Monday, January 24, 2011
Finding a carrot I did not like
I apologize to anyone associated with the Room 101 brand of cigars, but I just did not dig your smoke tonight. I don't really like the semi flat cigar shape, though it did remind me of candy gum cigars we once had as children on halloween. That said, I give you credit, you were a 9/10 smoke and hopefully that is where you might be at a 7 dollar price for a small cigar. But that said, I just did not really enjoy the smoke and discarded it in about 10 minutes or so. I will report that it tasted like cinnamon on the inside of a bowl of cherries. Sounds good right? It was, it really was. But unless I go out and resmoke the freezing remains of the cigar that is in my snow filled flower pot outside, I think this may be one of the last times I smoke the Room 101. I don't want to tell people that its not a good cigar, it certainly is. But for me, I just did not dig the experience.
Exploring the top shelf
I tried an Avo Uvezian cigar today, from the higher price range cigars. This one was really good. Maybe the best I've tried in a while. I got the $7.75 cigar. It lasted about 30 minutes or so. Tastes like pineapples I say (well not on your tongue but to your inner being it tastes this way). It has the be the nuttiest cigar I've ever had and that was really good. Very smooth. A very fine smoke indeed. 9.9/10.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Bleeding Red White Blue and Silver
I must say that since I've purchased a Kindle, I am really really really reading alot of books. I think I have about 120 active books in my kindle right now and I will keep adding to them! Why read? You have to be of the lowest form of human intelligence if you never read more than one book a decade. I have given up completely on movies. I might watch bits and pieces, but rarely will I see a movie these days. I loved the movies when I was younger, but I say that once you hit 34, you either mastered the miraculous content of the cinema or you are going to never get off the train. I don't think that movie going is a bad thing, and in fact, I believe it to be a very strong educational material for the younger mind. But that said, reading is where its meant to be. I like to read a little bit of one book and put it down and read another. Why read though? Because the more you read books, the more you blend into humanity. I must say that I am resurrecting many of the old literatures now, Agatha Christie, Jules Verne, Herman Melville, Rudyard Kipling, Hawthorne and all the like. Stephen King, Dean Koontz, Michael Crichton, David Eddings, John Grishom and all the other newer authors are just great. I wont read it as fast as I can in any one book, but I will go as I go. I have a new passion for books about Africa. It started with Alan Paton's Cry the Beloved Country. I have found What is the What, A new one called Half the Yellow Sun and one I just bought called Beneath the Lions Gaze. Good reading.
If you dont read more than one of Elie Weisel's book in your time, you are really sincerely avoiding the assembly line of human faith and healing. I hope that the older you get, the less time you spend in front of the screen and more behind a book.
The thing about reading is that you get to see the thoughts and emotions of a human being in a verbal form. It totally replaces the minute experiences of visual forms of media. I do feel that we have many emotional moments in the cinema, but that said, it hits you fast and it takes you away, but reading will give you the money you need to build that tower in your mind. Cinema just gives you a powerful train ride. There is a difference.
If you dont read more than one of Elie Weisel's book in your time, you are really sincerely avoiding the assembly line of human faith and healing. I hope that the older you get, the less time you spend in front of the screen and more behind a book.
The thing about reading is that you get to see the thoughts and emotions of a human being in a verbal form. It totally replaces the minute experiences of visual forms of media. I do feel that we have many emotional moments in the cinema, but that said, it hits you fast and it takes you away, but reading will give you the money you need to build that tower in your mind. Cinema just gives you a powerful train ride. There is a difference.
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Why we shouldn't do it on Shabbas...
Lighting a fire on shabbas is like buying charcoal to sleep on all week long.
Cooking on shabbas is like burning your own toe nails off. (sorry if its a sickening analogy. you should feel a little sick if you still cook on shabbas).
Using your computer on shabbas is like putting a carrot in your bottom orifice. (please dont use your computer on shabbas).
Spending money on shabbas is like prying off a fingernail. It hurts. Really.
Making telephone calls on shabbas is like swallowing a palm tree. Don't do it. Just for emergencies!
Turning on lights and television sets and making electrical changes on shabbas is like stuffing a carrot in your nose. It wont feel good. It doesnt look that great. But if you have to transgress any of these, I suppose one light switch or two wont be the end of your Shabbas rest. I dont do it that much.
