Do you "Believe In Sanity"?

[Rev.Reverence]

Pretty straight forward question I think.

[prick]

I think my sanity drives others insane

[Der Nister]

It doesn't exist - it's all in your head.

[jynxxxedangel]

What do we base this idea of sanity on? Whose reality?

[Rev.Reverence]

What do we base this idea of sanity on? Whose reality?

I don't know...the word belongs to "THEM"..."THEY" say I'm insane...

....personally.....I "Believe Insanity" more often than not...

[prick]

It doesn't exist - it's all in your head.

Ha! You are wrong, there is nothing in my head.

[bean]

If you look hard enough, NO ONE is perfectly sane.

There are insane actions.

Edited May 5, 2009 by bean water

[Onyx]

If you look hard enough, NO ONE is perfectly sane.

There are insane actions.

Exactly. Maybe this was a topic started in jest but it's something I've thought about a lot.

Every human being has a few little quirks and neuroses. Is it interfering greatly in one's life or the lives of others around us? If not, then who cares with what word others may label us.

I believe every one of us are capable of being either driven over the edge or driving ourselves over that edge of complete insanity, given enough pressure, starvation, physical imbalances or mental stress.

The key is balance in our lives and satisfaction with one's own progress. Anyone can get out of balance, given the right set of circumstances.

It's a choice whether to allow ourselves to fall over that edge. Some sit in horror when discussing murder or other horrendous crimes, but I think sometimes that very denial could breed that very environment for this type of thought to thrive.

I think the miracle is that we aren't all killing each other, and that self control, that humanity, reaching out to others rather than living only for ourselves constitutes the spark of the divine that we experience, although rare.

[Rev.Reverence]

Exactly. Maybe this was a topic started in jest but it's something I've thought about a lot.

Every human being has a few little quirks and neuroses. Is it interfering greatly in one's life or the lives of others around us? If not, then who cares with what word others may label us.

I believe every one of us are capable of being either driven over the edge or driving ourselves over that edge of complete insanity, given enough pressure, starvation, physical imbalances or mental stress.

The key is balance in our lives and satisfaction with one's own progress. Anyone can get out of balance, given the right set of circumstances.

It's a choice whether to allow ourselves to fall over that edge. Some sit in horror when discussing murder or other horrendous crimes, but I think sometimes that very denial could breed that very environment for this type of thought to thrive.

I think the miracle is that we aren't all killing each other, and that self control, that humanity, reaching out to others rather than living only for ourselves constitutes the spark of the divine that we experience, although rare.

No Ma'am...I was not being The Jester..

(Well..oK..I can't not be The Jester...but I was being as serious as I can really be.)

We certainly do!

THEY...have deemed I should not work in kitchens..or garages..or anywhere...anymore.

I have crossed that Line you speak of..& stood on the edge...& jump roped with it..(you get the point)..

Oh...plenty of people are killing each other in plenty of places.

(EDIT TO ADD)

Like...why did NOONE directly answer the question?

Edited May 5, 2009 by Rev.Reverence

[prick]

No Ma'am...I was not being The Jester..

(Well..oK..I can't not be The Jester...but I was being as serious as I can really be.)

We certainly do!

THEY...have deemed I should not work in kitchens..or garages..or anywhere...anymore.

I have crossed that Line you speak of..& stood on the edge...& jump roped with it..(you get the point)..

Oh...plenty of people are killing each other in plenty of places.

(EDIT TO ADD)

Like...why did NOONE directly answer the question?

Sorry, my insanity wouldnt allow a direct answer.

[Rev.Reverence]

Sorry, my insanity wouldnt allow a direct answer.

I know prick...your answer was QUITE as direct as I would expect of you, Bro.

[Tacohitts]

Insanity can be caused by

crappy economy

loss of job

being around stupid people

Being pressured to go beyond what you are capable of doing,(on the job stress) for example

Anyone who is sane can become insane under the right circumstances

[Der Nister]

(EDIT TO ADD)

Like...why did NOONE directly answer the question?

I did answer the question. My answer is that there is only perspective. Sanity is defined by each person.

Sure there is a text book definition but even definitions that can be found in text books are subjective to perspective.

Or in other words - it's all in how you see things and for me, I don't think it is real but just a matter of my perspective.

Edited May 5, 2009 by Der Nister

[Rev.Reverence]

I did answer the question. My answer is that there is only perspective. Sanity is defined by each person.

Sure there is a text book definition but even definitions that can be found in text books are subjective to perspective.

Or in other words - it's all in how you see things and for me, I don't think it is real but just a matter of my perspective.

NOW you answered it!

(clearly) {remember...I'm insane!}

[Simon Bar Sinister]

Yes, but it doesn't believe in me.

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[asphyxian_doll]

I believe in sanity within the insanity of the third dimension. It is possible.

[Enishi]

I think that most people in "civilized" societies are fundamentally insane, and swallow hook line and sinker whatever those who appear to have authority tell them.

This is why I never trust ANYTHING which comes out of mainstream news media, government officials, universities, schools, textbooks, experts, etc. And I take all the alternative stuff with a big grain of salt as well.

[Homicidalheathen]

No. Sanity is relative.

to whatever situation or society you come from. Standards apply. Some 'madness' is stirred by the kundalini awakening anyway...a lil is healthy.