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Monolycus
Fanatic Posts: 580 Registered: 31/12/1969 Status: Offline
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posted on 12/7/2004 at 11:56 PM |
M_D: "To be honest, yes I did skim read as I did not have time to read
it fully, and also I often do not read whole pages I tend to pick out
things that interest me and reply to those."
I kind of had the feeling that's what happened. Sometimes I get lazy and
respond to a comment that is out of context or already addressed. Happens,
but we should be more careful in future so as to get the most out of our
debates.
"Can you lay 'objectivity' out a bit flatter or point me to someone
who has. Because I can think of a few areas that it points towards."
Actually, I said that I didn't want to use the word "objectivity" for the
precise reason that people will interject that true objectivity is an
impossibility. However, I think that many times a disinterested or more
impersonal approach gives us a better vantage point. You could call it
"getting out of your own head" and come fairly close to what I was aiming
for. Hope this clears things up.
~M. ____________________ "I believe that woman is planning to shoot me again." |
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Monolycus
Fanatic Posts: 580 Registered: 31/12/1969 Status: Offline
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posted on 27/9/2004 at 01:50 AM |
Not sure if anyone cares, but the resolution here, if one can call it that,
is that I have compiled a list of "virtues" which, I believe, would lead to
a happier life if followed. I can't claim any of it as my own; I culled it
from conversations here as well as a great deal of literature on the
subject. I would not say that it is a complete list, but I am satisfied
with it for the time being. I want to thank everyone for all their help in
putting it together.
Wolf's List of important vitues and practical behavioural guidelines
for deriving the maximum benefit from an appointed lifetime:
I. COMPASSION
Never forget that others are also aspirants. Have mercy on them
for their shortcomings. Love them for who they are, and this
includes their flaws. Have empathy for the thoughts and feelings
of others. Conduct your business in a spirit of benevolence and
practice charity whenever it is possible. Remember that your
bearing has an effect upon others, so make an effort to be of good
cheer.
II. MINDFULNESS
Always maintain awareness of your thoughts, your speech and your
actions. Pursue an education , even if you must be an autodidact.
Do not speak more than you listen. Practice meditation and
introspection regularly. Know both yourself and others when making
assessments. Never act without forethought and understand the
consequences of your actions before undertaking them. As much as is
possible, exercise humility .
III. TEMPERANCE
Employ moderation ; avoid extremes. Cultivate tranquility
; Forbear resenting injuries so much as you think they deserve. Be not
disturbed by trifles or by accidents common or unavoidable. Observe
frugality; Make no expense but to do good to others or yourself. Waste
nothing and find more enjoyment in what is here and now than in things you
do not yet have. Be industrious; lose no time in employing
yourself in that which is useful. Enjoy yourself, but minimise those things
which are frivolous or unnecessary.
IV. RESPONSIBILITY
Make your resolution binding; Resolve to do what you ought and
perform without fail what you resolve. Always maintain order ; Let
all your things have their places and let each part of your business have
its time. Observe cleanliness in your body, clothes and
habitation. Practice justice in all your dealings. Wrong none,
either by doing injury or by omitting due benefits. Never use venery to
the injury of your own or another's peace or reputation. Always employ
sincerity; use no hurtful deceit. Think innocently and justly, and
when you speak, speak accordingly. ____________________ "I believe that woman is planning to shoot me again." |
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callei
Extreme Fanatic Posts: 759 Registered: 31/12/1969 Status: Offline
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posted on 30/9/2004 at 05:53 AM |
Mono, I am really glad to see you showing off your brain. Its got great
legs.
you know what is sad? this thread is more interesting, complete, and well
thought out than the one with which I am faced in my online classes (for
which i pay good money).
If you have any "spare" time... I think lots of adults would benefit fom
you teaching online classes. ____________________ Real goths wear silver and crosses to keep the werewolves and vampires
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Schizo
Extreme Fanatic Posts: 897 Registered: 31/12/1969 Status: Offline
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posted on 30/9/2004 at 03:19 PM |
But isn't Shmeng an online class in and of itself? I know I've learned
oodles and oodles from all you august professors. Mono and Callei
included! I think it's better this way - friends learning from friends,
and teaching each other, expanding each other, making each other exersise
their mental muscles. After all, this way you ensure that the entire class
is motivated, and that the teachers aren't dulled by routine. I don't
think you could recreate this in a classroom setting, even an online
classroom. People get too caught up in credits and paychecks, and they
forget to learn.
Of course, this comes from someone who never took a college course in her
life, so take it with a grain of salt. ____________________ "You can tell by the scars on my arms and the cracks in my hips and the
dents in my car and the blisters on my lips that I'm not the carefullest of
girls." - Dresden Dolls, "Girl Anachronism" |
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Monolycus
Fanatic Posts: 580 Registered: 31/12/1969 Status: Offline
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posted on 1/10/2004 at 04:00 AM |
~blush and curtsey!~ You are very, very kind to say so, but I can't take
very much credit for this thread. As I said before, I haven't put anything
out there that hasn't come from the conversations here, the bar I get
polluted at or from some dusty book I've read. All I've done is to turn
it all over in my head and try to separate some wheat from some chaff. If
I have any teachings to impart, I think the only way I'd be able to live
with myself is to give 'em away pro bono. Thank you so very much for being
kind, though. It means a lot to me.
~M. ____________________ "I believe that woman is planning to shoot me again." |
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callei
Extreme Fanatic Posts: 759 Registered: 31/12/1969 Status: Offline
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posted on 1/10/2004 at 05:54 AM |
Its funny that you should call Shemng an online class. Here I learned to
type. (ask Dev how slow i was at typing when we met), I learned alot about
Christianity, Satinism, Photography, Finding a person's voice under the
social noise they make (aka editing), how good it feels to know that others
care, and how to write better humor (some of you will recall that i too
used to be funny).
But I am still going to a pay-me-lots-and-i-will-give-you-a-shiny-diplioma
place so that I can go on for my masters. Just because i hate it, dont
understand HUGE assumptions underlying the teaching, and want to feed my
teachers (ha!) to Kimono Dragons, doesnt mean College isnt worthwhile. I
hope. ALot.
And i wonder Shiz, have you learned as much as you have taught? Have you
gotten as much as you have given here? I only ask because you have taught
so much and have given so much time, love, attention, knowldge, and support
thru the years. ____________________ Real goths wear silver and crosses to keep the werewolves and vampires
away. |
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Monolycus
Fanatic Posts: 580 Registered: 31/12/1969 Status: Offline
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posted on 1/10/2004 at 06:00 AM |
I should have said before... Professor Schiz is as tenured as any here.
~M. ____________________ "I believe that woman is planning to shoot me again." |
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