the way I see it: September 2011

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

My night consists of more screen staring... Uggh

50 Questions That Will Free Your Mind

How old would you be if you didn't know how old you are?
- 22 or 23
Which is worse, failing or never trying?
- never trying, by far - I don't mind failing, as I know failing is how I learn.
If life is so short, why do we do so many things we don’t like and like so many things we don’t do?
- ...
When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?
- probably. but i'll also have done a lot.
What is the one thing you’d most like to change about the world?
- suffering.
If happiness was the national currency, what kind of work would make you rich?
- fishing and hunting guide
Are you doing what you believe in, or are you settling for what you are doing?
- settling. no doubt - seems that we all do.
If the average human life span was 40 years, how would you live your life differently?
- ...
To what degree have you actually controlled the course your life has taken?
- the 10th degree...? based on the choices I've made, I've crafted life as it is for me + really it's God's blessing that I have what I have, nothing I've done...
Are you more worried about doing things right, or doing the right things?
- yes.
You’re having lunch with three people you respect and admire. They all start criticizing a close friend of yours, not knowing she is your friend. The criticism is distasteful and unjustified. What do you do?
- defend at all costs. loyalty, honor, & character demand it!
If you could offer a newborn child only one piece of advice, what would it be?
- live, laugh, and love!
Would you break the law to save a loved one?
- without hesitation.
Have you ever seen insanity where you later saw creativity?
- ...
What’s something you know you do differently than most people?
- decision making.
How come the things that make you happy don’t make everyone happy?
- i'm me. you are you.
What one thing have you not done that you really want to do? What’s holding you back?
- buy land for hunting/living/loving. - money.
Are you holding onto something you need to let go of?
- not that i know of. i love simplicity, I don't need extra stuff, mentally, emotionally, or physically.
If you had to move to a state or country besides the one you currently live in, where would you move and why?
- Wyoming, for the wide open spaces, outdoors, hunting/living off the land, and the cool climate.
Do you push the elevator button more than once? Do you really believe it makes the elevator faster?
- no. no.
Would you rather be a worried genius or a joyful simpleton?
- B.
Why are you, you?
- It's a God thing.
Have you been the kind of friend you want as a friend?
- I think so.
Which is worse, when a good friend moves away, or losing touch with a good friend who lives right near you?
- losing touch with a good friend
What are you most grateful for?
- spiritual: my salvation (Jesus); secular: my family.
Would you rather lose all of your old memories, or never be able to make new ones?
- ... no.
Is it possible to know the truth without challenging it first?
- depends on one's faith. I think all people challenge it at some point.
Has your greatest fear ever come true?
- I am not sure I've yet defined my greatest fear.
Do you remember that time 5 years ago when you were extremely upset? Does it really matter now?
- yes. depends on how you look at it.
What is your happiest childhood memory? What makes it so special?
- weekend travels for lake and soccer. it's my family.
At what time in your recent past have you felt most passionate and alive?
- every adventure with my family.
If not now, then when?
- ...
If you haven’t achieved it yet, what do you have to lose?
- exactly.
Have you ever been with someone, said nothing, and walked away feeling like you just had the best conversation ever?
- yep.
Why do religions that support love cause so many wars?
- misguided passion.
Is it possible to know, without a doubt, what is good and what is evil?
- yes.
If you just won a million dollars, would you quit your job?
- negative
Would you rather have less work to do, or more work you actually enjoy doing?
- b.
Do you feel like you’ve lived this day a hundred times before?
- yup.
When was the last time you marched into the dark with only the soft glow of an idea you strongly believed in?
- couldn't say...
If you knew that everyone you know was going to die tomorrow, who would you visit today?
- my family.
Would you be willing to reduce your life expectancy by 10 years to become extremely attractive or famous?
- nope
What is the difference between being alive and truly living?
- existing | loving & laughing.
When is it time to stop calculating risk and rewards, and just go ahead and do what you know is right?
- yesterday
If we learn from our mistakes, why are we always so afraid to make a mistake?
- i'm not.
What would you do differently if you knew nobody would judge you?
- nothing.
When was the last time you noticed the sound of your own breathing?
- this morning.
What do you love? Have any of your recent actions openly expressed this love?
- my family
In 5 years from now, will you remember what you did yesterday? What about the day before that? Or the day before that?
- i doubt it
Decisions are being made right now. The question is: Are you making them for yourself, or are you letting others make them for you?
- yes.