tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904219782540965444.post2648557221521068801..comments2024-03-14T04:06:54.124-04:00Comments on GENKAKU-AGAIN (adam fisher): you've got to own itgenkakuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12135705172119950326noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904219782540965444.post-85501554786794954342010-04-30T20:47:50.348-04:002010-04-30T20:47:50.348-04:00Dear shel
Let me re-read ..
For gen's post, ...Dear shel<br /><br />Let me re-read ..<br /><br />For gen's post, I read it as recognising that the things, the feelings, the like are ultimately our own, and thus what we do and how we are are at the end of our day our own responsibility.<br /><br />I have found that it is true.<br /><br />For the sadness, for your points, I really don't think we can control another, or how they are, where they are, as we have been through and are going through a process of growth, so are they, so will they.<br /><br />Don't be sad dear friend, be well.<br /><br />_/\_<br /><br />Yours,<br />AbuAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904219782540965444.post-56347907958423661772010-04-30T07:02:14.211-04:002010-04-30T07:02:14.211-04:00haha! good to see you shel!
i was wondering where ...haha! good to see you shel!<br />i was wondering where you went-<br />i hope you're doing good and i'm also happy to see<br />that renouncing your old name didn't change ya!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904219782540965444.post-15804962737916527262010-04-29T12:12:05.536-04:002010-04-29T12:12:05.536-04:00It evoked a keen sense of sadness or regret in me ...It evoked a keen sense of sadness or regret in me also, Abu.shelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904219782540965444.post-33368558533830117252010-04-29T01:12:06.371-04:002010-04-29T01:12:06.371-04:00Actually I found genkaku's post particularly p...Actually I found genkaku's post particularly poignant - debate me, shel, I have some time :D<br /><br />Welcome to the new board ;) Ciao, bud.<br /><br />FAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904219782540965444.post-61151151643486825852010-04-28T17:59:10.334-04:002010-04-28T17:59:10.334-04:00Definitions change of course, depending on what we...Definitions change of course, depending on what we can all agree on, or what authority insists on. Take the word 'renounce' for instance, if an authority figure could not meet what that word truly means they could always insists that it means exactly what they can meet, and in so doing they could live honestly. :)shelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904219782540965444.post-50772659641399044222010-04-28T16:53:02.557-04:002010-04-28T16:53:02.557-04:00OK, Shel ... I will brush up on my definitions and...OK, Shel ... I will brush up on my definitions and semantics.genkakuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12135705172119950326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904219782540965444.post-54521469779678244332010-04-28T16:49:18.258-04:002010-04-28T16:49:18.258-04:00According to urbandictionary.com "own it"...According to urbandictionary.com "own it" means taking pride in what you got. I'm sure that many do take pride in their religion, get a sense of righteous empowerment or snuggling warmth, fulfilling a need for meaning and purpose in a life that was previously shallow and depressed. Could such a person live without their religion? I seriously doubt it. And such a dependency leads to dishonesty, I find.shelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904219782540965444.post-73355648732512295852010-04-28T15:22:04.983-04:002010-04-28T15:22:04.983-04:00Shel -- In English slang, the phrase "own it&...Shel -- In English slang, the phrase "own it" is used in this context to mean "be thoroughly honest," not feign some wisdom you imagine in others or could somehow be aloof from.<br /><br />I think that there is no being a 'true renunciate' without first being honest... a very mundane and very thorough-going honest.genkakuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12135705172119950326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904219782540965444.post-18497062666495954852010-04-28T13:34:24.001-04:002010-04-28T13:34:24.001-04:00The true renunciate owns nothing, not even their p...The true renunciate owns nothing, not even their precious religion.shelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904219782540965444.post-19257072779571262352010-04-28T09:30:31.218-04:002010-04-28T09:30:31.218-04:00How can I risk this the afterlife/rebith, for a te...How can I risk this the afterlife/rebith, for a tentative free ride?<br /><br />Very good five words. Thanks.Mustafanoreply@blogger.com