Comments on: No fear. No distractions. The ability to let that which does not matter truly slide. http://abowlofstupid.com/personal/no-fear-no-distractions-the-ability-to-let-that-which-does-not-matter-truly-slide/ Stupid Is As Stupid Eats Mon, 6 Oct 2008 19:24:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.2 by: I am Jack's Raging Bile Duct http://abowlofstupid.com/personal/no-fear-no-distractions-the-ability-to-let-that-which-does-not-matter-truly-slide/#comment-34127 Fri, 08 Feb 2008 23:05:59 +0000 http://abowlofstupid.com/personal/no-fear-no-distractions-the-ability-to-let-that-which-does-not-matter-truly-slide/#comment-34127 This is a tangent I've been on for a while. And it's part of the reason I've seriously considered not going to college. College, like the military, and Wal-mart, is an industry. The idea is to make more money in the end then what you put in...I have to go to practice, I'll finish this later. This is a tangent I’ve been on for a while. And it’s part of the reason I’ve seriously considered not going to college. College, like the military, and Wal-mart, is an industry. The idea is to make more money in the end then what you put in…I have to go to practice, I’ll finish this later.

]]> by: A Bowl Of Stupid http://abowlofstupid.com/personal/no-fear-no-distractions-the-ability-to-let-that-which-does-not-matter-truly-slide/#comment-29412 Sat, 12 Jan 2008 04:37:29 +0000 http://abowlofstupid.com/personal/no-fear-no-distractions-the-ability-to-let-that-which-does-not-matter-truly-slide/#comment-29412 Brick, thanks for the comment, but no need, mate. I was just messing about. Relax kiddo, no worries. And thanks again for popping by. Brick, thanks for the comment, but no need, mate. I was just messing about. Relax kiddo, no worries. And thanks again for popping by.

]]> by: another brick in the wall http://abowlofstupid.com/personal/no-fear-no-distractions-the-ability-to-let-that-which-does-not-matter-truly-slide/#comment-29130 Thu, 10 Jan 2008 13:42:06 +0000 http://abowlofstupid.com/personal/no-fear-no-distractions-the-ability-to-let-that-which-does-not-matter-truly-slide/#comment-29130 ok first, i'm not judging you in anyway. am just trying to express my perspective. but look at all that you've said in the post, you are just comparing your lifestyle to others man.. sorry if i'm wrong but statements like: "I'm getting upset about again being confronted with continuous questions of employment and money and status and … 'normality.' And I find myself becoming frustrated and angered by these matters — matters that I should know really don't matter." just made me think so. i'm trying to say that this is how "I" go on to look at things... its only when you start looking at what you don't have, you stop looking at what you actually have. that's when the dissatisfaction sets in, thats when the need to want the "unattained" sets in. now people say that it helps one's progress, but the way i look at it, it's just depriving oneself of enjoying what one possesses and instead chasing stuff thats not there with oneself.. my sole question is why.. it's unnecessary isn't it.. if u are able to live without it now, you can definitely do without it forever and finally its not even gonna matter eh. i'm not saying i'm satisfied being and dont have any needs of my own but i just don't think anything's worth fighting for.. live with wat you've got.. find satisfaction in what's present with you now.. fuck the rest of the shit thats not with you.. you don't need it.. its fine if you get it.. but i don't think its worth dying for.. it's just being ungreatful i say, towards the things we're already, may i say, gifted with.. we;re then acting unjust towards them. i hope i was clear this time and sorry man.. am not judging you by no means.. have no right to.. am just plainly expressing my take on things you;ve said and well.. my say is strictly restricted to that! peace :) ok first, i’m not judging you in anyway. am just trying to express my perspective.

but look at all that you’ve said in the post, you are just comparing your lifestyle to others man.. sorry if i’m wrong but statements like:

“I’m getting upset about again being confronted with continuous questions of employment and money and status and … ‘normality.’ And I find myself becoming frustrated and angered by these matters — matters that I should know really don’t matter.”

just made me think so.

i’m trying to say that this is how “I” go on to look at things… its only when you start looking at what you don’t have, you stop looking at what you actually have. that’s when the dissatisfaction sets in, thats when the need to want the “unattained” sets in. now people say that it helps one’s progress, but the way i look at it, it’s just depriving oneself of enjoying what one possesses and instead chasing stuff thats not there with oneself.. my sole question is why.. it’s unnecessary isn’t it.. if u are able to live without it now, you can definitely do without it forever and finally its not even gonna matter eh.

