Please explain WHY.
2006-10-06 13:22:56 · 22 answers · asked by zen 7 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Wow! You guys are amazing!
What excellent, heartfelt answers!
2006-10-06 21:05:56 · update #1
Not to permit hatred to arise or exist in my mind.
Hatred is like plutonium; once it's loose it contaminates everything & is awful & expensive to clean it back up, all the while putting oneself & others in danger.
Since hatred can arise from anger I don't allow anger to remain in my mind either.
Awareness & strong intention can accomplish almost anything - in this case it completely changed my life.
;-)
2006-10-06 13:36:03 · answer #1 · answered by WikiJo 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I made the mistake of not spending more time with my mom when she was alive because I had a job that I thought I had to keep and put in extra hours to try to get ahead. I would never repeat that again, first because she's not here for me to make that same choice and because being with her was more important than any job, I just didn't see it then.
2006-10-06 21:39:05 · answer #2 · answered by MISS-MARY 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I smoked pot for around 25 years. One day I knew that it was the biggest waste of time, money, health, and reputation and I quit. My punishment is to see my daughter throwing her life away on the same thing. She is over 18 so I cannot stop her, and she does not live with me. Since I quit I found my wonderful wife, bought a house, got my pilot's license, and bought an airplane. I have never been happier, especally since I don't suffer from depression anymore. My only regret is taking that first toke and pissing away so many years of my life.
2006-10-06 20:38:18 · answer #3 · answered by ta2dpilot 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Not to lie, for a lie told is a truth behind a box that a person will not know. (I'd rather know the truth even if it would hurt me) I've lied many times in my past to impress and to get out of situations but in the end, THE TRUTH IS ALWAYS BETTER and it always should be told--- I have lost friendships over this and also lieing always leads to more lieing till it's like an addiction just like smoking is. My advise... Never lie even if it will hurt them =/ Also never give up on love.
2006-10-06 20:34:00 · answer #4 · answered by sogullablegurly 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The person who says they are your friend may not be trustworthy, and the person who says they are your enemy may really be an ally. When there is nothing at risk, it is easy to claim something that you are not. The acid test is when you have to back up your stated claims with action. You cannot go around mistrusting everyone, but have a healthy scepticism for those who make grandiose claims.
2006-10-06 20:30:41 · answer #5 · answered by Lance U 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have learned not to date married men. It is a losing situation for the woman who is doing it. Also, it is unfair to the wife and children of the married man. The other woman is a third party with no rights who is lowering her self worth to settle for second best. i now prefer to be alone than to be a part of such an arrangement.
2006-10-06 20:31:19 · answer #6 · answered by nyasasmom 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I had an opportunity for a solid position, but took a chance on some things that were sort of risky. Things went downhill from there and that's where I'm at presently, sitting here kicking myself.
2006-10-06 20:26:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
To think I am able to learn enough from my mistakes to never repeat them again.
I do learn and will make them less easy but I've learned never to think I'll never make them again cos this false feeling of security enhances the chances of doing it all over again.
2006-10-06 20:36:14 · answer #8 · answered by justgoodfolk 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Giving unsolicited advice, suggestion, help !
Not that I really learned from the mistake, and would have also continued this mistake , BUT FOR YAHOO ANSWERS !
The itch, to a large extent, is pacified !
2006-10-07 05:25:15 · answer #9 · answered by Spiritualseeker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not to date fragile men (alcoholic, emotionally unstable etc) no matter how sweet, sensitive & beautiful they may seem. The harsh reality is that a man who hates himself can't really love or be loved. I can't save them & they may drag me down with them. Luckily I got out in time & am now dating someone strong & emotionally stable, who luckily still has a sensitive side without falling apart...
2006-10-06 21:50:32 · answer #10 · answered by amp 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