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[Guest]

I posted something in the No Topic thread, but feared it might get lost and swallowed up there.

I'm always on the lookout for profound inspiration, not only with regard to my writing, but for life in general. I seem to go through a myriad of moods and emotions, in just one day, and sometimes a little snippet I read or hear makes me think about things differently.

Do you have anything you want to share?

Here's what I posted in the No Topic thread...

A friend sent me this...

Michael Collins wrote a fantastic book called, "Carrying the Fire: an astronauts Journey." He orbited the moon whilst Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin were on the surface. While orbiting the dark side of the moon, in total darkness and out of radio communication with Earth he wrote,

"I am alone now, truly alone, and absolutely isolated from any known life. I am it. If a count were taken, the score would be three billion plus two over on the other side of the Moon, and one plus God knows what on this side. I feel this powerfully- not as fear or loneliness – but as awareness, anticipation, satisfaction, confidence, almost exultation. I like the feeling."

I think I know what he meant.

Lou

 

[Colleen Thomas]

The most inspiring thing in the world is a sunrise. Not only in it's raw beauty, but in the promise of another day that is in and of itself a priceless gift.

-Colly

 

[Alex De Kok]

Many (many!) years ago, as a young teenager, I had this sudden realization of self. I am me. Absolutely incredible feeling. I've been enjoying life ever since.

Alex

 

[Guest]

 

[shereads]

Michael Collins wrote a fantastic book called, "Carrying the Fire: an astronauts Journey." He orbited the moon whilst Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin were on the surface. While orbiting the dark side of the moon, in total darkness and out of radio communication with Earth he wrote,

"I am alone now, truly alone, and absolutely isolated from any known life. I am it. If a count were taken, the score would be three billion plus two over on the other side of the Moon, and one plus God knows what on this side. I feel this powerfully- not as fear or loneliness – but as awareness, anticipation, satisfaction, confidence, almost exultation. I like the feeling."

I think I know what he meant.

This gave me chills.

I suppose he wouldn't have been there to begin with if he hadn't been a tad more secure than most of us. I've had moments of isolation when I felt elated - scuba diving, separated from my partner; flying. But panic was there, nibbling at the exposed edges, and I knew I couldn't sustain that feeling of freedom for long.

Are there people who don't feel panic, ever?

 

[SnoopDog]

...and sometimes a little snippet I read or hear makes me think about things differently.

Lou

Hi Lou

There was one sentence I heard that really made me think differently about some things in my life. It helped get through a tough period and kinda shifted cetain feelings I had.
The snetence was:
'You are who you love...not who loves you.'
I really like this one.

Snoopy, hopes he understood this thread correctly

 

[Liar]

Splendido thread Lou. And a spectacular quote. I must look that book up.

I found a passage today in the book I'm reading on the train to and from work. I thought it might be fitting here. The book is a SF novel, but this reflection is quite valid already.

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  That's modern life though, isn't it? she told hersefl as the pilot announced that they were finally ready to land. Our lives aren't even about doing real things, most of the time. We think and talk of people we've never met, pretend to visit places we've never actually been to, discuss things that are just names, as though they were as real as rocks or animals or something. Information Age? Hell, it's the Imagination Age. We're living in our own minds.
  No, she decided as the plane began its steep descent, really we're living in other people's minds.

From: Otherland by Tad Williams


#L

 

[Guest]

When I was in utter despair once, a friend said to me, "This will end, and something good will come of it."

I still cannot explain why, but I believed him, or at least believed that he believed it. Somehow it was enough to keep me going. He was right.

Perdita

 

[Guest]

Splendido thread Lou. And a spectacular quote. I must look that book up.

I found a passage today in the book I'm reading on the train to and from work. I thought it might be fitting here. The book is a SF novel, but this reflection is quite valid already.

----
  That's modern life though, isn't it? she told hersefl as the pilot announced that they were finally ready to land. Our lives aren't even about doing real things, most of the time. We think and talk of people we've never met, pretend to visit places we've never actually been to, discuss things that are just names, as though they were as real as rocks or animals or something. Information Age? Hell, it's the Imagination Age. We're living in our own minds.
  No, she decided as the plane began its steep descent, really we're living in other people's minds.

From: Otherland by Tad Williams


#L

WOW!

Thanks, Liar, I love that quote. I think there's a whole lot of truth in it, too.

Thanks to everyone for your posts so far, I'm getting something out of each one.

Lou

P.S. Great to see you back, Sher!

 

[RenzaJones]

I can't remember where I heard it but

Those who danced were thought to be quite insane by those who could not hear the music.

 

[neonlyte]

I travelled today to fulfil a very long held obligation, though the chap to whom I gave silent prayer has long since departed this life.

Many years ago, (many! to quote AdK) one of my university professors suggested I plant a vine in the garden of the student house I lived in. 'What would be the point of that', I asked, 'I'll only be here another two years.'

'You are not planting for you, but for who ever follows you.' He went on to tell me how he had planted trees for his grandchildren, he thought he might just see them climbing them or tying hamocks between then in his life time.