i’m not saying i’m satisfied being and dont have any needs of my own but i just don’t think anything’s worth fighting for.. live with wat you’ve got.. find satisfaction in what’s present with you now.. fuck the rest of the shit thats not with you.. you don’t need it.. its fine if you get it.. but i don’t think its worth dying for.. it’s just being ungreatful i say, towards the things we’re already, may i say, gifted with.. we;re then acting unjust towards them.

i hope i was clear this time and sorry man.. am not judging you by no means.. have no right to.. am just plainly expressing my take on things you;ve said and well.. my say is strictly restricted to that!

peace :)

]]> by: A Bowl Of Stupid http://abowlofstupid.com/personal/no-fear-no-distractions-the-ability-to-let-that-which-does-not-matter-truly-slide/#comment-29104 Thu, 10 Jan 2008 10:58:00 +0000 http://abowlofstupid.com/personal/no-fear-no-distractions-the-ability-to-let-that-which-does-not-matter-truly-slide/#comment-29104 Brick, Thanks for stopping by. Not sure I understand what your saying, considering your judging my views yourself. No worries, still appreciate the drop in, double negatives and all. Brick,
Thanks for stopping by. Not sure I understand what your saying, considering your judging my views yourself. No worries, still appreciate the drop in, double negatives and all.

]]> by: another brick in the wall http://abowlofstupid.com/personal/no-fear-no-distractions-the-ability-to-let-that-which-does-not-matter-truly-slide/#comment-28990 Wed, 09 Jan 2008 12:22:12 +0000 http://abowlofstupid.com/personal/no-fear-no-distractions-the-ability-to-let-that-which-does-not-matter-truly-slide/#comment-28990 just one advice.. stop comparing yourself to others. i believe strongly that dissatisfaction is self-chosen, misery, joy, pain and every other emotion is self-inflicted. you choose to feel free and satisfied, then just stop looking around and comparing yourself to the world, stop judging life, it won't lead you nowhere. just one advice.. stop comparing yourself to others.

i believe strongly that dissatisfaction is self-chosen, misery, joy, pain and every other emotion is self-inflicted.

you choose to feel free and satisfied, then just stop looking around and comparing yourself to the world, stop judging life, it won’t lead you nowhere.

]]> by: Flametree http://abowlofstupid.com/personal/no-fear-no-distractions-the-ability-to-let-that-which-does-not-matter-truly-slide/#comment-19285 Sun, 04 Nov 2007 04:58:40 +0000 http://abowlofstupid.com/personal/no-fear-no-distractions-the-ability-to-let-that-which-does-not-matter-truly-slide/#comment-19285 It's a matter of don't sit around thinking of how you could improve your life by comparison to others, just get off your ass and live life. Unfortunately, a lot of people think life and living are defined by others and not by their own existance and experience. Happy and safe travels Matt, and fuck you. It’s a matter of don’t sit around thinking of how you could improve your life by comparison to others, just get off your ass and live life. Unfortunately, a lot of people think life and living are defined by others and not by their own existance and experience.

Happy and safe travels Matt, and fuck you.

]]> by: A Bowl Of Stupid http://abowlofstupid.com/personal/no-fear-no-distractions-the-ability-to-let-that-which-does-not-matter-truly-slide/#comment-18536 Sat, 27 Oct 2007 23:22:36 +0000 http://abowlofstupid.com/personal/no-fear-no-distractions-the-ability-to-let-that-which-does-not-matter-truly-slide/#comment-18536 Rick, Fair enough. More than fair, actually. The journey and not the destination <i>is</i> still obviously the main concern (altho I'd like to keep the journey going for some time rathat than die in a bus in the wilderness). And also, considering Penn's talents, I'm sure the film itself is something amazing. I'll make a point to check it out as soon as I get a chance. Thanks, mate. Rick,
Fair enough. More than fair, actually. The journey and not the destination is still obviously the main concern (altho I’d like to keep the journey going for some time rathat than die in a bus in the wilderness).

And also, considering Penn’s talents, I’m sure the film itself is something amazing. I’ll make a point to check it out as soon as I get a chance. Thanks, mate.

