The good thing ...
We are not interested in beating the sh** out of eachother.
We are interested in competing with the Gods, which says something about our level.
Although the mortals are not supposed / allowed to even "think" about that, and some of us can. Still it is unforgivable.
Allah is really great do you know why? Because he never leaves anyone unless they wish that. Or better. Think about Genies: "Your wish is my command" ... Kazam there is a castle in the desert for you with virgins and all that.
OK ... When I said God is great but not the greatest, I was thinking about the song "God is great" that is played here all the time along with similar songs. I considered saying Allahuakbar, but I thought about how that would be recieved. Bism-illah = Bism Allah = In Allahs Name.
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Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2011 6:45 am Post subject: Re: As an Aspie, do you ever feel...
cw10 wrote:
An an Aspie, do you ever feel like you're outside of society looking in?
Yes. I even feel like an outsider in the midst of friends/family. Nobody seems to understand me, and everyone is this puzzle I'll likely never really understand.
^^ My song. It always plays in my head when I'm around people. _________________ Do you bury me when I'm gone?
Do you teach me while I'm here?
Just as soon as I belong
Then it's time I disappear
Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2011 9:39 am Post subject: Re: As an Aspie, do you ever feel...
TeaEarlGreyHot wrote:
cw10 wrote:
An an Aspie, do you ever feel like you're outside of society looking in?
Yes. I even feel like an outsider in the midst of friends/family. Nobody seems to understand me, and everyone is this puzzle I'll likely never really understand.
^^ My song. It always plays in my head when I'm around people.
I listen to that song often, either replayed in the music memory of my noodle, or off a cd. I find myself singing it occasionally when I'm feeling down about people and their strange ways.
Unfortunately we're not wired to understand, and that's frustrating. I've found things that help, but sometimes I wish my brain was "normal". I think I'd be a lot happier.
The good thing ...
We are not interested in beating the sh** out of eachother.
We are interested in competing with the Gods, which says something about our level.
Although the mortals are not supposed / allowed to even "think" about that, and some of us can. Still it is unforgivable.
Allah is really great do you know why? Because he never leaves anyone unless they wish that. Or better. Think about Genies: "Your wish is my command" ... Kazam there is a castle in the desert for you with virgins and all that.
OK ... When I said God is great but not the greatest, I was thinking about the song "God is great" that is played here all the time along with similar songs. I considered saying Allahuakbar, but I thought about how that would be recieved. Bism-illah = Bism Allah = In Allahs Name.
Salam
Edit: Excuze me I'll be going.
The mirror doesn't turn, it's you who turns. The will to accept or not accept, the power is in your hands. I am not muslim, but Islam needs a true reform of philosophy and a proper understanding by it's own followers.
Hey man.
With all respect.
Islam is not something to achieve ... No wait.
...
I said earlier that I stand correct wheither I speak or not.
Now, I chose to turn but that is not cowardice.
There are two aspects, truth (the mirror) and stance (face forward or back).
While I am turning back, the mirror knows that I am not a coward. I turn back because my task is completed, but appearently not yet. There are classes of warriors, one is known as necromancers. Raising up dead bodies. I am not afraid of dying (turning back). I will be raised up should that be needed. As for right now, I'd like to leave the Muslims alone. The believers of them (independent of their stance) are having a nice time under the ground.
If you want to talk to someone of the Muslims, you have to do that with respect. Otherwise, they'll offer you peace. You really have to respect him in order to be able to fight with him. You have good knowledge, but I sense disrespect. Allah allows me to turn away from that.
Rust down for Allah.
If you rust down much enough for Allah, you will as a consequence of proving your valor be rewarded for your patience. If you don't want to, then you don't want to. Our path is long, but it leads to heaven. Their path is short, but leads to hell. It is not allowed to kill yourself. You don't have to do feats before going to the barberer, you need only to pay him some money for cutting you hair / elongating it and giving you the style you want. Better style, more money. No money, you will get the cheapest style for free. You know a barberer who gives free cuts and great styles at the same time? ... Hahaha.
Hey man.
With all respect.
Islam is not something to achieve ... No wait.
...
I said earlier that I stand correct wheither I speak or not.
Now, I chose to turn but that is not cowardice.
There are two aspects, truth (the mirror) and stance (face forward or back).
While I am turning back, the mirror knows that I am not a coward. I turn back because my task is completed, but appearently not yet. There are classes of warriors, one is known as necromancers. Raising up dead bodies. I am not afraid of dying (turning back). I will be raised up should that be needed. As for right now, I'd like to leave the Muslims alone. The believers of them (independent of their stance) are having a nice time under the ground.
