A Singh who is a sailor.
> Karpal Singh
A Singh who attends chinese wedding parties
> Yam Singh
A Singh who likes to dig holes
> Menggali Singh
A Singh who likes to slap people
> Tau Ba Singh
A Singh who is a gangster
> Sam Singh
A Singh who is lost
> Mis Singh
A Singh who is noisy
> Bis Singh
A Singh who likes herbs
> Gin Singh
A Singh who kills people
> Assa Singh
A Singh with one ball
> Balwant Singh (Ball one Singh)
A Singh with two balls
> Balan Singh (Balancing)
A Singh with three balls
> Amazing!
A Singh who likes drinking soya bean
> Yeoh Hup Singh
A Singh who owns a ship that sank
> Nope, not Titanic Singh. He's Karam Singh.
A Singh who is lazy
> Relax Singh
A Singh who is lousy
> Owtar Singh
A Singh who likes roundabouts
> Pus Singh
A Singh who is flying around in a broom
> Sou Pah Singh
A Singh who is a three star general
> Sam Lap Singh
A Singh from another country
> Mata Wang Ah Singh
Lastly, what do you call a Singh who likes to scold people?
> Tiew Nia Singh
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Detect or Regret
What you want or don't want in your partner. You can tell by the way they bring themselves or what they do. Observe before it's too late. Trust me on this, you don't want to fall in love with a liar or a fake. Hope this helps.
1. Protocol: First or Second? Whether it's walking through a door, ordering dinner, or taking a bite out of the freshly baked cookies you have made together, if your partner always have to go first this could indicate self- centeredness. Are you willing to always be the giver?
2. Politics: Liberal or Conservative? How your partner views what is right or wrong in a political sense tells you a lot about their deep inner beliefs about society, and ultimately, the way they will approach your relationship issues. Will their views cause a rift in your relationship?
3. Television: Sitcoms or News? If their tendency is to watch "escape" TV programs versus "newsy/event" oriented ones, you can learn a lot about one's intellect. Do you want a mate who can keep up with your every day interest in what is going on in the world or a person you can run away with to avoid the world we live in?
4. Money: Flash or Stash? If your partner throws money around while dating, they might well be reckless with your joint finances when you move in together. Do you want to hook up with a tightwad or splurger?
5. Stress: Freak or Peak? Under Pressure, do they go to pieces or rise to the top of their game? If the answer is the former, every minor incident in your relationship might become a crisis. Do you like a lot of drama?
6. Conversation: About You or Him? As you first get to know each other do they always talk about themselves first or you? If they are usually the topic priority do not expect that to change. Can you subordinate yourself to the world revolving around them?
7. Pets: Warm or Aloof? Believe it or not, the way in which they treat animals will not be dissimilar to how they treat your children. How do you want them to treat your loved ones?
8. Communication: Listens or Ignores? If you have something you want to talk about and they tune you out as a general rule, can you cope?
9. Strangers: Kind or Rude? How they treat those they do not know (waiters, grocery clerks) often reflects on how he will treat people in general, including you, shortly after the glow wears off.
10. Priorities: Family or Work? You can tell almost immediately where a person's preferences lie in terms of what comes first (a family member's illness or a business trip) by the choices they make when faced with an "either/or" situation. Do you care if they leave on the next plane to present the such-and-such report if you or the kids have pneumonia?
11. Appearance: Fat or Fit? How they regard their appearance screams loudly about their sense of self-esteem. Those who eat sensibly, workout reasonably, and who take pride in their appearance are the ones who have a great sense of self. Do they really have self-confidence or might it be a front?
12. Faith: Strong or Weak? If you want a peak at his soul, learn more about his spirituality, or lack of it. What a person believes deep down is often what shapes the way in which they conduct their day-to-day affairs. What is your mate's "words to live by?"
Taken from YAHOO!
1. Protocol: First or Second? Whether it's walking through a door, ordering dinner, or taking a bite out of the freshly baked cookies you have made together, if your partner always have to go first this could indicate self- centeredness. Are you willing to always be the giver?
2. Politics: Liberal or Conservative? How your partner views what is right or wrong in a political sense tells you a lot about their deep inner beliefs about society, and ultimately, the way they will approach your relationship issues. Will their views cause a rift in your relationship?