]]> by: Rick http://abowlofstupid.com/personal/no-fear-no-distractions-the-ability-to-let-that-which-does-not-matter-truly-slide/#comment-18523 Sat, 27 Oct 2007 20:00:26 +0000 http://abowlofstupid.com/personal/no-fear-no-distractions-the-ability-to-let-that-which-does-not-matter-truly-slide/#comment-18523 I haven't read the book, but those who have say that the movie is a lot different and carries with it a different vibe about what McCandless did. It's also not just about his time in Alaska. It's about his journey there and the people he meets and the lessons he takes with him. Still recommend it and would be real interested in your take on it. Your call though, obviously. . I haven’t read the book, but those who have say that the movie is a lot different and carries with it a different vibe about what McCandless did. It’s also not just about his time in Alaska. It’s about his journey there and the people he meets and the lessons he takes with him. Still recommend it and would be real interested in your take on it.

Your call though, obviously.

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]]> by: A Bowl Of Stupid http://abowlofstupid.com/personal/no-fear-no-distractions-the-ability-to-let-that-which-does-not-matter-truly-slide/#comment-18370 Fri, 26 Oct 2007 14:33:36 +0000 http://abowlofstupid.com/personal/no-fear-no-distractions-the-ability-to-let-that-which-does-not-matter-truly-slide/#comment-18370 Rick, thanks for the info. However, being the dick I am, I gotta say that altho I understand the mindset of Chris McCandless (the kid upon the book and movie are based), I think he was a bit of an idiot - and a bit overrated. There's escaping society (a la Kerouac) and then there's going up into the Alaskan wilderness with no preparation and dying of starvation 20 miles from the highway during the middle of summer. I was up in Alaska at that time (I was working on fishing and crabbing boats before law school), and all there couldn't believe that shit could still happen. But thanks for the comment and the thought - much appreciated. Lora, nice to see you back. Hope all is well. And while you too have a point, I will say this - something I don't know if I've said before and may not say again - both you and <a href="http://gimmebackmybanana.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">TK</a> have made the point that my 'money' has allowed my current trip. Yes and no. I admittedly made money from the sale of my condo that allowed the trip. But I'm still in debt for student loans in excess of US$80,000. So I don't think I deserve condemnation for being terribly hypocritical since I don't HAVE any money. Again, regardless, thanks for the visit. Rick, thanks for the info. However, being the dick I am, I gotta say that altho I understand the mindset of Chris McCandless (the kid upon the book and movie are based), I think he was a bit of an idiot - and a bit overrated. There’s escaping society (a la Kerouac) and then there’s going up into the Alaskan wilderness with no preparation and dying of starvation 20 miles from the highway during the middle of summer. I was up in Alaska at that time (I was working on fishing and crabbing boats before law school), and all there couldn’t believe that shit could still happen. But thanks for the comment and the thought - much appreciated.

Lora, nice to see you back. Hope all is well. And while you too have a point, I will say this - something I don’t know if I’ve said before and may not say again - both you and TK have made the point that my ‘money’ has allowed my current trip. Yes and no.

I admittedly made money from the sale of my condo that allowed the trip. But I’m still in debt for student loans in excess of US$80,000. So I don’t think I deserve condemnation for being terribly hypocritical since I don’t HAVE any money. Again, regardless, thanks for the visit.

]]> by: Lora http://abowlofstupid.com/personal/no-fear-no-distractions-the-ability-to-let-that-which-does-not-matter-truly-slide/#comment-18367 Fri, 26 Oct 2007 13:58:21 +0000 http://abowlofstupid.com/personal/no-fear-no-distractions-the-ability-to-let-that-which-does-not-matter-truly-slide/#comment-18367 You might not be a hero but your damn lucky. The Gods of Money allowed you to take your trip to the other side where money has a different meaning. As a society we believe that being tuned in makes us better inform but sometimes the reality is being tuned out allows us to see the pictures greater detail. I've enjoyed watching your adventure. Be safe... You might not be a hero but your damn lucky. The Gods of Money allowed you to take your trip to the other side where money has a different meaning.

As a society we believe that being tuned in makes us better inform but sometimes the reality is being tuned out allows us to see the pictures greater detail.

I’ve enjoyed watching your adventure.

Be safe…

]]> by: Rick http://abowlofstupid.com/personal/no-fear-no-distractions-the-ability-to-let-that-which-does-not-matter-truly-slide/#comment-18196 Thu, 25 Oct 2007 02:16:53 +0000 http://abowlofstupid.com/personal/no-fear-no-distractions-the-ability-to-let-that-which-does-not-matter-truly-slide/#comment-18196 Dude, you need to see Sean Penn's "Into the Wild." You would enjoy it. Really. Dude, you need to see Sean Penn’s “Into the Wild.” You would enjoy it. Really.

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