10-04-2007, 11:29 PM
10-04-2007, 11:58 PM
10-06-2007, 02:24 AM
When questions of comparison came from my college child, I sent her this.
Desiderata: http://hobbes.ncsa.uiuc.edu/desiderata.html
Max Ehrmann
Desiderata
Go placidly amid the noise and haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible without surrender
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons,
they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain and bitter;
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs;
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals;
and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself.
Especially, do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love;
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment
it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe,
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be,
and whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy.
Max Ehrmann, Desiderata, Copyright 1952.
Desiderata: http://hobbes.ncsa.uiuc.edu/desiderata.html
Max Ehrmann
Desiderata
Go placidly amid the noise and haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible without surrender
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons,
they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain and bitter;
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs;
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals;
and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself.
Especially, do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love;
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment
it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe,
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be,
and whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy.
Max Ehrmann, Desiderata, Copyright 1952.
SoulSick Wrote:
In what way do you believe you are superior, and inferior to others?
For me:
Superior:
I am superior in ethical reasoning
Inferior:
I am inferior in social skills!
I'll try to think of more, I just thought I'd get the thread started!
For me:
Superior:
I am superior in ethical reasoning
Inferior:
I am inferior in social skills!
I'll try to think of more, I just thought I'd get the thread started!
10-06-2007, 02:28 AM
10-07-2007, 02:13 AM
quickduck Wrote:
rossco Wrote:
Max the Bear Wrote:
warning! warning! Potential Disaster Thread!
This is funny!
It's funny because its true
Very very true !! 
I consider myself to be neither superior or inferior to others'.
I have lesser skills than many.
I have better skills than many.
These do not make me inferior or superior.
I am just ME....
Desiderata.......I thought that most people had seen this at some time...along with the 'nurses prayer' & all of the many others of this ilk.
It seems that I was wrong
For those who are unaware of it's origins.:-
Quote:
From Wik.
Desiderata (disambiguation).
"Desiderata" (Latin for "desired things", plural of desideratum) is an inspirational prose poem about attaining happiness in life. It was first copyrighted in 1927 by Max Ehrmann.
In the 1960s it was widely circulated without attribution to Ehrmann, sometimes with the claim that it was found in St. Paul's Church, Baltimore, Maryland, and was written in 1692 (the year of the founding of St. Paul's). Nevertheless, the estate of Ehrmann has kept various editions of the work in print. A spoken-word recording of the essay was made by Les Crane and reached #8 on the Billboard magazine charts in late 1971.
At least one court case has held the poem to be forfeited to the public domain because of distribution during and before World War II, but other cases have ruled that the assignee through Ehrmann's heirs holds the purchased copyright.
Desiderata (disambiguation).
"Desiderata" (Latin for "desired things", plural of desideratum) is an inspirational prose poem about attaining happiness in life. It was first copyrighted in 1927 by Max Ehrmann.
In the 1960s it was widely circulated without attribution to Ehrmann, sometimes with the claim that it was found in St. Paul's Church, Baltimore, Maryland, and was written in 1692 (the year of the founding of St. Paul's). Nevertheless, the estate of Ehrmann has kept various editions of the work in print. A spoken-word recording of the essay was made by Les Crane and reached #8 on the Billboard magazine charts in late 1971.
At least one court case has held the poem to be forfeited to the public domain because of distribution during and before World War II, but other cases have ruled that the assignee through Ehrmann's heirs holds the purchased copyright.
10-07-2007, 02:21 AM
11-06-2007, 07:49 AM
11-06-2007, 03:16 PM
Ian Wrote:
Lestat Wrote:
I just love being autie, no other way about it, I don't know if I believe in reincarnation, I hope there is, as I am too much the bloody minded hanger on to give up and die that easily, but if there is such a thing, I wouldn't ever want to come back as a NT.
The thought just feels, wrong, the way they act, the way they exist, why, oh WHY would anyone want to be NT.
I think I would rather be born one of those big ugly deep-sea fish with teeth where teeth shouldn't be and no eyes than be reborn as an NT, to me, being on the spectrum feels, just right.
Something the curebie twits need to learn about, some genuine autie pride
The thought just feels, wrong, the way they act, the way they exist, why, oh WHY would anyone want to be NT.
I think I would rather be born one of those big ugly deep-sea fish with teeth where teeth shouldn't be and no eyes than be reborn as an NT, to me, being on the spectrum feels, just right.
Something the curebie twits need to learn about, some genuine autie pride
Surely if you've got AS you stay an Aspie? 
I would presume the mind stays intact with Reincarnation (even if memories do not)
After death the mental body, along with the subtle body, survives, so LeStat you will "carry over" that wonderful AS mind of yours. Now, keep visualizing a CEO type Bill Gates existence with a second home in the south of France, what the hell, it may happen!
I am visualizing my second life as a Bonnie Raitt like existence- singing in small venues, being loved for my voice, lots of sex, no stds, though, no marriage, maybe a baby late. Fame I don't care about.
