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Do we define our circumstances, or do circumstances define us? August 31, 2011 10:14 am Jody
  • Can you be a bit more specific? by TB 2011-08-31 13:09:47
    • Well, actually everything is relative isn't it? We are born into our parents' belief systems....and if we are fortunate enough, we ... by Jody 2011-08-31 13:12:48
      • There is such a thing as becoming way too involved in navel-gazing. :) The answers to most important questions are pretty ... by TB 2011-08-31 16:29:50
        • Heh...my daughter basically told me the same thing...:) by Jody 2011-08-31 17:39:47
          • The most important questions don't have any answers at all. That is why they are called "important questions". If ... by ER 2011-08-31 18:24:15
            • Not "the most important" questions. "Most important questions." Note the difference. That people are still looking for ... by TB 2011-08-31 19:03:13
              • You're right, it's a subtle distinction, but certainly a valid one. But still, be careful, I do believe I ... by ER 2011-08-31 19:32:18
                • Another subtle distinction is that "simple" and "easy" are not synonyms. by TB 2011-08-31 19:39:30
                  • Neither are "right" and "true". by ER 2011-08-31 19:43:29
                    • Depends on which definition of "right" you're using: morality, or accuracy? :) by TB 2011-08-31 19:51:58
                      • Choices often resolve to a question of semantics. Here's the answer to your question. Listen carefully. And check out the ... by ER 2011-08-31 20:11:35
                        • Great stuff! I remembered the drink routine, but had completely forgotten the magnetic armor gag. by TB 2011-08-31 21:03:10
    • If history truly repeats itself...then it would seem circumstances define us...or we are insane....or both. by Jody 2011-08-31 12:27:04
      • Both. Or neither. You are generally told the former by someone who wants you to do something you'd rather not, and ... by ER 2011-08-31 11:53:29
        • I have been pondering this question all morning and from my perspective I keep coming up with circumstances define us...I'll ... by Jody 2011-08-31 12:15:44
          • It's the oldest cliché in the book, especially coming from Barnacle Bill, but it still applies. There is nothing you can ... by ER 2011-08-31 18:30:32
            • I like that. Saw another one on a small plaque in a doctor's office: "Life isn't about waiting for the storm ... by TB 2011-08-31 19:05:13
            • How can they not? If you embrace your circumstances, then they define you. If you reject your circumstances, ... by Lee 2011-08-31 15:10:16

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