Robert said • Arachne
Why not make a beautiful home and invite a bunch of homeless people to live there wit hthe priviso they keep the place tidy. and if not eject them??
Oh yah, that is being cruel and mean and nasty ... well let them destroy the place and you do all the work of cooking and cleaning. Show God how it is done.
Arachne • Robert, you are quick to assume a homeless person would be untidy IF they had a home. Bah, pish, and fie! Hell, god made them homeless in the first place right? God would have also made them untidy right? You believe that don't you?
IF god is love, why is god not loving them and taking care of them? Is he/she/it just waiting to bump them off so that he/she/it can have a sick thrill? I guess you don't see god as a serial killer do you? However, I do find it odd that you would find me being cruel, mean, and nasty IF I showed them the door.
So, you enjoy deSade too huh? However, you have to admit that hellfire is far worse as it lasts longer than what was in 120 Days of Sodom. Right Robert? Baaah!
Arachne • Kiran, the symbol of Baphomet (the two horned goat) is considered a satanist symbol by some that believe in the devil. The only problem with one believing in the devil is that one would have to believe in god. I am not saying you believe in anything at all. A symbol only carries the meaning that people apply. To me, it represents five (penta) pentagram.
Robert said • Arachne,
Oddly enough I think people are people and if you were not trying to evade the question you would have understood it better and perhaps even attempted to answer it.
BTW I have been on ***** for some time and quite familier with atheists avoiding issues and posing a lot of silly questions to evade the central issue that they themselve posed. So until you tell me what you do when people disrespect what you own I will not entertain your questions.
I will say this much, I know God created you but not your attitude, you created this yourself.
Arachne • Robert, I am my own god; I don't need crutches. I also don't subscribe the label atheist. Your question lacks merit, however, I will answer it despite the fact I find it retarded being that it is based on something that does not exist save for in the mind of the human creator. After I answer your question, answer mine. Can you do that big boy?
Arachne • Robert originally said • Arachne
Why not make a beautiful home and invite a bunch of homeless people to live there wit hthe priviso they keep the place tidy. and if not eject them??
A: IF I provided a provision that they keep the place tidy, or be ejected, they would be ejected if they did not comply. This can be looked at as a contract be it verbal or written.
Now it is your turn. Entertain my amended questions.
Robert, you are quick to assume a homeless person would be untidy IF they had a home. Bah, pish, and fie! Hell, god, if god exists, made them homeless in the first place right? If god exists, he would have also made them untidy right? You believe that don't you?
IF god is love, why is god not loving them and taking care of them? Is he/she/it just waiting to bump them off so that he/she/it can have a sick thrill? I guess you don't see god as a serial killer do you? However, I do find it odd that you would find me being cruel, mean, and nasty IF I showed them the door.
So, you enjoy deSade too huh? However, you have to admit that hellfire is far worse as it lasts longer than what was in 120 Days of Sodom. Right Robert? Baaah!
Your god did not give me my attitude? Oh my! Do you mean that I created it all by myself without divine intervention? You surely jest. *cough
Arachne • Robert • Rajesh
YOU do not need God's help. I do not think you are in a position to speak for all of humanity unless you are suggesting you are God. You do understand this goes both ways, God certainly has no need for us. You remind me of a mother telling her son he dos not need to marry the woman he loves because he has mom. Does notwork for me ..sorry.
Correction: God does need sheep to maintain the MYTH of its survival. Santa survives by the same MYTH, however, the santa myth is eventually outgrown.
Why do you imply incest? Couldn't you have used a better example?
Robert • Arachne
Your contract is God's contract. If we live the right way we florish. If the wrong way we suffer the consequences. You act as if God had no control over nature and so He has to actively punish people. Do you not understand the idea of consequences? If you take drugs you suffer the effects? You call this god????? You talk as if people are supposed to be able to do anything and still have a good life.
You see yourself as created by causality yet you think you have free will? SO who created you except you. You do not find that strange but you think God who created man in his own image created automatons? Your ideas are contradictory, and inconsistent and even your divine right to punish people for not living as you say does not help you understand God also has a right to make conditions.
If I have missed something out ask a plain question because you are asking questions and answering them so I assume you do not need my input.
Arachne • Robert • Arachne
Your contract is God's contract.
* I neither agreed to nor signed such a document; ergo, there is no contract. What you do with your fictional character is another story.
If we live the right way we florish.
* What is the "right way" and who decides? Doesn't every individual have their own "right way?" Wouldn't flourish mean different things to different people? What is your brand and why? Do you think that ALL should subscribe to your brand?
If the wrong way we suffer the consequences.
* Scenario: I am poor and I steal a loaf of bread. I have committed theft which is wrong, but the consequence of my doing so has rewarded me with a full belly. I am suffering no more. Did god allow that theft to happen even though "thou shalt not steal?"
You act as if God had no control over nature and so He has to actively punish people.
* I am not acting. How could a vicious invisible male friend manipulate the weather much less punish anyone? He has to actively punish people? Is your invisible friend a top in an S&M scenario?
Do you not understand the idea of consequences?
* Yes indeed I do.
If you take drugs you suffer the effects?