11-06-2007, 03:23 PM
Tigger_the_Wing Wrote:
tenaciouscj Wrote:
Has anybody read the "Desperata" - a spoof on this writing? I don't have a copy unfortunately.
DESPERATA
http://www.geocities.com/Eureka/Concours...ERATA.html
Go placidly amid the noise and waste, and remember what peace there may be in apathy. As far as possible be on good terms with all persons and be prepared to surrender your ideals in order to find acceptance from others. Speak your truth clearly; and listen to others. Even the dull and ignorant; they too may be rich and powerful. Do not extend yourself; those who reach out are easily hurt. Accept the life-style you are handed. System-bucking is uneconomic and unwise, considering all you have to look forward to. In an ever-changing world, strive to be the same. Be yourself, whatever that means. Especially avoid affection. No-one likes a sook. Do not distress yourself searching for answers to deep questions of self-examination. Be content with emotional charges from occasional religious activities. Keep your religion, whatever you conceive it to be, separate from your mind. There is comfort to be found in vagueness. Avoid the enthusiastic, their feelings may be contagious. Beyond an occasional discipline, don’t push yourself. Reject kindly the counsel of the aged and experienced. They are well-meaning but things are different these days. Still, humour them - as you too may be old one day. You are a child of the system. No less than a credit card, you have a right to be here. And, whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as your perceptions will allow it. Whatever your labours and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life let not prejudice and fear break down your walls of contentment. With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams; selfishness, corruption and self-defeating internal wars, emptiness, disappointment, carelessness and hate, fear, persecution, home-spun comforting philosophy and people, it is still a beautiful contract.
Be carefree; strive to be vapid; pushback when ready
OVERTALK
Thanks for that ..I must print this one.
11-06-2007, 04:41 PM
Ellen Wrote:
Ian Wrote:
Lestat Wrote:
I just love being autie, no other way about it, I don't know if I believe in reincarnation, I hope there is, as I am too much the bloody minded hanger on to give up and die that easily, but if there is such a thing, I wouldn't ever want to come back as a NT.
The thought just feels, wrong, the way they act, the way they exist, why, oh WHY would anyone want to be NT.
I think I would rather be born one of those big ugly deep-sea fish with teeth where teeth shouldn't be and no eyes than be reborn as an NT, to me, being on the spectrum feels, just right.
Something the curebie twits need to learn about, some genuine autie pride
The thought just feels, wrong, the way they act, the way they exist, why, oh WHY would anyone want to be NT.
I think I would rather be born one of those big ugly deep-sea fish with teeth where teeth shouldn't be and no eyes than be reborn as an NT, to me, being on the spectrum feels, just right.
Something the curebie twits need to learn about, some genuine autie pride
Surely if you've got AS you stay an Aspie? I would presume the mind stays intact with Reincarnation (even if memories do not)
After death the mental body, along with the subtle body, survives, so LeStat you will "carry over" that wonderful AS mind of yours. Now, keep visualizing a CEO type Bill Gates existence with a second home in the south of France, what the hell, it may happen!
I have an open mind about reincarnation, but if it doesn't happen..... How do I know how to do these ( to others' weird ) things, that I have never seen done, read about or heard about?
11-06-2007, 05:48 PM
Lestat Wrote:
I just love being autie, no other way about it, I don't know if I believe in reincarnation, I hope there is, as I am too much the bloody minded hanger on to give up and die that easily, but if there is such a thing, I wouldn't ever want to come back as a NT.
The thought just feels, wrong, the way they act, the way they exist, why, oh WHY would anyone want to be NT.
I think I would rather be born one of those big ugly deep-sea fish with teeth where teeth shouldn't be and no eyes than be reborn as an NT, to me, being on the spectrum feels, just right.
Something the curebie twits need to learn about, some genuine autie pride
The thought just feels, wrong, the way they act, the way they exist, why, oh WHY would anyone want to be NT.
I think I would rather be born one of those big ugly deep-sea fish with teeth where teeth shouldn't be and no eyes than be reborn as an NT, to me, being on the spectrum feels, just right.
Something the curebie twits need to learn about, some genuine autie pride
that and some actual intelligence
anyway i am superior at EVERYTHING!!!! MHUHUHUHUHAHAH!
seirously though im good at history,art and belive it or not ASDAN a kind of social study!!!!
im not so good at meeting people for the first time that makes me a bit unnerved
11-06-2007, 07:44 PM
I'm superior with the fact that I'm walking database of sports history. My specialty is Formula One racing
I don't think I'm inferior in any way, however. I didn't say a real word until I was 5, but even then, I had vast knowledge of things I shouldn't have known about, and I read at a very advanced level.
I don't think I'm inferior in any way, however. I didn't say a real word until I was 5, but even then, I had vast knowledge of things I shouldn't have known about, and I read at a very advanced level.
04-28-2008, 10:13 AM
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