3. Television: Sitcoms or News? If their tendency is to watch "escape" TV programs versus "newsy/event" oriented ones, you can learn a lot about one's intellect. Do you want a mate who can keep up with your every day interest in what is going on in the world or a person you can run away with to avoid the world we live in?
4. Money: Flash or Stash? If your partner throws money around while dating, they might well be reckless with your joint finances when you move in together. Do you want to hook up with a tightwad or splurger?
5. Stress: Freak or Peak? Under Pressure, do they go to pieces or rise to the top of their game? If the answer is the former, every minor incident in your relationship might become a crisis. Do you like a lot of drama?
6. Conversation: About You or Him? As you first get to know each other do they always talk about themselves first or you? If they are usually the topic priority do not expect that to change. Can you subordinate yourself to the world revolving around them?
7. Pets: Warm or Aloof? Believe it or not, the way in which they treat animals will not be dissimilar to how they treat your children. How do you want them to treat your loved ones?
8. Communication: Listens or Ignores? If you have something you want to talk about and they tune you out as a general rule, can you cope?
9. Strangers: Kind or Rude? How they treat those they do not know (waiters, grocery clerks) often reflects on how he will treat people in general, including you, shortly after the glow wears off.
10. Priorities: Family or Work? You can tell almost immediately where a person's preferences lie in terms of what comes first (a family member's illness or a business trip) by the choices they make when faced with an "either/or" situation. Do you care if they leave on the next plane to present the such-and-such report if you or the kids have pneumonia?
11. Appearance: Fat or Fit? How they regard their appearance screams loudly about their sense of self-esteem. Those who eat sensibly, workout reasonably, and who take pride in their appearance are the ones who have a great sense of self. Do they really have self-confidence or might it be a front?
12. Faith: Strong or Weak? If you want a peak at his soul, learn more about his spirituality, or lack of it. What a person believes deep down is often what shapes the way in which they conduct their day-to-day affairs. What is your mate's "words to live by?"
Taken from YAHOO!
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Philosophy is questions that may never be answered; Religion is answers that may never be questioned.
15 Simple Ways to Keep Your Partner Happy
by David Wygant
So you're in a relationship and your partner starts nagging. She tells you that you just don't understand her, and that she really wishes that you would just do more "little things."
It's not the big things that make her happy; it's paying attention to the little details and showing you care that is really meaningful. She doesn't necessarily need lavish gifts -- she needs to know you're thinking about her.
Here are some ideas to get you started doing these "little things" she really wants:
1. Rub her feet instead of asking her if she wants you to rub her feet. Make it look like you want to do it.
2. Make her dinner one night. Don't ask her if she wants you to make dinner. Make her dinner before she gets home.
3. Light a candle so that she arrives home to a nice environment instead of coming home to the glaring lights of the television and other things.
4. Send her a text in the middle of the day telling her "I miss your smile from this morning" or "Last night was amazing!" or "The conversation we had last night was great."
5. Send an eCard in the middle of the day... something cute to remind her how much you really care about her.
6. If she's going on a business trip, offer to drive her to the airport or pick her up to make her life that much easier.
7. Let her have control of the remote control. Don't monopolize it for a change. Just give it to her and let her actually sit there and enjoying watching one of her shows. Then you can share one of her interests by watching it with her.
8. Offer to iron one of her shirts or take her clothes to the dry cleaner.
9. Clean up the bathroom without being asked. Don't just sit there and ignore the mess around the toilet. If you know it drives her crazy to see water splashed all around the sink, dry that area after you use it.
10. If you work out together, enjoy it with her instead of rushing through your own workout and then not letting her workout at the same time.
11. Take a shower together, then wash her hair, scrub her back, and give her a spa treatment. Do this and enjoy it!
12. The next time she gives you a massage, give her a massage the next day. Offer it! Don't just say you'll give her a massage...do it!
13. Surprise her by making plans. Tell her, "We're going out tonight honey." You can even just go out for a drink or dinner somewhere. It's taking the initiative that's important.
14. Decide on and set aside one night a week as date night. Have a date like when you first started dating.
15. Call her in the middle of the day and just say hello. Don't wait for her to call you.
It can be simple to keep her satisfied. It's not necessarily about what you give her financially or what gifts you give her. That's a cop out. It's the little things. The guy who makes the biggest mistake is the one who ignores their significant other then all of a sudden give them an expensive gift to make up for it. That doesn't make up for it at all.
