jmo said:
I was talking to someone in the pub last night who described himself as being 'straight edge'. He said he doesn't smoke, doesn't drink, doesn't do drugs, is opposed to abortion and is a hardcore vegan. He said it was some sort of hardcore music movement.
Now I'm trying not to be judgmental, but I couldn't help but find it a little bit weird. I started to wonder does that show us something about our society? Perhaps straight edginess should be the 'normal' way to be. Whats thoughts?
Nah you don't have to be that straight edge, It's more of a balance for each individual personality.
I like to call it mental risk management.
Like if you have you have an addictive personality you should probably stay away from a lot of addictive substances.
If you really want to try addictive substances and have an addictive personality then you should strengthen that weakness before doing so.
Living in this way means you really have to be introspective knowing your self.
Attacking mental an emotional problems like a math question or a chess game.
Also individuals are always changing and when a persons beliefs and state of mind and fears remain static it is contrary to our nature and creates spiritual and mental blocks.
One thing mankind is truly a master of is limitation.
In a universe dominated by change we try and crystallize parts of our selves for various reasons.
In essence society and history has shaped us to be producers and consumers, distracted by the wrongful use of our curiosity to make sure the majority of us keep this thing rolling.
It uses parts of our nature to accomplish goals contrary to our whole true nature.
But science has already proven that were not living in the society best suited for us, so it's up to each individual to take more initiative in personal development and creating mental tools to help you.
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Oct 27, 2009 @ 00:38:12
I usually cut off about mid afternoon or I wouldn't. 
Maxi
