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designergrl
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 12, 2007 7:24 pm


To that question, Ryu, I will say that I HOPE so. It was encouraging that she said we had "opened her eyes," and that she recognized the similarity between the turning point for her civilzation and our current growth as a species. Her statement that she did see Moof in me was a confirmation that she is ready to believe that we can avoid self-destruction as her species did so many eons ago.

Even more encouraging was her response when I told her we preferred "unity through harmony" over the Zurg race's "harmony through unity." I think it's an important distinction, and she accepted that.
PostPosted: Mon Feb 12, 2007 7:27 pm


designergrl
To that question, Ryu, I will say that I HOPE so. It was encouraging that she said we had "opened her eyes," and that she recognized the similarity between the turning point for her civilzation and our current growth as a species. Her statement that she did see Moof in me was a confirmation that she is ready to believe that we can avoid self-destruction as her species did so many eons ago.

Even more encouraging was her response when I told her we preferred "unity through harmony" over the Zurg race's "harmony through unity." I think it's an important distinction, and she accepted that.
but we have existed so long with fighting and violence. what is so different now? why is our destruction immanent when we have clearly had it under control in the past?

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designergrl
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 12, 2007 7:34 pm


Mother seemed to think that things would grow worse, and that we would ourselves be at the brink of destruction in 5 years or less.

Whether or not that is true, I don't know. However, it is certainly true that many different factions are suddenly working together toward the common goal of peace... and that is a very positive move AWAY from the widespread fighting of the past.

I'm not naive. I know that, sadly, there will always be some fighting and violence on Gaia. However, it has been my goal to help others see reason wherever possible, and to counterbalance the hatred with an overwhelming amount of kindness and compassion.
PostPosted: Mon Feb 12, 2007 7:38 pm


designergrl
Mother seemed to think that things would grow worse, and that we would ourselves be at the brink of destruction in 5 years or less.

Whether or not that is true, I don't know. However, it is certainly true that many different factions are suddenly working together toward the common goal of peace... and that is a very positive move AWAY from the widespread fighting of the past.

I'm not naive. I know that, sadly, there will always be some fighting and violence on Gaia. However, it has been my goal to help others see reason wherever possible, and to counterbalance the hatred with an overwhelming amount of kindness and compassion.
you realize that to much peace is bad thing? gaia and every world needs a healthy balance. to much one way or the other could still be chaotic.

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PostPosted: Mon Feb 12, 2007 7:45 pm


A peace that is enforced by a tyrannical outside force would certainly be bad, and couldn't hold for long anyway. But a peace that grows from inner understanding is the inevitable outcome of our evolution.

The only danger in "too much peace" is a complacent populace unable to defend itself from outside threats. I don't think that we're headed in that direction at all.

I would like you to think about this: violence that stems from superficial ideas of difference, such as skin color or culture, is a downward spiral that will never end until all suffer and are destroyed. It is species-wide suicide, at an accelerating pace. We can see the effects of this on the planet of our progenitors, Earth. A very instructive study, with which I'm certain you are familiar.

If the planet Gaia and its many races are to survive into the next decade, or even the next millenium, we will have to mature beyond the primitive nature of our Earthly parentage.

:edit:

I think we also need to learn to distinguish between what is and what is not a threat. Even if the Zurg were at one time a threat (and that is debatable), they are not now.
PostPosted: Mon Feb 12, 2007 7:52 pm


designergrl
A peace that is enforced by a tyrannical outside force would certainly be bad, and couldn't hold for long anyway. But a peace that grows from inner understanding is the inevitable outcome of our evolution.

The only danger in "too much peace" is a complacent populace unable to defend itself from outside threats. I don't think that we're headed in that direction at all.

I would like you to think about this: violence that stems from superficial ideas of difference, such as skin color or culture, is a downward spiral that will never end until all suffer and are destroyed. It is species-wide suicide, at an accelerating pace. We can see the effects of this on the planet of our progenitors, Earth. A very instructive study, with which I'm certain you are familiar.

If the planet Gaia and its many races are to survive into the next decade, or even the next millenium, we will have to mature beyond the primitive nature of our Earthly parentage.