My thoughts on this:
Well, all that is what women complain men don't do. I've seen and heard of it so many times, so i try my best to not disappoint my previous girlfriends and take them for granted. I did, yea i did, almost all of it constantly. Mind you, i don't force myself to do it, once you get used to treating the ones you love nicely and show them that you care, it becomes a habit and you'll feel good when you know that you made them smile.
But...
Of all the relationship i been through, only one girl actually appreciates and see the difference. Maybe because she's in the entertainment line and she have friends complaining about their boyfriends not being attentive and flirty most of the time. The rest of my exes all took me for granted. What i noticed in people is that they usually want more than what they have, they're never satisfied with what they do.
LOL...
That's normal human behavior i know. And i'm not saying that the 15 ways won't make ur partner happy. From my experience, doing all those constantly just makes it boring. It's just that sometimes you have to treat ur loved ones not-so-good at times so when you do something good occasionally, they'll see the difference as something new and will be happier. Or else they'll slowly get bored of it and want something more.
Hence...
Taking you for granted. Make them know their place as ur partner. Give and take, that's the most important rule in a relationship. Then comes honesty and the rest of whatever you want. If they show early signs that they're selfish and just want to take and not give, dump them. Trust me, you'll have a hard time when you get used to giving but they don't. You'll begin to want what you gave, feeling used.
So...
Sometimes giving gifts is a good idea too, cos it's always something new. You don't go giving her the same old card everytime, or the same old chocolates or shit like that.
That's just a small part of how to's in ur relationship, but it plays a very big role too. Solve that problem and u're basically good to go.
Don't just love... be loved. You have ur right.
So you're in a relationship and your partner starts nagging. She tells you that you just don't understand her, and that she really wishes that you would just do more "little things."
It's not the big things that make her happy; it's paying attention to the little details and showing you care that is really meaningful. She doesn't necessarily need lavish gifts -- she needs to know you're thinking about her.
Here are some ideas to get you started doing these "little things" she really wants:
1. Rub her feet instead of asking her if she wants you to rub her feet. Make it look like you want to do it.
2. Make her dinner one night. Don't ask her if she wants you to make dinner. Make her dinner before she gets home.
3. Light a candle so that she arrives home to a nice environment instead of coming home to the glaring lights of the television and other things.
4. Send her a text in the middle of the day telling her "I miss your smile from this morning" or "Last night was amazing!" or "The conversation we had last night was great."
5. Send an eCard in the middle of the day... something cute to remind her how much you really care about her.
6. If she's going on a business trip, offer to drive her to the airport or pick her up to make her life that much easier.
7. Let her have control of the remote control. Don't monopolize it for a change. Just give it to her and let her actually sit there and enjoying watching one of her shows. Then you can share one of her interests by watching it with her.
8. Offer to iron one of her shirts or take her clothes to the dry cleaner.
9. Clean up the bathroom without being asked. Don't just sit there and ignore the mess around the toilet. If you know it drives her crazy to see water splashed all around the sink, dry that area after you use it.
10. If you work out together, enjoy it with her instead of rushing through your own workout and then not letting her workout at the same time.
11. Take a shower together, then wash her hair, scrub her back, and give her a spa treatment. Do this and enjoy it!
12. The next time she gives you a massage, give her a massage the next day. Offer it! Don't just say you'll give her a massage...do it!
13. Surprise her by making plans. Tell her, "We're going out tonight honey." You can even just go out for a drink or dinner somewhere. It's taking the initiative that's important.
14. Decide on and set aside one night a week as date night. Have a date like when you first started dating.
15. Call her in the middle of the day and just say hello. Don't wait for her to call you.
It can be simple to keep her satisfied. It's not necessarily about what you give her financially or what gifts you give her. That's a cop out. It's the little things. The guy who makes the biggest mistake is the one who ignores their significant other then all of a sudden give them an expensive gift to make up for it. That doesn't make up for it at all.
My thoughts on this:
Well, all that is what women complain men don't do. I've seen and heard of it so many times, so i try my best to not disappoint my previous girlfriends and take them for granted. I did, yea i did, almost all of it constantly. Mind you, i don't force myself to do it, once you get used to treating the ones you love nicely and show them that you care, it becomes a habit and you'll feel good when you know that you made them smile.
But...
