put in, you reap back more fold. Not an equal and opposite reaction.
 
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Cliffy

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Again, your viewpoint has to clutch straws to make broad assumptions. If I get robbed tonite, karma convinces me that its because I didn't help someone, or because I stole something at one point. Its too broad and it doesn't make sense.

And you completely misconstrued what reaping and sowing is. Reaping and sowing refers to many things. How you speak, good speech brings forth good things - what you put in, you reap back more fold. Not an equal and opposite reaction.

Some times I think you argue for the sake of arguing.
Instant Kama is going to get you - John Lennon.
 

In Between Man

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Never said you couldn't....but it is interesting how you seem to be taking offence at what I did say.

Relax guy, I was just kidding around. I like teasing happy couples cuz you guys are so funny! For me personally, I don't want that. Anyone shows any interest in me and I play hard to get. Love that untouchable feeling.

Plus you happy couples are alwayz broke it seems cuz you got little snot nosed ankle biters. No thanks, I'll keep many material things and disposable cash thank you very much! :cool:
 

In Between Man

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'Normal' is a lie.

You're not deluding yourself. People are valuable, and if your best friend is important to you, that's simply the end of the story. Keep the people who are important to you. Simple.

Thanks karrie. :smile: I do plan and hope on keeping those important to me around. If only now I could convince my bf to quit smoking so that he doesn't die on me and I'll even more happy.
 

In Between Man

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Some times I think you argue for the sake of arguing.
Instant Kama is going to get you - John Lennon.

I argue here as practice for the real world.

Also, in the rare event that God decides to leave me here after the rapture to guide the apostate church, I want to be prepared.;)
 
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Cliffy

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I argue here as practice for the real world.

Also, in the rare event that God decides to leave me here after the rapture to guide the apostate church, I want to be prepared.;)
Oh, you would not be disappointed to be left behind after the rupture! Personally I'm looking forward to a complete breakdown in the social structure. Don't forget that you eat the vegetarians first. If you are a vegetarian, you be SOL.
 

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I was born in Montreal and never lived in the US. But they use the excuse that I grew a couple of plants for personal use to keep me out because I was an anti-war activist and outspoken environmentalist.

You were not alone back then. I am surprised they still hold that against you?
 

VanIsle

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We depend on others to tell us how dumb we are!!! Today I got ready for work - drove to work, realized before I entered the bldg. that I forgot my purse and I needed it. Raced home to get it (breaking all speed limits)and then raced back to work. Arrived 5 min. late to find out that when we changed our camping plans, it meant that I did not go to work until tomorrow and did not need to be there today. I had no one to depend on to tell me that - not even once I arrived! Probably could have worked the shift before anyone noticed! Is there anyone dependable here? :)
 

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Yes, very true, Lonewolf, and as we get older, which my husband and I are, early 70's, the
fact of being left alone comes into play, a very fearful feeling, and makes one
think about having to be alone for a number of years, and how will I do that.
It's good to realize that, and think about it, and prepare for it, and as scary as
it is, it is life, and when it does happen, one must reach down to their core and
find that strength, some have it some don't. What one has done throughout ones
life, to deal with life, 'alone', is very helpful, teaches you what you have in your gut, and how to fight through negativity and sadness, even with the help of many,
it is 'you' and 'you' alone that knows the way, if you know yourself.
You are so right Talloola. We are not your age yet but I know that fearful feeling. I feel it everytime my husband says something like "I have a pain in my chest". I show a calm exterior but, inside I am terrified. My Mom died at age 61 and my Dad eight years before her. Now that we are in our 60's I fully realize that it really is a fact that in a heartbeat (or lack thereof)one of us could be gone. I am the stronger one of the two of us. I don't think my husband will handle it well if I go first. We have been together longer than either of us ever spent with our parents or anyone else. My husband's sister thinks she knows him better than I do, yet he has hardly been in her company at all for over 45 years! A week now and again every few years or maybe even just a couple of days. She is a controlling person. She controlled every facet of her husband's life. After he died, 10 yrs. ago, she is lost. She is not lost because she lost a soul mate but because now there is no one she can control. I think that's more sad than feeling the loss itself. I don't think any relationship is complete unless you can be yourself and your partner can be themselves. Great together and great apart.
In the past year or so, my husband has started working the midnight to 8:00 AM shift. First time in about 30 years or so that I have had to sleep alone. Oddly enough, I think it's good for me and for him. He doesn't sleep at night without me of course but he comes home, goes to bed and I go to work. It's about the same feeling. I think you have to be able to handle the fact that one day that's what your life will be. One day one of us won't walk through the door ever again.
MIT - we missed you too. Nice to see you back.