* What kind of drugs are you talking about? I have never taken an illegal substance that did not make me feel good. LSD opened my eyes to EXPERIENCE. I am very happy that I experimented with the drug on numerous occasions.
You call this god?????
* I only call myself my own god.
You talk as if people are supposed to be able to do anything and still have a good life.
* Life is what you make it. I have done many things and I have a wonderful life. You would really be surprised. Do you not think it to be possible?
You see yourself as created by causality yet you think you have free will? SO who created you except you. You do not find that strange but you think God who created man in his own image created automatons?
* Man created god in his own image. There is no bearded lady on a gold throne who must actively punish people. Patriarch!
* Free will is limited by our physical bodies, our environment, and our society. If a 90 year-old with advanced lung cancer expects to win a gold for a triathlon, they would be very hard pressed due to physical limitation. However, if you take a 17 year-old dog with arthritis or hip problems and expect it to run as it did when it was two, that dog would also be very hard pressed due to the same bodily limitations. Mind you, the dog is not aware of god.
Your ideas are contradictory, and inconsistent and even your divine right to punish people for not living as you say does not help you understand God also has a right to make conditions.
* Would you mind pointing out my contradictory and inconsistent statement? I would like to see where I made an error. I have no divine right to punish anyone as I am only divine unto myself. Are you doing some 420 or something? How can your vicious invisible male friend make conditions on me when I am not taking part in your delusion?
If I have missed something out ask a plain question because you are asking questions and answering them so I assume you do not need my input.
*Me thinks you did not address the questions as I put them. However, you now have a whole new batch. When answering questions, it is much clearer to do so point by point so as not to miss anything.
Arachne • Robert, if you have a problem answering my initial questions, I can pose them one at a time so that you may answer them in good form. What say you?
Rick • Arachne if don't believe in God then you will not understand his word. Revelation 14. This for those who refuse to believe in him. So it does not matter if you believe or not,
* As your supposed god did not have his crayons when the bible was created, those who did write it were men. Are you suggesting that I do not understand the written word? Shouldn’t the written word speak for itself or does a type of program have to run in the mind for comprehension to be had? If a program has to run, is that program called indoctrination?
You can not see the wind but it exist.
* The wind can be seen as it blows the trees, one’s hair, sails, people’s clothing, flags, et al.
You can not see electricity but it exist.
* Electricity can be seen in a lightening storm or when sparks fly due to static electricity.
Like it or not that is how things will happen. Jesus fulfilled all sixty prophesies which was mention in over 300 places in the old testament. So before trying to make logic of a subject you have no idea of. I suggest you try knowing the subject before commenting. So your statements do not make since to those who have took time to study this subject in great depth.
* Having been forced into believing as a child, as an adult I did look for truth and logic within religion and the bible. Unfortunately, I found no such animal.
So go ahead and believe what you want,It wont change the truth and what will come.
* I shall believe what I want, but truth differs from person to person as we all have our own perspective.
I know a lot of people will say that is what you believe so be it. But if I'm right what will that mean to those who refuse to believe the truth? So take your chances its your choice. God gave you free will to do that but like a parent he will punish you.
* What do you mean “if [you] are right?” Are you unsure? According to the bible, supposedly god’s word, are you one of the 144,000 individuals getting into heaven? Do you cut the mustard to be in that small margin of ticket holders?
So where did love come from? Where did fear come from? So ask yourself when was the earliest time and how did you come to know love and fear?
* Love and fear are emotions. As such, they are defined as: A natural instinctive state of mind deriving from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships with others. Any of the particular feelings that characterize such a state of mind, such as joy, anger, love, hate, horror, etc.
* Other animals experience fear as fear is something that you can view based on the reaction of the animal. Unfortunately, we cannot read their facial expressions, but we can read their body language. See Spot run. Run, run, run.
Where does the energy in you body come from and how does it exist you can't see it but it is there.
* It comes from the nutrients in food. You may not see it, but you will feel it. Unlike a supposed feeling of god, if your energy level is not high, you will not be able to do as much as someone with a higher energy level. This article explains it better: http://www.healthguidance.org/entry/3538/1/Energy-How-Does-My-Body-Get-It-And-How-Does-It-Use-It.html
Arachne • I did not come up with the number of 144,000. How did the book of Revelation 14:1 get that number? Did you read it? Read it. I will present it to you. If you say that the 144,000 individuals are teachers, cite it. Hatred? What hatred? A body can go days without food, but the body also experiences very low energy. Have you every tried to drive your car on fumes instead of gas?
From Revelation 14:1:
They sang as it were a new song before the throne, before the four living creatures, and the elders; and no one could learn that song except the hundred and forty-four thousand who were redeemed from the earth. 4 These are the ones who were not defiled with women, for they are virgins. These are the ones who follow the Lamb wherever He goes. These were redeemed[c] from among men, being firstfruits to God and to the Lamb. 5 And in their mouth was found no deceit,[d] for they are without fault before the throne of God.[e]
Monday, March 25, 2013
The Sheep(le)~
If God is love then why do we fear God...? That is a good question. I suppose you would have to believe in the critter to begin with. Love and fear should not be in the same sentence because if we combine love with fear, then it is not love. The abused housewife loves to get her ass beat and she stays with her man because she loves the color violet that only he can provide. Yeah right!
