But they are wrong on two counts. The first is that the devil has been demonised for long for no fault of her own. And two this line has been used to justify slavery- in whatever form you want to think of it. You know, like indentured slaves and so on. I refuse to believe we mustn’t be idle. In fact, I posit that to be idle is really good for us.
So with that introduction, I can describe what my ideal day would be. But before we get there, you know there are some people who live a full life in a day and others who are alive for many years but haven’t lived a single day well- if you get what I mean.
Not having to make breakfast, or any meal, have a book to read, go for a ride or a run or a hike, chill with family, friends, sex on da beach, bbq and a drink, some weed then this day begins to look ideal. No stress. No running in pursuit of making ends meat.
You could be wondering what my regular day looks like and I am sorry to disappointed you, my dear listeners. There is hardly ever anything to write home about it. Wake up, shit, dress for a run or ride depending on day. Breakfast after workout, shower, leave for work- rinse repeat.
Occasionally I have my ideal days, without the sex on the beach of course. But the elements are present in some measure which makes these days beautiful and memorable.
To an ideal day for all of us.
Being tear & depression free, is about as ideal as I can get for the time being.
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I agree. This would be ideal
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Getting there, slowly, but getting there.
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I am glad to hear it, my friend
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I love that you said โherโ! Made my day! ๐
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We need inclusivity even in the world on non existent beings. The world of the gods is overpopulated by males and that’s not how the world of men is.
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Non existent? Please elaborate if you want to!
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This is a non religious blog. So I think that comes with the package
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Great ideal day, Mak! Mine would be the same only I’d have a nice stuffed pizza with extra cheese, garlic and jalapenos right after the sex on the beach. Don’t want it before as…well…I wouldn’t want to belch up garlic whilst having great beach-sex with the woman of my dreams! Nothin’ sexy ’bout that, eh.
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This, my friend, is great. Better than ideal
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My ideal day would be to sleep past 3 AM.
And be able to mop the floor every other: day/week/month? And be able to get up off the floor if I get down on the floor to pick up something that should be mopped up. ๐ฆ
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You mean you are usually up by 3am?
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READ MY LIPS! Awake at 2am. Up by 3!
Natures way of telling us old folks, “Better to wake up and get up than not wake up at all.”
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and what time do you go to sleep? if i wake up at 2 i would be irritable the whole day
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I’m just going to bed by 2 a.m. & hopefully getting to sleep by 3. Life long night person.
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Same hereโฆpure blood night owl lol
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Yes, & trying to change it to please others, & their ”decent hour” nonsense, doesn’t work.
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Ah, but is a mind ever truly idle? Occasionally during a Quaker Meeting my mind might become restful for a short while, but even then it’s not idle. And it’s not likely to become idle until shortly after I have taken my last breath, at which time my mind will be of no use to anyone, including the devil.
As for my ideal day, I’d like it to be one where my autistic differences are embraced, although I’d settle for being accommodated without complaint or criticism.
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truly idle? not possible. there are so many sensations that hit us every waking moment that wouldn’t let us be completely idle.
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Diving!
A light southerly wind, 75 degrees, sunny, no threat of weather, and 5 hours of downtime.
A bad day diving is better than a good day doing anything else. It is what keeps me looking for tomorrow. Is spring here yet?
That is my ideal day.
Idle minds being the devils workshop? Perhaps, but my mind is rarely idle. Even if I look idle, I’m usually thinking of something regarding how to do this or that effectively, how to best maximise my time. And I’ve no fear of the devil.
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My friend, you should fear the debil. It is the reason women suffer during childbirth and also why we die.
Without the debil it would be all rosy
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Sounds to me like a paper mache god is looking for a scapegoat..
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Haha. Thatโs what gods are known to do
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As an idle devil, can’t you people just leave me alone?
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We try, but it just doesn’t work
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Wow, what a dreamy and relaxing ideal day you have described! It sounds like the perfect balance between adventure, relaxation, and spending time with loved ones. Your perspective on life and the importance of truly living each day is inspiring. We should all strive to have more days like the ones you describe, even if it’s just once in a while. Cheers to the simple pleasures in life!
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In the song, Guantanamera, the Sandpipers say the streams of the mountain please me more than the sea. It is the little pleasures that bring joy to our lives.
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Thank you for sharing your perspective on the song “Guantanamera”. I completely agree with you that it’s the small things in life that bring us the most joy and it’s wonderful to see that the streams of the mountain bring you happiness. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us.
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Yea u are right
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I try to be
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Reason behind the saying is when a person is not engaged in positive work, Surely he will join the company of devils.
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And that is the problem. It doesn’t follow that idle people are waiting to join a company of devils plus I see nothing wrong with it, anyway.
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Every one have own view.
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This is true. I expressed my own views on the subject and I don’t expect everyone to agree though I know I am in good company with Bertrand Russell among others
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