I have come to the conclusion...

[RWebb]

1. By good, I understand that which we certainly know is useful to us.
2. By evil, on the contrary I understand that which we certainly know hinders us from possessing anything that is good.

- Spinoza

[M.D. Holloway]

Originally Posted by ossiblue

This last sentence, ... His last sentence is a nice thread starter, that's about it.

All about bringing discussion...but I do think something is about to happen that will be as big as the Boston Marathon bombing...bad breeds bad unfortunitly.

[livi]

A prediction bound to happen.

There it is!

I actually start to feel a bit constipated.

[M.D. Holloway]

no no no ...I know shyt happens (sorry Livi) all the time, I'm saying that something larger than normal in the next several days is all. When stuff happens more stuff happens. Its like a catalyst or a tipping point or an action generator. A period of quite ends by a flury of activity...

[DanielDudley]

Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time. Exercise caution in your business affairs; for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals; and everywhere life is full of heroism. Be yourself. Especially, do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is as perennial as the grass. Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be, and whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul. With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.
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Max Ehrmann, "Desiderata"

[Esel Mann]

Originally Posted by red-beard

Minivan

I thought everything was supposed to be bigger in Texas?

How is a Minivan big when there is "The Mexican Pickup" or "The schoolbus"?

[red-beard]

Originally Posted by Esel Mann

I thought everything was supposed to be bigger in Texas?

How is a Minivan big when there is "The Mexican Pickup" or "The schoolbus"?

[Esel Mann]