The creation of god(s) was a means in which to keep the sheep in order. The sheep bleeped along in their pasture living their happy little lives while they questioned how they came to be. Sometimes, some would believe that the rain created them and sometimes some would believe that the grass created them. Every week, there was a new creator to believe in and to argue over.
One day, a wolf entered the pasture and thought it would be a breeze to be the Grand Pooh-bah of them all. The sheep, having never seen a wolf were frightened as the wolf snarled and growled at them. “What big teeth you have!” they sheepishly said.
The wolf said to the sheep, “What do you do?” The sheep responded in unison, “We eat grass, question where we came from, wonder why there is day and night, water and air, ah, just everything that is.” As the wolf had been around the block a few times, he figured he could easily rise to power. The wolf told the sheep that he was God, the creator of all things. To gain their confidence, he told them how he sacrificed his only pup because they, the sheep, were born baaad. Most of the sheep were happy to believe this as it would mean an end to having a new creator every week, however, some questioned this tale. Those who questioned the wolf and did not go along with his program were made into a stew. Those who questioned but feared that they too would become stew pretended to believe so as not to be stripped of wool and boiled alive. (This wolf was talented.) Then again, some truly believed that the wolf was their creator. These sheep so hailed and loved him that they made him some attractive sheep’s clothing. Silly sheep.
The wolf screamed out, "Hey sheep! Yo, are you listening? I created you and I will tear you a new one if you do not worship and love me. Don’t ask questions, just do as I tell you. Hey, you know what? Hee, hee, hee, I was kidding. Do what you want as I had my pup killed for you. I know I contradict myself, but make sure you love and obey me so that when you die, you earn a raffle ticket to the pearly gates where Wolf Peter will meet you. (I hear the music of Peter and the Wolf.) Now don't y’all get your hopes up on entering the pearly gates as I am only taking a select number (see Revelation 14:1). The best part of being god is...turn this over...the best part of being god is...turn this over...the best part of being god is...” Do you get it?
Does anyone who believes thinks they made the count? Are you part of the 144,000? Please do notice all the love in these passages...NOT. Me thinks de Sade could have gotten some of his ideas from the bible. ~ Arachne ~ March 24, 2013 at approximately 3 a.m. EST
Revelation 14 (King James Version)
1 And I looked, and, lo, a Lamb stood on the mount Sion, and with him an hundred forty and four thousand, having his Father's name written in their foreheads.
2 And I heard a voice from heaven, as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of a great thunder: and I heard the voice of harpers harping with their harps:
3 And they sung as it were a new song before the throne, and before the four beasts, and the elders: and no man could learn that song but the hundred and forty and four thousand, which were redeemed from the earth.
4 These are they which were not defiled with women; for they are virgins. These are they which follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth. These were redeemed from among men, being the firstfruits unto God and to the Lamb.
5 And in their mouth was found no guile: for they are without fault before the throne of God.
6 And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people,
7 Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters.
8 And there followed another angel, saying, Babylon is fallen, is fallen, that great city, because she made all nations drink of the wine of the wrath of her fornication.
9 And the third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, If any man worship the beast and his image, and receive his mark in his forehead, or in his hand,
10 The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb:
11 And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever: and they have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever receiveth the mark of his name.
12 Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.
13 And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.
14 And I looked, and behold a white cloud, and upon the cloud one sat like unto the Son of man, having on his head a golden crown, and in his hand a sharp sickle.
15 And another angel came out of the temple, crying with a loud voice to him that sat on the cloud, Thrust in thy sickle, and reap: for the time is come for thee to reap; for the harvest of the earth is ripe.
16 And he that sat on the cloud thrust in his sickle on the earth; and the earth was reaped.
17 And another angel came out of the temple which is in heaven, he also having a sharp sickle.
18 And another angel came out from the altar, which had power over fire; and cried with a loud cry to him that had the sharp sickle, saying, Thrust in thy sharp sickle, and gather the clusters of the vine of the earth; for her grapes are fully ripe.
19 And the angel thrust in his sickle into the earth, and gathered the vine of the earth, and cast it into the great winepress of the wrath of God.
20 And the winepress was trodden without the city, and blood came out of the winepress, even unto the horse bridles, by the space of a thousand and six hundred furlongs.
The creation of god(s) was a means in which to keep the sheep in order. The sheep bleeped along in their pasture living their happy little lives while they questioned how they came to be. Sometimes, some would believe that the rain created them and sometimes some would believe that the grass created them. Every week, there was a new creator to believe in and to argue over.
One day, a wolf entered the pasture and thought it would be a breeze to be the Grand Pooh-bah of them all. The sheep, having never seen a wolf were frightened as the wolf snarled and growled at them. “What big teeth you have!” they sheepishly said.
