I hate depressing threads,, But ya know I am always looking anyway..

I have already seen something wonderful today..


if you care to ask.. and I have more things to look forward to..





You know what the worst part about being human is?


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I know what its not..



like women problems..
like cop problems
Like disease problems.
like the parasites
the money grubbing , chord that runs through our society
and so on..


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Do you know what the worst part about being a human is?


Do you?

not making a difference? and it's a question rather than a statement...i think.

screaming in tune is of utmost importance.

I don't think most people deserve that answer..from me--


So I made it a rhetorical question..

Thanks for the bump though..

Last Edited by Kanigo2 on 04/27/2009 07:00 PM

you were given rhetorical answers.

happy now?

I will offer this though..

How the fuck do you know what you want to be in this life?


Unless you know what ----YOU DONT WANT TO BE?


Do you know what the worst part of being human is?

Are you?

for something besides swine flu.

How are ya K?

I always read your threads. I hope you never stop expressing your views and thoughts.

I have been trying to post a reply but I keep getting thrown off the website.

I wanted to tell you about an event that happened years ago to me. At first glance (or read) it would seem to be a downer for sure. The victim (that's me) got to shoot the jerk who kidnapped me. Real bullets! The story might make you smile, even laugh. I'm not a violent person BUT I do indeed believe in self defense. Unless this problem with this website gets fixed, I'm not sure I want to go through the aggravation of getting launched off GLP every time I post a comment. Here goes. By now you've probably moved on.

I think I am doing OK...

I wanted to take a second to show everyone what it feels like inside some days...(the words weren't really imporatant in this song-- it was a mirror image-- of what I felt just a few weeks ago-- its not important..:)


Its getting better, I promise..

I feel my mind is coming back--

And ty for the concern..

the worst part of being human is...being human.

the downfall of all.

and yes, i am.

I still here burkett..

I have other ways we can talk- besides here..

I love the women in this forum.. I have seen so many sweet women-- come forward and willing to talk about so many-- obtuse ideas-- like what it means to be a woman-- what it means to hate a man-- what it FEELS like to birth a child--


what it feels--when the love falls away--


what it is like to fall in love-- not only the first time--


but what it feels like to suffer a loss--- almost SO great-- your heart-- is almost gone from you..

I have had So much support from this community.. I cant even describe--THE DEPTH--of caring--


I have gotten to TRY to flirt again-- and been flirted with..

(even after,, I PROMISED--I would Never do it again-- because it hurt my girl..)

I have learned rules and reason-- amongst men and women--

I have seen Beautiful things-- I would never look at... any other way....)


I have seen the VERY BASE of DEATH.. and turned to find another way.. instead of just the suffering...


I enjoy-- the threads here.. and I sincerely enjoy the people.


I don't just post questions, like the above one to be an ass.



I have a very base reason- for asking.- to allow you folks some INSIGHT- to what you as a person-- may feel later in life--I don't want to give you answers-- I want you SMART enough- to decide for yourselves)


This is what honesty looks like..Even though I wear my emotions on my sleeve.

Last Edited by Kanigo2 on 04/27/2009 07:42 PM

Look at the singer--and imagine--what it feels like to fall apart inside like that..


Do you know what the worst part of being human is?



Do you?

My experience has been that rhetorical answers are as hard to come by as are rhetorical questions.

Of course, your mileage may vary.

(good luck with the answer, btw)

that there is a light soul trapped in a fless body!!!

wake up Kango!!!

You dont have any better jokes?

You dont age well do you..

Kanigo,

My answer to your question is this: the worst part of being human is also, ironically, the best.

Our ability to emote.

It is what ties us to our humaness; a characteristic with binary traits. We feel sweeping joy in love and victory, yet anguishing despair in loss.

But to feel not is to not be.

So, that is my answer: Our emotions are our worst - and best part of this trip we are on.

Oh no, not a joke. I could just as well have said that rhetorical questions are much easier to come by than rhetorical answers. Those answers are usually much more trouble to come up with.

Your question causes one to pause to think, however. That I appreciate.

Take care

Yes, indeed. There are many, many good people on GLP. It took me awhile to realize some individuals come to GLP to spread disinformation and to manipulate others. I'm an honest person by nature and used to paying close attention to body language when I deal with people. It's a chore to sort out the nitwits when you only have the words.

