(1) You know how Sisyphus must constantly roll a boulder uphill, only to have it roll back down again before reaching the hilltop? Same goes for an Eskimo who builds an igloo in Hell, except that before finishing it, the igloo melts. (You’re free to endlessly recycle this analogy.) (2) Anne Frank: “I fought the law, and the law won.” (3) I kind of agree with Ricky Gervais. (4) Cruise missiles and attack drones have no say in the matter of their usage. And they don’t have any feelings either. Yet. (5) I’d like to break some of the rules of being human. Rules are meant to be broken. (6) People should care about our food supply. Where’s the beef? (7) “Thinking is difficult, that’s why most people judge.” I never thought about that, and probably still won’t.
I very much agree with Ricky. Kindness should not be too selective. And there is overwhelming evidence that serial killers begin by torturing and killing animals.
All very solid. I would disagree with some of Fr,’s rather superficial humanisms, but that’s the beauty of being Catholic. My real comment – The devil’s circle of the food issue is far mor dimensional and faceted than ‘a things aren’t like they used to be’ and capitalism rant. HOwever, in the short term, I blame electric automobile windows.
I’m an argumentative Catholic. I think women should have equal rights, among other things. The thing is, if you’re going to a church, go to the first one realizing everything beyond the original concepts is human BS, the bible is edited literature and the muse is universal. 🤣
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Yes, yes, yes!
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Thank you, Olga.
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This is powerful! Great post, Pete.
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Many thanks, Jennie.
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You are welcome, Pete.
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I am not sure that thinking is a lesson some ever learn. Warmest regards, Ed
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Sadly, I have to agree. The evidence is all around us.
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HI Pete, the rules for being human are very good, but the one about people who are cruel to animals rings the most true for me.
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Me too, Robbie. Kindness isn’t a selective aspect of character.
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I agree
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(1) You know how Sisyphus must constantly roll a boulder uphill, only to have it roll back down again before reaching the hilltop? Same goes for an Eskimo who builds an igloo in Hell, except that before finishing it, the igloo melts. (You’re free to endlessly recycle this analogy.)
(2) Anne Frank: “I fought the law, and the law won.”
(3) I kind of agree with Ricky Gervais.
(4) Cruise missiles and attack drones have no say in the matter of their usage. And they don’t have any feelings either. Yet.
(5) I’d like to break some of the rules of being human. Rules are meant to be broken.
(6) People should care about our food supply. Where’s the beef?
(7) “Thinking is difficult, that’s why most people judge.” I never thought about that, and probably still won’t.
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I very much agree with Ricky. Kindness should not be too selective. And there is overwhelming evidence that serial killers begin by torturing and killing animals.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Sigh. All so very true. All our complications are man made.
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And those who make the decisions refuse to learn from past mistakes.
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All of these are very insightful.
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Glad you think so, Liz.
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The happiest person on Earth is the one who never judges. 😌 He doesn’t need to cut others down to look taller.
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Nicely said, Shaily.
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All very solid. I would disagree with some of Fr,’s rather superficial humanisms, but that’s the beauty of being Catholic. My real comment – The devil’s circle of the food issue is far mor dimensional and faceted than ‘a things aren’t like they used to be’ and capitalism rant. HOwever, in the short term, I blame electric automobile windows.
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Catholic, eh? That might explain a lot. 😊
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I’m an argumentative Catholic. I think women should have equal rights, among other things. The thing is, if you’re going to a church, go to the first one realizing everything beyond the original concepts is human BS, the bible is edited literature and the muse is universal. 🤣
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A good day at Pete school!
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Thanks, FR. I keep trying!
Cheers, Pete.
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I love the 12 rules, especially number 4.
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They are good rules to live by, I agree.
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I love this lesson!
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Very pleased to hear that, dear Karla.
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Thank you, Pete! Many blessings, my friend! To you both!
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SO much to think about
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All worth considering, I believe.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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Excellent!
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Thanks, Doug, glad you liked them.
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The Eskimo is clever….the judging thing is damn accurate…..human rules should be in every home. chuq
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Yes, it’s hard to disagree with any of these.
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All good stuff, Pete. The ten rules for being human come closest to what I adhere to. Cheers, Jon.
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They are good set of rules to follow, I agree.
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I love the eskimo one, and have always wondered that myself
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The Eskimo one is my favourite, Beth.
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I rather like the last by Carl Jung….so true.🥰
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Yes, he nailed that one.
Best wishes, Pete.
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