The wolf said to the sheep, “What do you do?” The sheep responded in unison, “We eat grass, question where we came from, wonder why there is day and night, water and air, ah, just everything that is.” As the wolf had been around the block a few times, he figured he could easily rise to power. The wolf told the sheep that he was God, the creator of all things. To gain their confidence, he told them how he sacrificed his only pup because they, the sheep, were born baaad. Most of the sheep were happy to believe this as it would mean an end to having a new creator every week, however, some questioned this tale. Those who questioned the wolf and did not go along with his program were made into a stew. Those who questioned but feared that they too would become stew pretended to believe so as not to be stripped of wool and boiled alive. (This wolf was talented.) Then again, some truly believed that the wolf was their creator. These sheep so hailed and loved him that they made him some attractive sheep’s clothing. Silly sheep.
The wolf screamed out, "Hey sheep! Yo, are you listening? I created you and I will tear you a new one if you do not worship and love me. Don’t ask questions, just do as I tell you. Hey, you know what? Hee, hee, hee, I was kidding. Do what you want as I had my pup killed for you. I know I contradict myself, but make sure you love and obey me so that when you die, you earn a raffle ticket to the pearly gates where Wolf Peter will meet you. (I hear the music of Peter and the Wolf.) Now don't y’all get your hopes up on entering the pearly gates as I am only taking a select number (see Revelation 14:1). The best part of being god is...turn this over...the best part of being god is...turn this over...the best part of being god is...” Do you get it?
Does anyone who believes thinks they made the count? Are you part of the 144,000? Please do notice all the love in these passages...NOT. Me thinks de Sade could have gotten some of his ideas from the bible. ~ Arachne ~ March 24, 2013 at approximately 3 a.m. EST
Revelation 14 (King James Version)
1 And I looked, and, lo, a Lamb stood on the mount Sion, and with him an hundred forty and four thousand, having his Father's name written in their foreheads.
2 And I heard a voice from heaven, as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of a great thunder: and I heard the voice of harpers harping with their harps:
3 And they sung as it were a new song before the throne, and before the four beasts, and the elders: and no man could learn that song but the hundred and forty and four thousand, which were redeemed from the earth.
4 These are they which were not defiled with women; for they are virgins. These are they which follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth. These were redeemed from among men, being the firstfruits unto God and to the Lamb.
5 And in their mouth was found no guile: for they are without fault before the throne of God.
6 And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people,
7 Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters.
8 And there followed another angel, saying, Babylon is fallen, is fallen, that great city, because she made all nations drink of the wine of the wrath of her fornication.
9 And the third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, If any man worship the beast and his image, and receive his mark in his forehead, or in his hand,
10 The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb:
11 And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever: and they have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever receiveth the mark of his name.
12 Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.
13 And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.
14 And I looked, and behold a white cloud, and upon the cloud one sat like unto the Son of man, having on his head a golden crown, and in his hand a sharp sickle.
15 And another angel came out of the temple, crying with a loud voice to him that sat on the cloud, Thrust in thy sickle, and reap: for the time is come for thee to reap; for the harvest of the earth is ripe.
16 And he that sat on the cloud thrust in his sickle on the earth; and the earth was reaped.
17 And another angel came out of the temple which is in heaven, he also having a sharp sickle.
18 And another angel came out from the altar, which had power over fire; and cried with a loud cry to him that had the sharp sickle, saying, Thrust in thy sharp sickle, and gather the clusters of the vine of the earth; for her grapes are fully ripe.
19 And the angel thrust in his sickle into the earth, and gathered the vine of the earth, and cast it into the great winepress of the wrath of God.
20 And the winepress was trodden without the city, and blood came out of the winepress, even unto the horse bridles, by the space of a thousand and six hundred furlongs.
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Demanding respect?
How can respect be demanded? Demand is a strong word. Demand used in conjunction with respect (which must earned) and civility (which is fake), is out and out wrong. Should a belief, idea, or opinion not sound sound, then it is only logical that such beliefs, ideas, or opinions be open for a debate. Should the debate become heated because someone believes in jesus, mary, and jose, has this idea that pigs can fly, or is of the opinion that shit does not stink, they open themselves to provide proof or to STFU. If feelings are dinged and dented, the prissy folks ought not engage in arguments they are emotionally incapable of handling.
C, how do you deal with irrational human beings who demand undeserved respect? Do you pacify them with agreement? How do you define respect and when should respect be administered?
C, can you provide an example of a situation?
Why do you sometimes pacify irrational beliefs, ideas, or opinions with agreement? Would this tie into false respect?
Why provide false respect? Would the false respect be used as a ploy by the kitten with the ball of yarn?
If the fools are a ball of yarn and I am a kitten, I would be playing with the ball of yarn by slapping it all over the floor, biting it, and digging my front claws into it while my back claws rake the ball repeatedly. It sounds like a debate baiting ploy before an attack on the beliefs, ideas, or opinions. Please advise me if I am wrong as I don't mind being wrong.
C, how do you deal with irrational human beings who demand undeserved respect? Do you pacify them with agreement? How do you define respect and when should respect be administered?
C, can you provide an example of a situation?
Why do you sometimes pacify irrational beliefs, ideas, or opinions with agreement? Would this tie into false respect?
Why provide false respect? Would the false respect be used as a ploy by the kitten with the ball of yarn?