Of all the relationship i been through, only one girl actually appreciates and see the difference. Maybe because she's in the entertainment line and she have friends complaining about their boyfriends not being attentive and flirty most of the time. The rest of my exes all took me for granted. What i noticed in people is that they usually want more than what they have, they're never satisfied with what they do.
LOL...
That's normal human behavior i know. And i'm not saying that the 15 ways won't make ur partner happy. From my experience, doing all those constantly just makes it boring. It's just that sometimes you have to treat ur loved ones not-so-good at times so when you do something good occasionally, they'll see the difference as something new and will be happier. Or else they'll slowly get bored of it and want something more.
Hence...
Taking you for granted. Make them know their place as ur partner. Give and take, that's the most important rule in a relationship. Then comes honesty and the rest of whatever you want. If they show early signs that they're selfish and just want to take and not give, dump them. Trust me, you'll have a hard time when you get used to giving but they don't. You'll begin to want what you gave, feeling used.
So...
Sometimes giving gifts is a good idea too, cos it's always something new. You don't go giving her the same old card everytime, or the same old chocolates or shit like that.
That's just a small part of how to's in ur relationship, but it plays a very big role too. Solve that problem and u're basically good to go.
Don't just love... be loved. You have ur right.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Monday, May 19, 2008
Farnee Signboard!
An Unexpected Tragedy (Part 1)
Hi, I’m Brody. I’m just a simple kid, nothing out of the ordinary. Normal life, normal looks, normal family. Well, my family isn’t that normal because my parents got divorced quite some time ago and I’ve been living with my mom and bro all this while. Life’s pretty good for me, no troubles, no hassles… yea, simple.
Come to think of it, there is something special (or at least to me) in my life. This girl named Angie. I’ve known her since a few months ago and I really liked her, in fact I’m in love with her. She has the sweetest smile, the cutest personality and on top of it all… a hot bod. Life has been fun and lovely ever since I met her. I’m just so in love with her and nothing could ever change that. I think she is the perfect girl for me and I love her to death. I even think of growing old and have cute little grand children with her. So you see, that’s how much I’m in love with her. Hehe.
My story starts here. Ever since I started going out with her, I’ve been the one driving her to her hostel about 40 minutes from home. She lives close to me by the way. Her classes start on Mondays and ends on Fridays. So, as usual, I’ll fetch her home from hostel on Fridays then we would go out dating on weekends. Weekends nowadays have been great with her. We would just go for movies, hang out in parks, cuddle at home and sometimes, make love to each other. That has always been the time of my life, all the emotions and moaning and… you get my point. Then on Sunday nights, I’ll fetch her back to her hostel and we would miss each other so much that we would sms each other every single day.
Then one Sunday night, while I was driving home from her hostel, I was feeling a little tired as we just finished a late movie. So I drove home as usual trying to keep my head up and eyes open at all times. But as I reached a corner on the highway, I suddenly fell asleep and the car went straight for the curb at about 90km/h. The last thing I felt was a jerk and everything went flying so I guess the car flipped.
I think i was unconscious for a while. As I woke up, I stood up and got out of the car. Funny, I don’t feel anything, my body was light and I haven’t got any emotions. Then all of a sudden I see people all around, some looking panicked and most of them were whispering to one another while staring at my direction. I see an ambulance parked by the side, a few police cars, and a tow truck. Hmmm, why is everyone looking under me? Curious I looked down to see what the commotion was all about.
There, lying under me, was… me? What is this? A joke? Then I heard two policemen whispering to each other beside me. “Kesian budak ni, mati terus sebelum kita sampai tadi. Pergi check tengok ada IC ke ape ape kat dia tak?” Then I realized… I’m dead. Dead as twig, dead as a fish out of water, dead as a rat in a trap, dead. But what am I then? How come I don’t remember a thing? Where am I from? Who am I?
As I tried hard to remember something about me, a girl’s face flashed out. Angie. She was the only thing or only one I remembered. We were in love. But why? Why can’t I remember anything but her? Then thoughts start to flood my head. Does she know about this? Will she blame herself if she found out about my death? I don’t want that, I don’t want her to be so hard on herself. I don’t blame her, it’s my own mistake. Then I realized I have to talk to her, before news about my death gets to her. I want to see her. I want to touch her. I want to tell her that this accident has nothing to do with her and she shouldn’t put any of this on her. I want to tell her that I love her one last time, before it’s too late. Is it too late? I just want to see her one last time, please, just once more; I don’t want to leave her.
