0
1

[–] Coffeebooks 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Two things come to mind. First, remember that the information you have is imperfect especially when humans are involved. You simply cannot know everything. Often, knowledge will be good enough to rely on, but be prepared to move accordingly if it turns out that the ground isn't as solid as you thought.

Second is a quote from The Fellowship of the Ring: "'I wish it need not have happened in my time,' said Frodo. 'So do I,' said Gandalf, 'and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.'"

0
0

[–] ThorsHammered [S] ago 

I'd up voat you twice, one for each piece, if I could. I'm a huge fan of the first one, it's really important to remember that objective and subjective aren't always as clearly defined as we think they are. There's a series of jokes about a small village of people [spacing on who right now]. One of which is "were going to the sun!" "But the sun is hot!" "No its ok, we'll go at night!"

The point is that it's hard to get the full story from observation, we often don't know as much as we think we know. Etc, etc.

The second is great because it reminds people to think outside themselves, and concern themselves with their community.

Great lessons.

0
1

[–] Bantou 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Never let your mouth get ahead of your brain. If I had learned that at a younger age it would have saved me a lot of trouble.

0
0

[–] ThorsHammered [S] ago 

I've learned that one the hard way a few too many times

0
1

[–] Decibel 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Good habits and consistency.

-Exercise regularly & Eat right; Your body is the only thing keeping you alive, take care of it.

-Save and invest; Life is a lot easier when you aren't worried about your next meal/rent payment/retirement/etc...

-Have hobbies you can enjoy on your own; You'll never be bored.

-You'll never be happy with someone, unless you are happy alone; No one can ever 'complete' you.

-Spend time reflecting on life and yourself (Don't care if it's church & prayer, reading philosophy, etc...); Socrates: "The unexamined life is not worth living..."

0
1

[–] timi 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago  (edited ago)

  • Slaughterhouse Five by Kurt Vonnegut
  • Autumn Sonata - Ingmar Bergman
  • Sigur Ros

edit: list

0
1

[–] motherfuzz 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Don't judge, lest ye be judged. Treat everyone else they way you expect them to treat you. Love who you are, and never be ashamed of it!

As a child, I was raised in pretty strict, religious settings and had plenty of expectations lumped onto me that I had no desire to live up to. This put a lot of strain on my relationships with my family, so as much as I want to pass these lessons on to my kids, I'm also learning the same lessons from them, and trying my damnedest to not push them to be anything other than everything they want to be. My kids seem to be doing much better with it than I am, however...

0
1

[–] ThorsHammered [S] 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

not pushing them to be anything other than everything they want to be.

I feel like that's an important one.

0
3

[–] RDVoater 0 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago 

Don't be a dick. Have empathy. Be considerate in your actions and show remorse.

You're gonna fail. Don't be afraid of it. Embrace what you learn from your failures and work to not commit the same mistakes. Get better at it.

Try your best. You don't have to be the best at what you're doing, but try to be YOUR best.

0
3

[–] Rizelea 0 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago 

Never be afraid of trying the unknown. You never know what you're missing by being too afraid/too stubborn to try.

0
1

[–] timi 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Please also let them know that certain drugs are to be avoided at all costs.

0
0

[–] ThorsHammered [S] ago 

Like "soma" and "rush Limbaugh"

0
3

[–] bill.lee 0 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago 

Great topic! Thanks for posting. I suppose the biggest things I try to pass on are more related to behavior: patience, compassion, and silliness. I don't always do the best job...and I can certainly learn to show more patience in my daily life. I am frequently successful at being silly though. Perhaps the biggest thing I look forward to is being able to watch the Star Wars trilogy with them for the first time. I suppose I look forward to a lot of those types of memories (first time watching X-Files etc...).

0
1

[–] ThorsHammered [S] 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

That sounds like an awesome approach-- behaviors and such.

Also +1 for xfiles. Just got into it, finished it on netflix in time for the new season!

0
1

[–] bill.lee 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Thanks! And did you watch all of X-Files? I dropped off after about season 6 and then came back for the final episode. I'm considering going back and watching seasons 7 and 8, though.

load more comments ▼ (2 remaining)