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slymaker9 said:Do you know what they call a woman who acts like a man?
A lazy bitch.
🤣
Jokes aside, I am genuinely curious: would women actually want to experience life from a man's perspective—say, standing at about 6'3"—and if so, for how long?
goldenowl73 said:Do you ever just sit there and wonder about the world that’s gonna keep spinning, moving along, and just existing long after we've all checked out?
Like, how much does it actually matter to you—how much weight do you put on the kind of footprint you're leaving behind in this physical, material present we're all navigating right now?
dustyskipper3 said:That’s just how it is, I suppose.
Anyone can pull a rabbit out of a hat, but let’s see if they can pull Jesus out of a hat—or maybe a hood—when things actually get serious. 😁
jademarlin26 said:I agree. It seemed to me that the religious crowd on this forum has convinced themselves they’ve reached some peak level of spirituality. Now, acting like spiritual salesmen, they've spent the last six months peddling their specific doctrine everywhere they go. 🤷
Lisa Morales4;27852379 said:Oh, please, as if she’d know anything about St. Anthony 😛
or even the Easter Bunny! 😍
Hey now—we're all friends here!So, you finally made up your mind?
It really just comes down to faith—if you believe, it works. 😂
I actually have three castor beans in my pocket that somehow escaped the spring planting. I truly believe they're keeping me healthy because I haven't caught a single cold lately!I don't even need a little picture of St. Anthony to believe in him and the miracles he can perform.
Exactly! He works just by existing... and you know how the old folks say:
Pray to St. Anthony to find those lost keys of yours!
dustyskipper3 said:It could even turn into more than just a superstition; it might become a national holiday!
But, I guess, why is it that during Easter or Ramadan, people celebrate rabbits? 🤔
dustyskipper3 said:I suppose a poll would have been more practical here. But, well, if we just want to recap what we're actually looking at:
Exhibit A:
Exhibit B:
Who would you trust with your safety first?☕
jademarlin26 said:Once it transitions into an organized structure and evolves into a state-sponsored superstition... excuse me, I meant a state-sponsored delusion.
Bradley Myers63 said:I mean, you can't really be that superstitious about carrying a lucky charm... though if it actually helps you feel more confident and grounded, go for it—just try not to let the superstition run your life.
If you're set on having a little ritual, just wear a copper ring on your finger constantly; honestly, that's the best kind of charm you could ask for. Best off.
Lisa Morales4 said:😂
No, seriously, how far does this "protection" of yours actually go, wearyowl29?
If we're only talking about the low-vibration parts of the planet, then I’d suggest sticking with Ansell 😁
(I actually found myself looking into it at the grocery store the other day—thanks to that whole abortion discussion... felt like a bit of deja vu from a past life)
None of those little patterns or cute designs, just the basics 🙂
dustyskipper3;27839270 said:Durex.
Smart people know exactly what those covers are for!Oh, so you mean protection in general? 😁
You bet.Depends on what you're trying to protect yourself from.
Maybe even from Satan😲
Can a little bunny really fend off the devil with just its tiny paws???
Anthony Perez9 said:It all comes down to whoever owned them before you. ☕
Everything carries the imprint of its previous owner... 😉
dustyskipper3 said:Look, it’s like this. For you, a medallion with a saint's image doesn't really have any special active power. It's pretty much like a keychain or a raincoat (compared to holy water). But it won't hurt anything, either. 😍 A rabbit's foot might actually work, say, if you were trying to confuse someone, though it could also lead to some unintended consequences. 🤣 An image of a saint couldn't be used that way at all; if anything, it might do the exact opposite and clear away anyone you were trying to confuse. 😬
Terry Kim3 said:Neither of those things possesses any actual magic—it’s really just a matter of how much you choose to believe in them. If you decide a rabbit's foot is going to keep you safe, then I suppose that’s exactly what it’ll do for you.😉
dustyraven26 said:There is no obligation to believe in something different. One should instead focus on uncovering the truth regarding what already exists.
It is entirely within a man's capability. 🙂
dustyraven26 said:It might be easier to leave things as they are, but people tend to daydream about the exact opposite of their dislikes because they need a concrete goal to feel a sense of security.Success requires genuine effort and trial. One must tear away the old rags of outdated opinions, attitudes, and reactions before any new ones can be worn.
Imagine if someone suddenly realized they had been living a complete illusion. Would it truly be such an exhausting task to cast those illusions aside?Yes, though people rarely perceive their own anger in quite that way.
Which brings us back to the fundamental necessity of uncovering the truth.
dustyraven26;27782816 said:Try looking at things from a different angle.
The idea of "knowing who I want to be" is built entirely on our current identity. You can't actually become someone else if you're stuck in that mindset. Honestly, it’s just a failed tradition we've been clinging to for ages.