If you want to talk to someone of the Muslims, you have to do that with respect. Otherwise, they'll offer you peace. You really have to respect him in order to be able to fight with him. You have good knowledge, but I sense disrespect. Allah allows me to turn away from that.
Salam
What you sense is how a father would treat his child. Love, compassion and discipline.
It's important to understand the mirror and what it represents. It's also important to take lessons to heart without taking them personally.
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Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2011 9:37 pm Post subject: Re: As an Aspie, do you ever feel...
cw10 wrote:
TeaEarlGreyHot wrote:
cw10 wrote:
An an Aspie, do you ever feel like you're outside of society looking in?
Yes. I even feel like an outsider in the midst of friends/family. Nobody seems to understand me, and everyone is this puzzle I'll likely never really understand.
^^ My song. It always plays in my head when I'm around people.
I listen to that song often, either replayed in the music memory of my noodle, or off a cd. I find myself singing it occasionally when I'm feeling down about people and their strange ways.
Unfortunately we're not wired to understand, and that's frustrating. I've found things that help, but sometimes I wish my brain was "normal". I think I'd be a lot happier.
I don't think I'd be any happier, really. I find people endlessly interesting. I don't think I'll ever really get it, but I try.
I've never been discontent with my disconnect, either. I think in many ways, my blockage is fueled by my need to control my every thought, desire, and expression thereof. This also hinders my ability to understand others as they seem so open and chaotic. That's something I can only manage in increments. Small moments where I'm able to unclasp my hands and let go of the tight control I have over myself. _________________ Do you bury me when I'm gone?
Do you teach me while I'm here?
Just as soon as I belong
Then it's time I disappear
Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2011 11:07 pm Post subject: Re: As an Aspie, do you ever feel...
TeaEarlGreyHot wrote:
I don't think I'd be any happier, really. I find people endlessly interesting. I don't think I'll ever really get it, but I try.
I've never been discontent with my disconnect, either. I think in many ways, my blockage is fueled by my need to control my every thought, desire, and expression thereof. This also hinders my ability to understand others as they seem so open and chaotic. That's something I can only manage in increments. Small moments where I'm able to unclasp my hands and let go of the tight control I have over myself.
I probably wouldn't have minded so much if I didn't discover I was like this by mere chance and so late in life. It's caused quite a great depression to fall upon me. Timing is everything, as is location, and neither could have been worse. Or better? No, but maybe they could be worse. I realized what I was missing in the conversation (okay I smoked some weed with a good friend of mine), and in my case all of a sudden I innately understood facial expressions. I felt like a kid in a candy store. But I almost wish I hadn't smoked and just lived thinking everyone else had a problem, and I was the normal one. I just had to open Pandora's box.
Joined: Jul 05, 2010 Age: 30 Posts: 28105 Location: California
Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2011 1:14 am Post subject: Re: As an Aspie, do you ever feel...
cw10 wrote:
TeaEarlGreyHot wrote:
I don't think I'd be any happier, really. I find people endlessly interesting. I don't think I'll ever really get it, but I try.
I've never been discontent with my disconnect, either. I think in many ways, my blockage is fueled by my need to control my every thought, desire, and expression thereof. This also hinders my ability to understand others as they seem so open and chaotic. That's something I can only manage in increments. Small moments where I'm able to unclasp my hands and let go of the tight control I have over myself.
I probably wouldn't have minded so much if I didn't discover I was like this by mere chance and so late in life. It's caused quite a great depression to fall upon me. Timing is everything, as is location, and neither could have been worse. Or better? No, but maybe they could be worse. I realized what I was missing in the conversation (okay I smoked some weed with a good friend of mine), and in my case all of a sudden I innately understood facial expressions. I felt like a kid in a candy store. But I almost wish I hadn't smoked and just lived thinking everyone else had a problem, and I was the normal one. I just had to open Pandora's box.
Pot's a hell of a drug.
I discovered it purely by accident. I was researching Aspergers because it seemed to fit my then husband. I wanted to understand it, and in understanding it I realized it fit me a whole heck of a lot better than it did him. In fact, I was likely projecting a lot of my difficulties onto him, thinking he was the one with the issues. I've since learned they very nearly diagnosed me as a child. Not sure why they didn't...
Am I happier knowing? It's an interesting question. In some ways, I understand myself (and by proxy the world) much more than I could have otherwise. However, with knowledge comes certain revelations I simply cannot ignore. As with anyone, there are things about me I do not like. Never liked. Now I've got a name for them. It seems... almost as if in naming these things took any hope I had of getting past them completely.
Acceptance is something I need to work on. _________________ Do you bury me when I'm gone?
Do you teach me while I'm here?
Just as soon as I belong
Then it's time I disappear
I've found things that help, but sometimes I wish my brain was "normal". I think I'd be a lot happier.
