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Certainly isn't any different from when I went to DragonCon in the 90's. And that is a COMIC BOOK convention. Years later I saw the band they had there one night on HBO's Real Sex. Shoot, I wish I could remember their name... Erleichda! "I just wasn't myself today," Gupta commented. "I wasn't any self today. I was an egoless particle of the universal no-soul."

Damn! I missed it! Thank god A&E replays things a million times.

I can't believe I have been sick all weekend and the weather has been PERFECT!!! Sooooo not the right way to start off a new year. Hey, do you think it is anything like, if you have a bad dress rehearsal it means you will have a good opening night? Well, it certainly couldn't be any worse than last year. Ok - I am completely stir crazy, so I am going to watch the Chronicles of Narnia while on Nyquil. I'll let you know how it goes. Erleichda! "I just wasn't myself today," Gupta commented. "I wasn't any self today. I was an egoless particle of the universal no-soul."

Saw both, loved both, and will eventually own both.

I was wondering when the Texans were going to show up! I was never a huge fan of beer until I mad my first jump and a friend brought me a shiner out into the field - it was the last jump of the day. I have never tasted something so wonderful in my life! I LOVE that stuff. Of course, it will pack on the pounds after a season... Erleichda! "I just wasn't myself today," Gupta commented. "I wasn't any self today. I was an egoless particle of the universal no-soul."

This reminds me of something one of my college professors used to say. "Life, at it's best, is an absurd farce." The wisdom of those words continure to strike me to this day. It is remembering to laugh at the absurdity that can get lost. Good for you. Erleichda! "I just wasn't myself today," Gupta commented. "I wasn't any self today. I was an egoless particle of the universal no-soul."

I know what you mean. The last time I had the flu was the last year I got a shot. Of course, today I woke up fine, but have stedily have developed some sort of illness throughout the day. Guess it is a good thing I got 5 jumps in on Wednesday! Seriously, this sucks... and I can only sleep in about 90 minute shifts. Erleichda! "I just wasn't myself today," Gupta commented. "I wasn't any self today. I was an egoless particle of the universal no-soul."

What was it that you got out of it, Walt? Erleichda! "I just wasn't myself today," Gupta commented. "I wasn't any self today. I was an egoless particle of the universal no-soul."

Or maybe even Milli Vinilli... Erleichda! "I just wasn't myself today," Gupta commented. "I wasn't any self today. I was an egoless particle of the universal no-soul."

I don't disagree. What we have to do is become aware, period. True self-actualisation is not a selfish endeavor. Maslow writes the following of self-actualizing people: -They embrace the facts and realities of the world (including themselves) rather than denying or avoiding them. -They are spontaneous in their ideas and actions. -They are creative. -They are interested in solving problems; this often includes the problems of others. Solving these problems is often a key focus in their lives. -They feel a closeness to other people, and generally appreciate life. -They have a system of morality that is fully internalized and independent of external authority. -They judge others without prejudice, in a way that can be termed objective. Using Maslow's heirchy as a launching point, to be self actualized, you have to have met your other basic needs. A musician must make music, the artist must paint, a poet must write, if he is to be ultimately at peace with himself. What a man can be, he must be. This need we may call self-actualisation. (Motivation and Personality, 1954.) To become what you are isn't inherently selfish, but you have to take the time to truly begin that journey. Erleichda! "I just wasn't myself today," Gupta commented. "I wasn't any self today. I was an egoless particle of the universal no-soul."

Have you ever noticed that it can oftentimes be easier to talk with someone you don't know very well?Maybe it is the perceived guarentee of lack of judgement. I believe that same sort of annonymity is what prompts people to blog or even post very personal things online, in here for example. This site seems to take it one step further with true annonymity. I don't know. Erleichda! "I just wasn't myself today," Gupta commented. "I wasn't any self today. I was an egoless particle of the universal no-soul."

Yes, I have a similar feeling about the site. I never would have thought I would want to declare something so personal, but I have been thinking about it for months, ever since I discovered the site. Actually when I first saw it, I didn't think I had any secrets. Silly me. Everyone has something they don't want others to know... I am beginning to think I am becoming comfortable enough with the sentiment, though, to just let it be and not condemn myself for it. I don't know... Erleichda! "I just wasn't myself today," Gupta commented. "I wasn't any self today. I was an egoless particle of the universal no-soul."

I was being facetious. Erleichda! "I just wasn't myself today," Gupta commented. "I wasn't any self today. I was an egoless particle of the universal no-soul."

It is, I think, but I am not catholic, so I wouldn't know... Erleichda! "I just wasn't myself today," Gupta commented. "I wasn't any self today. I was an egoless particle of the universal no-soul."

Has anyone else seen this site? http://postsecret.blogspot.com/ It intregues me, and I wonder how I would feel if I posted my secret... Erleichda! "I just wasn't myself today," Gupta commented. "I wasn't any self today. I was an egoless particle of the universal no-soul."

I think, perhaps too much, that is too simplistic an approach. I believe it is only through introspection into our true motives that we can begin the path to self-actualization. If we don't know where we are coming from, how can we know where we are going? It is a similar maxim to you are destined to repeat history if you don't study it. as beings, we should take, and deserve to, the time to understand ourselves. Erleichda! "I just wasn't myself today," Gupta commented. "I wasn't any self today. I was an egoless particle of the universal no-soul."

please... So why do people who are not helpless relationship folks need a group to tell them that? I am repeating myself at this point and should just shut it down... Erleichda! "I just wasn't myself today," Gupta commented. "I wasn't any self today. I was an egoless particle of the universal no-soul."

Can I be your friend....

Ok - have to admit, I don't get it, and I will do the search, eventually. But for something truly intreguing, check this out http://postsecret.blogspot.com/ Erleichda! "I just wasn't myself today," Gupta commented. "I wasn't any self today. I was an egoless particle of the universal no-soul."

Just what are you implying? Erleichda! "I just wasn't myself today," Gupta commented. "I wasn't any self today. I was an egoless particle of the universal no-soul."

Good shit. Erleichda! "I just wasn't myself today," Gupta commented. "I wasn't any self today. I was an egoless particle of the universal no-soul."

Just watched The Devil's Rejects last night and it has a great soundtrack. Twistedly bizzarre, juxtaposed with what was happening on the screen, but great music. Erleichda! "I just wasn't myself today," Gupta commented. "I wasn't any self today. I was an egoless particle of the universal no-soul."

I suppose you are right. Some people do need that kind of affirmation because of what they are bombarded with by the people around them. I still say, even if those attitudes are around you, you shouldn't have to justify your choices or have the conformity of a group to satisfy others. i.e. I am a skydiver. I know that. No one has to tell me it is ok that I am a skydiver, regardless of how some people in my life think I am nuts. That said, it is also nice to be around like minded people. I just find it odd that they have a "test" to tell you if you like yourself. That pretty much seems like something you should know one way or another, and if you don't, you should take the time to find out.

Ok, maybe she is doing it to help others, I will buy that. But if you are actually accepting of you, why would you think something was wrong with yourself? Erleichda! "I just wasn't myself today," Gupta commented. "I wasn't any self today. I was an egoless particle of the universal no-soul."

Thank you, my point exactly. But people are strange. That is part of what makes life so interesting. Erleichda! "I just wasn't myself today," Gupta commented. "I wasn't any self today. I was an egoless particle of the universal no-soul."