I was still standing there… confused. There are still people all around me, noise everywhere. But that doesn’t bother me one bit, all I can think of is Angie and how to get to her. Can I fly? Spirits can fly right? Am I a spirit? Why am I still here? Does that mean that God exists? I have never been religious all my life. As a matter of fact, I’m against religion. So what now? Will I go to hell? I can’t turn back time and embrace religion and confess all of my sins right? Oh my god I’m so confused. God? What if he’s listening? Maybe if I shout loud enough. “God! God! Can you hear me? I need to talk to you!”
Out of a sudden, a child appeared before me. I wasn’t sure if he was a he or a she, but I’ll use ‘he’. His complexion was pale and his facial features were so… normal? I mean, he’s bald, his eyes weren’t too big or too small, nose was just nice as well, he doesn’t look like an eastern nor a western person, and he was… calm. He was wearing a pure white robe and a slight smile on his face. It made me feel comfortable. And for once, I was able to stop worrying about Angie.
I find myself speechless for a moment, quite a moment actually. So I decided to break the ice by asking something. But what do I ask? I have tons of questions and I don’t know where to start. All I could think of is Angie… again. Does he know Angie? Should I ask him? I’m dying here! Then suddenly my lips moved by itself and I asked, “Are you God?”
Come to think of it, there is something special (or at least to me) in my life. This girl named Angie. I’ve known her since a few months ago and I really liked her, in fact I’m in love with her. She has the sweetest smile, the cutest personality and on top of it all… a hot bod. Life has been fun and lovely ever since I met her. I’m just so in love with her and nothing could ever change that. I think she is the perfect girl for me and I love her to death. I even think of growing old and have cute little grand children with her. So you see, that’s how much I’m in love with her. Hehe.
My story starts here. Ever since I started going out with her, I’ve been the one driving her to her hostel about 40 minutes from home. She lives close to me by the way. Her classes start on Mondays and ends on Fridays. So, as usual, I’ll fetch her home from hostel on Fridays then we would go out dating on weekends. Weekends nowadays have been great with her. We would just go for movies, hang out in parks, cuddle at home and sometimes, make love to each other. That has always been the time of my life, all the emotions and moaning and… you get my point. Then on Sunday nights, I’ll fetch her back to her hostel and we would miss each other so much that we would sms each other every single day.
Then one Sunday night, while I was driving home from her hostel, I was feeling a little tired as we just finished a late movie. So I drove home as usual trying to keep my head up and eyes open at all times. But as I reached a corner on the highway, I suddenly fell asleep and the car went straight for the curb at about 90km/h. The last thing I felt was a jerk and everything went flying so I guess the car flipped.
I think i was unconscious for a while. As I woke up, I stood up and got out of the car. Funny, I don’t feel anything, my body was light and I haven’t got any emotions. Then all of a sudden I see people all around, some looking panicked and most of them were whispering to one another while staring at my direction. I see an ambulance parked by the side, a few police cars, and a tow truck. Hmmm, why is everyone looking under me? Curious I looked down to see what the commotion was all about.
There, lying under me, was… me? What is this? A joke? Then I heard two policemen whispering to each other beside me. “Kesian budak ni, mati terus sebelum kita sampai tadi. Pergi check tengok ada IC ke ape ape kat dia tak?” Then I realized… I’m dead. Dead as twig, dead as a fish out of water, dead as a rat in a trap, dead. But what am I then? How come I don’t remember a thing? Where am I from? Who am I?
As I tried hard to remember something about me, a girl’s face flashed out. Angie. She was the only thing or only one I remembered. We were in love. But why? Why can’t I remember anything but her? Then thoughts start to flood my head. Does she know about this? Will she blame herself if she found out about my death? I don’t want that, I don’t want her to be so hard on herself. I don’t blame her, it’s my own mistake. Then I realized I have to talk to her, before news about my death gets to her. I want to see her. I want to touch her. I want to tell her that this accident has nothing to do with her and she shouldn’t put any of this on her. I want to tell her that I love her one last time, before it’s too late. Is it too late? I just want to see her one last time, please, just once more; I don’t want to leave her.
