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Post by snow on Aug 5, 2013 16:22:32 GMT -5
This is an interesting documentary on Iran's quest for using nuclear power. They are adamant that they do not want to use nuclear power to build nuclear weapons. topdocumentaryfilms.com/war-and-peace/
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Post by snow on Aug 5, 2013 17:03:08 GMT -5
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Post by snow on Aug 6, 2013 17:20:10 GMT -5
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Post by snow on Aug 17, 2013 17:44:21 GMT -5
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Post by snow on Aug 22, 2013 14:11:52 GMT -5
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Post by matisse on Aug 22, 2013 14:38:30 GMT -5
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Post by snow on Aug 22, 2013 15:05:29 GMT -5
I will give it a listen! Thanks. I always knew I probably was one, but this is the first I've really read on what introverts are like and it was just me reading and going'Yeah" to every one of them. I rarely talk unless there is something I decide is worth talking about. When I work it's different. I have developed a 'professional' persona and can talk small talk as good as the next person, but it's draining and I hate it. It's so boring and, in my estimation, pointless lol. Sit me down in a room with a bunch of people talking about the deepest, controversial subjects and I'm a happy girl! I could do that for days. I'm probably the only one in my department that liked meetings that were to brain storm how to do things better. Haha.
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Post by snow on Aug 22, 2013 15:30:02 GMT -5
Matisse, just listened to her TED talk. I totally agree. We are geared for the world of extroverts but introverts have so much to offer. I liked her # 2 idea at the end. Going and getting quiet. Have your 'own' revelations. There is the coined phrase 'if you don't go within, you go without'. If I don't have quiet time I can actually start getting depressed. I NEED to meditate. It's not an option for me to not meditate. It focuses me. I will be getting her book because I haven't given much thought to what being a introvert meant. This has been quite the eye opener for me. We can learn from extroverts and it's good to be one for balance in your life. But extroverts can learn from us too and learn how to get quiet and honor the 'self'.
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Post by dmmichgood on Aug 22, 2013 16:30:16 GMT -5
Thank you both for your insights!
A cheer, or two, or a thousand for introverts!
Where would the world be without them?!
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Post by snow on Aug 22, 2013 18:55:53 GMT -5
Thank you both for your insights!
A cheer, or two, or a thousand for introverts!
Where would the world be without them?! How about you DMG? What category best describes you?
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Post by faune on Aug 22, 2013 19:34:12 GMT -5
I will give it a listen! Thanks. I always knew I probably was one, but this is the first I've really read on what introverts are like and it was just me reading and going'Yeah" to every one of them. I rarely talk unless there is something I decide is worth talking about. When I work it's different. I have developed a 'professional' persona and can talk small talk as good as the next person, but it's draining and I hate it. It's so boring and, in my estimation, pointless lol. Sit me down in a room with a bunch of people talking about the deepest, controversial subjects and I'm a happy girl! I could do that for days. I'm probably the only one in my department that liked meetings that were to brain storm how to do things better. Haha. Snow ~ You're not the only one who likes brainstorming and discussing controversial subjects ~ they're one of my favorite topics as you probably can guess from my threads on TMB? However, I like subjects that really make people think and step outside of the box of their comfort zone to discuss. Small talk is also boring to me and I tend to avoid it whenever I can. However, give me a subject that interests me, and I could talk on it for some time. That's just how I'm wired ~ analytical and inquisitive and a lover of challenging human interest stories worth discussing.
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Post by snow on Aug 22, 2013 21:23:29 GMT -5
How did you rate on the 23 signs one? Do you see yourself as an introvert faune?
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Post by faune on Aug 22, 2013 23:13:28 GMT -5
How did you rate on the 23 signs one? Do you see yourself as an introvert faune? Snow ~ Definitely 100% qualified as an introvert! However, I'm married to an extroverted person, so that's probably balances me out in some areas in which I'm lacking? My husband often sees things differently from me , so we have learned that compromise is often needed in our relationship to come to an agreement. But, even that characteristic had me down correctly. However, I have no problem standing my ground when I feel I'm in the right and have justification for my actions. Perhaps that's my husband rubbing off after 40 years ~ what do you think?
