Personal Philosophy ?
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Well recently [try just about 4 hours ago] I had this interesting conversation with a newer friend of mine. Things have been tough for her during basically this entire year. Without noticing it I expressed slight "pity" in my words which led to her saying "accepting pity isnt one of my Philosophy's you know."
The whole conversation shifted to that eventually. Plus I was forgiven for the whole pity situation... still have a chance with that, SCORE! LOL anyway my own personal Philosophy has always been:
Cherish yesterday (memories can be our greatest treasure)
Appreciate today (life is unpredictable & you never know when it can end abruptly)
Strive for tomorrow (goals & ideals can help shape your future into something ideal)
What are your thoughts? Is having a personal Philosophy foolish or a waste of time? do you have one as well? if so what is it? or even has this topic somewhat inspired you to make one for yourself? any thoughts at all. :)
The whole conversation shifted to that eventually. Plus I was forgiven for the whole pity situation... still have a chance with that, SCORE! LOL anyway my own personal Philosophy has always been:
Cherish yesterday (memories can be our greatest treasure)
Appreciate today (life is unpredictable & you never know when it can end abruptly)
Strive for tomorrow (goals & ideals can help shape your future into something ideal)
What are your thoughts? Is having a personal Philosophy foolish or a waste of time? do you have one as well? if so what is it? or even has this topic somewhat inspired you to make one for yourself? any thoughts at all. :)
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Having your own philosophy can never hurt. It somehow sets you straight and gives you a constant guiding light to you path depending on how much faith you have in your own philosophy.
Personally, i think your philosophies are great. I dont even have mine. I just try to live out my days to work out a better tomorrow. I try to look at my past as something to remind me of what to do in order to avoid mistakes.
Personally, i think your philosophies are great. I dont even have mine. I just try to live out my days to work out a better tomorrow. I try to look at my past as something to remind me of what to do in order to avoid mistakes.
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I am surprised that we shared the same thought of that.
By having personal philosopy isn't wrong or waste, unless the philosopy itself too rigid and close-minded.
With these, we can remind ourselves about how we making decision and develop our personality.
By having personal philosopy isn't wrong or waste, unless the philosopy itself too rigid and close-minded.
With these, we can remind ourselves about how we making decision and develop our personality.
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Mr.Shaggnificent wrote...
KILL ALL.[size=20]Blah blah. intelligence is over rated. blah blah.[/h]
almost didn't notice that down there :P
Also,
yeoldehag wrote...
By having personal philosopy isn't wrong or waste, unless the philosopy itself too rigid and close-minded.^This. I agree absolutely.
Having a philosophy isn't at all wrong, if anything it can help us choose what is right or wrong according to what we believe in. Though if it's close-minded (for lack of a better word/s) or too rigid like Hag said, then it might cloud our judgement for the worse, my belief is that while having a philosophy and values can be good, you have to be able to adapt and perhaps change those philosophies to meet new challenges in the best possible way.
Anyway, enough of my midnight philosophical rambling, what do you guys think?
edit: Alright! 50th post! I think that makes about 40 posts in 2 days... don't know whether to be happy or worried...
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Those are really great philosophies. I generally believe the same things you've already listed, to be honest. For my personal philosophies, take what you've listed, then add in...
You are what you want to be;
You are only set back by the limitations you set on yourself or what you let others impose on you.
Value yourself, and others will come to value you in turn;
I have a hard time with this one, but it's what I believe in, so I'm trying hard for it. It's like the saying, "Love yourself first - only then can you love someone else," which I don't totally believe in, but it has good grounding. I may not have worded it perfectly, but I'm hoping you get the gist of what I mean.
One of my personal mottos would have to be~
"I'm unfailingly optimistic. And even if that makes me weak, it keeps me strong." - menolly-hime<3
You are what you want to be;
You are only set back by the limitations you set on yourself or what you let others impose on you.
Value yourself, and others will come to value you in turn;
I have a hard time with this one, but it's what I believe in, so I'm trying hard for it. It's like the saying, "Love yourself first - only then can you love someone else," which I don't totally believe in, but it has good grounding. I may not have worded it perfectly, but I'm hoping you get the gist of what I mean.
One of my personal mottos would have to be~
"I'm unfailingly optimistic. And even if that makes me weak, it keeps me strong." - menolly-hime<3
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My cynical self wants to shit all over this thread, but it's quite nice to see all these positive outlooks on things. Validates a sense of purpose, almost.
I'll input some if I can think of any which I believe in.
