Mr. Chadwick, i just wanted to thank you for this thread. It seems all too often we get caught up in drama here on the AET/forum. Your thread is like a cool refreshing breeze on a hot summer day. Thank you.
who the hell are you and what have you done with 81?
yes, I'm kind, sometimes too much. I grew up with one parent who was a tyrant and another who was kind and easy going, I've also found that being kind and respectful will get you further than being an a-hole.
I'm awesome until you get on my bad side...then, I pretty much have no use for you.
Ya, I think someone hacked 81's account. Mite of been DS fucking around again.....
"Hello, babies. Welcome to Earth. It's hot in the summer and cold in the winter. It's wet and round and crowded. At the outside, babies, you've got about a hundred years here. There's only one rule that I know of, babies―'God damn it, you've got to be kind.'"
― Kurt Vonnegut, God Bless You, Mr Rosewater
"Those faces you see every day on the streets were not created entirely without hope: be kind to them: like you they have not escaped."
― Charles Bukowski, The People Look Like Flowers at Last
"Hello, babies. Welcome to Earth. It's hot in the summer and cold in the winter. It's wet and round and crowded. At the outside, babies, you've got about a hundred years here. There's only one rule that I know of, babies―'God damn it, you've got to be kind.'"
― Kurt Vonnegut, God Bless You, Mr Rosewater
"Those faces you see every day on the streets were not created entirely without hope: be kind to them: like you they have not escaped."
― Charles Bukowski, The People Look Like Flowers at Last
"Hello, babies. Welcome to Earth. It's hot in the summer and cold in the winter. It's wet and round and crowded. At the outside, babies, you've got about a hundred years here. There's only one rule that I know of, babies―'God damn it, you've got to be kind.'"
― Kurt Vonnegut, God Bless You, Mr Rosewater
"Those faces you see every day on the streets were not created entirely without hope: be kind to them: like you they have not escaped."
― Charles Bukowski, The People Look Like Flowers at Last
I wouldn't expect Bukowski to say something like that.... ever.
"Hello, babies. Welcome to Earth. It's hot in the summer and cold in the winter. It's wet and round and crowded. At the outside, babies, you've got about a hundred years here. There's only one rule that I know of, babies―'God damn it, you've got to be kind.'"
― Kurt Vonnegut, God Bless You, Mr Rosewater
"Those faces you see every day on the streets were not created entirely without hope: be kind to them: like you they have not escaped."
― Charles Bukowski, The People Look Like Flowers at Last
"Hello, babies. Welcome to Earth. It's hot in the summer and cold in the winter. It's wet and round and crowded. At the outside, babies, you've got about a hundred years here. There's only one rule that I know of, babies―'God damn it, you've got to be kind.'"
― Kurt Vonnegut, God Bless You, Mr Rosewater
"Those faces you see every day on the streets were not created entirely without hope: be kind to them: like you they have not escaped."
― Charles Bukowski, The People Look Like Flowers at Last
"...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
"Hello, babies. Welcome to Earth. It's hot in the summer and cold in the winter. It's wet and round and crowded. At the outside, babies, you've got about a hundred years here. There's only one rule that I know of, babies―'God damn it, you've got to be kind.'"
― Kurt Vonnegut, God Bless You, Mr Rosewater
"Those faces you see every day on the streets were not created entirely without hope: be kind to them: like you they have not escaped."
― Charles Bukowski, The People Look Like Flowers at Last
I wouldn't expect Bukowski to say something like that.... ever.
Young man, go forth and read more Bukowski.
His cast of losers and alter ego Hank Chinaski are usually so damn miserable and rotten because they were treated rottenly and miserably throughout their lives.
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Illana Cogswater, daughter of God say: "Be kind". Read all about it in Gorman Bechard's The Second Greatest Story Ever Told. And, Illana is a Replacements/Paul Westerberg fan which makes it all the more fun!
