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Jinger -> RE: Jinger Knows Best (11/16/2007 12:30:06 AM)
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ORIGINAL: BitaTruble
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ORIGINAL: Jinger
The more serious and relevant your question, the most serious and relevant my answer.
Hmm .. Maybe the perspective of youth is just what I need.
I've been on a journey of self-discovery for most of my adult life. I've poked into every corner, removed every cobweb, examined in detail every facet and part of what makes me tick. I know why I do what I do. I know why I am as I am. I know how it all works for me. I have answered every question I've ever had to my own satisfaction. I know me.
One of the things that I know about myself is that if I don't continue to grow, I'll stagnant and wither. That equates to death in my mind and I have no wish to die before I die.
Now, that said, those aspects outside of Leather, those are a piece of cake. I can learn a new language, maybe take up race car driving or train some ducks or something. There is always something new to 'do'. The 'do' part I have covered. It's the 'know' part about which I write as in knowing myself so well, what's left to discover? When you have broken down every wall you ever had and there are no more upon which to focus to keep walking how do you continue to grow, gain, improve your personal knowledge of self when you don't know what you don't know? Which direction do you point your toes in so you can walk in a way which is beneficial to your life, paramount to your continued growth and essential to your nature?
My daughter is a lot like you. She answers question and gives advice to her friends when they ask. I was on the phone with her yesterday and she told me that one of her friends asked her who she turns to for advice. She said her mother.. (me) .. so her friend asked for my phone number. ::chuckles:: So, who do you turn to for advice? I use to go to my own grandmother, a very wise woman, indeed. But she's not here anymore, so perhaps the circle is complete as circles have a tendency of being, and going around again is the only way to go. What do you think?
Celeste
Let me get this straight. The question is: I know everything about myself, so where do I go from here? And, who do I go to for advice when I need it?
I hope that's it, correct me if I'm wrong.
In ancient Kmt (Egypt) there was a thing called Per Anhk, or "the house of life." Of the things Per Anhk taught it said that "self knowledge is the basis of all knowledge." But it doesn't stop there. The purpose of the House of Life was not simply to impart of priests and scholars wisdom of their own history/culture/identity/values...but to extend to them the ability to teach others.
Knowledge is power, and if what you say is true then you have a lot of ability in your hands to transform life around you. Be a mentor. Run for a political position. Volunteer. Write a book. Start a post called "BitaTruble Knows Best!"
Ultimately our goal as enlightened people should not be the self-satisfaction of simply being intelligent. If we have not contributed to our own community then what's the point? If we have not extended onto others our ability and knowledge, then again, what's the point?
I might tell you to read The Heart of Whiteness by Rober Jensen or something like that (and you should). But it's really up you to what you do. Challenge yourself to be an important figure in either society, or the life of another. You may find you have more to learn about yourself than you thought.
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There are two cases where I feel I need advice. When I ask my friends and aquaintences for advice, it usually means I'm ducking out of the responsibility of doing the write thing. So I'll ask everyone how I should ask a girl out when I know in my heart exactly what I should do. It is a way of relieving myself of that stress, when in fact it is quite childish and usually leaves me more stressed than before because I am met with a lot of different opinions.
Following your instincts is usually best.
However, when I really need advice? I ask my brother, then sister, then parents. Usually in that order. But that's just me that might not work for you.
It's always best to ask me though since I know everything.
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