What have you learnt in life?

[JustHer]

Don't trust anyone!

Awful!!!

 

[Fluffywolf]

You can trust people... As long as you don't get dissappointed easily. ;P

 

[Stanton Moore]

Have a glass of water first thing in the morning.

Don't drink too much coffee or alcohol.

Stretch a lot.

Take deep breaths. This seems dumb, but I'm serious. Do this as often as you think of it.

Go easy on yourself. No one has ever been you before. There is no formula.

Don't worry about what others' think. Be bold. Be yourself.

:hi:

 

[Katsuni]

Very few things in life are impossible, with the potential exception of skiing through a revolving door.

 

[AOA]

It matters.

 

[Lark]

Only a Sith deals in absolutes.

You would think less about what others thought of you if you realised how seldom they do.

You are always being judged by others. You can not not communicate. Attempting not to will itself communicate something, this is inevitable.

Strictly observe the Golden Mean, ie all things in moderation, no extremes. Temperence trumphs total abstinence unless you have an addictive streak.

Never forget the Golden Rule, treat others as you would have them treat you, not how others have treated you.

Try were possible to maintain a "beginners mind", dont begin to imagine you have nothing to learn. Ever.

Introspection, reflection and garnering insights are beneficial, however, dont imagine for a moment that others will do so or have done so.

Be aware of your own filters but know that others will have their own, language itself is
social but it doesnt stop the same word having greatly different meanings to different individuals or groups, be prepared for others to presume much.

Develop some awareness of your internal scripts, develop emotional competence and bounce for those inevitable difficulties you will encounter. Dont let those scripts govern you, dont be a games player, however, be prepared for others to be adept games players and to want to do nothing other than play games all the day through. Unconscious games players and games playing is the bane of all human life, to many people respond to friends, colleagues, managers, subordinates and strangers as though they were parents, siblings or significant others from their past.

See the word for exactly what it is, not what ought, might or should be. Realpolitik thinking is important but difficult to develop without cynicism or paranoia.

Journalling is a good idea, introspection isnt a bad thing. The majority of human suffering probably results from mankinds inability to spend time alone in a quiet room.

 

[SecantSquared]

Very few things in life are impossible, with the potential exception of skiing through a revolving door.

that depends on your definition of skiing. would any movement with skis on be defined as skiing?

 

[TickTock]

that depends on your definition of skiing. would any movement with skis on be defined as skiing?

Personally I hope so.

 

[Atomic Fiend]

He's fucking lying, it's not easy and if he insists it is kick him in the dick.

 

[simulatedworld]

He's fucking lying, it's not easy and if he insists it is kick him in the dick.

 

[Gamine]

Get messy.
Laugh at yourself.
Pain is only temporary.
Be grateful for the things you have been given in life, and hungry for things still to earn.
Remember everyone you meet is fighting a bigger battle than their faces will show you.
Treat others with dignity, always.
Remember that your possibilities and opportunities are infinite and waiting for you to have the insanity/courage to reach/fight for them.


Something I've learned recently, which I'm sure the other wise members of the boards already knew:

Freedom is incredible. It can also be incredibly lonely sometimes, but it's worth it.

Best of luck!

 

[human101]

we as humans are not much better than snails

Everything is funny you just have to find the right angles and perspectives to view different situations from

 

[DiscoBiscuit]

What have you learnt in life?

How little I know.

 

[Lark]

If you are ever at the mercy of psychopaths or giant flesh eating mutant off spring of atomic testing grounds and you get the drop on them make sure they are totally and utterly dead because otherwise they will come back in sequels and kill you or someone else.

 

[Spamtar]

If you are ever at the mercy of psychopaths or giant flesh eating mutant off spring of atomic testing grounds and you get the drop on them make sure they are totally and utterly dead because otherwise they will come back in sequels and kill you or someone else.

God bless him thats the absolute truth.

 

[JustHer]

If you are ever at the mercy of psychopaths or giant flesh eating mutant off spring of atomic testing grounds and you get the drop on them make sure they are totally and utterly dead because otherwise they will come back in sequels and kill you or someone else.

Yeah I think this was a pretty big lesson for me in life.

 

[itwasniceknowingyou]

Freedom is incredible. It can also be incredibly lonely sometimes, but it's worth it.

Best of luck!

innn agreeance

 

[simulatedworld]

I've learned that "agreeance" is a pretty awful butchery of the English language, but...I guess that's just me.

 

[cafe]

Men are not DYI projects. Make sure you like a guy as is before you become committed to him and that he shares your basic life goals, values, ideas about gender rolls, and the day-to-day running of things and anything else that's really important to you as much as possible.

Men generally change a little for the worse after the honeymoon period wears off because they feel they have achieved their goal and can relax a little, which is understandable and not a big deal as long as you are kind of expecting it.

I'm assuming you're straight, btw. If you aren't, disregard.

 

[YaeRRoW]

Not to take candy from strangers, mainly from grannys.