:edit:

I think we also need to learn to distinguish between what is and what is not a threat. Even if the Zurg were at one time a threat (and that is debatable), they are not now.
it was said that mother WANTED to invade us. and look at flarn. where does he stand? he even wants to destroy his own kind. he spends almost all his time hunting down sorn over some stupid van....dett...a.... i see...

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PostPosted: Mon Feb 12, 2007 7:59 pm


why do you wish to spread the lightnrgy though?
PostPosted: Mon Feb 12, 2007 8:00 pm


Mother did not want to "invade" us. What she had in mind was to take over for our own protection. She perceived us as children needing a mother's parental care. She was also unfamiliar with our race's need for individual freedom, so she was unaware of how inappropriate her solution would be for us.

09 is unbalanced, that we all know. But you cannot condemn the entire species on the faults of one very sick member of that species. I could name a few Gaians that I would be ashamed to think of as representing our race!

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designergrl
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 12, 2007 8:03 pm


vampire_lord_ryugatsu
why do you wish to spread the lightnrgy though?


The answer to that is pretty simple. 09 is sick, and addicted to darknrgy. If he gets more of it, he will become even more dangerous. He has the potential to bring about a global disaster if fed enough darknrgy.

This next bit is speculative, but I believe that darknrgy is destructive enough that its proliferation would eventually lead to our annihilation even without 09.
PostPosted: Mon Feb 12, 2007 8:05 pm


designergrl
vampire_lord_ryugatsu
why do you wish to spread the lightnrgy though?


The answer to that is pretty simple. 09 is sick, and addicted to darknrgy. If he gets more of it, he will become even more dangerous. He has the potential to bring about a global disaster if fed enough darknrgy.

This next bit is speculative, but I believe that darknrgy is destructive enough that its proliferation would eventually lead to our annihilation even without 09.
i see and why cant we live our live without interference?

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PostPosted: Mon Feb 12, 2007 8:10 pm


vampire_lord_ryugatsu

i see and why cant we live our live without interference?


Interference from whom? If you mean the Zurg, they are bound to leave us, probably soon. The very reason they built the portal was so that they could transport themselves back to their home world. Fortunately for us, they choose not to do so until the problem with 09 is resolved.

The portal opens the door to many planets, some of which are populated by species much less benign than the Zurg. If 09 should get control of that gate, we could be in grave danger.

As soon as that danger is removed, the Zurg plan to go home. I will be sad to see my friends among them leave, of course, as will many other Gaians.
PostPosted: Mon Feb 12, 2007 8:14 pm


((06 and 09 are online right now, so I've got a Towns window open to 5, 1919.))

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PostPosted: Mon Feb 12, 2007 8:14 pm


designergrl
vampire_lord_ryugatsu

i see and why cant we live our live without interference?


Interference from whom? If you mean the Zurg, they are bound to leave us, probably soon. The very reason they built the portal was so that they could transport themselves back to their home world. Fortunately for us, they choose not to do so until the problem with 09 is resolved.

The portal opens the door to many planets, some of which are populated by species much less benign than the Zurg. If 09 should get control of that gate, we could be in grave danger.

As soon as that danger is removed, the Zurg plan to go home. I will be sad to see my friends among them leave, of course, as will many other Gaians.
hmmm.. that should be enough for me for now if i have any questions would you object to meeting again? also if you have any questions for me you are welcome to ask me i will answer to the best of my ability.
PostPosted: Mon Feb 12, 2007 8:19 pm


((I see you're in 1919 too. Maybe we'll BOTH get some answers tonight))

You can PM me anytime, Ryu. With my more limited time online these days, that's the absolute best way to get hold of me.

I do have one personal question. I heard a rumor that you are courting my friend Wandering. I'd like to know that your intentions toward her are honorable. i care for her very much.

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PostPosted: Mon Feb 12, 2007 8:25 pm


designergrl
((I see you're in 1919 too. Maybe we'll BOTH get some answers tonight))

You can PM me anytime, Ryu. With my more limited time online these days, that's the absolute best way to get hold of me.

I do have one personal question. I heard a rumor that you are courting my friend Wandering. I'd like to know that your intentions toward her are honorable. i care for her very much.
i see nothing is secret on gaia. she's the one person to show me kindness.... she makes me feel lightnrgy.... i assure you my "intentions" will never come to be. lightnrgy will effect my work and my status in the GFG. i can not have that.....
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