Your personal philosophy

by Terry 53 Replies latest jw friends

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  frankiespeakin

  I don't have a personal philosophy that way I'm freer to make choices.

  But maybe i do after all have one and it is: "Never have a personal Philosophy that way you'll have one less thing to remember when making choices".
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  steve2

  My philosophy:

  Try not to live your life doing more of what doesn't already work. Instead, trust your experience and aim for a "workable life."

  I base this on my observation that most people presenting for psychotherapy have twisted themselves inside out trying to live a life that is not working for them and they think by doing more of what is unworkable will one day magically work. It doesn't. They do this primarily to please others.

  I say, stop the struggle - aim for a workable life - i.e., one that works for you.
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  Robert K Stock

  frankiespeakin:

  You do have a personal philosophy, but like most people you do not recognize it as such.

  If you have a sense of your place in the world, an understanding that somethings are right and other things are wrong then you are living according to your personal philosophy.
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  frankiespeakin

  Rob,

  I know longer have clear cut sense of those three things,, my views are usually in flux. The more i learn about my world the more they change. I do have this intuitive feeling that it is healthier for the mind to be that way so that one can think more freer and out side the box of conditioning, have more creativity,, and notice more.
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  talesin

  lol @ jeannie

  Yes, I understand Rand's philosophy. I just prefer other ideals to those of capitalism. It has always seemed far too darwinian to me, and I reject it as a personal philosophy. Shall we label my way of thinking? If you wish, you can call me a social anarchist. ;)

  t
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  GetBusyLiving

  To live while I'm alive and die when I'm dead, and learn as much as possible about everything I can along the way.

  GBL
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  Carmel

  Drink a lot of clear liquids. Pee a lot. It all comes out in the wash!

  carmel
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  Tigerman

  Walk softly and carry a big stick.
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  talesin

  Don't bring a knife to a gunfight.
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  JamesThomas

  Breathe in....Breathe out....Breathe in.....Breathe out.... LOL

  J

  Actually, JB, that's a pretty good way of living. Stay with and be conscious of the breath, and you remain in the moment: the only place Life exists. j