I was still standing there… confused. There are still people all around me, noise everywhere. But that doesn’t bother me one bit, all I can think of is Angie and how to get to her. Can I fly? Spirits can fly right? Am I a spirit? Why am I still here? Does that mean that God exists? I have never been religious all my life. As a matter of fact, I’m against religion. So what now? Will I go to hell? I can’t turn back time and embrace religion and confess all of my sins right? Oh my god I’m so confused. God? What if he’s listening? Maybe if I shout loud enough. “God! God! Can you hear me? I need to talk to you!”
Out of a sudden, a child appeared before me. I wasn’t sure if he was a he or a she, but I’ll use ‘he’. His complexion was pale and his facial features were so… normal? I mean, he’s bald, his eyes weren’t too big or too small, nose was just nice as well, he doesn’t look like an eastern nor a western person, and he was… calm. He was wearing a pure white robe and a slight smile on his face. It made me feel comfortable. And for once, I was able to stop worrying about Angie.
I find myself speechless for a moment, quite a moment actually. So I decided to break the ice by asking something. But what do I ask? I have tons of questions and I don’t know where to start. All I could think of is Angie… again. Does he know Angie? Should I ask him? I’m dying here! Then suddenly my lips moved by itself and I asked, “Are you God?”
The Eleven Satanic Rules of the Earth
by Anton Szandor LaVey ©1967
1. Do not give opinions or advice unless you are asked.
2. Do not tell your troubles to others unless you are sure they want to hear them.
3. When in another’s lair, show him respect or else do not go there.
4. If a guest in your lair annoys you, treat him cruelly and without mercy.
5. Do not make sexual advances unless you are given the mating signal.
6. Do not take that which does not belong to you unless it is a burden to the other person and he cries out to be relieved.
7. Acknowledge the power of magic if you have employed it successfully to obtain your desires. If you deny the power of magic after having called upon it with success, you will lose all you have obtained.
8. Do not complain about anything to which you need not subject yourself.
9. Do not harm little children.
10. Do not kill non-human animals unless you are attacked or for your food.
11. When walking in open territory, bother no one. If someone bothers you, ask him to stop. If he does not stop, destroy him.
1. Do not give opinions or advice unless you are asked.
2. Do not tell your troubles to others unless you are sure they want to hear them.
3. When in another’s lair, show him respect or else do not go there.
4. If a guest in your lair annoys you, treat him cruelly and without mercy.
5. Do not make sexual advances unless you are given the mating signal.
6. Do not take that which does not belong to you unless it is a burden to the other person and he cries out to be relieved.
7. Acknowledge the power of magic if you have employed it successfully to obtain your desires. If you deny the power of magic after having called upon it with success, you will lose all you have obtained.
8. Do not complain about anything to which you need not subject yourself.
9. Do not harm little children.
10. Do not kill non-human animals unless you are attacked or for your food.
11. When walking in open territory, bother no one. If someone bothers you, ask him to stop. If he does not stop, destroy him.
The Nine Satanic Sins
dby Anton Szandor LaVey ©1987
1. Stupidity—The top of the list for Satanic Sins. The Cardinal Sin of Satanism. It’s too bad that stupidity isn’t painful. Ignorance is one thing, but our society thrives increasingly on stupidity. It depends on people going along with whatever they are told. The media promotes a cultivated stupidity as a posture that is not only acceptable but laudable. Satanists must learn to see through the tricks and cannot afford to be stupid.
2. Pretentiousness—Empty posturing can be most irritating and isn’t applying the cardinal rules of Lesser Magic. On equal footing with stupidity for what keeps the money in circulation these days. Everyone’s made to feel like a big shot, whether they can come up with the goods or not.
3. Solipsism—Can be very dangerous for Satanists. Projecting your reactions, responses and sensibilities onto someone who is probably far less attuned than you are. It is the mistake of expecting people to give you the same consideration, courtesy and respect that you naturally give them. They won’t. Instead, Satanists must strive to apply the dictum of “Do unto others as they do unto you.” It’s work for most of us and requires constant vigilance lest you slip into a comfortable illusion of everyone being like you. As has been said, certain utopias would be ideal in a nation of philosophers, but unfortunately (or perhaps fortunately, from a Machiavellian standpoint) we are far from that point.
4. Self-deceit—It’s in the “Nine Satanic Statements” but deserves to be repeated here. Another cardinal sin. We must not pay homage to any of the sacred cows presented to us, including the roles we are expected to play ourselves. The only time self-deceit should be entered into is when it’s fun, and with awareness. But then, it’s not self-deceit!
