The Curious Brainwashing Case of ...

[Blake]

what...no name calling?

I am disappointed...you are slipping...let's re-program you again...

I called you butthurt.

I'd say your communication skills were slipping, but you've sucked at it from pretty much day 1.

[silverblk mystix]

I called you butthurt.

I'd say your communication skills were slipping, but you've sucked at it from pretty much day 1.

Ok..you are correct -I'll re-phrase -

no angry name calling?

[Blake]

Great question - very stupid of me to try an answer so, for now, I would re-ask it of you - are you happy most of the time?

Why is it stupid for you to answer, but then ask LnG to answer?

You're re ed, re .

[Blake]

Ok..you are correct -I'll re-phrase -

no angry name calling?

I don't do angry name calling.

When I call you a huge ing idiot, I'm simply calling a spade a spade.

[silverblk mystix]

I would say so, personally. Not counting brief moments of frustration/rage, whenever I am unhappy I tend to evaluate my life. I have a great wife and great kids, and we're all relatively healthy. I have food, shelter, and a job. I have a vehicle. I have enough money to save (ok, probably not enough but close) enough for retirement and still do recreational activities. Life's been good to me so far.

I am happy to hear that - I am happy to hear anything positive in here.

I have a similar opinion of my state.

I have been incredibly blessed as it sounds like you have. I have also been on the other side where "so-called" tragedy struck and it led me to the road of searching for truth.

Of course - this is just in reference to a "conventional" idea or definition of what "happiness" means...

sorry - it seems like I can't ever just accept simple definitions - it always leads to the deeper meaning - so we should keep it simple.

[silverblk mystix]

Why is it stupid for you to answer, but then ask LnG to answer?

You're re ed, re .

Maybe I feel a certain sincerity in his posts - or he is trolling me better than you are...

and I find it hard to answer simple questions when the questions are not simple.

[LnGrrrR]

I am happy to hear that - I am happy to hear anything positive in here.

I have a similar opinion of my state.

I have been incredibly blessed as it sounds like you have. I have also been on the other side where "so-called" tragedy struck and it led me to the road of searching for truth.

Of course - this is just in reference to a "conventional" idea or definition of what "happiness" means...

sorry - it seems like I can't ever just accept simple definitions - it always leads to the deeper meaning - so we should keep it simple.

I think most people tend to "search" for truth when negative things happen, in order to justify to themselves why such a thing would happen to them. Most people consider themselves as "good" people, so when something bad happens, the brain needs to find a way to rationalize "why" it happened, even if there really isn't any reason.

[Blake]

and I find it hard to answer simple questions when the questions are not simple.

simple questions that aren't simple?

You need to cut through your deep bull and simplify things.

You're either happy or you're not. It's really that simple.

[silverblk mystix]

I think most people tend to "search" for truth when negative things happen, in order to justify to themselves why such a thing would happen to them. Most people consider themselves as "good" people, so when something bad happens, the brain needs to find a way to rationalize "why" it happened, even if there really isn't any reason.

Agreed.

Good times/easy times are great but they don't lead to growth by themselves. Suffering is a state that carries the potential of growth and learning. Extreme suffering is one of the most valuable things any human can have happen to them - but boy it sure hurts and it sucks when you are reeling and finding yourself in the midst of it.

[ChumpDumper]

I think most people tend to "search" for truth when negative things happen, in order to justify to themselves why such a thing would happen to them. Most people consider themselves as "good" people, so when something bad happens, the brain needs to find a way to rationalize "why" it happened, even if there really isn't any reason.

I think a lot of people try to mitigate the failures in their lives by trying to create a new personal philosophy that amounts to little more than sour grapes about the lives they wanted before the failures.

[LnGrrrR]

I think a lot of people try to mitigate the failures in their lives by trying to create a new personal philosophy that amounts to little more than sour grapes about the lives they wanted before the failures.

I'm sure that happens from time to times as well. Heck, I wanted to be a super badass EOD tech. But I guess settling for a nice networking job with a great family is a good Plan B.

[silverblk mystix]

simple questions that aren't simple?

You need to cut through your deep bull and simplify things.

You're either happy or you're not. It's really that simple.

Ok...simple huh?

Happiness : what is your definition of it? where did this definition come from? from your mommy? daddy? your religion? your culture? your education? your society?

AFTER we have found where you are coming from - then we are only at the beginning of the question...

Simple huh?

I will give you my "sleeping/programmed" answer...here it is;

"um yeah dude - got a few mugs on ice, spurs are winning, girl is smoking hot and is in the mood , life is good, bro!"

[ChumpDumper]

Ok...simple huh?

Happiness : what is your definition of it? where did this definition come from? from your mommy? daddy? your religion? your culture? your education? your society?

AFTER we have found where you are coming from - then we are only at the beginning of the question...

Simple huh?

I will give you my "sleeping/programmed" answer...here it is;

"um yeah dude - got a few mugs on ice, spurs are winning, girl is smoking hot and is in the mood , life is good, bro!"

Use your definition of happiness.

Are you happy most of the time?

Yes or no.

[silverblk mystix]

I think a lot of people try to mitigate the failures in their lives

??what would qualify as a failure? that reality didn't meet the programming in their head , maybe?

by trying to create a new personal philosophy

??what is your personal philosophy?


that amounts to little more than sour grapes about the lives they wanted

??are you implying that people had programming in their brain that told them what they should want and what "should" happen?
??Wouldn't this be lunacy? To live a live according to the programming in your head instead of the reality in front of you and all around you?



before the failures.

??There is that failure word again...please define. Thanks.

[ChumpDumper]

Seems like I struck a nerve.

lol

[silverblk mystix]

Seems like I struck a nerve.

lol

Waiting for your answers above , thanks.

[ChumpDumper]

Waiting for your answers above , thanks.

Waiting for your answers for the questions I asked first.

Thanks.

[Blake]

Extreme suffering is one of the most valuable things any human can have happen to them -

Unless the suffering doesn't end until death.

[Blake]

Ok

I will give you my "sleeping/programmed" answer...here it is;

"um yeah dude - got a few mugs on ice, spurs are winning, girl is smoking hot and is in the mood , life is good, bro!"

Why is the awake/de-programmed person not happy in this situation?

[silverblk mystix]

Why is the awake/de-programmed person not happy in this situation?

He/she is.

[ChumpDumper]

Still waiting.

Use your definition of happiness.

Are you happy most of the time?

Yes or no.

[Blake]

He/she is.

Great, so everyone is happy in that situation.

What's the point of waking up if you're happy being asleep?

[silverblk mystix]

I am not a burger eater anymore...but does anyone find that the temptation crab sushi rolls are really tasty?

Even the local HEB sushi has some really underrated rolls.

[ChumpDumper]

Well, if you want to abandon your own topic, you can't be very happy about how it's going.

[Blake]

I am not a burger eater anymore...but does anyone find that the temptation crab sushi rolls are really tasty?

Even the local HEB sushi has some really underrated rolls.

Reduced to talking food.