What's the most sensible, sound advice or piece of wisdom you've heard in a long time?

"Get good with that sniper rifle."

Be yourself. Well, either that or shut up.

Making someone else less doesn't make you more/

"The nature of existence is transitory."

Okay, it was something I said, but can I help it if I just happen to be the sensible guy?

Confidence is beauty.

Something this guy called Socrates once said...

"All I know is that I know nothing".

Oddly, that comforts me so much

Please chant:

HARE KRISHNA
HARE KRISHNA
KRISHNA KRISHNA
HARE HARE

HARE RAMA
HARE RAMA
RAMA RAMA
HARE HARE

Can't really recall one, seems I've always had to figure out wisdom by myself.

i read and heard this:
"Our biggest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous? Actually, who are you NOT to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small doesn't serve the world. There's nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others."
-Marianne Williamson (usually misquoted as nelson mandela because he quoted marianne williamson in a speech.)

sometimes i feel that most people live by the motto that "making someone else less makes them more", i find people to be so unkind to one another and seeming as if that makes them better because they can point out another persons short comings(in their eyes).

Don't weld naked.

lol, good choice!

I just drafted a survey in qual 'would you allow them freewill'. My inspiring issue was that someone quite important to me was in heaven years ago. On my vacation, I got them to do a few tricks like turning our bonfire purple for a couple dozen seconds, but they renounced heaven, apparently as the best demonstration of their freewill. I was tempted to overwrite them, but instead just shed a quart of tears over their decision. I've met all types including those omniscient, but relatively omnipotent (met those two at the same time, oddly) and those who were born on a spiritual plane but decided as an adult to try living on an entirely mundane plane. It's a weird universe. I tried to be an example, but often get accused of being ego-centric (which I am, but that's not the motive there). Some people enjoy finding out it's all a cartoon, others run for their life. Some people believe in the supernatural without god, others in god and the supernatural, but not access to heaven. You'd think that once they saw any part of it, they'd realise the best was true. Point here, is in the name of maintaining freewill, I refrain from being absolutely liberated. There are many forms of liberation though, some involve no desires, and therefore no need to rewrite the opinions of those around you, course even then, if you are secure enough in what you believe, you don't need to explicitly change anyone, they all go along with your decision. The way I ultimately see it, ones ability to get there way is contingent upon being closer to the mind of the master-architect, and therefore not really a personal decision anyhow, but that which fits the masterplan, and therefore what everyone else wanted anyhow.
Thoughts?

Yes it's very good advice.

I agree with you there. It's like if they can find some of my faults (real or just in their eyes), then they are "better" than me. Another thing people do to make themselves look better (in their own eyes) is repeat unkind remarks. Like, Susie said you looked fat in that black sweater, but I stood up for you. I guess they think that will make me consider them a better friend thant Susie. But, instead, I usually just say, "Why are you telling me that?"

why ask why?
try bud dry!

adversity doesn't build character - it reveals it

life is a relative thing

Life is not a dress rehearsal. Make it count, because there's no redoing it.
I like this because it is relevent whether you believe that this is your one chance at life, or whether you believe in reincarnation, because even with reincarnation, this is still your one chance to be who you are, in your unique circumstances, with your unique challenges and opportunities, and even if you think you'll be living a thousand lives after this one, you still only have this one chance, to live this particular life well.

Life is not a dress rehearsal. So get out there and make it count!
:)

i believe that we are all one or we all have "god" within us and our purpose is to know our true selves........ the part of us we have forgotten or are afraid to see.

The boy with flashing neck will come. He will be the key to freedom... and stuff.

I saw you know that much. I wanted to push you into the speculative of it evolving into polytheism as everyone realises but retains their egos, or do you believe god has a unitary safeguard against personal empowerment? or even not that far. I think it's possible to have a heavenly existence while others suffer around you. Would it be fair to rewrite them into a heavenly state as well, though if you enquired vocally or communed with their soul you'd get a refusal to live in joy and harmony?

It's not one I've heard but one I will share with all of you... If you are going to see a psychic/fortune teller then go see them right after you make the decision to and don't sit and speculate on what they're going to say for you will be very disappointed.

and why would you say that is?
Did reading - nothing significant, thought some relationship stuff was appearing for a moment, but apparently not. Looks like everythings work for you, emotions, thoughts, etc. Bummer. Looks like your happiness is clear at the moment, and fluctuates the range from lonely despair to feeling your own salvation of sorts.

