Hiskajirah
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I also apologize because my answer was in regards to this.. Mistress Lisa said "....if it was something already within them, and the books simply gave a label and meaning.." With that even though my answer is incorrect to most, I think I still need to believe it's possible. Only certain type of people can read the books, use it as a foundation and grow, while others never will. I do believe that all those who claim to be Gorean has to have read the books. Respectfully, ~twinkle quote:
ORIGINAL: AlwaysLisa Quick note... I do apologize for taking things to a "disturbing" level, I tend to ask questions that are out of the comfort zone..I am the original "why" child. I don't think I worded it correctly however, so I will elaborate a little. I wondered more about how people reacted to the reading of the books...if it was something already within them, and the books simply gave a label and meaning...or if they had no clue, thought the books were "cool" and decided to morph into a gorean. If the latter, does the fact it is a forced change, give it less worth? I do believe people, through upbringing, genetics, etc, have what it takes to claim the label, once they have read all of what the label holds. I call it being born to it....they are already ahead of the game. As oppossed to someone who read the books and thought the whole concept was pretty nifty, but struggles constantly as they attempt to make the neccessary changes. A mouse may wish to be a cat, but he wasn't born with the neccessary elements to achieve his desire. Do people who find a new career path in life feel that it is slightly cheapened? I am not speaking about a career path, but rather a persons moral codes and ethics...little different from changing careers. Do people who find God along their paths feel that it is slightly cheapened? Again, personal religious beliefs are not to be confused with personal moral fiber. Read about any Catholic Priests lately? Is anyone simply what we are at birth? Or should be? I happen to believe we are genetically geared at birth...environment plays an important part in the final product, but yes..your family tree has something to do with how you turn out. (35 years of breeding dogs has shown me just how important genes actually are). Dogs don't make life choices, but they are born with temperments, aggressive or non, physical attributes, etc, how they are steered through life may make some changes, but the basics are there at birth. Let me grab a person as an example. Toby Keith. He comes from a family of large men, outspoken beliefs and a definate similiarity of appearance. Can you see him as a ballet dancer? Even if he wanted to, it would be unnatural, something forced and....against what he was born as. No Tim, I am not delusional. My questions may not be entirely understood or even found to be disturbing, but they are legit and asked here because I hope to find answers :) And yes, I know Shakespeare well, And now the day begins.... In case I don't make it back here before the day.... Merry Christmas to all :) Lisa
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