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Originally posted by onehuman
reply to post by sheba2011
The Pi movie... glad I had some patience and took the time.
eta: That was the readers digest condensed version! I took the time, perhaps you need to as well. I found the time in my busy day because I wanted to....It is what I chose to do.edit on 13/9/11 by onehuman because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by sheba2011
Oh.. and since this is now in the chit chat section I CAN blather, right?
Some of us have zero patience for videos. I do like movies, really I do. But most videos on youtube, for example, just don't move fast enough for me and I'd far rather read a transcript because I read fast, fast fast.. Type fast too..
I would far rather read (or write) a novel than watch a movie. I'm the type who always thinks the movie is never ever as good as the book. It's always a disappointment.
Of course if it's a movie first then they make it a book.. nearly always the movie is better. Hmmm. That must be profound, or something.
(This is the blathering portion -- at least I'm not making lists.)
Originally posted by Druid42
Originally posted by sheba2011
Oh.. and since this is now in the chit chat section I CAN blather, right?
Some of us have zero patience for videos. I do like movies, really I do. But most videos on youtube, for example, just don't move fast enough for me and I'd far rather read a transcript because I read fast, fast fast.. Type fast too..
I would far rather read (or write) a novel than watch a movie. I'm the type who always thinks the movie is never ever as good as the book. It's always a disappointment.
Of course if it's a movie first then they make it a book.. nearly always the movie is better. Hmmm. That must be profound, or something.
(This is the blathering portion -- at least I'm not making lists.)
Yes maam, you may blather away. You don't even have to stay on topic anymore.
I also am a reader. I often devour a whole book in one sitting. May I ask who your favorite author is?
You also have good grammar, which is also a plus. It denotes an intelligent mind. In fact, I've found several of your insights interesting, to say the least.
Originally posted by ReAdY2AsCeNd
Can someone please tell me how to take a screen shot? I have something BIG to share with everyone!
Originally posted by sheba2011
Originally posted by Druid42
Originally posted by sheba2011
Oh.. and since this is now in the chit chat section I CAN blather, right?
Some of us have zero patience for videos. I do like movies, really I do. But most videos on youtube, for example, just don't move fast enough for me and I'd far rather read a transcript because I read fast, fast fast.. Type fast too..
I would far rather read (or write) a novel than watch a movie. I'm the type who always thinks the movie is never ever as good as the book. It's always a disappointment.
Of course if it's a movie first then they make it a book.. nearly always the movie is better. Hmmm. That must be profound, or something.
(This is the blathering portion -- at least I'm not making lists.)
Yes maam, you may blather away. You don't even have to stay on topic anymore.
I also am a reader. I often devour a whole book in one sitting. May I ask who your favorite author is?
You also have good grammar, which is also a plus. It denotes an intelligent mind. In fact, I've found several of your insights interesting, to say the least.
Why thank you Druid, and I appreciate you are not holding a grudge towards me because of my post last night to you. My grammar is better when I have to be careful; on internet forums and journaling I don't need to be. The writer can't write if the writer constantly has an editor criticizing in its head.
I can't say I have a favorite author. I have too many, and too many favorite books. And it changes all the time depending on where I am in life. Certain books have stuck with me, certain books I want and do re-read every 10 years or so (any more frequently is too frequent), but all in all no favorites.
I just love stories. LOVE them. Stories are archetypes. That's why when you go down the New Age/Buddha/Zen route and they tell you to let go of your stories... I get stuck. Really stuck. Because I'm all about the story. I say stories are just fine, if they are fabulous and exciting and gripping and have an awesome plot and lesson. And if you know you are the reader. Maybe yes the writer too. But what I mean is --- you know you can step out of the story at any time. Or rewrite a different ending.
Stories aren't always bad. Stories, in fact, are exactly what sets apart humans from all other life forms on this earth. We are the only living creatures that tell stories.
If you are going to tell a story, make it a good one. With happy ending, preferably.
Originally posted by organdonor
WOW! I think I accidentaly found out what Open is trying to tell us about....!this new thread popped up in ATF forum with a four part video!the problem is I think Open is off by a year,this is supposed to happen september and october 2012!
check the 4/4 part of the video from 0:45 an on and you will be able to recognize the exercises of the manual (bare in mind that this blocke says it is dangerous)
here is the link to the thread! www.abovetopsecret.com...
-Don't fall to deep into the title !
-Don't fall to deep into the title !
Originally posted by Druid42
I don't hold grudges usually. You have to have multiple intentional attempts at disrespect before I even get upset.
I've read so many books, too, that I can't say I have a favorite either. I could make up a Top Ten list if I reeeeeally thought about it. Reading feeds your mind, and settles your soul, allowing you to picture different worlds and realities that don't exist here.
I also found Zen Buddhism to be challenging. I read a book once called "The Zen of Fatherhood." Very enlightening. One of my favorites quotes from that book was "If you meet the Buddha on the road, kill him." I translate that as, "If you ever find Buddha while traveling thru life, it is not Buddha, as Buddha is within."
Then again, I am a Pagan now, not a Zen buddhist.
You got a message. 3.14 = moon
Symbolism of the moon:
www.whats-your-sign.com...
Originally posted by laeus
You got a message. 3.14 = moon
Symbolism of the moon:
www.whats-your-sign.com...
Sheba2011,
I know you weren't speaking to me, but I would like to ask you about your response on page 508 to avatar22.
Could you please explain to me how the moon = 3.14 ?
Originally posted by cingularity
"Meditate on VOIDNESS - NO-I, NO-YOU, NO-ME, NO-SELF, NO-GOD, NO-WORLD, NO-EXISTENCE, NO NON-EXISTENCE, NO AFTERLIFE, NO PRE-LIFE, NO REINCARNATION..... let every concept DIE and cease to exist."