Philosophizing

!tulsa!

!tulsa!

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Does anyone have any philosophy that they think would add value to others lives?

I’ve got a few tidbits I’d like to share.

Would like to hear your thoughts too if you would like to share.

The definition of life is surviving through unfair circumstances. I think any conversation about life should start here.

I heard a term in college called “sophrosyne”
It means to have restraint and to be moderate in all things. Extremism is often the brother of hatred. And hatred solves nothing.

Life is truly subjective. It is what we make of it. It will not always go your way, and that’s okay, however, your attitude has more of an outward effect on reality than you think it does. Have good thoughts, do good things, and good things will come to you.

Imo, happiness is less about a list of things happening to you in order for it to happen, and more about enjoying what you’re doing, regardless of what’s happening. An attitude of happiness? Just an opinion.

Maya Angelou said, “ when someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.” This is a good practice for meeting people, remember how people act, and know that they will treat you the same way someday. Not if but when. It’s important to remember that everyone is on a journey, and they may be in a different part of their journey than you. Speak your truth to them and if they don’t take heed, let life teach them.

Speaking of a journey. The longest step I’m the whole process is the first one. If you wish to do something, visualize it, start to finish, then, TAKE THE FIRST STEP. There is never a better time than now.

One more thing. Among many others, but if I don’t stop I’d just continue writing until my thumb fell off. Live in the now. If you are living in the past you will be full of sorrow. If you are living in the future, you will be full of angst. Being present and keeping your head in the now allows for contentment, and also helps others to feel it.

Can’t wait to hear your additions. Love. Life. Fun . Stoicism ? Whatcha got ? Leave me something.
 
this is a philosophy i live by everyday & i believe is genuinely the key to perpetual happiness

always luv urself, bc if u luv yourself u will always be happy, bc if u luv urself u will always put ur happiness before anything & anyone else bc putting ur happiness first wat u do when u luv yourself... & luving yourself is the most important thing u can do, the best thing u can do for urself, bc no one will ever luv u as much as u will luv yourself
 
Radiation said:
We're all gonna die anyway, so everything's pointless.

#Philosophy
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Yup. Death is the only thing we all share, and, the only thing any of us have to do at some point. Life is a beautiful lie, and death is a sad truth. Does not the brevity of life and it’s inevitable end bring vibrancy to life itself though ?

Or maybe I’m just grasping at straws midway through wondering what the **** it’s all for too . 😳

When I look at the current state of the world, sometimes nihilism fits.

But, also when I look at the state of the world, it adds immense value to those people who are being kind despite all the hatred in the world.
 
nihilism is the essence of meaning, only in a world that is truly meaningless are you free to establish a meaning to anything… wat you do in the earthly realm means nothing, as this is only a temporary state of being everyone dies pure bc death itself is an impurity so once you cross you cross & become purified

shinto philosophy 😜
 
Rule number one. In a world where you can be anything. Just be kind, but don’t forget to be honest. Even if it hurts feelings. It’s worth it.
 
This is a common one but will always ring true in practically all aspects of life. That is, treat people how you want to be treated.

Many people have lost sight of that, such a shame.
 
that one chick said:
This is a common one but will always ring true in practically all aspects of life. That is, treat people how you want to be treated.

Many people have lost sight of that, such a shame.
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i don’t agree w/ this philosophy

u can be the nicest ever, & ppl will still treat u like sh!t, so rly u should focus on ur own happiness - treating urself right - & doing wat u enjoy regardless of how that affects other ppl

bc u see the problem isnt that ppl dont treat others how they want to be treated, the problem is this philosophy is flawed bc ppl always have looked out for themselves first & typically only *treat ppl how they want to be treated* when it benefits them, no one has been doing this to begin with

someone will always take advantage of ur kindness, & rub it into ur face
 
babydolla said:
i don’t agree w/ this philosophy

u can be the nicest ever, & ppl will still treat u like sh!t, so rly u should focus on ur own happiness - treating urself right - & doing wat u enjoy regardless of how that affects other ppl

bc u see the problem isnt that ppl dont treat others how they want to be treated, the problem is this philosophy is flawed bc ppl always have looked out for themselves first & typically only *treat ppl how they want to be treated* when it benefits them, no one has been doing this to begin with

someone will always take advantage of ur kindness, & rub it into ur face
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I can see this. I’m the nice guy most days, and, in a way, it does get taken advantage of. There’s an end to that road imo though. I’m a nice guy, until I’m not. Took me a while to learn that, I’m still working on it. There’s a time and a place for that kind of attitude. Typically the golden rule works if you’re not dealing with a dark triad personality, but those kinds are easy to spot once you’ve dealt with one of them.
 
that one chick said:
This is a common one but will always ring true in practically all aspects of life. That is, treat people how you want to be treated.