I knew I had been sheltered in my early life, but I adapted to the real world in the usual way(s): I made mistakes, trusted the wrong people on occassion, and learned from everyone I met...even the nitwits.

I went through a long period when I was furious with God. For taking away my parents and grandparents before I celebrated my seventeen birthday. For taking away my comfortable life (their wealth and emotional security). If any one had suggested that this situation would eventually work out in my favor, I would have knocked him/her on his/her ass. (I was a tom-boy who swam in the cold creek, climbed trees, hiked for miles for the fun of it.)

Someone (long ago) wrote that the Universe uses "tough love" sometimes on certain individuals. These certain ones have great potential for great good, but for some reason, they are stuck in neutral and not going anywhere...in the spiritual sense. These individuals may have set the bar very high for themselves (some believe this is before birth), but got sidetracked by something. Supposedly, according to this source, because you are loved and cherished by the Universe, you are given the opportunity to learn through painful experiences. When I first read this book, I threw it across the room. I took great pleasure in throwing the book across the room every time I read something that brought my anger to the surface.

The worst part of being human
for me..
When I fall down the hole of despair
and keep falling..deeper
beyond despair i land in my idea of hell
..........................
.........
..The only word I know to describe it is shame.
At the very core a complete feeling of desolation..
lonely and cold. I can't make eye contact... oh the pain of separation to the max.

But the blessing is the honesty of that place leaves me wide open for healing.. on the deepest of levels.

I am grateful for that which most people avoid at all costs because it feels so so soooo beyond words awful...but it becomes full of awe as the light warms to cold, dark.

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Kanigo2 - I only know bits and pieces of your story of loss. Like bitter sweet chocolate. The heart can feel the pain and then you look around and everything is so beautiful.

Screaming in tune.. ...

"This being human is a guest house
Every morning a new arrival.
A joy, a depression, a meanness,
some momentary awareness comes
as an unexpected visitor.
Welcome and entertain them all!
Even if they are a crowd of sorrows,
who violently sweep your house
empty of its furniture,
still treat each guest honourably.
He may be clearing you out for some new delight.
The dark thought, the shame, the malice,
meet them at the door laughing,
and invite them in.
Be grateful for whoever comes,
because each has been sent
as a guide from beyond".

- Mowlana Jalaluddin Rumi


One worst thing? Greedpigs disguised as humans with million dollar smiles as 10,000 children, that are much more worth saving than themselves, die of starvation every single inhuman day.

"Of all the animals, man is the only one that is cruel. He is the only one that inflicts pain for the pleasure of doing it." --- Mark Twain

The worst thing about being human??

That, as a species, they are worse than animals.

Very VERY good..


There is another side though, because of course, most youngsters want to grow up"smart", like Mommy and daddy tell them to do..

Even praise them-- to feel a certain way..


It never works..


In fact it CREATES pain... amongst the children..


I am not very religious, but I do believe that a certain amount of raw and honest traits-- skill and skill alone-- is what should be harvested.. in young children..


For example my son.. I saw at an early age-- that he was patient with his freinds..


So I got him to fight on a wrestling team..




LOL-----



Each child to own... I would rather see.. One of you-- show the best attribute about yourself in the worst of light/situations... as only life has to offer....


Than watch lies...about how you believe yourself to be.


But that can only come from hard criticism--and the best of compliments-- at the right times--- delivered with full authority..No abuse..

Build a mother fucker up,, and NEVER tear him down.. man or woman..


I have seen the worst people, become some of the best people I know..


and I have seen the best of children..torn down---to be abusing and angry-- beyond recognition..


I have seen the most honest girls in the world destroyed-- from a bad realtionship----and an abusive asshole..


I have seen the best man I know destroyed-- not from drugs and guns-- but from living in abusive household..




Its these things... that make me cry the most...

BTW I'm most definitely logged in, but the post said I was an AC. Oh well, it's not like you can't figure out who I am. I like people to know that I'm burkettgirl ...simply because I want people to scroll on by and ignore my posts, if they find them in any way boring or stupid. I see this as being considerate. Saves time for people who want to talk to posters who are out to cause chaos, etc.