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Post by dmmichgood on Aug 22, 2013 23:23:40 GMT -5
Thank you both for your insights!
A cheer, or two, or a thousand for introverts!
Where would the world be without them?! How about you DMG? What category best describes you? Oh, I'm definitely an introvert and always wish I were an extrovert until I finally conceded to myself that I would never be one & would probably not only be miserable trying, would probably also make everyone around me miserable!
I can't stand to chit-chat myself. However, I have learned what I think of as just idle chatter probably serves a purpose in keeping people connected.
It's just that I don't envy them anymore & accept myself as I am.
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Post by faune on Aug 22, 2013 23:42:42 GMT -5
How about you DMG? What category best describes you? Oh, I'm definitely an introvert and always wish I were an extrovert until I finally conceded to myself that I would never be one & would probably not only be miserable trying, would probably also make everyone around me miserable!
I can't stand to chit-chat myself. However, I have learned what I think of as just idle chatter probably serves a purpose in keeping people connected.
It's just that I don't envy them anymore & accept myself as I am.
Dmmichgood ~ We love you just as you are and wouldn't change a thing! So, glad you are in the introverted class with the rest of us! No wonder we understand each other so well, huh? Like the old saying goes, "Birds of a feather flock together?"
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Post by snow on Aug 23, 2013 11:13:32 GMT -5
How did you rate on the 23 signs one? Do you see yourself as an introvert faune? Snow ~ Definitely 100% qualified as an introvert! However, I'm married to an extroverted person, so that's probably balances me out in some areas in which I'm lacking? My husband often sees things differently from me , so we have learned that compromise is often needed in our relationship to come to an agreement. But, even that characteristic had me down correctly. However, I have no problem standing my ground when I feel I'm in the right and have justification for my actions. Perhaps that's my husband rubbing off after 40 years ~ what do you think? It's good to have an extrovert in your life! My husband is an introvert too so don't have that balance with each other. He's doing his thing and I'm doing mine and then we get together and discuss what each of us has been researching. So that part is good! However, we need to mingle more and as we've gotten older, neither of us wants to do it much. Good thing we have friends and kids that get us out and about lol!!
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Post by snow on Aug 23, 2013 11:17:57 GMT -5
How about you DMG? What category best describes you? Oh, I'm definitely an introvert and always wish I were an extrovert until I finally conceded to myself that I would never be one & would probably not only be miserable trying, would probably also make everyone around me miserable!
I can't stand to chit-chat myself. However, I have learned what I think of as just idle chatter probably serves a purpose in keeping people connected.
It's just that I don't envy them anymore & accept myself as I am.
I thought so. All the reading you have done kind of tipped me off... I was having a conversation with my SIL who is also an introvert and I was telling her how I was tested years ago and came out an introvert. I was so disappointed, though not surprised, because I so wanted to be an extrovert. However, as I have gotten older I now value being an introvert. I can 'do' the chitchat thing, but it really is draining. Glad I learned how though because I think it is important for the reason you stated. Also, when I am with another introvert and we don't know each other well enough to get into a deep discussion about the 'meaning of life', lol, we struggle to make small talk sometimes. When I'm with an extrovert, I just let them talk and I love it. I don't have to say much at all. Just keep asking them things about themselves and I can just sit and listen forever!!
