Your thoughts and views on life in general, Let's share and discuss! Options

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I recently picked up a Philosophy book in the bargain section of a Borders and as I've been reading through it really got me thinking. And I thought I'd take this opportunity to really share a few of my views, ideas and how I've learned to experience life, most of which I've come to realize this past year. I hope that you all will do the same or that this will spark some thoughtful discussion.

My point of view on life is a simple philosophy and that we must try to reach full consciousness (of ourselves and the world) and transcend peace with harmony to all those around us, live life but be mindful of others, and seek purification through spirituality. I may sound foolishly optimistic but I feel that we need to better ourselves for the greater cause of our family, friends, society, and most importantly ourselves. Considering recent and current events the current state of the world we're living in, it's obvious that there is a great need for change. The revolution begins within ourselves bettering ourselves and becoming more knowledgeable about life, society, cultures, politics, spirituality, etc. Only then can we make a difference. This doesn't mean that you have to run for president, but it could be something as simple as sharing and opening the eyes and minds of others, helping each other gain greater understanding, and in turn, paving the way for a more tolerant, liberal, progressive society favorable for change.

It's also important to appreciate what we all have. We get so used to living and planning for the future -- what we have to do, where we have to go, who we have to become -- as well as, the past -- what has happened to us, why it happened -- and we lose ourselves thinking about things that can't be changed rather than learning and making the best of our experiences and applying it to the here and now! Being realistic, it is important to plan for the future and learn from the past, but it is crucial to understand who or what we are! By sitting still and living in the present, we can live each breath with mindfulness only to realize that we are all alike, yet different in our own individual way; regardless of background, race, sex, religion, orientation, education, income, style, religion, mentality, sign (if you're into that sort of thing) and most importantly, way of life.

On Myspace I realize that there is a lot of phoniness. We portray our best qualities always talking about what we have or about "who" we "are", yet we block out our negative side. But who am I to judge! I mean, who wants to share or learn about our bad qualities? Like the yin and yang, we have both good and bad but through it all, we've learned (hopefully) and we decide to continue living and improving. I'm not perfect, I've been wrong. I have lied to my loved ones, I have hurt my loved ones, I have retaliated out of anger, I have bad mouthed people out of ignorance, I have judged, I have stereotyped, I have taken the easy way out, I have made fun of people, I have wished ill on others, I have lusted, I have been selfish at the expense of others, I have done wrong when knowing better. But I have admitted to my wrongs and realized that i am human, that i can return good for my wrong doings. Remember that forgiving is love and loving yourself first begins with forgiving the most important person, YOU. So I have forgiven myself, and learned from experiences (just like I am learning this very minute more about myself). The first step to fixing something with ourselves is realizing the problem then changing it. And just as important as recognizing our faults, is forgiving the faults of others and offering guidance as necessary.

Peace and Love to all. Appreciate what you have now, savor it, before its gone!




What do you all think? Or share some of your own thoughts/philosophy. Let's make this the philosophical thread of CB!

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Thoughts.. And views on life in general.
Mmmm, you bring up quite a intense subject.

Life is a lot of things, good and bad,
beautiful in some aspects and horribly ugly in some.
I personally cherish it greatly for all that it is.
Sure the bitter bits of it makes it so unbearable at times. But
overcoming it is what makes the sweet parts of life so much sweeter.

Overcoming obsticles set before us, enduring the horrors,
feelings the warmth and joyed for our successes
while shedding tears for the failures and losses.
We take so many twists and turns before meeting our ends..
I believe the insane amount of possibilities
we can shape our life into is absolutely mystifying.

As for my life. I know how often I crumble it up,
bitterly curl my lip in hate as I curse at it for its many flaws and the
many mistakes I'm responcible for making
with the opportunities and choices I was given..
I would most definantly be lying if I didn't say I was a brat
that expected the world to fill in the every whim of my selfish desires.

Perhaps I am still that brat, but as time passes by I'm slowly changing.
With this change, I try to be a bit more considerate, a bit more wise.
I try to open my eyes a little bit wider,
take in the glory which is just LIVING.
Ahahaha the only issue with my new view on life now
is how enchanting it appeals to me so that I am often
left behind in the dust from my admiration for it.

Looking back at what I wrote for this topic.
It all seems like horrible attempts at poetic nonsense. I apologize..
It's just so hard to explain one's views on a subject with mass importance.

I life.

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Looking back at what I wrote for this topic.
It all seems like horrible attempts at poetic nonsense. I apologize..
It's just so hard to explain one's views on a subject with mass importance.

I life.

It was nicely written tho. You made it sound "prettier" than I did. Heh.

People may not notice it, but thats another way to determine on how you live life, with a positive mind.

That's why I always say that positivity and optimism is a key to survival. Life is gonna throw obstacles your way, there's no escaping it, but you must stay positive and believe that you'll beat it in the end and recognize that there's something to gain from all the nonsense. You'll gain a greater inner peace and learn to be content and in turn, be a happier person. Which is what we all set out to do in this life, isn't it?

Theres alot of shit in this world you can learn from, it all matters on how you interpret it.

And that's a good point. I believe that one's happiness is dependent upon one's perception of the reality in which they live and we should choose to perceive beauty and progression in any situation.