If the fools are a ball of yarn and I am a kitten, I would be playing with the ball of yarn by slapping it all over the floor, biting it, and digging my front claws into it while my back claws rake the ball repeatedly. It sounds like a debate baiting ploy before an attack on the beliefs, ideas, or opinions. Please advise me if I am wrong as I don't mind being wrong.
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Correspondence of March 19, 2013
Hi P~
I wish it was easy. Big Boy is the computer which had issues in which Windows would not backup the system due to the following errors: 0x80070001, 0x81000037, and 0x80070003. Microsoft provides the steps to fix these errors, but the steps they give you to take are not steps you can take because they send you to a dead end. After reading numerous forums regarding this problem, I see that I am not alone in noting that there is a dead end.
As Big Boy is used to create my home network, I had to find my router's drivers before I could have access to my other computers. Unfortunately, the drivers do not come on the installation disk as they were updated on the internet some time before. Luckily, I keep folders on such things and was able to install based on my keeping such on my old desktop which was copied in full to a folder before I took my system down. A copy of all my downloads also had to be keep so that I could go back and redo what had been undone.
Although I brought the system down and back up again, it would seem that the new install created a partition which I am not fond of and I can't get rid of due to it belonging to the "system." I have found a "work around" and will go back and reinstall when time finds me. There is no sense to finish installing all my programs and preferences only to have to undo them. Until then, I can use Little Man, Baby Girl, or my iPad. :-) If I did not have so many damned programs to reinstall and if I did not want to configure my system to exactly the way I had it, it would have been finished already. It took me a week to get it to where it is now. Meh!
On keeping information: I maintain so much data that I require 1 external 3TB HD, 2 x 2TB external HDs, and 1 1.5TB external HD. Big Boy keeps his information not only on his 1.5 TB internal drive, but he also uses the the 2x2 TB and the 3 TB.
Sorry for the rant, but I have my work cut out for me. Out of curiosity, how long does it take to get a laptop back to the exact way you had it? Back in the day, reinstalling Windows 95 on an old Compaq computer, which consisted of a 1 GB HD, took 10 hours as I would then create a FAT drive and restore all my data and preferences. Compression was necessary as 1GB is nothing. I don't miss Windows 95, but I do miss Windows XP. :-)
Have an awesome day P!
~ Arachne
Dear M~
Excuse the tardy reply, but my Big Boy system was having backup errors that caused me to do a reinstall of Windows 7. I met success in doing so and in collecting the saved drivers for my wireless router so that my other systems could connect to the internet. Unfortunately, I will take Big Boy down again due to the reinstall’s creation of a 99MB system partition that was not there when I purchased the system. I want that sucker gone and have found a “work around” in which to rid myself of it. The problem with redoing my system is that thus far it took a week to reinstall and reconfigure it to my liking and it must come down again. As I sit here on Little Man, I can answer you while I ponder what needs to be copied from my other computer so that the updates will show in my next revival.
Waters are muddied on purpose to impose a seek and find. No one appreciates a gem that is too easily found as much as one that must be exhumed. A clear puddle will produce one’s own image as will a muddied puddle as it acts like a mirror. Unlike a mirror with a reflection of self, the mud can act as an individual’s shield in which they portray the reflection, but the inner self lies in the mud. Again, it is about exploration.
The problem I find with specialization is tunnel vision that is too honed on the specific. Being a Jack or Jane of all trades does not allow for honing as the vision is scattered and/or fractured, but in the scattering and/or fracturing there is a vision of connectedness. All things are connected and woven together like a cool cardigan sweater. Viewing the macro allows for closer inspection of the micro providing a micro inspection is warranted. Micro vision is warranted when greater information is necessary.
At what point in your life could you not say that you “wouldn’t change a thing in [your] life?” What caused you to be able to say it now and to be “grateful for it all?”
In regard to your books, isn’t the transformation about envisioning what you want and then achieving it? Does it matter if it is a group or individual who is doing the achieving? Originally, I stated, “I see a similarity in both books in that you must see something to make it be.” How are transformations made? How does one make a transformation if one does not see something in which to transform to? Would you agree that transformation requires vision?
On being one...are we like cogs in the machine in which if one cog breaks the machine does not work? We are all connected in that we are part of all that is. At the same time, we, as individuals, have our own life experiences while we occupy our shell. Where is home? Who do we think we are? Would you mind extrapolating on the “illusion?”
Speaking for self, I am part of all that is and my life will touch others who are part of all that is. Upon my supposed death, I will return to my original form of energy; the energy that did not have the opportunity to experience in life as I currently know it. No one can stand in my shoes and see the same points I do as I occupy my space/time and thus I am privy to it. From my space/time I see, hear, feel, smell, and taste what the external has to offer, but from within my subjectivity comes into play giving me my own perspective.
M, if you could live forever, what would you do with your time? What would be your ultimate achievement? I too am enjoying our volley as I am not only getting to know you, you are getting me to think. What more could I ask for?
I look forward to your reply.
Cheers my friend!
~ Arachne
Hey M~
Sorry for the tardy reply, but I was and am having issues with Big Boy (my main computer).
