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 Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2007 1:47 pm
The Importance of Being Yourself
First off I would like to say YAY lol I'm glad that this topic didn't get closed. I miss Leavaros though crying but congrats to Maggie for taking over.
Being oneself is the most important thing a person can be. However, no one is ever one hundred percent honest with themselves. No matter the circumstance, people will not want honesty, to some extent. If you look utterly bad in an outfit you'd want your friends to tell you right? You say yes, you think it, but would you really want your friends to tell you "Hey, you look terrible! Go change!"? I know I don't.
It is important though. Being honest with yourself makes things easier. It's also a lot easier to be honest with others if you're honest with yourself. A lot of the time though, people will not want to here the truth, the honesty that you can give yourself. Sometimes it's better to keep the truth hidden even for yourself. Like if something bad happened to you, it's natural to block it out. That, even though it may be a good thing, is lying to yourself. There are many different ways to look at that though.
A lot of people have trouble being themselves around others, because they feel being what people want or think is better then their own person. However you are once again lying to yourself. Are you the same at home as with your friends, or at work? It's not only you that may not be yourself, but also others could see you in different lights. Maybe one person sees you as a nice and caring person, but someone else may have caught you on a bad day and think you're a complete a**. It just depends on how you present yourself.
Can you tell when people are not being themselves? If you've known someone for so long and that's how they are, then you wouldn't think twice about it. It's hard to just simply know who's who among others, but that is why being honest with yourself is always so important. You are the only one that you can be honest with.
Thanksgiving and Forgiveness
I can't touch on this one. It's hard to touch on something you're having trouble with. So....
I'm done n_n What do you think?
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Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2007 10:55 pm
I'm sorry it has taken me so long to respond. I still have one more final on Wednesday, so I should be good after that. Although, I can't make any promises.... I decided a few days ago that I was going to make my boyfriend a blanket for Christmas. And it's very time consuming, because the fabric is fleece, so I have to hand sew the hem on the edges so that it's not all jagged looking. I still have one more 7 foot long side to do. And then I'm sewing on some patches in one corner (a heart and the date that we started dating). So, yeah... sweatdrop Anyway, those are some wonderful answers guys. If you'd like for me to give an actual personal response to either of you, just PM me. I'd do it now, but I feel that since it's been so long, the discussion is kind of lost. So, we'll move on. ------------------------------------------ Giving Is it better to give or receive and why?Are hand-made gifts better than store bought gifts and why?What's your most favorite gift that you've been given?What, in your opinion, is the best gift that you can give someone?------------------------------------------ That's the only one for this time. Feel free to add anything that you like, just as long as it has something to do with giving. Also, if you have any suggestions for the next one, please let me know.
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Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 4:09 pm
I have a question if this is alright.
So when I try to meditate I often do well until half way through or so when my eyes begin to vibrate extremely fast, sometimes causing a headache. What coudl I be doing wrong?
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Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 9:12 pm
I wasn't sure where to ask this, but this seemed like the most appropriate thread. Sorry if I'm disrupting your class. <3
I've had trouble with the concept of meditating for a long time, because I guess I'm not very good at sitting still and focusing. I think I finally accomplished it though, but I have to say I'm terrified to try again.
The first time I managed to meditate, after some number of random other thoughts and ideas, I saw a vivid image of a beautiful, thin young woman (her face only). She was blonde, and I can no longer remember whether her eyes were red or yellow (they may have changed between flashes), but they were glowing. Her mouth was closed, so she didn't have a fierce look, like baring her teeth or anything, but she is definitely a frightening face. This was accompanied by sharp red flashes, that I'm not sure why, but I immediately associate with blood.
The experience has honestly made me terrified to close my eyes, much less meditate. I've been thinking about it every night since, and it's starting to make me afraid to go to sleep, even though I have a protective dream catcher over my bed.
I don't mean to sound dramatic or ridiculous, but it's really scary for me. Especially as someone who is already afraid of the dark, and absolutely can not sleep alone with the door closed. Anyone have an interpretation of what it may mean, or recommendations to help me get over it? sad
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Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 2:26 pm
Oh Em Jesus I have a question if this is alright.
So when I try to meditate I often do well until half way through or so when my eyes begin to vibrate extremely fast, sometimes causing a headache. What coudl I be doing wrong? If I'm not mistaken, that usually means that you're about to astral project. I'm not sure how to provent that though. Do you listen to any music while you're meditating? @Fleur_de_nuit: The only suggestion that I can give you right now is to try to meditate again and see if you see her again. The only way to get rid of a fear is to face it. I know you might be scared, but it's the only way to get rid of it. Also, if you do see her, try to stay in the meditation to see if something happens. She might be trying to tell you something. Edit: Does anyone have any suggestions for the next lesson?
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Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2008 2:03 pm
I do not listen to music, and astral projection sounds scary....
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Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2008 2:46 pm
Okay then, maybe you should try listening to some peaceful music while you're meditating. That usually keeps me a little bit aware of things, so you won't go too far into deep meditation. I usually listen to Enya. Music like hers and like classical music is the best. If that doesn't help, then I don't know. I'll try asking one of my friends who's really good with meditation and see what he says. Edit: This is what he said... Quote: Ocular vibration is common in astral projection, but not *mainstream* meditation. It could be that she is trying to subconsciously project (usually gifted but untrained), or that...something is making her project--almost always spiritually related, usually invoked (i.e. gods, helpful spirits), but sometimes uncalled (in the case of partial possession, the body is said to attempt to reject the spiritual force, which may cause the dramatic seizures and lapses of memory common to stories of possession). I've never actually heard a personal account of full astral projection without intention--partials, such as vivid dreams, or even deja vu, may be signs of subconscious projection--so I can't say for sure whether or not it's even possible.
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Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2008 7:23 pm
Okay, I will listen to music tomorow when I do my next circle (Full Moon).
And tell your friend thanks for clarifying it! I was somewhat worried.
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Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2008 11:08 am
I finally have time to just sit down and spend some relaxing time online. n_n;; But yeah, sorry for not being here so much. A lot going on...too much sometimes, but that's no excuse!
Giving
I feel that both are equally as good. Giving is a wonderful thing and it makes you feel good. Why you see their face when they open a gift or even just doing something that makes someone else feel happy, it makes you feel happy too. Getting a gift is just as special. If you feel down and someone gives you something. It's a great feeling. It's like, "Hey, I feel like I matter to someone..." It's another happy feeling.
Handmade gifts are great and they mean a lot to someone, but it depends on what it is and what intentions are in it. Like if your kid makes you a birthday card. When you get it...it's an unbelieveable feeling. Like "I gave birth to this child and here he/she is giving me something that they put a lot of time and effort into." Another happy feeling. Getting a gift that is bought is good too. It shows that they are willing to go out and buy something that they KNOW you'll like. It takes a good deal of knowledge of a person to buy something that you know they'll like. A gift card isn't a gift. It's a way of giving someone something without having to know them.
The best gift I ever got was from my aunt. She let me live with her when my parents got divorced. I'm really grateful for all the things she done for me and all the things she will do for me in the future.
The best gift I gave is everyday. I do something totally unexpected of my character and people feel happy. Even if it's something as simple as giving a homeless man the left overs of your lunch. It does make a difference and it's one that I do every chance I get.
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