5. Herd Conformity—That’s obvious from a Satanic stance. It’s all right to conform to a person’s wishes, if it ultimately benefits you. But only fools follow along with the herd, letting an impersonal entity dictate to you. The key is to choose a master wisely instead of being enslaved by the whims of the many.
6. Lack of Perspective—Again, this one can lead to a lot of pain for a Satanist. You must never lose sight of who and what you are, and what a threat you can be, by your very existence. We are making history right now, every day. Always keep the wider historical and social picture in mind. That is an important key to both Lesser and Greater Magic. See the patterns and fit things together as you want the pieces to fall into place. Do not be swayed by herd constraints—know that you are working on another level entirely from the rest of the world.
7. Forgetfulness of Past Orthodoxies—Be aware that this is one of the keys to brainwashing people into accepting something new and different, when in reality it’s something that was once widely accepted but is now presented in a new package. We are expected to rave about the genius of the creator and forget the original. This makes for a disposable society.
8. Counterproductive Pride—That first word is important. Pride is great up to the point you begin to throw out the baby with the bathwater. The rule of Satanism is: if it works for you, great. When it stops working for you, when you’ve painted yourself into a corner and the only way out is to say, I’m sorry, I made a mistake, I wish we could compromise somehow, then do it.
9. Lack of Aesthetics—This is the physical application of the Balance Factor. Aesthetics is important in Lesser Magic and should be cultivated. It is obvious that no one can collect any money off classical standards of beauty and form most of the time so they are discouraged in a consumer society, but an eye for beauty, for balance, is an essential Satanic tool and must be applied for greatest magical effectiveness. It’s not what’s supposed to be pleasing—it’s what is. Aesthetics is a personal thing, reflective of one’s own nature, but there are universally pleasing and harmonious configurations that should not be denied.
1. Stupidity—The top of the list for Satanic Sins. The Cardinal Sin of Satanism. It’s too bad that stupidity isn’t painful. Ignorance is one thing, but our society thrives increasingly on stupidity. It depends on people going along with whatever they are told. The media promotes a cultivated stupidity as a posture that is not only acceptable but laudable. Satanists must learn to see through the tricks and cannot afford to be stupid.
2. Pretentiousness—Empty posturing can be most irritating and isn’t applying the cardinal rules of Lesser Magic. On equal footing with stupidity for what keeps the money in circulation these days. Everyone’s made to feel like a big shot, whether they can come up with the goods or not.
3. Solipsism—Can be very dangerous for Satanists. Projecting your reactions, responses and sensibilities onto someone who is probably far less attuned than you are. It is the mistake of expecting people to give you the same consideration, courtesy and respect that you naturally give them. They won’t. Instead, Satanists must strive to apply the dictum of “Do unto others as they do unto you.” It’s work for most of us and requires constant vigilance lest you slip into a comfortable illusion of everyone being like you. As has been said, certain utopias would be ideal in a nation of philosophers, but unfortunately (or perhaps fortunately, from a Machiavellian standpoint) we are far from that point.
4. Self-deceit—It’s in the “Nine Satanic Statements” but deserves to be repeated here. Another cardinal sin. We must not pay homage to any of the sacred cows presented to us, including the roles we are expected to play ourselves. The only time self-deceit should be entered into is when it’s fun, and with awareness. But then, it’s not self-deceit!
5. Herd Conformity—That’s obvious from a Satanic stance. It’s all right to conform to a person’s wishes, if it ultimately benefits you. But only fools follow along with the herd, letting an impersonal entity dictate to you. The key is to choose a master wisely instead of being enslaved by the whims of the many.
6. Lack of Perspective—Again, this one can lead to a lot of pain for a Satanist. You must never lose sight of who and what you are, and what a threat you can be, by your very existence. We are making history right now, every day. Always keep the wider historical and social picture in mind. That is an important key to both Lesser and Greater Magic. See the patterns and fit things together as you want the pieces to fall into place. Do not be swayed by herd constraints—know that you are working on another level entirely from the rest of the world.
7. Forgetfulness of Past Orthodoxies—Be aware that this is one of the keys to brainwashing people into accepting something new and different, when in reality it’s something that was once widely accepted but is now presented in a new package. We are expected to rave about the genius of the creator and forget the original. This makes for a disposable society.
