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Recent content by v4169sgr

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    "Original Sin"....Just Another term for our animal nature?

    I'm not sure I see a difference :) Epicurus' problem of evil is addressed through our natures and the world being a learning exercise - a metaphorical classroom, as it were. A focus on our higher 'spiritual' natures results in actions that are 'skillful'; actions that are 'unskillful' arise...
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    "Original Sin"....Just Another term for our animal nature?

    Yes, we must be 'born again' in the teachings of the Light of the World, and at the same time must continue to exert effort on a daily basis to overcome our disadvantages. I don't see any contradiction in both your perspectives. I respect and admire both. We need both the exertion and...
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    "Original Sin"....Just Another term for our animal nature?

    Thanks Joshua - appreciate the perspective ;) Absolutely we cannot take the literal 'I' and 'you' out for so long as there are separately and rigidly defined concepts of self defined in the contemporary culture we all swim in. However, what we can do is act over time to reduce the...
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    "Original Sin"....Just Another term for our animal nature?

    Here's a contribution to put on the table: Another way of thinking of the story of Adam and Eve is as a metaphor for the growing awareness - over a long passage of time - of the self. As Ernest Becker has written: "It is this neuro-chemical program that keeps animals “walking behind their...
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    "Original Sin"....Just Another term for our animal nature?

    There's some valuable perspectives being put forwards here. I'd gently suggest that this thread could be improved in a few simple ways: Less of the "I" and "you" - let's try our best to take the personal out; Loving respect for each person contributing, however much we disagree with what they...
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    "Autistic" or "Person with Autism"?

    @Levitator Thanks for the two replies. In my experience cultural change happens through elevated conversations, and through practice of principles. By not defining myself through a particular group - though I am reaching out to the group and can connect to the group - I am demonstrating that I...
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    Finding it harder to move or speak when I'm upset

    Me too if whatever happened was really bad.
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    "Autistic" or "Person with Autism"?

    Understood. Having friends who understand is not only nice, I think it is essential. I think we can return the favour too :cool: I think it's possible to 'identify inclusively', which for me means validating and treasuring all the characteristics that make me and you unique special and...
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    "Autistic" or "Person with Autism"?

    I don't think I did - I'd be happy to read it if you would like to re-post - or, perhaps, DM if you don't feel comfortable.
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    "Autistic" or "Person with Autism"?

    Agreed. One aspect that is often missed by cultural anthropologists and historians is that humanity's culture as a whole is undergoing evolution ... from small groups through large groups towards a planetary identity. In this day and age we are collectively and individually challenged to shift...
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    Finding it harder to move or speak when I'm upset

    Thank you. I am learning a lot though interacting on these boards :cool: This is a key question for me. Why do I "run away" from emotionally challenging situations? It's good to put my experience into perspective: it's not just me, and might well be something to do with my ASD. For me...
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    "Autistic" or "Person with Autism"?

    Wonderful seeing all the new replies rolling in ... appreciate the perspectives, and the diversity is beautiful :hearteyes: As with Neri, I've never in my life felt the need to "fit in", even though growing up (during times when ASD was not understood at all) I was definitely one of a kind and...
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    Hello

    Welcome - think of it like this: we get to see the Emperor's New Clothes for what they are ...
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    I can’t decide if I want to be formally diagnosed or not

    Just a personal perspective that may or may not help ... As others have mentioned, a formal diagnosis (depending on your circumstances) may act as a gateway to more appropriate support / workplace accommodations - even if not now, then later in your working life. If you are at all worried...
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    Intro

    Welcome, and thank you for sharing. I can relate to your comment about 'autism flying up to the surface and refusing to be ignored'. Whenever I feel like this these days I remind myself that since my diagnosis nothing about myself has really changed and I am still the same person I was before...
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