I'll input some if I can think of any which I believe in.
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ShockingShellz wrote...
What are your thoughts? Is having a personal Philosophy foolish or a waste of time? do you have one as well? if so what is it? or even has this topic somewhat inspired you to make one for yourself? any thoughts at all. [/font] :)Having your own philosophy isn't stupid. It's actually quite interesting and is probably the best way to build your own emotional and mental support.
Do I have one? Yeah. It occupies my signature. Oh, and the quote I found/heard/read somewhere: "YESTERDAY IS HISTORY, TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY, TODAY IS A GIFT - THAT’S WHY IT IS CALLED THE PRESENT!"
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I think that everyone has one, whether they acknowledge it and put it into words of not. We all base decisions, from the mundane to the extraordinary, on something be it pride, greed, love, lust, hope, beliefs, or to sum all those up "personal philosophies" Mine is excellently summed up in an xkcd comic (XKCD 167).
Make choices based on what will make your brief existence more tolerable. Leave no regrets. Everyday is an adventure, so go explore.
Make choices based on what will make your brief existence more tolerable. Leave no regrets. Everyday is an adventure, so go explore.
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before you act
before you speak
always think first...
-You never know how will it affect not only you but
everyone around you.
before you speak
always think first...
-You never know how will it affect not only you but
everyone around you.
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I don't know. Sometimes, having a personal philosophy is bad in my opinion. Why would you want to tackle a situation the same way? Are we scared. Won't we get bored doing the same protocol. Just a thought...
I don't think these are strong personal philosophies. There not really specific to tell me what I should be aware of:
"Cherish yesterday (memories can be our greatest treasure)"
"Appreciate today (life is unpredictable & you never know when it can end abruptly)"
"Strive for tomorrow (goals & ideals can help shape your future into something ideal"
When I read this, I think your telling me that: you should appreciate something that is there when it might not seem to be and then move on. Its a like a tip to be on my toes for anything- but what is anything? This doesn't convey an emotion to me. (Kinda meaningless to me.)
Well, anyways a "personal philosophy" for me is.
Never leave anything to chance. When the cards on the table, know your opponent and probability to build your decision.
Never say your an Intern. You are an company associate.
People that say they didn't study for a test are lying. Always study four times harder than what they said they did.
Study from the textbook. Textbook > a Professor's lecture.
Grading in most college classes is subjective. Go to class and always go to class for the attendance.
I don't think these are strong personal philosophies. There not really specific to tell me what I should be aware of:
"Cherish yesterday (memories can be our greatest treasure)"
"Appreciate today (life is unpredictable & you never know when it can end abruptly)"
"Strive for tomorrow (goals & ideals can help shape your future into something ideal"
When I read this, I think your telling me that: you should appreciate something that is there when it might not seem to be and then move on. Its a like a tip to be on my toes for anything- but what is anything? This doesn't convey an emotion to me. (Kinda meaningless to me.)
Well, anyways a "personal philosophy" for me is.
Never leave anything to chance. When the cards on the table, know your opponent and probability to build your decision.
Never say your an Intern. You are an company associate.
People that say they didn't study for a test are lying. Always study four times harder than what they said they did.
Study from the textbook. Textbook > a Professor's lecture.
Grading in most college classes is subjective. Go to class and always go to class for the attendance.
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swordmanXIII
FAKKU's Breaker
Control your own life
(don't be a puppet like me)
strive to be better everyday
Live and let Live.
Protect what you cherish most.
and
love the life you were given and lives you hold.
(don't be a puppet like me)
strive to be better everyday
Live and let Live.
Protect what you cherish most.
and
love the life you were given and lives you hold.
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Strings of your fate are pulled by you. Yet they intertwine with others and become a puppet show of chaos.
Life has no ups no downs no sideways no backwards only forward time pass and reality fades. I never stress on reality because it slips away to fast. As days pass you start to wonder why every thing is the way it is, we try and come fourth with the understanding of reality then it slips away trying to find the truth. Reality is a concept that humans have created, the world of fantasy is human made as well so to me nothing is fantasy or is it reality.
Life has no ups no downs no sideways no backwards only forward time pass and reality fades. I never stress on reality because it slips away to fast. As days pass you start to wonder why every thing is the way it is, we try and come fourth with the understanding of reality then it slips away trying to find the truth. Reality is a concept that humans have created, the world of fantasy is human made as well so to me nothing is fantasy or is it reality.
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Lughost
the Lugoat
Give myself as few regrets as possible.
Try to bring happiness to my life and the lives of those around me.