"Do whatever you need to do for you."

buy low, sell high

i don't believe god has a safeguard against empowerment, that seems to defeat the purpose of our creation......
i do think it is possible to have a heavenly existence while others suffer around you, here and after death. i think we each have some control over our existence.........whether we should rewrite another's existence, i can't decide but i think not!

That's a toughie...sadly enough, most of them are original quotes from me, so it's hard to remember others advice...which isn't a good thing. Let's see..."If you can't stay young, you can at least stay immature." is a funny one, quote from Red Green, but actual sensible, sound wisdom...I guess...well, I dunno...read the Tao of Pooh, there's plenty in there, I just can't remember any specific quotes, and one of my friends has it right now.

The piece of wisdom/advice I received is in regards to my girlfriend who is pretty closed up, doesn't express her feelings and doesn't seem to care about me. We have been together for only 2 months and already she seems to have lost interest in me, as she never calls me anymore - I'm the one doing all the calling and telling her nice compliments and stuff. She never talks to me about how she feels about me or our relationship or anything... this is some advice which sounds reasonable and could be something to help me in this situation...
"Try pulling back. And not giving so much of yourself to a girl who cant give back. Give her room to think, and stop calling her as much as you do. And if she really cares about you she will come around".

You can think better in your pyjamas.

imagine discovering that your significant other is only such to the extent that you made up their mind for them, and the choice is to lose the one you love most, or continue making up their mind for them. all my relationships seem to have had that quality. it seems contrary to the definition of true love to deny freewill, and yet the fundamentalist interpretation of the adam and eve story does seem to call for a solitary free will between them. i'd love to not have to secretly pull the strings and still get what i want. is that too much to ask? or will i always be lonely in one sense or another.

Sounds beautifully idealistic and romantic, I wouldn't count on it though, but I'm not the one to ask in such matters.

I have this on my computer. I think it's very wise.

"Do not be irritated either with those who sin or those who offend; do not have a passion for noticing every sin in your neighbour, and for judging him, as we are in the habit of doing. Everyone shall give an answer to God for himself. Everyone has a conscience; everyone hears God's Word, and knows God's Will either from books or from conversation with other people. Especially do not look with evil intention upon the sins of your elders, which do not regard you; "to his own master he standeth or falleth." Correct your own sins, amend your own life."
St. John of Kronstadt

Thanks... I was under the impression that it was Nelson Mandela. I will have to look out for this Marianne Williamson. Who is she?

"You need to stop letting this kill you."

If you depressed its because your thinking about the dead past or the imagined future.

Wisest is he who knows he does not know./
Wisest is she who knows she does not know.

Or because you have PMS

Yeah, that one too!

I haven't heard advice in a long time.

wisdom earned is the certainly the best kind

What do you mean you did reading?

How about-- 'You make your money when you buy, not when you sell.'

I love you...I've missed your words!!!!!!!!!!!!!
((((((Huge Hug)))))))

I laid down a few cards for you. Just enough to see that there wasn't much point in doing a complete reading at the time.

certainly the most memorable and believable, at least.

Mandy! I was looking for you, but I wasn't sure what you were going by now. :) I was afraid you had stopped coming here. I've missed you too! I hope you're all doing well.. :::Hugz:::

I am doing well and you?

jeez i have to go back a long way for this one. i'm the only one who seems to spout phrases and proverbs as advice. i think the last time is when i was talking about something being immposible and my friend said something along the lines of "not everyone believed Galileo when he said the Earth was round." i noticed that no one ever seems to take another persons words to heart. people struggle in a never ending battle to protect their beliefs. no one wants to concede to another persons wisdom. It reminds me of Death of a Salesmen. How Willy Loman tried to hold on to his beliefs in the American Dream, fighting with his sons views while trying to validate his own. Slowly his dreams corrode his soul and leaves him nothing more than a walking mass, alive but for what reason. I believe that this is true and that people should take other people's words to heart. i just now realized this as i write. now someone is going to ironically tell me to shut up.

i like that. who was Marianne Williamson? did you take liberal arts in college?

did you know that humans are the only race that kills for pleasure, personal gain, or anger. in the animal kingdom animals rarely fight, they usually make threats. and when they fight one of them could end it by showing their neck to the other admitting the other as dominant.

