technology4617 said:
sorry for pulling a darkkitty.
Is that a thing? Can we make it a thing?
I love reading these discussions. They're insightful, thought-provoking and have made me laugh through and through.
And here are my views:
Religion as a concept is beautiful; you have something that can give you meaning in life when the harsh world will give you none. The practice of it, however, sadly, is flawed - at least, some of its practices - and only leads to violence and rage between religions and ignorance in the foolhardy ones. It's exploited and it's corrupting and sadly, malpracticed, but sometimes it's done right and that's where it's Good. I myself have no idea whether there is or is not a higher power watching over us and neither will I ever know; this is why it would be a higher power, should such one exist. The thing is that it's just easier to be able to blame something above yourself for things that seem unfair and it's nice to be able to thank something if you feel such thanks are needed, but there's noone around to give it to properly. I've shortly believed in a god - I've shortly believed in natural powers being controllable to a certain extent. I guess I like to try out things as I go along and I'm happy for it.
But my religion, my true religion, is Life - that I know that I'm alive and that I believe that I live with every fibre of my body and every single breath I take.
And my dreamgirl/-woman/-manbearpig has no definition. Appearances are important, yes, but only superficially; once you get to know someone who at first is ugly, and you befriend them and get closer (not necessarily because you're seeking a relationship), you'll learn to love that face that once was as hideous as the night and its imperfections at one time turn into unique little quirks you enjoy.
My ideal partner is probably similar to myself; she'd - or he'd; I'm pretty certain I like girls, but you never know - be into making music freely without hesitation and be courageous enough to do things in groups in spite of what they might think of you; you're just trying to have fun and sometimes that works or fails... but you can only find out by trying.
I guess she should care for me for who I am, but then if she didn't, she'd probably not be my friend to begin with. Ideally she's someone I would never wish to not be around - but then such person does not exist, of course - and she'd appreciate me for who I am and who I could be - and I'd appreciate her for the same. If she's into Rayman, Doctor Who, The Who, JJ Cale and drawing, that'd be amazing, but come on - what are the odds of that?