Core Values. I has them.

Pie · 03-22-2010, 05:12 PM

'Curiosity' and 'Novelty' might be seen as similar.

I once stated to someone that the only reason I bother to stay alive is
1. Duty (to only three people, my husband, my mother and my grandmother)
2. Curiosity (but as a cynical pessimist, it's hard to believe that it'll be worth it)

I've added some element of novelty to that list -- travel to new places, try different things... if I find myself stuck staring at a metaphorical wall for 24 hours a day, I'd opt out in a hurry -- unless (of course) it was contradicted by my admittedly limited sense of loyalty.

I guess you might also call it hedonism.

jinx · 03-22-2010, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Pie

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I once stated to someone that the only reason I bother to stay alive is
1. Duty (to only three people, my husband, my mother and my grandmother)
2. Curiosity (but as a cynical pessimist, it's hard to believe that it'll be worth it)

I've added some element of novelty to that list -- travel to new places, try different things... if I find myself stuck staring at a metaphorical wall for 24 hours a day, I'd opt out in a hurry...

I'm with you on the trying new things/traveling thing.... but offing yourself due to boredom I don't get. I mean, what else ya got going on? It is what it is, it is what you make it, opting out makes no sense to me.

Pie · 03-24-2010, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jinx

I'm with you on the trying new things/traveling thing.... but offing yourself due to boredom I don't get. I mean, what else ya got going on? It is what it is, it is what you make it, opting out makes no sense to me.

"Life is pain, Highness. Anyone who says differently is selling something."
Most of the time, it's just not worth it.

jinx · 03-25-2010, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Pie

"Life is pain, Highness. Anyone who says differently is selling something."
Most of the time, it's just not worth it.

Well now I'm confused - is it boring or is it painful?

03-22-2010, 05:12 PM	#1
Pie Gone and done Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 4,808	'Curiosity' and 'Novelty' might be seen as similar. I once stated to someone that the only reason I bother to stay alive is 1. Duty (to only three people, my husband, my mother and my grandmother) 2. Curiosity (but as a cynical pessimist, it's hard to believe that it'll be worth it) I've added some element of novelty to that list -- travel to new places, try different things... if I find myself stuck staring at a metaphorical wall for 24 hours a day, I'd opt out in a hurry -- unless (of course) it was contradicted by my admittedly limited sense of loyalty. I guess you might also call it hedonism. __________________ per·son \ˈpər-sən\ (noun) - an ephemeral collection of small, irrational decisions The fun thing about evolution (and science in general) is that it happens whether you believe in it or not.

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