Thanks for the complement, but some could view me as a professional nut not that I would give a flying fuck or a rat’s ass. Hell, when not occupied with pet projects, I love intellectual rumbles with no holds barred. There should be no holds barred in all discussions, unfortunately, there are some prissy people out there who fail to realize they shit too and thus hold their nose in the air fearing the stench of others when their own stench is equal even if hidden. At the risk of sounding like a woman, I mixed two colors of Chromasilk Vivids...Violet and Orchid. I have since done a more violet job and thus the color is much more purple. I’m sorry to say that there is no romantic name for the color unless you want to call it Purple Concoction a la Arachne.
*** is restrictive and biased. Hell, you should be able to legitimately slam someone when they need slamming. It should be up to the individual to defend themselves. Oh well, I guess they need ma and pa moderator to protect their prissy asses. ***** is a much better group of individuals and, thus far, I have not seen any restrictions.
Pie fillings...hum. A pie filling could be construed to be a pussy filled with cum. Then again, it depends on who is thinking the thought. Sex is always a good subject, but some are afraid to talk. It seems that the women were open to the bonobo topic while the men were quite quiet. I guess they are a walrus. Oh well. I wonder how a link to ***.*** would go over? Imagine creating a question like, “Have you ever been on ***.***?” I think the topic would be banned in any forum.
My best guess on those who have lived in China from ancient times to now is that they are acclimated to their environment. Imagine bringing an Eskimo there? The Eskimo would have heat stroke. A Chinaman would probably freeze in his tracks upon getting to the arctic. I laugh as I think about that. Although I have not heard of such houses, it does make sense.
As it has been awhile, you must be ready for your close-up now. Are you? Inquiring minds want to know.
~ Arachne
Dear B~
The scales of Libra is really unbalanced. Don't you find it odd that it is the only sign in the zodiac that does not represent something living? What does that say about the sign? The scales are meant to weigh, but what do they weigh? Self? Others? Horse shit? I don't know. My daughter is also a Libra who was born on the 25th, but she and I are polar opposites. Miss pink tutu glam queen is a stark contrast to my steel toe Doc Martens/Harley boots matched with black clothes with insulting logos. I can't say that she and I are the same and I highly doubt that I am the same as other Libras. If I were to use the Chinese sign, I am metal rat. The name suits me in that I enjoy rat behavior and metal music. Other than that, I find that the signs provide generalities that can be applied to anyone. I saw an experiment in which individuals were given the information for another sign. The majority knew their sign yet subscribed to that of the of an alternate sign. Why? Because it is too general. A long time ago, I did that online tarot thing for money and it was a scam. I was providing generalities while pulling information from clients. The longer I kept them on the phone, the more money I made. I find it sad that people buy into that. It is like believing in god. There is no supporting evidence.
I believe an old friend of mine was a Pisces, but I was too stoned at the time to really remember. That was years ago...light years ago.
Heinlein is a man who saw things in a different light. I admire his writing and his view of utopia. My favorite Heinlein quote is:
A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects.
Soup? Why not steak? lol
~ Arachne
Dear B~
I went on over today and had a look and I almost fell out of my chair because I was laughing and crying so hard. I can’t help but wonder how many are offended by your literature. It would be great to have a system where you could record the facial expression of those who visit your profile. Think about it. The closet people may actually admire your balls, but would be too afraid to say so. You know the type, “Gee willikers, I wish I could say that. I so want to but what will ‘they’ think? I best run away as I could be viewed as guilty by association.” LMAO
Damn woman! You have been through a great deal and are still going through a great deal. Is the new development something that can be corrected or is it something that you will have to experience for the rest of your life? What kind of accident were you in? Were you able to sue anyone (Not that money makes the body feel better.)?
Why did you have something to hide to begin with as you have nothing to hide anymore? Do you think that you will lose your wife at this point? When you state that, “everything else that I give two or three shits about is gone...” what are you referring to? I ask because I want to know if you really had it to begin with. I ask these questions to myself in order to know myself.
The honor is all mine, B. It is hard to find people who are willing to say FUCK YOU out loud and be proud of saying it.
Fuck the cogs and the frogs and those who wish to control
Just give me sex, (no more drugs), and some rock n roll
Peace out Princess. Gotta love ya!
~ Arachne
I wish it was easy. Big Boy is the computer which had issues in which Windows would not backup the system due to the following errors: 0x80070001, 0x81000037, and 0x80070003. Microsoft provides the steps to fix these errors, but the steps they give you to take are not steps you can take because they send you to a dead end. After reading numerous forums regarding this problem, I see that I am not alone in noting that there is a dead end.
As Big Boy is used to create my home network, I had to find my router's drivers before I could have access to my other computers. Unfortunately, the drivers do not come on the installation disk as they were updated on the internet some time before. Luckily, I keep folders on such things and was able to install based on my keeping such on my old desktop which was copied in full to a folder before I took my system down. A copy of all my downloads also had to be keep so that I could go back and redo what had been undone.
Although I brought the system down and back up again, it would seem that the new install created a partition which I am not fond of and I can't get rid of due to it belonging to the "system." I have found a "work around" and will go back and reinstall when time finds me. There is no sense to finish installing all my programs and preferences only to have to undo them. Until then, I can use Little Man, Baby Girl, or my iPad. :-) If I did not have so many damned programs to reinstall and if I did not want to configure my system to exactly the way I had it, it would have been finished already. It took me a week to get it to where it is now. Meh!
