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Life journey, one will never stop learning

April 24 2014

Some old wisemen used to tell me (in my teenage times) that the best "education" I would receive in life was not from schooling/university, but from my social and life experiences. I did not understand what they meant back then until I commenced full time work post my HSC, when a new chapter of my life opened; and (especially) until my previous life ended, when challenge after challenge were thrown at me in various forms. Knowledge, skills and experiences are indeed gained through life and social journey! Although, I have gone through a significant number of hardships and challenges in the past one and half decades, I know I still have a lot to learn in life. Joining RHP, especially participating in the Forums, is another way for me to be "educated" as it has further broadened my outlook on relationship, sexuality, human behaviour, and social pressure & influence. In my early days of participating in the Forums, I was been a little less sensitive in making innocent comments on some Forums topics, and a little too opinionated about certain issues at times, which I did not consider hard enough for the consequences of certain points of view. However, through the Forums, I have learned that even if the most innocent comment would unintentionally bring out hurtful meaning to people who might be affected by the comment. Therefore, nowadays, I would choose my words carefully before posting, and would only contribute to the topics that I can relate to, or bring valuable contribution to the table, in order to avoid history from repeating itself. I can only learn and improve for as long as I live. Have a safe and peaceful ANZAC Day long weekend everyone, stay warm if you live in NSW, VIC and TAS. Take care peeps :-) - Posted from rhpmobile

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RHP User

12 years ago

Isn't it the best subject of all :-)) - Posted from rhpmobile

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RHP User

12 years ago

to you too Sweetgem. I had to see a counselor today about the armed holdups I had at work and she said to me that I have had a lot of trauma to deal with in my life and it is a credit to my strong disposition that I can deal with it so well. I have never really thought too much about how 'traumatic' my life has been. I look at other people's lives and wonder how they cope with the things they have gone through but I don't think the same of my life. I have never even really considered what I have been through as trauma, just challenges, maybe that is my coping mechanism but whatever it is, I love my life...now just to find a special someone to share it with :) Good luck with your educational journey, hopefully there are some wonderful lessons awaiting you (and me too).

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RHP User

12 years ago

*** BigOcean...... I am loving your pictures. Even the fish one. *** As you were.

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madotara69

12 years ago

ANZAC with capitals sweetgem Mado Tara xx

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RHP User

12 years ago

Have a great long weekend SweetGem. And yes, the forum can get heated and I am sometimes too abrupt in the way I express myself at times or allow my Italian temper to come through. Sorry to all that I have pissed off in the past.... but hey, sometimes I am a biatch.

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sweetgem

12 years ago

Same to you and have a safe trip to Rome :-) - Posted from rhpmobile

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RHP User

12 years ago

happy ANZAC day all. 100 years since WW1 and the 98th ANZAC day

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RHP User

12 years ago

People's views are people's views sweet gem. Whilst I understand this may not be the theme of this post, I wonder why people "sanitize" their views as to not upset anyone? While I do understand that some people may get offended - it's their interpretation, not yours. I've always just told things as they are. In my own tongue. An in your face style I know, but hey it's a taurean thing. The way I see it, if someone doesn't understand my intention, they'll ask. If they don't, and just fly off the handle at me, meh, their problem. :) - Posted from rhpmobile

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RHP User

12 years ago

Life is the journey and there is only one destination......it is indeed all the experiences ,all the lessons learnt that make it meaningful..... to ourselves and the people whose lives we touch....personally I think it is not so much what happens to us that is important, it is how we deal with what happens that is the most important thing of all.....have a great weekend Sweet gem xx C

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RHP User

12 years ago

Quoting 'Bigocean72' Isn't it the best subject of all :-)) - Posted from rhpmobile You are SO right! And to Sweetgem,Thanks for another lovely post. Hope everyone is having a lovely, reflective day.Lest we forget xo

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On_Safari

12 years ago

I read of a man who stood to speak At the funeral of a friend He referred to the dates on her tombstone From the beginning to the end He noted that first came her date of her birth And spoke the following date with tears, But he said what mattered most of all Was the dash between those years For that dash represents all the time That she spent alive on earth. And now only those who loved her Know what that little line is worth. For it matters not how much we own; The cars, the house, the cash, What matters is how we live and love And how we spend our dash. So think about this long and hard. Are there things you’d like to change? For you never know how much time is left, That can still be rearranged. If we could just slow down enough To consider what’s true and real And always try to understand The way other people feel. And be less quick to anger, And show appreciation more And love the people in our lives Like we’ve never loved before. If we treat each other with respect, And more often wear a smile Remembering that this special dash Might only last a little while. So, when your eulogy is being read With your life’s actions to rehash Would you be proud of the things they say About how you spent your dash? Meeks I'm so envious that you are going to Rome!! You reminded me of this Eulogy Sweetgem and I hope you are well. As for everyone else, enjoy the public holiday but remember ANZAC day is incredibly special, without the sacrifices of others we would not enjoy the freedoms and life that our beautiful country offers....something taken for granted I often think. Lest We Forget xx

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RHP User

12 years ago

to all the men and women that have served our country, often giving the ultimate sacrifice. Thank you. - Posted from rhpmobile

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RHP User

12 years ago

Indy..by Linda Ellis I think....xx C

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On_Safari

12 years ago

When are we having lunch? x

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RHP User

12 years ago

life is a road to growth, knowledge and learning, when we want too. Its a ride on the wild side and a ride through pain and happiness. When i am honest I am happy I have this ride.And Meeka bitch or no bitch who cares.....:) you are here full blast and wild....great good on ya.

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madotara69

12 years ago

We have the new old you Indi, missed you for a while, great too have you back. Love reading your, reminded stuff.

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RHP User

12 years ago

Inspirit.

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sweetgem

12 years ago

Sir_stir, you have your point and I respect that it is how you choose to be you :-) However, I cannot agree fully with the attitude picture that you tried to paint, because what I see, hear and learn everyday in life is a real eyes opening lesson! Just tonight alone, I caught up with some friends for dinner, and one of them (whom I haven't seen for a long time) is severely ill with cancer, and his doctors, specialists and surgeon have given him a very short timeframe to live due to his illness! I can tell you that I couldn't help but shedding tears as the fact and thought of losing a friend so definitely after a certain period of time, is damn harsh and shocking! I know that life comes and goes, and sooner or later we would have to face death anyway. Hence, it's not the dying fact that I cannot face, it's the news/thought of losing a friend (who is so young and a good hearted person) so soon that I find it hard to accept. Plus the fact that life is so fragile which will slip through one's fingers very quickly that makes my heart aches! Therefore, making a reflection on what I have done and said isn't about "sanitising" my view to not upsetting anyone. It is about learning and improving myself to be a better person as I live on. Who knows what would happen tomorrow! So, I just wanted to acknowledge on what I have learned, while I still can! I remember someone on here used to say that I like to play nice, which is true, because I am a peace lover and I see no point of making enemies with others! Life is too short and unpredictable to not be happy and cherishing! :-) - Posted from rhpmobile

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