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Stolen_Authenticity
May 6, 2016
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I know basically what 'autism' and its' 'lighter' in intensity 'cousin' {"asperger's syndrone"}, is - By the end of today, though - Since I can identify with the latter variety - I hope to find out, {via 'Google' if nothing else}.. Would that be primarily, a result, of 'nature' {genes}, or 'nurture'.. the environment, in which one 'grew up'!? .. What say you? ..Eg. All replies welcome!

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MEXIMARTINI
May 6, 2016
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#622
tomtrytostay wrote:
Mexi as for the judgements we make . Are we aware of them ? Can we be aware without making judgements ? That's worth noticing .

I've heard mindfulness called observing thoughts objectively .

Perhaps non judgemental awareness is something we can practice . Don't know !

 

Tom.  great question.  here is another.  Which or what would be considered making a 'judgement'? what is the difference in our every day routine.  I make a judgement call not to run, i'd rather walk. i'm aware of that.  how can I not make a judgement call to do either?  it sounds complex.  am i understanding this the way you want?  or am I missing something

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walkinginachesspit
May 6, 2016
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#623

what you might be missing is that a confused brain doesn't ask philosophical questions worth answering.

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Stolen_Authenticity
May 6, 2016
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#624

Oops! - I should've 1st, brought myself 'up-to-speed' as it were.. re. "Asperger's syndrome" - Since, 'physically clumsy' I Aint! .. I Do recognize, a long-term, knowing what-to-say, to people - Beyond the 'very casual' types of conversation! I.e. 'How are you'? ..Or commenting, on the weather.

 At Least, I've long since, pretty much eliminated, "What do you do"? .. from my repetoire!  ..ha!  --Ps. My 'upbringing' re. 'social practice' opportunities - Plus, Not taking much social initiatve {of the somewhat limited opportunities, I felt there were} - Was pretty much, a disaster!  0:

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tomtrytostay
May 6, 2016
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#625
When I was walking in Memphis . Nice name . I'll respond to you guys when I can
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MEXIMARTINI
May 6, 2016
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#626
Walking-In-Memphis wrote:

what you might be missing is that a confused brain doesn't ask philosophical questions worth answering.

 

haha, i'm merely trying to stay on his line of thinking.  yes, it gets me confused for sure.  So, my point was made without even realizing i made the point.  huh.  time for my second cup of JO!

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tomtrytostay
May 6, 2016
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#627
Mexi don't be afraid to wonder . I'll get back to you .
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tomtrytostay
May 6, 2016
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#628
I think you are born with autism and Aspergers SA . Though my niece was starved of oxygen and my sister thinks maybe that did it .
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Stolen_Authenticity
May 6, 2016
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#629

Can you 'pick out' the 'Tomism' in the Following ?  0:

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Stolen_Authenticity
May 6, 2016
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#630

Semi-Non-Sequitur 'link' - "How Does Grief Cause Physical Pain"{?}

http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-36213249

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tomtrytostay
May 6, 2016
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#631
Right that's it . Put up your dukes !
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tomtrytostay
May 6, 2016
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#632
I'm a nihilist !
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tomtrytostay
May 6, 2016
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#633
SA 651.

Only love can hurt like this .

Thanks for using a link by the way .

I liked that buddy thank you
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tomtrytostay
May 6, 2016
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#634
I wasn't but I sure am now . Am I autistic? What a question .

I've wondered about that . I have very poor social skills . I mentioned it to a therapist and he said that he thought I was very sensitive about how other people feel so I absolutely didn't fit that category . I don't believe it makes you less worthwhile however .

How about you then ? Are you autistic ?

Your avatar is a bit sexy I think !
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tomtrytostay
May 6, 2016
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#635
Just been talking about how life gets easier as you reach Middle age . You become more comfortable in yourself right ?
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tomtrytostay
May 6, 2016
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#636
I've been thinking about this whole free will thing too.

With the view free will exists we blame ourselves .


So if our job sucks it's our fault . We have no friends it's our fault . A failed marriage it's our fault.

It can't possibly be that we had some obstacle to deal with .

A lack of ability or a lack of opportunities .

It's just we didn't make the right choices , we are to blame .

Well bullshit . I don't usually swear but I'm going to .

It's enough we have the suffering through having circumstances we aren't happy with without the additional pain of beating ourselves up about it .
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tomtrytostay
May 6, 2016
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#637
Also I know it's false . I have an absolutely beautiful wife but no friends .

It's not that I've somehow chose better or worked harder .

Only I have had the good fortune to be able to relate a little more as a husband and also to have met an incredibly patient and wonderful and sweet wife .
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Stolen_Authenticity
May 6, 2016
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#638

Sometimes, it seems - 'Overstatements' are not only Necessary - But, psychologically Helpful!  [ :

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tomtrytostay
May 6, 2016
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#639
Oh I mixed myself up . I've wondered about having Asperger's. Autism is severe no?

Does anyone mix and work with autism ?
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tomtrytostay
May 6, 2016
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#640
That's really nice SA . I'm glad you are still posting quotes and pictures . Some of them are insightful and wonderful . Good for you buddy and thank you .

She's so hot ! Love while you were sleeping .

Though she's such a liar in it !