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Country: United States
Gender: Male
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9/29/2004
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| I have abandoned xanga.
Best memory? Actually having the option of staying up all night. Not really an option in the real world I found out.
My new blog is www.fearafear.blogspot.com.
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| Isn't it interesting how hindsight is 20/20? I went back and read my little rant a few hours after having written that little piece of happiness *wry grin*, and I have to say that it is kind of an immature little pot shot at a broad grouping of individuals. Were my comments totally erroneous? No, I don't think so. But was it written in the right spirit? Again, no. I decided not to detract my comments because they will remind me to be a little more careful when writing, and because they are true (just not kind or necessary). If an individual is in the center of God's will, and is hearing from God, who am I to say that they are in error?
An interesting thought.
-Me
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| It is 9:00 p.m.
Life in a training center is somewhat confusing.
It's interesting how people in authority have enough time to read the comments on misc. individual's websites. Reading their postings is one thing---but jeez---having the time to read the comments made on certain sites, then confronting those people about their comments...very bizarre. Or even worse, when a young person reports these "alarming" comments to the pertinent authority figure. Kinda sad. What is also sad is that people in authority have to find out on a xanga site how the people in their care are doing. Would this not be a slight wake up call that they are not approachable or available? Maybe I'm just talking crazy, but when a parent has to look on a xanga site to find out what their child is doing, that relationship has issues. So is this a parent/child relationship we are encouraging here, or an authority/subordinate relationship? There should not be a middle ground because that only leads to confusion for both parties.
This brings me to another thought---At what point does an individual become an adult? Does this magically happen when they get married? Does this take place at a certain age? At what point do we begin treating a young person as an adult? When an organization requires adult level behavior, and adult level work, would it not make sense to treat the individuals producing that adult quality work like an adult? Hmmm, now there's a thought :)
The Insomniac | | |
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It is 12:15 a.m.
I have decided to tackle the music issue this evening. My reason for choosing such a controversial subject as music can be traced back to a conversation I overheard earlier today. The question was raised whether music is amoral or moral, and as usual, the conversation became slightly heated, with neither party able to convince the other of the validity of their claim. This got me thinking (a dangerous pastime)---I do not believe that I have ever witnessed an argument regarding music that ended with one party changing the other party's mind. This was quite puzzling to me, in that I have heard many arguments or discussions where one party was able to present their argument so convincingly that they changed the opposing party's view of the subject, but this has never been the case where music is concerned. This could be because most individuals have strong feelings one way or the other (at least in the circles I have been known to travel), it could also be because people see music as something vitally important.
What makes music so darn important to people? Why do people debate over what should be considered "correct" music? Music is not something that can damn your soul to hell, it does not have the power to remove your salvation, it is not even really a vital part of the Christian faith. You would think that if music was so very important, the Bible would be full of commandments and information regarding music. And yet, we argue over music like it is a vital theological issue, letting it separate and fragment the church, all the while ignoring other more important commandments clearly given to us by God.
I seriously could go on and on, but I will end with this thought:
While churches and individual are debating over this issue of music, allowing it to divide them, basic Christian responsibilities are falling by the wayside. Eternity is what matters my friends, and the only thing you can take with you are souls and the word of God, these are the things that matter when placed against the vast backdrop of eternity.
As Always I Remain,
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It is 8:30 p.m.
I am awake because I am supposed to be awake. The feeling of insomnia is washing over me, telling me that I will not be able to find comfort in sleep's warm embrace tonight (jeez, what is it with me and "sleep's warm embrace?"). I have been thinking recently about life, love, and happiness, and have come to the conclusion that love does not necessarily bring happiness. No, this lowly insomniac is not in love, but he has been able to observe those who are quite caught up in that blessed verb that shall not be named (to quote a wise individual).
These are my thoughts on the subject:
An individual in love can either be happy or sad, depending on how the relationship is going. A person can be in love and sad, devastatingly so. I have seen both cases, where a friend is totally head over heals in love but miserable, and where a friend is so much in love, they are about to burst with happiness. So, love can be a two edged sword, bringing unimagined happiness along with heart wrenching pain and sadness.
And this is why, ladies and gentlemen, I believe love does not necessarily bring happiness.
And with that warm and fuzzy thought, I will say goodnight.
As Always I Remain,
The Insomniac | | |
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