Many people have lost sight of that, such a shame.
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Said the person that calls me gumnose on an almost daily basis! 😠 let's not forget the food stealing AND feeding me black Jelly beans... for shame!..for shame!
 
Ytodd said:
Said the person that calls me gumnose on an almost daily basis! 😠 let's not forget the food stealing AND feeding me black Jelly beans... for shame!..for shame!
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Lol. Todd. You signed up for all that. Quit playin gumnose. You luuuuuhv them jelly beans 😉
 
babydolla said:
i don’t agree w/ this philosophy

u can be the nicest ever, & ppl will still treat u like sh!t, so rly u should focus on ur own happiness - treating urself right - & doing wat u enjoy regardless of how that affects other ppl

bc u see the problem isnt that ppl dont treat others how they want to be treated, the problem is this philosophy is flawed bc ppl always have looked out for themselves first & typically only *treat ppl how they want to be treated* when it benefits them, no one has been doing this to begin with

someone will always take advantage of ur kindness, & rub it into ur face
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I know you're young, so the way you think also reflects that. In fact, when I was in my 20s, I had very similar views as yours. I too felt like I was on my own and couldn't trust anyone. To be fair, even now I'm extremely selective with my friendships. As I got older, I realized that living for only yourself is meaningless, that you need other people (and they need you) to be something of a guiding light in this world. Whether you choose to be nice or mean to people, that act alone becomes a domino effect. If you don't care about anyone at all other than yourself, you will only get the same in return. That's pretty lonely, tbh.

Imagine a world where everyone only thought about themselves. There would be no nonprofit organizations like the American Heart Association to save people from a natural disaster. There would be no firefighters who sometimes volunteer (unpaid) to get people out of burning buildings. Sure, I agree that people are pretty shitty these days, but real change starts within you. What you give will be what you get, it's called karma.
 
that one chick said:
I know you're young, so the way you think also reflects that. In fact, when I was in my 20s, I had very similar views as yours. I too felt like I was on my own and couldn't trust anyone. To be fair, even now I'm extremely selective with my friendships. As I got older, I realized that living for only yourself is meaningless, that you need other people (and they need you) to be something of a guiding light in this world. Whether you choose to be nice or mean to people, that act alone becomes a domino effect. If you don't care about anyone at all other than yourself, you will only get the same in return. That's pretty lonely, tbh.

Imagine a world where everyone only thought about themselves. There would be no nonprofit organizations like the American Heart Association to save people from a natural disaster. There would be no firefighters who sometimes volunteer (unpaid) to get people out of burning buildings. Sure, I agree that people are pretty shitty these days, but real change starts within you. What you give will be what you get, it's called karma.
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here is a rare moment where i’ll actually open up on the internet, something i find tacky & frankly disgusting…

its actually ironic that u share this with me… there was once upon a time i could argue i cared too much, a time in my life where i focused on making everyone else happy while my happiness was side lined…

i had to learn to luv myself, bc no one was giving me the luv i felt i deserved, i had to learn to put myself first bc no one else was willing to put me first like i has put them… i spent essentially my entire teens developing myself, & mastering my aesthetic, honing my personality, & growing into being the young woman i am today… rly, the only ones now who i will put their happiness before mine, is my family bc they gave me the same respect all my life but that is the exception not the extent...

bc ceasing to burden myself with the woes, problems, concerns, or feelings of other ppl & focusing on my happiness & luving myself & being the complete opposite of wat is expected of me, never holding back on doing or getting what i want or need, & never biting my tongue always saying exactly wat im thinking about regardless of wat that is or how it may affect someone else has made me a much much much happier angel…

im never mean, unless the other person deserves it & ill respect an individual who respects me in return… i do care about other ppl not caring about other ppl isnt wat i meant, wat i mean is ppl has never treated others how they want to be treated ppl treat others how they want to treat them & generally never face any consequences for it…

hope this helps u understand me better babe ~
 
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