The real issue? Most people don't actually know what they *do* want. Instead, they just focus on what they *don't* want and try to build a life out of avoidance."Knowing what I don't want to be, while acknowledging who I am right now" is how you break away from that old cycle. Once a person discovers the TRUTH about what they truly reject—which is usually just an illusion they've been feeding themselves—that illusion simply falls away on its own.
Success doesn't just land in your lap; you have to work for it. It’s like trying to put on a new suit while still wearing an old, tattered coat. You have to strip off those outdated opinions and reactions before you can move forward.Once a person realizes that their anger is actually triggered by unfulfilled expectations, they stop focusing on the rage itself and start looking at the expectations.
And so on...
True, but the problem is that most people don't perceive their own anger that way.
dustyraven26 said:Post: 7.
Post: 29.
👍 👍 🙏 🙏
WHY CLING TO DOGMA AND PRECONCEPTIONS IN THE HOPE THAT THEY ARE TRUE, WHENWE POSSESS THE ACTUAL CAPACITY TO DISCOVER THE TRUTH!?
Anonymous said:Legend has it that once upon a time, all the different facets of human personality and every single emotion we know ever felt met up right here on Earth.
Even in that bizarre crowd, Boredom couldn't help but yawn. After the third time she let out a long one, Madness—being her usual chaotic self—blurted out, "Let's play hide-and-seek!" 😉
Intrigue definitely raised an eyebrow, and Curiosity, unable to help herself, blurted out, "What kind of game is this anyway?" 🤷
"It’s a game where I cover my eyes and count to a thousand while you all go hide," Madness explained. "Once I hit a thousand, the hunt begins. And whoever I find first? They take my place in the next round."
Excitement caught everyone off guard, while Joy struggled—almost in vain—to win over Doubt, who doesn't trust a single soul in this game.
There were a few others who just didn't want to play along. She kept wondering why she was even bothering to hide, knowing damn well he’d eventually track her down anyway. 😕
Arrogance made them claim the game was stupid—but really, they were just pissed that the idea wasn't theirs to begin with. Cowardice wouldn't let them take the risk. 😳
"One, two, three..." Madness began to count.
Laziness was lurking right behind the very first stone on the path, while Loyalty went looking for cover somewhere up in the clouds. Meanwhile, Envy sat crouching in the shadow of Success, who had managed to scale the highest branch all on his own.
She couldn't help but be generous; everywhere she went, she saw nothing but beauty through the eyes of her friends. She left the crystal-clear lake to Beauty, feeling the cool touch of the wood.
Fragility and the soft flutter of butterfly wings have given way to Sensibility, while the shifting winds have become Freedom... but what’s left for us?
In the end, she finally drifted away, disappearing into the golden glow of the sunlight. 🙂
Selfishness has found its perfect home, hasn't it? It’s settled into the most comfortable spot on Earth, carved out just for itself. Deceit is hiding somewhere deep at the bottom of the ocean, though in reality, it was lurking right behind a rainbow all along. Passion and Lust have retreated into the crater of a volcano, and Oblivion... well, Oblivion actually forgot where it was hiding in the first place, but honestly, who cares? 😁
By the time Madness hit nine hundred and ninety-nine, Love hadn't even managed to find a place to call her own—everywhere she looked just seemed occupied. Then, she caught sight of this stunning rose garden and tucked herself away among the crimson blooms.
When Madness reached one thousand and started hunting, she first stumbled upon Laziness lurking behind the nearest boulder. Next, she caught the sound of Faith up in the heavens, deep in conversation with God. She felt Passion and Lust vibrating through the tremors of a restless volcano, and finally, she tracked down Envy the moment she laid eyes on Success.
Selfishness didn't even need to be hunted down; it practically exposed itself by fleeing its own hideout—that messy, cluttered nest. As Madness wandered further, they stumbled upon a crystal lake and caught a glimpse of Beauty right then and there. There, Doubt sat perched on a stone, making it clear that it had no intention of revealing where it had been hiding.
Until recently, everyone had been found. Talent was crouching low in the fresh, fragrant grass; Anxiety was hiding away in a dark cave; Deception had convinced them all that she was resting at the bottom of the ocean—when really, she was just lurking behind a rainbow. Even Oblivion had already forgotten he was even playing a game...
Madness just couldn't seem to track down Love. It searched every corner of the globe—peering behind every tree and bush, scouring the bottom of every creek, and scaling the highest peaks. Just as it was about to throw in the towel, its gaze landed on a stunning rose garden. Reaching for a stick, it began to push the roses aside, searching through the petals.
Suddenly, she heard a piercing scream. The thorns tore right into Love's eyes, causing terrible pain. 😲 Madness didn't even know how to deal with all that misery. She kept apologizing, weeping, and begging for one last chance at redemption, until suddenly, it hit her...
She promised Love she would stay by her side from that moment on, forever. 🙂
And so it goes; ever since the very first game of hide-and-seek was played on this earth, Love has been blind, while Madness remains her most loyal companion. 😍
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