yes... indeed. this is what i am having so much difficulty with. i am an honest person - i naturally feel like i am a far better person then someone who cheats on their wife and steals money from their work. when i look at this person i know that they can see that i am better then they are. the trick is not to come off like i am better then them or i may loose an eye. they have every right to live out their life and learn their lessons but they are behind me and we both know this. just because they are behind me does not make them lesser a person. in 10 years they may catch up - then in the big picture we are equal. i dont think there is anyway that i can point out something that i consider a flaw without the person knowing that i think i am better then them in some way. but this is only in that moment in regards to that situation. there may be another time that the same person has something to say about me that i must learn from. in a way i might feel belittled but i must be open and thankful for the help in understanding something better or different. when someone comes to you with a message or judgment of you - you are only inferior until you learn the lesson they are helping you with. as soon as you understand what it is you are to learn from their message you are equal to them - as far as this lesson is concerned anyways. we are all equal in the end... but we are not all as far along... some are closer to the light- that does not make them any better then you - but it does make them someone you should listen to. i think i am a better person then a murderer but i know we are equal in the end... hear me?
I don't think you should decide whether or not you are "farther along" based upon someones actions. There are so many variables that go into what makes someone who they are. It's not about pointing out flaws, it's about helping people. I have a friend who started doing to many drugs way to often and I just talked to him about it and he eventually calmed down a bit. I definetly agree that you should listen to those who are wiser or farther along spiritually than you are, but if you are the farther along person you should act accordingly and simply impart your knowledge, wisdom and love upon others to make them as far along as you are. I do group meditation sessions twice a month and I often talk to the man who runs it and he is really an incredible person, far more wise than I, and I am sure he sees flaws in me, but by simply talking to him I learn and the flaws eventually correct themselves. Peaceandlove
you are trying to suggest that me pointing out peoples flaws is a flaw. you are being hypocritical. i am thankful when someone points out a flaw. sometimes they are wrong and even then i can find something to learn from the situation. sometimes people dont realize certain things about themselves until someone points them out for them. i have many to thank for helping me see the light along the way. i think people feel the need to attack me for judging them only because they are struggling with their pride. if they dont want to listen they can walk away or yell at me - whatever suits them. in the mean time i am working on better ways to help others find a better way. you feel the same as i do in some way and that is why you are able to suggest that my ways of judging people are wrong - you are judging me.
I'm not trying to say that you pointing out peoples flaws is a flaw. I am also not trying to judge although I now see that, in a way, I was; thankyou for pointing this out to me. Judgement is really a very complicated issue and it can definetly be positive as you said in the sense that you can learn when people point out flaws of your own because you see yourself from their perspective, but it can also be negative. As you also said, "i think people feel the need to attack me for judging them only because they are struggling with their pride. if they dont want to listen they can walk away or yell at me - whatever suits them." All in all, it really depends on who your judging, how they will respond, what your judging them about etc. Theres not ultimatum of whether or not you should judge someone I suppose. I think maybe what i'm trying to say is that it doesn't matter how you do it, just help people.
i think all pass...your right im wrong...my world world is a lie...my name isnt even mike...its frank....what is LSD anyway?? Can you smoke it?!?! peace
that is all i am really trying to do - is help people... but sometimes people dont want the help and i am turned into a bad person in their eyes.- this bugs me and i am working on a better way. believe it or not i am getting better - it is just that sometimes i forget to be nice when something really upsets me about someone and i can be a bit of an asshole. i know i have a place to help others see the light. my gentle aproach is what i need to work on. the problem is that i dont want to avoid the point for the purpose of being nice - because that is no different then lying. i must be honest and sometimes the truth hurts. this is a delicate balance that i hope to master this life time. i hope that i am fortunate enough to have others help me see the light. -i feel that i have come a long way but i am in no way perfect or there yet. unfortunately for people like me there are so many people who actualy believe that keeping their mouth shut is better then helping - they fear that i will get angry with them if they were to take the time to point out what they see as a charecter flaw. on the contrary - a person like me is always very thankful to hear another persons perspective - whether it be right or wrong! i listen, anylize and make what ever change i may feel nessesary - sometimes i need to be reminded about things before a change takes place. at least i am open - free from pride and shame. when someone says something about you that is true - something inside you will know and you will feel an emotion. people who are too proud will get upset and lash out. people who are humble will say - you know what, i think you are right - that is something i need to work on. sometimes what people say about you is complete bullshit and ofcourse these people need to be put in their place - as nicely as possible to achive the intended goal. no matter how nice you are most of these situations will prove more difficult then most would like. wow... i sure have a lot to say on this. anyways... so far off topic i should move on now... :leaving:
Faith based religion causes, war, hate, negativity, and i personaly think it is holding back the evolution process. Just like a beatles song once said "All you need is Love."
yeah so i just skipped to the end of this thread since i sensed i'd have to experience dejavu quite a lot if i didn't.. world shattering experiences? everytime i look at my girlfriend and something subtle makes me love her ten times more
holy shitfucking christ, this thread is GREAT! if bluelight is supposedly so cool and on topic then it can kiss my dick. i enjoy this site because it sucks. i LIKE eman resu and 2cesarewild because they talk shit and make me laugh. i LIKE relayer because he just seems like a nice guy. other than that... everyone can fuck off. this place is for two things a) the spread of (mis)information b) arguing either accept that, or take shit too seriously and give yourself high blood pressure. i don't really care either way, as long as i can continue to argue and tell kids to smoke nutmeg.
true just wait till you find a girlfriend that loves you for who you are. drugs are far better now that i am in love and loved. this is the first girl that has loved me for who i am. everyone else tried to change me - especially when it came to drugs. there are good women out there - hard to find,,, i guess thats because you have to deserve them. it took me till i was 30. be open and believe. you will find what you are looking for.
any examples bud...or are you just one of those people who really dont know what your talking about when it comes to drugs...and thikn im a disrespectful person because i argue fact and not opinion?