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raeanna74 · 02-17-2005, 05:41 AM

Spirituality
Lover/Family/Self
Friends
Career
Money

Spirituality - whether it be atheism, buddism or christianity affects everything else that we do in life. I don't see how it could not be the basis and first thing in my life. I would not allow it to separate me from my family though. I'm not a fanatic. If it asked me to choose between family or faith I would CHANGE my faith.

As for family, lover and self. The order is constantly fluctuating. Who needs my attention most at the time. A child growing up in a home where the parents are true lovers gains a sense of love and self that will be much more of a struggle for a child in a home where the parents are constant enemies. Self much be balanced with family and lover or you wither away. I know I'm a better parent and lover when I've given myself proper nutrition and sleep. But in a life or death situation where there was a choice between myself or my family I would give my life for them.

As for Career and Money. I need money to get through life and that's primarily where it ends. If I don't enjoy my career I won't enjoy the money I make from it nearly as much. I grew up without a lot of money. In fact my parents declared bankruptcy 3 times in my lifetime. My Dad never learned to make more careful contracts and allowed people to rip in off in his construction business too many times. He likes to be a nice guy too much and consequently we were often short and in fear of loosing our home. Money is important but I know how to do without. Career - I'm doing what I love and that's what I always hope to do.

02-17-2005, 05:41 AM	#34 (permalink)
raeanna74 I'm not a blonde! I'm knot! I'm knot! I'm knot! Location: Upper Michigan	Spirituality Lover/Family/Self Friends Career Money Spirituality - whether it be atheism, buddism or christianity affects everything else that we do in life. I don't see how it could not be the basis and first thing in my life. I would not allow it to separate me from my family though. I'm not a fanatic. If it asked me to choose between family or faith I would CHANGE my faith. As for family, lover and self. The order is constantly fluctuating. Who needs my attention most at the time. A child growing up in a home where the parents are true lovers gains a sense of love and self that will be much more of a struggle for a child in a home where the parents are constant enemies. Self much be balanced with family and lover or you wither away. I know I'm a better parent and lover when I've given myself proper nutrition and sleep. But in a life or death situation where there was a choice between myself or my family I would give my life for them. As for Career and Money. I need money to get through life and that's primarily where it ends. If I don't enjoy my career I won't enjoy the money I make from it nearly as much. I grew up without a lot of money. In fact my parents declared bankruptcy 3 times in my lifetime. My Dad never learned to make more careful contracts and allowed people to rip in off in his construction business too many times. He likes to be a nice guy too much and consequently we were often short and in fear of loosing our home. Money is important but I know how to do without. Career - I'm doing what I love and that's what I always hope to do. __________________ "Always learn the rules so that you can break them properly." Dalai Lama My Karma just ran over your Dogma.