On keeping information: I maintain so much data that I require 1 external 3TB HD, 2 x 2TB external HDs, and 1 1.5TB external HD. Big Boy keeps his information not only on his 1.5 TB internal drive, but he also uses the the 2x2 TB and the 3 TB.
Sorry for the rant, but I have my work cut out for me. Out of curiosity, how long does it take to get a laptop back to the exact way you had it? Back in the day, reinstalling Windows 95 on an old Compaq computer, which consisted of a 1 GB HD, took 10 hours as I would then create a FAT drive and restore all my data and preferences. Compression was necessary as 1GB is nothing. I don't miss Windows 95, but I do miss Windows XP. :-)
Have an awesome day P!
~ Arachne
Dear M~
Excuse the tardy reply, but my Big Boy system was having backup errors that caused me to do a reinstall of Windows 7. I met success in doing so and in collecting the saved drivers for my wireless router so that my other systems could connect to the internet. Unfortunately, I will take Big Boy down again due to the reinstall’s creation of a 99MB system partition that was not there when I purchased the system. I want that sucker gone and have found a “work around” in which to rid myself of it. The problem with redoing my system is that thus far it took a week to reinstall and reconfigure it to my liking and it must come down again. As I sit here on Little Man, I can answer you while I ponder what needs to be copied from my other computer so that the updates will show in my next revival.
Waters are muddied on purpose to impose a seek and find. No one appreciates a gem that is too easily found as much as one that must be exhumed. A clear puddle will produce one’s own image as will a muddied puddle as it acts like a mirror. Unlike a mirror with a reflection of self, the mud can act as an individual’s shield in which they portray the reflection, but the inner self lies in the mud. Again, it is about exploration.
The problem I find with specialization is tunnel vision that is too honed on the specific. Being a Jack or Jane of all trades does not allow for honing as the vision is scattered and/or fractured, but in the scattering and/or fracturing there is a vision of connectedness. All things are connected and woven together like a cool cardigan sweater. Viewing the macro allows for closer inspection of the micro providing a micro inspection is warranted. Micro vision is warranted when greater information is necessary.
At what point in your life could you not say that you “wouldn’t change a thing in [your] life?” What caused you to be able to say it now and to be “grateful for it all?”
In regard to your books, isn’t the transformation about envisioning what you want and then achieving it? Does it matter if it is a group or individual who is doing the achieving? Originally, I stated, “I see a similarity in both books in that you must see something to make it be.” How are transformations made? How does one make a transformation if one does not see something in which to transform to? Would you agree that transformation requires vision?
On being one...are we like cogs in the machine in which if one cog breaks the machine does not work? We are all connected in that we are part of all that is. At the same time, we, as individuals, have our own life experiences while we occupy our shell. Where is home? Who do we think we are? Would you mind extrapolating on the “illusion?”
Speaking for self, I am part of all that is and my life will touch others who are part of all that is. Upon my supposed death, I will return to my original form of energy; the energy that did not have the opportunity to experience in life as I currently know it. No one can stand in my shoes and see the same points I do as I occupy my space/time and thus I am privy to it. From my space/time I see, hear, feel, smell, and taste what the external has to offer, but from within my subjectivity comes into play giving me my own perspective.
M, if you could live forever, what would you do with your time? What would be your ultimate achievement? I too am enjoying our volley as I am not only getting to know you, you are getting me to think. What more could I ask for?
I look forward to your reply.
Cheers my friend!
~ Arachne
Hey M~
Sorry for the tardy reply, but I was and am having issues with Big Boy (my main computer).
Thanks for the complement, but some could view me as a professional nut not that I would give a flying fuck or a rat’s ass. Hell, when not occupied with pet projects, I love intellectual rumbles with no holds barred. There should be no holds barred in all discussions, unfortunately, there are some prissy people out there who fail to realize they shit too and thus hold their nose in the air fearing the stench of others when their own stench is equal even if hidden. At the risk of sounding like a woman, I mixed two colors of Chromasilk Vivids...Violet and Orchid. I have since done a more violet job and thus the color is much more purple. I’m sorry to say that there is no romantic name for the color unless you want to call it Purple Concoction a la Arachne.
*** is restrictive and biased. Hell, you should be able to legitimately slam someone when they need slamming. It should be up to the individual to defend themselves. Oh well, I guess they need ma and pa moderator to protect their prissy asses. ***** is a much better group of individuals and, thus far, I have not seen any restrictions.
Pie fillings...hum. A pie filling could be construed to be a pussy filled with cum. Then again, it depends on who is thinking the thought. Sex is always a good subject, but some are afraid to talk. It seems that the women were open to the bonobo topic while the men were quite quiet. I guess they are a walrus. Oh well. I wonder how a link to ***.*** would go over? Imagine creating a question like, “Have you ever been on ***.***?” I think the topic would be banned in any forum.
My best guess on those who have lived in China from ancient times to now is that they are acclimated to their environment. Imagine bringing an Eskimo there? The Eskimo would have heat stroke. A Chinaman would probably freeze in his tracks upon getting to the arctic. I laugh as I think about that. Although I have not heard of such houses, it does make sense.
