What have you learned so far about life?

[jjsjr]

The Paradox of the Self:

Many believe that a strong exterior reflects a strong interior, but in fact, it is quite the opposite. A strong interior is manifested to conceal the softest interior. In nature, we see this in a literal sense with clams and oysters. It is ultimately for protection. Conversely, the softest exterior reflects the strongest interior. Nature demonstrate this notion through such fruits as peaches or plums for it provides nourishment for the fruit's valuable seeds.

This lifestyle is like that of the pine tree. Under the heaviest amounts of snow, the pine's branches will never submit, however all other trees branches would be broken. Coincidentally, the pine tree yields one of the softest wood of the trees.

In short, the greatest paradox of the self is that vulnerability is our ultimate strength.

 

[lopo2000]

I learned something today that giving up is NOT supposed to be an option in any issue. We're humans and it's very possible that our limited senses could miss one possible fix/solution/answer that might reside at our blind spot. Keep looking and you'll find that there IS an answer.

 

[D_Wally Walnuts]

The Paradox of the Self:

Many believe that a strong exterior reflects a strong interior, but in fact, it is quite the opposite. A strong interior is manifested to conceal the softest interior. In nature, we see this in a literal sense with clams and oysters. It is ultimately for protection. Conversely, the softest exterior reflects the strongest interior. Nature demonstrate this notion through such fruits as peaches or plums for it provides nourishment for the fruit's valuable seeds.

This lifestyle is like that of the pine tree. Under the heaviest amounts of snow, the pine's branches will never submit, however all other trees branches would be broken. Coincidentally, the pine tree yields one of the softest wood of the trees.

In short, the greatest paradox of the self is that vulnerability is our ultimate strength.

I like this.

 

[witch]

1 … laugh, it sure beats crying
2 … what others think isn’t that important, it’s what you think that counts in the long run
3 … practice “acts of random kindness”

 

[marriedasian]

so far in my life i've learned that life really is too short. don't waste a moment of it.

 

[Randll86]

The more I learn the less I know.

Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.

 

[fratpack]

Among the many things I've learned......

It ain't easy but it's all worth it.

 

[invisibleman]

Giving up is good. Not giving up is good. Knowing the differences and when to do so--even better.

Pick your battles.

 

[AllHazzardi]

Well, the way I look at it is....

Since everyone seems to always have a completely different opinion at any given moment; For all intents and purposes, everyone must literally be living in a different world that just happens to have points of commonality.

So in other words, it's VIRTUALLY real, but in truth, is and is not at the same time.

So... uhm... yeah... who wants pie? or cake?

 

[vince]

Nothing stinks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.

I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was younger.

Bad decisions make good stories.

 

[B_talltpaguy]

The only challenge that I can't overcome with sheer determination is death.

 

[B_talltpaguy]

Nothing stinks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.

Interesting... When I'm wrong, I'm typically pleased to know that I've been informed of what is right, knowing that I just learned something.

Unless I'm arguing with a female. In that case, I'm fucked, and not in a good way!

 

[Autofellatio]

1 - Everyone lies.

2 - Common sense is in reality highly uncommon.

3 - Get your work done satisfactorily.

4 - Spend some time searching for the meaning of life.

5 - Always try to make time for friends or family.

6 - Enjoy all the little things around you.

 

[rob_just_rob]

It pays to take the longer route.

 

[breeze]

There are dozens of strip clubs in san francisco. The question is often asked " what are the girls going to do when they can't strip any longer ?." And the answer is one of the famous lines in the world. Of course that is " go to school " as if that is the answer. I read one of the most interesting reposnes i have heard that stated that many courses are boring and pointless and that many degress have very limited value. And one of those avenues is clogged right now { teaching }.
I walk the streets of san francisco and see the homeless , the disabled and the lost every day. Its partly a function of the failure of our educational system that doesn't prepare us for the real world.
I know now that instead of teaching us how rough the world is , how few really good jobs or paying jobs there are out there, what jobs to target , how to make money , how to survive , what to expect our school make us take 2 years of spanish and spread the word that a college degree is the path to success . { but that success is based on technical skills most students don't have }

 

[jjsjr]

All mankind is on a quest for the validation of self-worth. This is a quest to be loved, remembered and a quest to be declared correct.
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It is our human responsibility to be kind to one another, simply because there is no other option.
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You are not entitled to anything in the world. Treat all things as gifts and respond with the utmost gratitude for all of them.
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Live honestly so that you may honestly live.

 

[beretta216]

1) There's no such thing as security. Always keep your guard up.
2) If you're going to be stupid... be stupid responsibly.
[This includes drinking enough booze to put a group of Bulls into a morning hangover.]
3) See above if you plan on driving after doing such action.
4) Live life in the fast lane - but stop and appreciate things now and then. You can't get ahead of the crowd if you don't go past the speed limit. ;]
5) Cheating is never wrong -- only getting caught is... particularly if you don't have some sort of pre-arranged agreement with the one you love. And it's not cheating if the girl you love is okay with it. See #2 for reference.

 

[midlifebear]

The most important thing I've learned about life is that it ends.

 

[Klingsor]

That which does not kill me . . . really hurts.

 

[AquaEyes11010]

The more I learn about life, the more I prefer monopoly.