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the NONusefulness of angerFrom: Steven
Subject: Philosophy
Date/Time 2009-09-30 15:10:42
Remote IP: 76.251.213.191
MessageIt's been so long; I didn't see you responded :)
>>>"with the intention of creating balance" in my statement
>>>means the intention of creating balance for ME, I know
>>>the universe is already balanced, but it is not always
>>>balanced in your favor.
NO, I think you're missing what I mean. I *do* mean it is always
balanced in YOUR favor. You just don't always see "what is
best for you".
Say your alarm doesn't go off, you are late,
you stub your toe, you drop your toothbrush into the toilet
causing you mutter under your breath and either spend even more
time trying to sanitize it or hunting for a new one, etc. Your
morning "sucks". What you don't realize is that had you actually
left on time, you would have gotten into a fatal car crash.
Say you are married, but your spouse is cruel. They cheat, they lie,
they are unreliable, and they play mental games. You are/were
in love, but this person that you love is causing you terrible pain.
You get a divorce. You go into a depression and struggle with the
meaning of life. You seek out spiritual solace. You grow. The
"misery" you went through was horrible, but it was *exactly* what
you needed for the evolution and benefit of your soul.
Things that happen to you are always for your best.
Always.
No exceptions.
The realization of this is the birth of joy and peace.
>>>The idea of doing someone a favor is useful in
>>>my view (from experience), ... [stuff omitted]
I don't disagree.
But there is a difference between giving advice and
becoming personally invested to the point where
their behavior disrupts your internal joy/calm.
Steven
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