As it has been awhile, you must be ready for your close-up now. Are you? Inquiring minds want to know.
~ Arachne
Dear B~
The scales of Libra is really unbalanced. Don't you find it odd that it is the only sign in the zodiac that does not represent something living? What does that say about the sign? The scales are meant to weigh, but what do they weigh? Self? Others? Horse shit? I don't know. My daughter is also a Libra who was born on the 25th, but she and I are polar opposites. Miss pink tutu glam queen is a stark contrast to my steel toe Doc Martens/Harley boots matched with black clothes with insulting logos. I can't say that she and I are the same and I highly doubt that I am the same as other Libras. If I were to use the Chinese sign, I am metal rat. The name suits me in that I enjoy rat behavior and metal music. Other than that, I find that the signs provide generalities that can be applied to anyone. I saw an experiment in which individuals were given the information for another sign. The majority knew their sign yet subscribed to that of the of an alternate sign. Why? Because it is too general. A long time ago, I did that online tarot thing for money and it was a scam. I was providing generalities while pulling information from clients. The longer I kept them on the phone, the more money I made. I find it sad that people buy into that. It is like believing in god. There is no supporting evidence.
I believe an old friend of mine was a Pisces, but I was too stoned at the time to really remember. That was years ago...light years ago.
Heinlein is a man who saw things in a different light. I admire his writing and his view of utopia. My favorite Heinlein quote is:
A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects.
Soup? Why not steak? lol
~ Arachne
Dear B~
I went on over today and had a look and I almost fell out of my chair because I was laughing and crying so hard. I can’t help but wonder how many are offended by your literature. It would be great to have a system where you could record the facial expression of those who visit your profile. Think about it. The closet people may actually admire your balls, but would be too afraid to say so. You know the type, “Gee willikers, I wish I could say that. I so want to but what will ‘they’ think? I best run away as I could be viewed as guilty by association.” LMAO
Damn woman! You have been through a great deal and are still going through a great deal. Is the new development something that can be corrected or is it something that you will have to experience for the rest of your life? What kind of accident were you in? Were you able to sue anyone (Not that money makes the body feel better.)?
Why did you have something to hide to begin with as you have nothing to hide anymore? Do you think that you will lose your wife at this point? When you state that, “everything else that I give two or three shits about is gone...” what are you referring to? I ask because I want to know if you really had it to begin with. I ask these questions to myself in order to know myself.
The honor is all mine, B. It is hard to find people who are willing to say FUCK YOU out loud and be proud of saying it.
Fuck the cogs and the frogs and those who wish to control
Just give me sex, (no more drugs), and some rock n roll
Peace out Princess. Gotta love ya!
~ Arachne
Monday, March 4, 2013
Notes for now...
Knowledge state of person or self. Knowledge is an achievement and is thus earned.
Belief does not equate to knowledge if not supported by evidence even if the belief is true.
True opinion is not enough for knowledge.
Knowledge requires truth of what it is that we know. Belief - have to be committed to think that the belief is right and it must be justified.
It is not enough to believe
It is not enough to believe even if you are right
It is not enough to be certain as certainty can later be proven to be false and therefore there is no knowledge
Self 4
MIND -
1 - Cognitive - Has to do with what you know i.e., memory or confident belief. My teacher’s name was Mary Smith, I used to live at 123 Main Street, and I graduated in 1929.
Affective - Emotions and Moods
2 - Moods are states of feeling that do not have content. Moods are not created in someone because of any specific object or any particular situation. For example, if a person gets angry, he expresses that emotion towards someone. If a person is in a sad mood, he cannot express it to others. Mood is something you may not express whereas an emotion can be expressed. Coffee causes anxiousness, we know how we got anxious, but cannot say why we are anxious. I know I am being a bitchy, but I don’t know why. I feel ashamed, but I’m not sure I should be. Boy, I woke up bouncy and I wonder why. Moods are contagious.
3 - Emotions: Anger, joy, sorrow, love have reasons for existing and can be answered.
Experiential: External or Internal - affects 5 senses.
All this can be intertwined. Ex:
As my car approaches my friend’s house, I see her and some of her family members sitting outside on a cold fall day enjoying a small bonfire. I get out of my car and approach them. Seeing the bonfire, smelling the smoke, feeling the heat, and hearing the crackle (senses), remind me of (cognitive) all the festivals that I attended including my first one. I met him and fell in love with him at my first festival and this memory brings joy and sorrow (emotions) because (shows why and has reason for being) even though it has been almost 5 years, we are together and yet we are apart. I also remember the fear (cognitive/emotion) that welled up inside me at being attracted to him as I did not want to get involved. All in all, the memory leaves me in mellow (mood), but I cannot state why.
Disentangle strands - They are broken down above.
4 - Character Traits:
Impatient, generous, good sense of humor, mean, nice, brave, lazy, creative, etc.
Some are dispositional, i.e., can lie dormant until such and such appears to bring about the trait.
Ex: Although Henry is a very generous man when he is drinking, which is most of the time, when he is sober, he is a penny pincher.
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