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Veena.K

Do you always know why you do what you do?

Posted - March 21, 2017
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  • 7792
    Sure I do. Survival mostly.
      March 21, 2017 7:39 PM MDT
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  • 7683
    Umm aren't there somethings we do without knowing why we are doing, Zack?
      March 21, 2017 7:42 PM MDT
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  • 7792
    A few years ago I did something and had no idea why I did it. There were repercussions that I paid dearly for. 
      March 21, 2017 7:48 PM MDT
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  • 7683
    It happens.....that is human nature, we have no control sometimes...
      March 21, 2017 7:50 PM MDT
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  • 2960
    No. But if I think of it afterwards, there are usual "simple" explanations: anger, revenge, fear, lack of confidence, etc.
      March 21, 2017 7:56 PM MDT
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  • 7683
    Yes, it is during flashback mode that things register better.
      March 21, 2017 8:24 PM MDT
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  • No, too often one may act with no understanding of why he has done so.  Often an exasperated parent or teacher will ask a kid, "Why did you do that?" and be answered, "I don't know."  This is not an evasion or ruse.  Often one really doesn't know, even as an adult.
      March 21, 2017 8:12 PM MDT
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  • 7683
    True, whether one is a kid or an adult, certain things sometimes happen which are beyond our control. This post was edited by Veena.K at March 21, 2017 9:47 PM MDT
      March 21, 2017 8:26 PM MDT
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  • 23577
    Your answer reminded me of a favorite video/song of mine.

    This guy Matt travels the world and gets people to dance with him every several years. This is my favorite of the ones I've seen -- from 2012.
    I love the song, I love the singer and I love all the people in it and Matt shares hope and love. He shows that, indeed, love can make the world go round.



    This post was edited by WelbyQuentin at March 21, 2017 9:52 PM MDT
      March 21, 2017 8:43 PM MDT
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  • 23577
    You're welcome, WingedWonder. This song/video truly inspires me, moves me tremendously and brings me to tears of happiness and hope every time I watch/listen.

    Words really escape me.

    I love everything about it all.




    I'm sorry (I haven't forgotten about looking closer to the answers and comments you [and Zack-Mr.GenXer, too?] gave to one of my questions the other day )- - I'm sorry I must sign off again. Work has been really draining me these past weeks - -  all in a good way - - but I must go lie down. Uh . . . let me know if you and Zack are joining me.

    ;)
      March 21, 2017 9:01 PM MDT
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  • 23577
    Ha! Looks great!
    :)

      March 22, 2017 7:25 AM MDT
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  • 7683
    Welby, my iPad disables me most of the time, from watching videos posted on AM, I could however open this video right now, thank you, I just luved it;))
      March 22, 2017 8:56 PM MDT
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  • 23577
    Thanks for letting me know, Veena.K! I love it, too!
    I can't say enough wondrous words about that song/video.
    :)
      March 22, 2017 9:08 PM MDT
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  • 7683
    Ha ha I'm going to save it and send it to all my friends....it is exquisite welby;))
      March 22, 2017 9:12 PM MDT
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  • 23577
    Excellent!
    :)
      March 22, 2017 9:24 PM MDT
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  • 7683
    Oh such wondrous thoughts, I'm happy to have met you Winged Wonder. your optimism and cheerfulness is infectious in a good way. This World is bereft of love, selfishness grips us and greed consumes us. May your magnanimity serve as a beacon to many.Amen!
      March 21, 2017 8:44 PM MDT
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  • 7683
    ;))
      March 22, 2017 9:01 PM MDT
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  • Always. Well, usually. At the very least, sometimes. 

    I gotta confess that when I look back at some of my less-gracious answers I wonder why I didn't just shut up.
      March 21, 2017 9:13 PM MDT
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  • Ya gotta admit, the site has been almost Didge-free for the past few days. Enjoy the peace while it lasts.
      March 21, 2017 9:29 PM MDT
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  • 7683
    Yes Didge,luv your spontaneity like Winged wonder said;))
      March 22, 2017 9:02 PM MDT
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  • Thanks, Veena. :) 
      March 22, 2017 9:07 PM MDT
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  • Interesting question ... With many possibilities ... For example in western culture it was or is traditional for the groom to carry the new bride into the house ... But how many have asked why is a tradition.... Relax I'm going to spill the beans :)
    In Rome it was considered really bad luck if the bride tripped when entering her new house for the first time, so to avoid this the groom would carry her over the threshold to avoid any tripping ...
    So apart from cultural traditions there are also deep and generally unknown psyscological drives at work ...
      March 21, 2017 9:59 PM MDT
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  • Ah.. WW... Thank you but i think you are smarter!
    There are two kinds of people in life, those that think people can be divided into two kinds and those that don't lol ... But seriously, stop laughing now! ...  There are two kinds... Those that live life, You! And those that read about life (no comment here lol) ... For you
      March 21, 2017 10:10 PM MDT
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  • My only surprise is that i haven't seen it make an appearance before .. unless i missed it, always possible :)
      March 22, 2017 9:45 PM MDT
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