His words have stayed with down the years and today I went to visit 4000 trees I have just had planted on a piece of land where we hope to build a house. We will never see them grow to maturity, they are for the next generation. Guy, if you are listening, thank you.

NL

 

[SnoopDog]

I thought of another one, that I quite like because it can really make you cool down in love affiars and trouble.
'Talking about love is like dancing about architecture'

Snoopy

 

[cloudy]

I can't remember where I heard it but

Those who danced were thought to be quite insane by those who could not hear the music.

I love that! Thank you!

 

[Guest]

I thought of another one, that I quite like because it can really make you cool down in love affiars and trouble.
'Talking about love is like dancing about architecture'

Snoopy

I'm not quite sure I get this one, not on a personal level anyway. I love talking about love. Then again, it can become rather emotional, so maybe the quote does mean something.

I thought your other one was great: "You are who you love...not who loves you." That's pretty deep, and I like it.

Thanks, Snoopy.

I travelled today to fulfil a very long held obligation, though the chap to whom I gave silent prayer has long since departed this life.

Many years ago, (many! to quote AdK) one of my university professors suggested I plant a vine in the garden of the student house I lived in. 'What would be the point of that', I asked, 'I'll only be here another two years.'

'You are not planting for you, but for who ever follows you.' He went on to tell me how he had planted trees for his grandchildren, he thought he might just see them climbing them or tying hamocks between then in his life time.

His words have stayed with down the years and today I went to visit 4000 trees I have just had planted on a piece of land where we hope to build a house. We will never see them grow to maturity, they are for the next generation. Guy, if you are listening, thank you.

NL

Neon, your post touched me, and brought back a good memory of my own. When I was three, I remember my Dad planting a fir tree in the front garden of our old house. I used to jump over it when I was about six. By the time we moved house (when I was fifteen), it was taller than me. I went back and had a look at that old house recently, and the fir tree is still there. It's now up to the upstairs windows of the house. I was ecstatic to see it's still there, and amazed by how much it's grown. I then thought to myself, Yeah, you've been doing a fair bit of your own growing, Katie!

Lou

 

[ABSTRUSE]

Lou, I can totally understand the moods and emotions thing...I joke that I enjoy my mood swings.

Renza's quote reminded me of something I've read...dance like no one is watching.

I enjoy being spontaneous when the time isn't right. I need to do it when I start to take things too seriously or when I'm am angry. I race my kids home from school, or jump in puddles. When I was at work I would dance down the aisles or break into song and you know what? I didn't care who was watching.

I learned a while back to stop living up to other peoples standards or expectations. They say you should love yourself, well, I don't really do, but I really like who I am.

I may not be glamorous, thin, or well versed, but I'm smart and fun and I hate to see others unhappy. I'm a shoulder to cry on, a friend to the end sometimes, a cool mom, a wife and a lover. I'm learning to deal with my emotions and once in a while, I let someone see behind my facade. I'll keep your secrets, share your pain and celebrate your joy.

I used to dress very non conformist and my friends would not allow anyone to give me a sideways glance or make a comment without saying..."You want to meet her." It made me smile. They accepted me for who I was, not what I wore or drove or where I lived.

So celebrate the who you are and jump in the puddles. Tell people that you love them and don't be afraid to let people know that you are human.

there is no template on how we should live, who we should love and who we should be. As long as no one gets hurt......what the hell. I would be happy if even five people came to my funeral, it means I mattered to someone.

~A~

 

[Guest]

Abby, that is a lovely post. You remind me that it's always been a very few persons (at times only one) in my life who could see me well enough so that I did not care what the others thought.

Glad to know you, Perdita

 

[Svenskaflicka]

I'm currently following a clever woman's advice, and putting my resume on monsterjobs.com, to see if I'll get lucky. I'm at the part where they ask you to list your skills, and after sitting here for several minutes, listing each - and - every - thing I know, it finally dawns on me: WOW, I know a lot about computer stuff!

 

[neonlyte]

ABSTRUSE

Naturally, we knew all that!

Wonderfully touched by your words, you're nice

NL

 

[Svenskaflicka]

*jumps in puddles*

 

[ABSTRUSE]

Thanks everyone, I feel like I can be me here.....and that is a wonderful thing!!!!!!

thanks for the thread Lou, hope it helps.

 

[Svenskaflicka]

Oh, great! Now I've got mud all over myself!

 

[RenzaJones]

Oh, great! Now I've got mud all over myself!

the only solution I see is to attack someone and engage in mud wrestling (non consent of course)

 

[Svenskaflicka]

Hmmm... I'm thinking tickets, photos, on-line drooling...

 

[RenzaJones]

Hmmm... I'm thinking tickets, photos, on-line drooling...

I'll take the pictures, free of charge so long as I get front row seats

 

[Svenskaflicka]

Considering that I weigh as much as two models put together (and then some), I could just roll around in the mud, right? That way, we don't have to split the profits, either!