Comments | intensefemme: They cause their own pain, just like everybody else. (Forever Young 118)

intensefemme

They cause their own pain, just like everybody else. (Forever Young 118)

Jun 23, 2006 08:05

This is a solid argument for just letting go of all the bullshit, shedding the layers of anger, resentment, and fear. Purging demands of expectation and perfectionisms, and just saying WTF; I'm going to live for me, right here, right now!!

My head can be a dangerous place, approach with caution.

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xie_xie_xie June 23 2006, 15:37:23 UTC

Yeah, it's not Ben who's the real Buddhist here (although of course, there's no Ben yet), it's Brian.

Although while Brian may KNOW this in a theoretical way, but he causes his own pain, too. And keeps on doing it.

intensefemme June 23 2006, 16:30:54 UTC

I should be working. hhehehe.
Shhh- dont tell.
I'm multitasking. Very female skill

Good point though. Ben is not the only Buddhist.
I never thought of it that way.
And I agree, he is not immune from causiong his own pain. None of us are.

Also what inspired me to write this entry, I read my horoscope which said:
Do a preliminary burn (like forestry control) to prevent a total meltdown in the future.

intensefemme June 23 2006, 18:30:13 UTC

Xie,
It freaks me out a little how much QaF has turned my life inside out.
I mean not only am I a total and complete perv for B/J, but the themes and characters inform the way I see the world.

Should I be worried?

xie_xie_xie June 23 2006, 19:16:31 UTC

No, worry is bullshit.

Seriously, I have loved this quote from Xena for years, it's from the woman who was her martial arts instructor and mentor (and probably her first woman lover, given the soul sucking kiss they had, but that's an argument I don't intend to get into ever again):
Free from desire, you realize the mystery. Caught in desire, you see only the manifestations.
Which of course is from the Tao Te Ching. XWP was nothing if not plagiaristic. So I think finding philisophical elements from a much-loved show is perfectly normal. In fact, if those things weren't there, would we love them so much? Joking aside, Justin and Brian are hot, Xena and Gab are hot, but if that's all it was, why not watch porn ( ... )

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happier_bunny June 23 2006, 16:00:02 UTC

I'm going to live for me, right here, right now!!

The days that I can actually remember to do that are some of the best, most productive and comfortable days I've lived.

ps. I don't think your mind is that dangerous of a place.!

shadownyc June 23 2006, 16:25:06 UTC

I also think your mind is very sound and NOT a dangerous place at all.

Live for Today...Why Wait

happier_bunny June 23 2006, 16:39:17 UTC

ILY! ♥ Quite seriously, I think you have the kindest most level heart around here!

intensefemme June 23 2006, 18:28:04 UTC

HB:
aww-
* blushing*
xo

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shadownyc June 23 2006, 16:24:06 UTC

See my LJ motto under my user name. :D

intensefemme June 23 2006, 18:34:09 UTC

Why Wait!

We are on the same page!

shadownyc June 23 2006, 20:24:10 UTC

anonymous July 2 2006, 02:05:19 UTC

Hey, My name is Grace and I just read the following comments you made on Ethan's LJ. You perfectly captured how his writing makes me feel. Thanks for that. G

Your work always has somewhat etheric feeling. Like I'm floating somewhere and dreaming, or am I awake. Is the time now, or is it before. Is he remembering, or selectively recollecting... It's hazy, and sexy, and I just love how easy it is for the reader to fall in and get comfortable.

intensefemme July 2 2006, 05:21:32 UTC

Hi Grace.

Do you love Brian and Justin as much as I do?

Thanks for dropping by.