Take a moment to be grateful

Cybermat47 · 07-12-13, 05:50 AM

Hey guys, I've been going through a turbulent time lately, really questioning my religion. I've looked at cases by Christians, Atheists and Agnostics, and one thing's really hit me: we Humans spend so much time arguing about why we exist, that we don't take time to appreciate that we do exist. So perhaps when we've had a bad day, we should just thank the deity/random quantum fluctuation that bought us into being.

I quite like existing

antikristuseke · 07-12-13, 05:53 AM

I am grateful for real ale.

Cybermat47 · 07-12-13, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by antikristuseke

I am grateful for real ale.

I'm sure I will be too!

Ducimus · 07-12-13, 06:08 AM

It may be an overused cliche, but in the past I have found it true. The simple things in life can really get you through the toughest times. As mental gymnastics go; When the world around you is absolute crap, find what is yours, and make an island for yourself.

Wolferz · 07-12-13, 06:16 AM

As soon as you discover and come to grips with the fact that everything in the physical realm is temporary, then you can get on with living, laughing and loving.

Skybird · 07-12-13, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Ducimus

When the world around you is absolute crap, find what is yours, and make an island for yourself.

I Ching, 36 - The Darkening of the Light

THE JUDGMENT
Darkening of the light. In adversity
It furthers one to be persevering.

THE IMAGE
The light has sunk into the earth:
The image of darkening of the light.
Thus does the superior man live with the great mass:
He veils his light, yet still shines.

TarJak · 07-12-13, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Cybermat47

I'm sure I will be too!

Only 4 more years till you find out.

Its good to question your beliefs. But remember one thing regardless on what beliefs you settle on. You are for a good time not a long time.

People at work ask me how I'm going and I always answer the same way. "Wonderful" Some ask me why, thinking I'm being sarcastic and I respond that I'm alive, I have a great wife and family, a roof over my head and a good job that pays enough to do some fun stuff. Things could be a whole lot worse.

If you are healthy and alive you are ahead in the game of life.

HundertzehnGustav · 07-12-13, 06:54 AM

but you still die.

TarJak · 07-12-13, 06:59 AM

Yep so enjoy what you have until you do cos noone knows what happens after that. Eat drink and be merry for tomorrow we may die.

BrucePartington · 07-12-13, 07:24 AM

Regardless of what my third eye sees, I am certain of only one thing: we are a by-product of a planetary system formation.
And each of us is given a merry-go-round ticket valid for about 80 rounds, give or take.
It's amazing how dust specks floating in space, spread across millions of miles, remnants of a long gone dead star, evolved into sentient beings.
Enjoy the ride and share it with thy neighbours.

antikristuseke · 07-12-13, 07:47 AM

the main thing is not to take life too seriously, no one gets out alive anyway.

Wolferz · 07-12-13, 07:48 AM

Why worry?
As you go through life there are only two things to worry about
Either you are sick or you are well
If you are well there is nothing to worry about
If you are sick
There are only two things to worry about
Either you will live or you will die
If you live there is nothing to worry about
If you die there are only two things to worry about
Either you will go to heaven or you will go to hell
If you go to heaven there is nothing to worry about
If you go to hell
You will be so busy shaking hands with friends that you will not have time to worry

Jimbuna · 07-12-13, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by TarJak

Only 4 more years till you find out.

Its good to question your beliefs. But remember one thing regardless on what beliefs you settle on. You are for a good time not a long time.

People at work ask me how I'm going and I always answer the same way. "Wonderful" Some ask me why, thinking I'm being sarcastic and I respond that I'm alive, I have a great wife and family, a roof over my head and a good job that pays enough to do some fun stuff. Things could be a whole lot worse.

If you are healthy and alive you are ahead in the game of life.

AMEN

soopaman2 · 07-12-13, 09:36 AM

I love my family.

Even the ones in prison.

Sailor Steve · 07-12-13, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Cybermat47

Hey guys, I've been going through a turbulent time lately, really questioning my religion.

When you question anything, do so honestly, not with prejudgement.

It's been my experience that people only argue about what they don't know, or at best what they think they know. Once a question is proven there is no argument.

As for enjoying life, there really isn't much else you can do, unless you want to single out the bad parts and only think of them. It's much better to enjoy the good. If you can only find one good thing, make the most of it.

07-12-13, 05:50 AM	#1
Cybermat47 Willing Webfooted Beast Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 5,408 Downloads: 300 Uploads: 23	Take a moment to be grateful Hey guys, I've been going through a turbulent time lately, really questioning my religion. I've looked at cases by Christians, Atheists and Agnostics, and one thing's really hit me: we Humans spend so much time arguing about why we exist, that we don't take time to appreciate that we do exist. So perhaps when we've had a bad day, we should just thank the deity/random quantum fluctuation that bought us into being. I quite like existing __________________ Historical TWoS Gameplay Guide: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?p=2572620 Historical FotRSU Gameplay Guide: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/sho....php?p=2713394

07-12-13, 06:16 AM	#5
Wolferz Navy Seal Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a mighty quest for the Stick of Truth Posts: 5,963 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	As soon as you discover and come to grips with the fact that everything in the physical realm is temporary, then you can get on with living, laughing and loving. __________________ Tomorrow never comes

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HundertzehnGustav Sea Lord Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lux, betw. G, B and F Posts: 1,898 Downloads: 66 Uploads: 0	but you still die. __________________ In conclusion: SH3 is the shizzle, yo. -Frau Kaleun Another negative about using your deck gun is that you are definately DETECTED, which has long term effects on your relationship with aircraft. -snestorm

07-12-13, 07:48 AM	#12
Wolferz Navy Seal Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a mighty quest for the Stick of Truth Posts: 5,963 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	Why worry? As you go through life there are only two things to worry about Either you are sick or you are well If you are well there is nothing to worry about If you are sick There are only two things to worry about Either you will live or you will die If you live there is nothing to worry about If you die there are only two things to worry about Either you will go to heaven or you will go to hell If you go to heaven there is nothing to worry about If you go to hell You will be so busy shaking hands with friends that you will not have time to worry __________________ Tomorrow never comes

07-12-13, 09:36 AM	#14
soopaman2 Der Alte Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 3,316 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 0	I love my family. Even the ones in prison. __________________ If Hitler invaded Hell I would make at least a favourable reference to the devil in the House of Commons. -Winston Churchill- The most fascinating man in the world.

07-12-13, 05:53 AM	#2
antikristuseke Silent Hunter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Estland Posts: 4,330 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	I am grateful for real ale.

07-12-13, 06:08 AM	#4
Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	It may be an overused cliche, but in the past I have found it true. The simple things in life can really get you through the toughest times. As mental gymnastics go; When the world around you is absolute crap, find what is yours, and make an island for yourself.

07-12-13, 06:59 AM	#9
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	Yep so enjoy what you have until you do cos noone knows what happens after that. Eat drink and be merry for tomorrow we may die.

07-12-13, 07:24 AM	#10
BrucePartington XO Join Date: May 2013 Location: KM AM99 Posts: 405 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	Regardless of what my third eye sees, I am certain of only one thing: we are a by-product of a planetary system formation. And each of us is given a merry-go-round ticket valid for about 80 rounds, give or take. It's amazing how dust specks floating in space, spread across millions of miles, remnants of a long gone dead star, evolved into sentient beings. Enjoy the ride and share it with thy neighbours.

07-12-13, 07:47 AM	#11
antikristuseke Silent Hunter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Estland Posts: 4,330 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	the main thing is not to take life too seriously, no one gets out alive anyway.