^^^In reference to the next entry

Hello and good morning.

They say that time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself. - Andy Warhol

When reading something I try to put myself in the way of change, rather than avoid it.  Many people try to make an excuse, an alibi, or just simply deny themselves and the truths presented in front of them.  Some times these truths aren't enjoyable, but if we don't deal with them and accept the truth then we are only continuing to live blindly and in our mistakes undermining the higher quality of life we could enjoy (“newness of life” -Romans 6:4). We can't sit back and lie to ourselves saying everything is the way it should be.

We don't see things as they are, we see them as we are - Anais Nin

Nothing is easier than self-deceit. For what each man wishes, that he also believes to be true. - Demosthenes

I try to put myself in the path of bullets, in the path of what can possibly hurt me, but in the end I know it's always to build me stronger, to exchange a brief period of discomfort for a life long period of comfort.  I'm not afraid of realizing my sins. I WANT to realize my sins.  How can you change something that you don't realize is wrong?  I want to find what is damaged so it may be repaired and made greater.  If we were all perfect and did nothing wrong through out our lives then we would have need for nothing.

When you meet someone better than yourself, turn your thoughts to becoming his equal. When you meet someone not as good as you are, look within and examine your own self - Confusius

If we realize what's needs to be changed or built stronger, and ask for that change and made it known, it will not be held against us, and once conquered, the past will be put aside.  We can't simply avoid ourselves and our own sins and problems.  At the same time we can't push others into change in exchange for ourselves, we can't drag them with us, but we can provide opportunity for them no matter how many times they turn it down.

It takes a lot of courage to release the familiar and seemingly secure, to embrace the new. But there is no real security in what is no longer meaningful. There is more security in the adventurous and exciting, for in movement there is life, and in change there is power - Alan Cohen

Don't put it to the side for later.  "I know, I know I have to deal with it, I just have too much going on right now, I'll deal with it later".  All you are doing is adding more to pile up.  Change and strength isn't always convenient, and most of the time it won't be.  Just as it isn't easy to deny something you know is wrong to your friends, while all of your friends do it.  Help them to break out of their weaknesses, while at the same time defending your rights.  It isn't convenient to tell your friend they are wrong, and at the same time not give in yourself and defend your morals and virtues. But you must put aside the pressures and put aside the mentality of "I'll do it later". The only time is now.

No person is your friend who demands your silence, or denies your right to grow. - Alice Walker

Hello. My name is now irrevelant and the substance that I wish to share and discuss is now our point of interaction.

Page 1 of another chapter in my life.

Anything I discuss here will be placed in a non attacking and non defensive way, to as best of my abilities. If else wise happens bring it to my attention in a non attacking/non defensive format and it will be delt with.

There are no faults here, as I am no ones father, no ones mother, and no ones God. "Faults" will be discussed in a later post to a much more pin point degree.

When you share yourself, try to not actually share yourself. Share things you wish you were, share things you once were. Example - If you were never an alcoholic, share what you imagine (logically) being an alcoholic is like and what consequences (short term AND long term) it would have on you.  Remember, consequences aren't always bad.  Consequences are just the result of an action. Example #2 - Share why you think/know striving for something in your life will make you greater/weaker, and have the same fair jurisdiction with others.

If you don't know what a word means. Look it up. Dictionary.com/A real dictionary work just fine. It doesn't make someone non-intelligent to not know something. But it is an error to be offered the chance to gain knowledge at no consequence and to turn it down. That can lead to a lack of intelligence.

We're here to discuss and learn, and even possibly adopt a new reason behind us.

Not a place to battle.

Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one body. "In your anger do not sin": Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold.

Ephesians 4:25-26

Be reasonable, don't be stubborn. But at the same time don't give up your point if it holds merit. (This will be discussed later also in greater degree).

When you make a point...back   it    up. Don't make assumptions.

Use a book, use the internet, use anything. But try not to pull things out of the air. Otherwise it will just become a state of non progressive arguing back and forth building tension.

On the other hand, logical reasoning doesn't always require a book or detailed knowledge of events. This doesn't mean that knowledge of things doesn't help, but it isn't always required.

How so?

Taking a lesson from Aristotle we will use syllogism.

Don't know what that means? Look it up like I said. I had to at one point.

"The heart of Aristotle's logic is the syllogism, the classic example of which is as follows: All men are mortal; Socrates is a man; therefore, Socrates is mortal"

"Notions when isolated do not in themselves express either truth or falsehood: it is only with the combination of ideas in a proposition that truth and falsity are possible."

As in ideas themselves stand alone and prove no use unless applied to something.

Example - Brian walks up to Ted. Brian says "Basketballs bounce 14 feet high on average". Ted is confused and sees no use for the information.

Example #2 - Brian walks up to Ted whos frisbee is stuck 12 feet high in a tree. Brian says "Basketballs bounce 14 feet high on average, your frisbee is stuck 12 feet high and can be knocked out of the tree".

Use logic, use information, use knowledge, use reasoning, and have a willingness to learn.

This has all been a prerequisite (look it up if not known) to further posts here.

Enjoy your stay.