You've never seen a cat play with a mouse or bird? I was sad to hear even dolphins can have a sadistic tinge.

marianne williamson is a lecturer and author. she started lecturing on "a course in miracles" in the early 80's and now lectures on spirituality and relationships thru out the US and worldwide. she has written best seller's "a return to love", "healing the soul of america" and "a woman's worth". i've read healing the soul of america and it was an amazing book. as was a woman's worth. i have seen her speak in person and on radio and tv. she is an impressive and moving speaker! www.marianne.com is her website.

see the comment to everglow above. she is quite an impressive and intelligent speaker/lecturer.

no see the cat is softening him up so he's easier to digest. very few people actually know that. i knew someone was going to say that. what have the dolphins done? i read a Dilbert where some dolphins said they were going to save dilbert in the ocean but actually stole his swim shorts. it was hilarious. why must the dolphins be so cruel. sob sob

eh.... i'm not much for those touchy - feely books. thats the kind of stuff i barf on. but i guess different strokes for different folks. i like that phrase its one of the good ones.

And humans are supposed to be more advanced?! Scary observation. I have seen my two pet cats have their little spats, and then play great together moments later.

I'm doing really well! :)
drop me a msg somtime-- Delirium@semo.net
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you meant jettles

How can you do a reading for someone you have never met, seen or spoken to before?

ok babygurl...I will....

Because there is only God here. Us being separate people is an illusion, therefore I am you, the closer I get to the source of my being.

how about - "become a stock broker, they make money whether you buy or sell"

My father, speaking from plenty of experience, said "If you never learn another thing, just remember that booze is no good for you".
I wish I had listened and never picked up a bottle in my life.

So basically you're saying that nothing too interesting is happening in my life right now? What about soon?

Be who I want to be, not who someone else wants me to be.

I have to run errands now. Remind me in a bit.

Brushing your teeth after supper prevents night snacking!

True, but they have to go to work every day, what fun is that?

what else are you going to do with you life? you might as well work...

TiVo bill....

Lets put all your debts into just one debt - i'll pay them, and you pay them off to me....at only 10% interest

Dont drink and park. Accidents cause people.

Eh. I'd argue that when you have financial freedom and an empty schedule (and good health) (three things most people rarely have at the same time... except maybe in highschool), that's probably going to be the happiest time of your life. I'd argue that you'll find things to do, socially and emotionally rewarding things to do. That's the problem... I want to be rich when I'm young and healthy... and it's turning out to be an uphill battle, because I am getting older, less healthy, and poorer, as the days go by.

yah its true. people may be more intelligent but animals obviously know more as far as hapiness goes.

You got that right

Don't marry the first person you fudge, and don't fool around with a married woman.

Both of these things, done by my father, led to my birth. That's right, I just found out that when i was conceived my mom was married to another guy.

AGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I was happily married to my first for 7 years, and we still love each other in a fashion. I regretted letting it fade plenty, though there's so much I couldn't have done had I stayed. I let it go to have an affair I never ended up having, and she relieved my guilt by marrying my brother.
My first half time doesn't count.

I used to think the same thing, but evidence I've seen seems to indicate that a lot of people sort of fall apart.

I haven't heard anything from anyone lately that would make a significant difference....

little education doesn't mean you have to live little

meow meowza

dammit will people stop referring to me as a girl!!! its getting fudging irritating!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

In regards to sex:
"Try everything twice."

I pass it on every chance I get cause I think it's good advice.

Eat McDonald's

When you always do what you have always done, you will always get what you have always gotten! MAKE A CHANGE!!!!!

honestly I think the best advice is in 2 pac songs if u listen to the lyrics that prob sounds kind of dumb but for teens it inspires us to be better people and besides who doesn't like 2 pac :P

Whoever has the most toys wins

cereal killer!!!!

My dog embezzled $3000, spent on dog toys, and you can't return them because they have slobber all over them.

Kill 'em All
Let God Sort Them Out

smoke 'em if you got 'em

Try to relax and enjoy the crisis.

Be excellent to each other.