8. Counterproductive Pride—That first word is important. Pride is great up to the point you begin to throw out the baby with the bathwater. The rule of Satanism is: if it works for you, great. When it stops working for you, when you’ve painted yourself into a corner and the only way out is to say, I’m sorry, I made a mistake, I wish we could compromise somehow, then do it.
9. Lack of Aesthetics—This is the physical application of the Balance Factor. Aesthetics is important in Lesser Magic and should be cultivated. It is obvious that no one can collect any money off classical standards of beauty and form most of the time so they are discouraged in a consumer society, but an eye for beauty, for balance, is an essential Satanic tool and must be applied for greatest magical effectiveness. It’s not what’s supposed to be pleasing—it’s what is. Aesthetics is a personal thing, reflective of one’s own nature, but there are universally pleasing and harmonious configurations that should not be denied.
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Quote | SEVEN
Love never dies a natural death. It dies because we don't know how to replenish its source. It dies of blindness and errors and betrayals. It dies of illness and wounds; it dies of weariness, of withering, of tarnishing.
-Anais Nin-
Infatuation vs. Love
Infatuation is instant desire - one set of glands calling to another.
Love is friendship that has caught fire. It takes root and grows, one day at a time.
Infatuation is marked by a feeling of insecurity. You are excited and eager, but not genuinely happy. There are nagging doubts, unanswered questions, little bits and pieces about your beloved that you would just as soon not examine too closely. It might spoil the dream.
Love is the quiet understanding and mature acceptance of imperfection. It is real. It gives you strength and grows beyond you - to bolster your beloved. You are warmed by their presence, even when they are away. Miles do not separate you. You have so many wonderful little films in your head that you keep replaying. But near or far, you know they are yours, and you can wait.
Infatuation says, "We must get married right away. I can't risk losing them."
Love says, "Be patient. Don't panic. Plan your future with confidence."
Infatuation has an element of sexual excitement. Whenever you are together, you hope it will end in intimacy.
Love is not based on sex. It is the maturation of friendship, which makes sex so much sweeter. You must be friends before you can be lovers.
Infatuation lacks confidence. When they're away, you wonder if they're cheating. Sometimes, you check.
Love means trust. You are calm, secure and unthreatened. They feel your trust, and it makes them even more trustworthy.
Infatuation might lead you to do things you will regret, but love never steers you in the wrong direction.
Love is an upper. It makes you feel whole. It completes the circle. It fills the empty space in your heart. Love is elevating. It lifts you up. It makes you look up. It makes you think up. It makes you a better person than you were before. If you have love in your life, it can make up for a great many things you don't have. If there is no love in your life, whatever else there is has a lot less meaning.
The secret of our being is not only to live but to have something to live for.
Love is friendship that has caught fire. It takes root and grows, one day at a time.
Infatuation is marked by a feeling of insecurity. You are excited and eager, but not genuinely happy. There are nagging doubts, unanswered questions, little bits and pieces about your beloved that you would just as soon not examine too closely. It might spoil the dream.
Love is the quiet understanding and mature acceptance of imperfection. It is real. It gives you strength and grows beyond you - to bolster your beloved. You are warmed by their presence, even when they are away. Miles do not separate you. You have so many wonderful little films in your head that you keep replaying. But near or far, you know they are yours, and you can wait.
Infatuation says, "We must get married right away. I can't risk losing them."
Love says, "Be patient. Don't panic. Plan your future with confidence."
Infatuation has an element of sexual excitement. Whenever you are together, you hope it will end in intimacy.
Love is not based on sex. It is the maturation of friendship, which makes sex so much sweeter. You must be friends before you can be lovers.
Infatuation lacks confidence. When they're away, you wonder if they're cheating. Sometimes, you check.
Love means trust. You are calm, secure and unthreatened. They feel your trust, and it makes them even more trustworthy.
Infatuation might lead you to do things you will regret, but love never steers you in the wrong direction.
Love is an upper. It makes you feel whole. It completes the circle. It fills the empty space in your heart. Love is elevating. It lifts you up. It makes you look up. It makes you think up. It makes you a better person than you were before. If you have love in your life, it can make up for a great many things you don't have. If there is no love in your life, whatever else there is has a lot less meaning.
The secret of our being is not only to live but to have something to live for.
Quote | SIX
What happened in our life is not for us to decide, what we have to decide is what to do with the time that has been given to us.
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