LadyPact -> RE: Does older mean wiser? (7/22/2008 10:09:03 AM)
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ORIGINAL: InsaenPleasures One other thing to remember is that even someone who has been in the lifestyle for a long time may have no real practical experience. I do not consider them fakes, because we all do not have the same opportunities even if we read up on every subject and have real discussions. Some people are theoretical and thats fine, just be aware that their real experience is rather limited. I think the OP's question was answered very well by Archer several pages, and months ago. This comment, however, brought something else. I'm wondering exactly how someone can be termed "in the lifestyle with no practical experience". While I realize that not everyone has had an opportunity yet to explore certain things with another person, each person has to decide for themselves how to live. Using the wording above, I can apply the concept to almost anything. For example, I can read books on Buddhism. I can spend My time talking with Buddhists. I might even go to the temple. Does it make Me a Buddhist? Ummm.... No. I'm only a Buddhist if I chose to be one. If I live My life that way. All of the reading and studying in the world doesn't 'make' Me a Buddhist. I might have extensive knowledge of Buddhism, but not the wisdom that comes from being one.
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