I totally agree with the posters who say that our feelings/emotions are the best and worse thing about being human.

I can only agree. I'm not a parent, but a high school teacher. I see the results of kids who have been torn down, down, down. I've also seen the results of non-critical praise. By the time a kid reaches high school it's tough to undo the damage. But, it isn't impossible:)

There is no going back.
It is what it is and we are where we are.
There are NO choices on some matters.

There are many stages in this life that we are forced to accept, but have no control over.

For me...the worse part of being human is trying to accept those facts and trying to move on without remembering painful things.
Not sure how to move on and how to conquer each new day without thinking about the recent past makes me an emtional train wreck at times.

Life is difficult...and often it ain't no bed of roses for the most part.

Burkett..

we have 40 millon tears of evolution... and a few years of "trying to be smart" under our belt..


You cant fight your heart, and you cant be "smart".


But you can decide, to see someone else smile..


Its even better when they look at ya like you are crazy... and smile anyway-- at the sheer stupidity of it all.


You know then-- that you have arrived at a happy place- in a relationship-- in a arguement--- even in a thread like this...:)


Have you seen the bacon thread?...LOL


Thread: Bacon Sandwich Thread.


If ya get a few pages in.. I got the funniest story about a few marines this last weekend..

and taht is what I am like around most people...


have fun.. Its a great story..

It is poppy,, and there are two ways..

One is(this is the quickest way) hard and full enforcment of all rules.. with dire consequences, for example the military..


There is a second way, but people will be hurt. in the meantime, what you need is strong enough kids to make a difference, and will letearlly smash them..


but offer a deep enough freindship, that they wont hurt their women or men.. in the process... If they lash out.. you didnt pick strong enough kids..


YOU have to be there also.. and be willing to show up..

They will act out also and call the police.. for defense--


When you get the chance --explain to the in No uncertain terms.. that they are calling the very people that hate them the most and are only there to hurt them.



This is hnesty,, and if they continue.. there is nothing you can do... they will become what everyone hates the most about life and suffer-- until they are about 29-34..

then they will come around.. IF YOU said enough.

I am sorry poppy.. Its just the way it is..

The only door out.. Being..

Is looking for something beautiful.. anything no matter how small..


I looked for ANYTHING that worked.. and you would be surprised the person that told me... in a fit of anger and rage....

It was one of the most beautiful things I have ever heard, in my entire life...


In rage-- and anger-- and the inability- to accomplish it, themselves..

I learned a lesson, I will never forget, till the day I die..


I praise, and honestly feel very deeply toward this person, even if we never meet.



So you know, both my uncle dick,(lost his wife at 43) and my grandmother at 88, lost her husband 9 years ago) both agree fully. with this concept.

Look for SOMETHING beatiful,, it makes you look at something else besides the pain... You minds eye is drawn to something else.


Even as the pain continues to come, you have the ability, as a person.. to say "thats enough... I want to see something else..."

Last Edited by Kanigo2 on 04/27/2009 09:02 PM

I went through a period of darkness and despair, when I would spiral down into a deep well of pain. I've never used recreational drugs. Rarely ever drank. I came from an environment where feelings were allowed to be expressed. Hugs and empathy were always available.

While growing up, I never saw alcoholic beverages at family gatherings. Never saw alcohol except in those occassional beer commercials. This worked in my favor...a true blessing. When I hit the period of deep despair, I did not think about drowning my sorrows with chemicals. It's tough enough to think rationally when deep in despair, but I think the chemicals would have deadened the pain enough that I would not have sought help.

A few years ago, I heard someone say that "there is no hell after death, there's only hell here on Earth." I heard this a couple of decades ago.

It coincided with a period when I was actively searching for signs that the human race cared about the starving, sick and dying children around the globe. To this day, whenever I read or hear anyone say that we (the USA) have the richest country in the world, I literally gag. The wealth means nothing if it doesn't provide food, medicine and shelter to starving sick and dying children.

I have posted in your threads.. You know How I feel..

Well said.

"OK I've had enough, what else can you show me?" - Bob Dylan

It's the story of the tiger and the strawberry - you better enjoy it. You won't get another chance.