Whatever you do, give it your all.
Strive toward a set goal rather than wander aimlessly.
Things of that nature constitute the bulk of my personal philosophy.
Try to bring happiness to my life and the lives of those around me.
Whatever you do, give it your all.
Strive toward a set goal rather than wander aimlessly.
Things of that nature constitute the bulk of my personal philosophy.
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"Be true to yourself, always."
- I know I've hurt quite a few people because of this but I just can't help it. I need to stay true to myself because it's only when I'm at my happiest. This is also one reason why I value honesty so much and rarely entertain the thought of second chances. By staying true to myself, I rarely find myself regretting over something or depressed. I may appear blunt and selfish at times but this is me and I'd never have myself any other way. C:
"Happiness is always a choice."
- Need I say more? That's why I'm almost always cheerful. XD I refuse to let anything or anyone conquer me. I am my own master and I will always try my hardest to not give anyone the consent to bring me down~
"Never give up."
- If you never give up, you never fail. The secret of success is the constancy to your purpose.
"I believe in anything unless proven otherwise."
- Life is more fun that way, don't you think so? ^-^
- I know I've hurt quite a few people because of this but I just can't help it. I need to stay true to myself because it's only when I'm at my happiest. This is also one reason why I value honesty so much and rarely entertain the thought of second chances. By staying true to myself, I rarely find myself regretting over something or depressed. I may appear blunt and selfish at times but this is me and I'd never have myself any other way. C:
"Happiness is always a choice."
- Need I say more? That's why I'm almost always cheerful. XD I refuse to let anything or anyone conquer me. I am my own master and I will always try my hardest to not give anyone the consent to bring me down~
"Never give up."
- If you never give up, you never fail. The secret of success is the constancy to your purpose.
"I believe in anything unless proven otherwise."
- Life is more fun that way, don't you think so? ^-^
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Don't think about the past too often,
Most of the time, you are making what is the best decision for yourself at that moment. even if the future is not as bright as it should be, it is built upon million of reasons, not just one single wrong doing of yours.
Most of the time, you are making what is the best decision for yourself at that moment. even if the future is not as bright as it should be, it is built upon million of reasons, not just one single wrong doing of yours.
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Xil
Norse God of Sawdust
Win the battle, then fight it.
There is always someone worse than me.
Get money. Get paid.
No lie, those are ideals I truly live a portion of my life by.
There is always someone worse than me.
Get money. Get paid.
No lie, those are ideals I truly live a portion of my life by.
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Personal philosophy can be summed up by four quotes.
“Here we are, trapped in the amber of the moment. There is no why." - Kurt Vonnegut, Jr
I have a very very personal feeling on the ideology of time. I believe this sums it up nicely. Whether fate is pre-determined or decided by you is a current philosophy that i'm currently having trouble on since researching into string theory.
"Let your game speak" - Micheal Jordan
"When going through hell, keep on going" - Winston Churchill
"Faith is a cop-out. If the only way you can accept an assertion is by faith, then you are conceding that it can’t be taken on its own merits." - Dan Barker
My whole morality and view of religion can be seen in this quote.
"Do unto others what they have done unto you."
Good or bad. Eye for an eye and all that stuff.
No offence but i hate people with this philosophy.
This is an ideology that was made in the pre-modern ages and is just an illusion in today's modern society. An eye for an eye makes things like the death penalty okay and is subject to a person's own morals and prejudice to what is fair and equal. Even though everyone born equal in this world, it is a fallacy to think that remains status quo in a society.
“Here we are, trapped in the amber of the moment. There is no why." - Kurt Vonnegut, Jr
I have a very very personal feeling on the ideology of time. I believe this sums it up nicely. Whether fate is pre-determined or decided by you is a current philosophy that i'm currently having trouble on since researching into string theory.
"Let your game speak" - Micheal Jordan
"When going through hell, keep on going" - Winston Churchill
"Faith is a cop-out. If the only way you can accept an assertion is by faith, then you are conceding that it can’t be taken on its own merits." - Dan Barker
My whole morality and view of religion can be seen in this quote.
Deftera wrote...
"Do unto others what they have done unto you."
Good or bad. Eye for an eye and all that stuff.
No offence but i hate people with this philosophy.
This is an ideology that was made in the pre-modern ages and is just an illusion in today's modern society. An eye for an eye makes things like the death penalty okay and is subject to a person's own morals and prejudice to what is fair and equal. Even though everyone born equal in this world, it is a fallacy to think that remains status quo in a society.