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by HasntBeen on August 7th, 2009
I'm not a Christian, so I hope you'll forgive my speaking out of turn. But it sounds to me like you're passing through a normal transition point in your development as a person... doubting who you have been, doubting what you've devoted yourself to, resisting the realization that it may not be adequate.
Those transition points happen to all intelligent, sensitive adults as they grow and mature -- that's the way it's supposed to be, it's not a malfunction of life: you have a certain "box" around your life, and you explore that box and fill it up until you can no longer distinguish between yourself and the box. At that point, it stops being satisfying and growth-promoting, and starts to become a prison.
The solution is to let the walls of the box break down: to question the foundation of your life and identity, and ride the emotional roller-coaster that comes with such questioning. At some point, the ups and downs level out, you look backwards and see the shell you've shed and the new skin under it, and start exploring the newer, larger box.
Mastery is when you are no longer threatening to kill yourself every time this happens.
by the gun man on November 8th, 2009
tell me how i can kill me self pain free and we can do it together yeah
by pouncey on November 8th, 2009
Even if you are strange you'll never be as strange as me.
by Thinker on November 8th, 2009
can you define 'top' for me?
by Motep4 on November 6th, 2009
I was raised in an Orthodox Jewish home. Several months ago I concluded that it's a lie. I was depressed for a while, I even considered suicide, but I'm just about over my depression.
by jennybabes44 on August 9th, 2009
Its hard but honest to God, the way you have to look at it is life has its ups and downs. You were up for a long time, realised it was all lies so what now? It can only get better!! xx
by Redhawk on August 8th, 2009
First off, I really don't believe that EVERYTHING can be a lie...you live, you breath, you have probably laughed at something that struck you as funny, and probably cried at something that brought you sorrow.
Those were HONEST emotions you felt at the time.
Ever single time you said or did something that made someone smile, feel comforted, feel good or stronger was HONEST and REAL...you can't fake that...therefore IT, which IS part of EVERYTHING...can not be a lie.
Remember who is the KING of LIES...roflmao...HE delights in our sorrow and confusion...those lies are ALL he has to OFFER and he is the master of that...
He can twist and pervert all good things, if we allow him to do so...but he also must GO when we demand that he go...because we always have the power of WHAT IS, AND FOREVER WILL BE...backing us up.
Once you strip the POWER OF THE LIE away...you see the sniveling, putrid rot that is trying to FOOL YOU into believing the lies...THEN you realize who ALWAYS tells the truth, wants the best or better for you, and will never forsake you...always has your back in every situation, without you even having to ask...
Things become very clear and shining then...and you can not be fooled into believing that "everything you've put your life into is a lie" it simply is not.
If you think suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem, then what do you say when somebody has a permanent problem?
by purplecows on October 7th, 2011
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Was I wrong to save a man from suicidal thoughts?
by LynZs on October 18th, 2011
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What about suicide?
by ErgoStep on November 18th, 2011
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Have you ever wished someone would kill you? If so, why?
by AnonymousGirl on December 9th, 2011
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Is suicide nature's way of showing mercy? Knowing that if things get truly unbearable that you can just end the pain in an instant?
by KDP on October 13th, 2011
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You're reading Christians: If you found that everything you've put your life into was a lie how would you feel? I am feeling at this point but i am not certain yet. If i become certain i will 'top' myself as there is no point! Am i strange or would you do the same?
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Comments
Thank you for those wise words HasntBeen. I understand that i should do this, but i know what the easier route would be.
by Strength on August 7th, 2009
Zactly. Sounds like you're on the right road, even if it's unpleasant.
by HasntBeen on August 7th, 2009
Don't usually make comments but that is one great answer.
by LoggyBren on August 7th, 2009
Thanks, LoggyBren.
by HasntBeen on August 7th, 2009
Great answer!!! x
by Angelkiss on August 20th, 2009
Well, i did what you said , and i just kept returning to the 'box'. I think my 'box' is the truth :) And i am happy with this :):)
Thanks for your help
by Strength on August 20th, 2009
Well it's not my job to run your life, but I will say that the box always looks like the truth. That's why it's a box.
by HasntBeen on August 20th, 2009
I've never been happier and i feel fulfilled. So happy and God is 100% real to me. So i've either completely brainwahsed myself (hehehe), or just flat out in love with my God ;)
I think everybody has a 'box' that they think is truth. It's picking the right box that is important. And i believe i have picked the right one. :) Just my opinion
It's been Nice talking to you hasntbeen
by Strength on August 20th, 2009
Thanks for chatting :)
by HasntBeen on August 20th, 2009