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Post by Muffy on Mar 16, 2010 15:13:17 GMT -5
Question: How do you define maturity?
Is there really such a thing as maturity? If so, can it be measured?
I'll post my own thoughts later.
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Post by Brent on Mar 16, 2010 15:19:25 GMT -5
Physical maturity - obviously when you're done growing
Mental maturity - when the individual is self-aware about their life, you can always learn new things, it is just the willingness to learn and grasp logic/reasoning that makes you mature
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Post by Josh on Mar 16, 2010 15:33:47 GMT -5
I dont have either.
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Post by Theonymic on Mar 16, 2010 18:22:27 GMT -5
Taking responsibility for one's own care and the care of those around; respect for others.
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Post by Patrick on Mar 16, 2010 20:23:50 GMT -5
Both what Theonymic and Brent said.
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Post by Jeremy on Mar 16, 2010 20:49:58 GMT -5
(for one's actions) when the individual is self-aware about their life |
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Post by dlectronic on Mar 17, 2010 1:22:48 GMT -5
When we can accept that DH is not wicca. J/k I don't even like DH much anymore, set aside that first album of theirs.
I like to believe that I understand the notion of "there is always something to learn." But I am skeptical to say I am mature...
I'de say maturity is when one finally understands that life is more than an endless quest so gratify one's self.
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Post by Brent on Mar 17, 2010 1:45:21 GMT -5
I guess I'll never be mature then, seeing as how I believe the only purpose in life is being happy and doing anything possible to achieve happiness.
And pretty much everyone has the same attitude. Some use religion, some give and do charity, some use drugs, some use sex, etc. we occupy things which make us happy.
There is no such thing as being truly selfless except maybe if you're Ghandi, he's one of the few people to experience self-actualization.
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Post by dlectronic on Mar 17, 2010 2:05:13 GMT -5
I do not think I exist to achieve as much pleasure as possible. On many occasions I act as if that is the case (we all act this way oftentimes), but truly, I don't believe that is the goal of existence.
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Post by runny on Mar 17, 2010 2:11:16 GMT -5
I do not think I exist to achieve as much pleasure as possible. On many occasions I act as if that is the case (we all act this way oftentimes), but truly, I don't believe that is the goal of existence. Why not? |
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Post by Brent on Mar 17, 2010 2:35:08 GMT -5
I do not think I exist to achieve as much pleasure as possible. On many occasions I act as if that is the case (we all act this way oftentimes), but truly, I don't believe that is the goal of existence. don't tell me what isn't your goal, tell me what is |
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Post by dlectronic on Mar 17, 2010 2:36:29 GMT -5
I do not think I exist to achieve as much pleasure as possible. On many occasions I act as if that is the case (we all act this way oftentimes), but truly, I don't believe that is the goal of existence. Why not? He said in a loud voice, "Fear God and give him glory, because the hour of his judgment has come. Worship him who made the heavens, the earth, the sea and the springs of water." |
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Post by Radiant Magnificence Alastair on Mar 17, 2010 2:44:48 GMT -5
I think worship is also an act of pleasure. I find the earth pleasurable, I enjoy his creation.
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Post by dlectronic on Mar 17, 2010 2:59:38 GMT -5
But are we called (Biblically) to serve ourselves, or Christ?
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Post by Jeremy on Mar 17, 2010 3:07:24 GMT -5
- to worship God.
Also:
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