“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
"Hello, babies. Welcome to Earth. It's hot in the summer and cold in the winter. It's wet and round and crowded. At the outside, babies, you've got about a hundred years here. There's only one rule that I know of, babies―'God damn it, you've got to be kind.'"
― Kurt Vonnegut, God Bless You, Mr Rosewater
"Those faces you see every day on the streets were not created entirely without hope: be kind to them: like you they have not escaped."
― Charles Bukowski, The People Look Like Flowers at Last
I wouldn't expect Bukowski to say something like that.... ever.
Young man, go forth and read more Bukowski.
His cast of losers and alter ego Hank Chinaski are usually so damn miserable and rotten because they were treated rottenly and miserably throughout their lives.
"...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
It's amazing what a little bit of kindness can do for the soul. The best is when you're hurting, maybe even just slightly, and someone reaches in just a little bit to make you feel seen...make you feel like you matter. Often it's just a small gesture and they may have no idea the depth of the impact it has had on you...but wow...it can just change everything about how you're feeling in the moment. I've had that experience on here a few times...someone reaching out in some small way. I love this quote by Maya Angelou: "“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
"I need your strength for me to be strong...I need your love to feel loved"
Church goers? I guess the person who starts a thread can take it off topic. Not sure how a lll this works. Maybe the church-goers are too busy raising money and planning relief efforts in their communities and worldwide, donating to many charities and tithing in the church. Is it a good time to ask ourselves what have WE done today ?
“You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.”
That what you fear the most could meet you halfway
Church goers? I guess the person who starts a thread can take it off topic. Not sure how a lll this works. Maybe the church-goers are too busy raising money and planning relief efforts in their communities and worldwide, donating to many charities and tithing in the church. Is it a good time to ask ourselves what have WE done today ?
“You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.”
good morning, pandora
yesterday talking with a family member of these religious folks, i told my story about detassling corn as a teenager and how the crew i was on would all bring extra sack lunch items to chip in & feed hungry hard working migrant mexican workers who would work 10 hr days or longer and have zero food & drank very little water as well.
i was then informed they would not allow their children to pack extras to help hungry co-workers out in the fields who are hungry & penniless.
they preach christianity but are some of the lousiest human beings i ever have had the displeasure of knowing personally
Church goers? I guess the person who starts a thread can take it off topic. Not sure how a lll this works. Maybe the church-goers are too busy raising money and planning relief efforts in their communities and worldwide, donating to many charities and tithing in the church. Is it a good time to ask ourselves what have WE done today ?
“You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.”
good morning, pandora
yesterday talking with a family member of these religious folks, i told my story about detassling corn as a teenager and how the crew i was on would all bring extra sack lunch items to chip in & feed hungry hard working migrant mexican workers who would work 10 hr days or longer and have zero food & drank very little water as well.
i was then informed they would not allow their children to pack extras to help hungry co-workers out in the fields who are hungry & penniless.
they preach christianity but are some of the lousiest human beings i ever have had the displeasure of knowing personally
I have seen this quote as a bumper sticker and cannot find a definitive tie to Ghandi, but he is claimed to be the author: "I like your Christ, I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ."
But he is also quoted as saying this: “The simplest acts of kindness are by far more powerful then a thousand heads bowing in prayer.” Love that!
And the sun it may be shining . . . but there's an ocean in my eyes
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hedonist
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Awesome quotes in this thread! And cbg, you're right in terms of kindnesses being extended toward us...their effect.
It's funny how that comes through even in this medium.
I guess we all recognize genuine kindness, whether we're on the giving or receiving end. And if the former is a so-called pretender, ultimately, they know it and have to live with it.
Church goers? I guess the person who starts a thread can take it off topic. Not sure how a lll this works. Maybe the church-goers are too busy raising money and planning relief efforts in their communities and worldwide, donating to many charities and tithing in the church. Is it a good time to ask ourselves what have WE done today ?
