Re: RC: Time Out

[Tivers@aol.com]

In a message dated 12/19/99 8:24:07 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
appyhehehorses@yahoo.com writes:

<< Well said Ti. You have put me in my place. I guess
 I'll have to do so more growing up of my own.  Like I
 said, I may be a stupid teenager (which I've come to
 the conclusion that I am).>

Naw, you're ok. Plenty of time. You're clear and articulate--that's going to 
be a big advantage later on. 
 
> The arguments/debates/discussions, whatever you want
 to call them, are interesting to watch. I just don't
 see why you have to go back and forth calling each
 other ridiculous names, using stupid threats, or
 junvenile language.>

I don't either. It just happens. The kinds of discussions where it usually 
happens are religious or political, where people tend to hold fast to 
ridiculous beliefs in the face of massive evidence to the contrary. In 
science, there aren't supposed to be these kinds of belief systems, but there 
are. If you challenge them, you're automatically the antichrist. So, 
fistfights happen. And I fight back. After 27 years, I'm getting tbe a decent 
street brawler--but only when necessary. 
 
 >Perhaps it would be easier for me to accept if I were
 older, with more experience. I'm living my life, so
 maybe one day I will be able to comprehend your
 arguments and use of words. For now I'll remain where
 I am.>

Never remain where you are. Thousands of bits of new information are bouncing 
off you every day. Absorb. For the time being, listen more and talk less. 
Later, you'll want to talk just so that you can listen to more complicated 
things. You'll assert something, and sombody will tear that assertion apart. 
And you'll learn. And then, it will be your responsibility to pass that 
information on. And when you do, you'll get even more in return. 
 
 >Question:
 
 Does life, people, and the disisions we make, seem
 more real, or make beter sense as we get older?>

If you're constantly thinking, yes. If you adopt erroneous beliefs early, 
then everything is going to be a puzzlement thereafter. Never stop thinking 
about anything, and have no fear of making your 3000 mistakes (that's what it 
takes to become an expert). Someday, you will know your stuff. Or, at least, 
enough of it to survive and be happy. 

In the end, all that counts is friends, family and personal happiness. 
Personal happiness is the toughest because it requires that you come to know 
yourself and be content with who you are. You'll be at least 35 before that 
happens.

> Much to Learn, 
 Kelsey
  >>

Your friend, 
Tom


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