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Post by snow on Sept 17, 2013 12:59:02 GMT -5
Here is an interesting article I read today. I think there is some truth to it. I see many young folks wanting the same as their parents or more when they graduate. A big home a new car etc. Now this isn't a bad thing if it is affordable, but many young folks get themselves way in debt to look outwardly successful. Credit in their generation is so much more attainable than it was in ours. So maybe that's the difference. Also respect in anything is earned. Experience is not something a young inexperienced worker can really compete with. I can see how the expectations are not realistic and could cause unhappiness. I liked the equation for Happiness H = Reality - Expectations. Very Buddhist lol. www.huffingtonpost.com/wait-but-why/generation-y-unhappy_b_3930620.html
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Post by snow on Sept 22, 2013 15:46:33 GMT -5
Read this interesting article. Have heard of Indian Sages that are supposed to be able to control body temperature. Seems this guy can too. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wim_Hof
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Post by snow on Sept 24, 2013 13:45:52 GMT -5
Read this article today and thought it was a very interesting way to see where your 'flock' was at before you took on the task of being their pastor. link: the-wopr.newsvine.com/_news/2013/09/19/20572264-church-members-mistreat-homeless-man-in-church-unaware-it-is-their-pastor-in-disguiseChurch Members Mistreat Homeless Man in Church Unaware It Is Their Pastor in Disguise Seeded by The WOPR VIEW ORIGINAL ARTICLE: iReporters.TV Seeded on Wed Sep 18, 2013 11:21 PM churchpastorreligionlesson Pastor Jeremiah Steepek transformed himself into a homeless person and went to the 10,000 member church that he was to be introduced as the head pastor at that morning. He walked around his soon to be church for 30 minutes while it was filling with people for service, only 3 people out of the 7-10,000 people said hello to him. He asked people for change to buy food – no one in the church gave him change. He went into the sanctuary to sit down in the front of the church and was asked by the ushers if he would please sit in the back. He greeted people to be greeted back with stares and dirty looks, with people looking down on him and judging him. As he sat in the back of the church, he listened to the church announcements and such. When all that was done, the elders went up and were excited to introduce the new pastor of the church to the congregation. “We would like to introduce to you Pastor Jeremiah Steepek.” The congregation looked around clapping with joy and anticipation. The homeless man sitting in the back stood up and started walking down the aisle. The clapping stopped with all eyes on him. He walked up the altar and took the microphone from the elders (who were in on this) and paused for a moment then he recited, “Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’ “Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’ ‘The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’ After he recited this, he looked towards the congregation and told them all what he had experienced that morning. Many began to cry and many heads were bowed in shame. He then said, “Today I see a gathering of people, not a church of Jesus Christ. The world has enough people, but not enough disciples. When will YOU decide to become disciples?” He then dismissed service until next week. Following in the footsteps of Jesus Christ should be more than just talk. It ought to be a lifestyle that others around you can love about you and share in.
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Post by rational on Sept 26, 2013 21:44:22 GMT -5
What are the chances of this being true?
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Post by snow on Sept 27, 2013 0:08:01 GMT -5
What are the chances of this being true? None. What Hat already found that out for me. However, apparently it is based on a story that is similar. Maybe, who knows. However, I think it would be an interesting thing for one to do. Wonder how many would actually accept him.
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Post by dmmichgood on Sept 27, 2013 0:27:33 GMT -5
What are the chances of this being true? None. What Hat already found that out for me. However, apparently it is based on a story that is similar. Maybe, who knows. However, I think it would be an interesting thing for one to do. Wonder how many would actually accept him. Yes, it would be an interesting way for a new pastor of a 10,000 member church to introduce himself to his new church>
However, for the sake of keeping his new job, I'd say it wasn't the wisest thing to do! It makes for a "sweet" story! Isn't it just "precious," as my generation would say.
However, I doubt there is much truth to it.
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Post by snow on Sept 27, 2013 11:07:38 GMT -5
None. What Hat already found that out for me. However, apparently it is based on a story that is similar. Maybe, who knows. However, I think it would be an interesting thing for one to do. Wonder how many would actually accept him. Yes, it would be an interesting way for a new pastor of a 10,000 member church to introduce himself to his new church>
However, for the sake of keeping his new job, I'd say it wasn't the wisest thing to do! It makes for a "sweet" story! Isn't it just "precious," as my generation would say.
However, I doubt there is much truth to it.
SNopes says there isn't truth to it. I should have come back to this page and deleted it, but have had a lot on my mind lately and forgot I put it here!! Something else I 'learned today' lol. Delete posts that have been proved wrong!!
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Post by snow on Sept 27, 2013 13:12:21 GMT -5
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Post by snow on Sept 29, 2013 12:24:58 GMT -5
Thought this was interesting. Research at the U of Alberta looks encouraging. Now just need money to get it researched more!
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Post by snow on Oct 7, 2013 11:34:08 GMT -5
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Post by dmmichgood on Oct 7, 2013 21:09:27 GMT -5
I loved it, snow!
Now I see where you get that nice, polite manner that you have! You're Canadian!
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