“You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.”
good morning, pandora
yesterday talking with a family member of these religious folks, i told my story about detassling corn as a teenager and how the crew i was on would all bring extra sack lunch items to chip in & feed hungry hard working migrant mexican workers who would work 10 hr days or longer and have zero food & drank very little water as well.
i was then informed they would not allow their children to pack extras to help hungry co-workers out in the fields who are hungry & penniless.
they preach christianity but are some of the lousiest human beings i ever have had the displeasure of knowing personally
I have seen this quote as a bumper sticker and cannot find a definitive tie to Ghandi, but he is claimed to be the author: "I like your Christ, I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ."
But he is also quoted as saying this: “The simplest acts of kindness are by far more powerful then a thousand heads bowing in prayer.” Love that!
The reason i know for sure that Jesus was just a man and not the son of god who will come back is because if that were true, he already would have come back and kicked the Christians' asses all up and down the street for what they've done and what they say in his name. As is it, he's just rolling.in his grave.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
Awesome quotes in this thread! And cbg, you're right in terms of kindnesses being extended toward us...their effect.
It's funny how that comes through even in this medium.
I guess we all recognize genuine kindness, whether we're on the giving or receiving end. And if the former is a so-called pretender, ultimately, they know it and have to live with it.
There's a real science to what happens to our nervous systems when we give and receive genuine kindness (oxytocin being released, dopamine firing away) which is why it feels different when someone is just going through the motions without a true kindness tied in. Whether or not we can name it, we pick on that sense of guardedness or condenscension or whatever it is that simmers below the surface, vs when we pick up the good vibes of a genuinely kind person. The giver also doesn't experience the same benefits if they're just pretending. If we did a brain and body scan we'd see totally different things happening physiologically. Cool stuff - at least to me It definitely comes through in this medium. Always feels good to see even the smallest expressions of kindness
"I need your strength for me to be strong...I need your love to feel loved"
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Ya, I think someone hacked 81's account. Mite of been DS fucking around again.....
But I have a short, impatient temper and shoot off at the mouth when i'm pissed off.
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― Kurt Vonnegut, God Bless You, Mr Rosewater
"Those faces you see every day on the streets were not created entirely without hope: be kind to them: like you they have not escaped."
― Charles Bukowski, The People Look Like Flowers at Last
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I wouldn't expect Bukowski to say something like that.... ever.
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
Young man, go forth and read more Bukowski.
His cast of losers and alter ego Hank Chinaski are usually so damn miserable and rotten because they were treated rottenly and miserably throughout their lives.
In the meantime, this is a go-to fun page for me: http://archives.progressiveboink.com/ar ... -bukowski/
Yep, read post office and ham on rye. I don't recall his characters being nice, though I understand the abuse part.
Speaking of kind, you are one of the kindest people here
Awww! I have a soft spot for puppies
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
"I need your strength for me to be strong...I need your love to feel loved"
"Hear me, my chiefs!
I am tired; my heart is
sick and sad. From where
the sun stands I will fight
no more forever."
Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
“You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.”
yesterday talking with a family member of these religious folks, i told my story about detassling corn as a teenager and how the crew i was on would all bring extra sack lunch items to chip in & feed hungry hard working migrant mexican workers who would work 10 hr days or longer and have zero food & drank very little water as well.
i was then informed they would not allow their children to pack extras to help hungry co-workers out in the fields who are hungry & penniless.
they preach christianity but are some of the lousiest human beings i ever have had the displeasure of knowing personally
"Hear me, my chiefs!
I am tired; my heart is
sick and sad. From where
the sun stands I will fight
no more forever."
Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
But he is also quoted as saying this: “The simplest acts of kindness are by far more powerful then a thousand heads bowing in prayer.” Love that!
It's funny how that comes through even in this medium.
I guess we all recognize genuine kindness, whether we're on the giving or receiving end. And if the former is a so-called pretender, ultimately, they know it and have to live with it.
"I need your strength for me to be strong...I need your love to feel loved"
Don't be a dick - the rule to live by.
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How I choose to feel is how I am.
There's just one word I still believe...and it's LOVE.
"Take care of one another..." -EV