Cooking on shabbas is like burning your own toe nails off. (sorry if its a sickening analogy. you should feel a little sick if you still cook on shabbas).
Using your computer on shabbas is like putting a carrot in your bottom orifice. (please dont use your computer on shabbas).
Spending money on shabbas is like prying off a fingernail. It hurts. Really.
Making telephone calls on shabbas is like swallowing a palm tree. Don't do it. Just for emergencies!
Turning on lights and television sets and making electrical changes on shabbas is like stuffing a carrot in your nose. It wont feel good. It doesnt look that great. But if you have to transgress any of these, I suppose one light switch or two wont be the end of your Shabbas rest. I dont do it that much.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
American Rat
I just had the dispeasure of watching an American Talk show publicly show a video captured of one of our own leaders tripping and falling on the way into an airplane. Why do I site this particular episode to report on in my blog? It was the Bill O'reilly show and the leader was Hillary Clinton. I do remember the news reel of Fidel Castro taking a fall into a row of chairs a few years ago and how much we felt that justice was dished out to one of our enemies. But Hillary? She is not the enemy. To show this on national television is to degrade her office and her contributions to humanity. We do not need to witness our leaders taking falls of the walk in our day. I'm sure it happens once in a while. Its not newsworthy.
Needless to say, I held my hand in front of my eyes. I did not need to or want to see her take a spill. Its rancid disregard for our Secretary of State to display this event and to make it in any way newsworthy. Especially considering she was unhurt by the event. Had she be injured, it would be newsworthy as we would witness the pain and suffering of another person and feel compassion. To just air this to make a mockery of a public figure seethes of heresy and wrongdoing. I hereby must decry that Mr. O'reilly is an American Rat.
Needless to say, I held my hand in front of my eyes. I did not need to or want to see her take a spill. Its rancid disregard for our Secretary of State to display this event and to make it in any way newsworthy. Especially considering she was unhurt by the event. Had she be injured, it would be newsworthy as we would witness the pain and suffering of another person and feel compassion. To just air this to make a mockery of a public figure seethes of heresy and wrongdoing. I hereby must decry that Mr. O'reilly is an American Rat.
Monday, January 17, 2011
Oh dreidel dreidel dreidel...
(got it on ebay. it was only about 5 dollars. Not a bad deal. They still have more. Search for "copper dreidel").
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Good fortune from Margaritaville
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
The grandiosity of human beings
Well readers, Im 38 almost 39 today. This is what I've learned in many years. Having grown up in an affluent community, I think I've seen alot. Not everything, but a lot. One thing in particular was that when I was raised, I was raised by many in my community to idealize the grandiose lifestyle. People were remembered by their vehicles, and if it was a pricey one, it was memorialized. Houses in some of my community were huge. Huge kitchens. Huge dens too. Real neat. Right? Well folks. I live with my father and mother at age almost 39. I have 2 bedrooms which one is an office like room and one where I sleep. I must say that I am not feeling constricted at all. We live in a modest for our community thought fairly large 2 story house which has never felt too big and always given me the room to move around that need be. I am happy. I seek no further greatness of living conditions. In the event however that I marry, I should say I need at least a place with a modest sized office room. I might also require separate bedrooms for myself and my spouse. I certainly do not anticipate a spouse who likes a husband who sleeps irregular hours, likes to listen to music when asleep and is up once in a while and reading in the bedroom. That said, I also smoke. I do not anticipate nightly showers before slumbering down. I can't forsee changing my lifestyle. So grandiose I am not, but certainly efficient and utilitarian, I may be.
End 'unrealistic' altruism
Well folks, I must reply that myself, a newly religious Jew, is no longer welcome in the "orthodox" run congregation in my vicinity. I must report that I was attacked on 3 counts for words I shared with 3 other congregants upon their situation which offended me greatly at both a psychological level and a religious and spiritual level. I did not complain to the rabbi as I felt it would easily accomplished to discuss the situation directly with the person. I will not go into detail as to the experiences that I found offensive, save to say that I am confident that Torah Values were violated in each case. I do believe that if you are going to go under the flag of orthodox Judaism, you need to defend Torah Values. I am no longer welcome, but guess what, the time I've been away has been constructive and educational. I must report that the ideals shared for 'removing' me from the community are what I'd report to be "unrealistic altruisim" and for that reason, its a blog entry. Unrealistic Altruism is when you are interested in a greater good, but your actions or impressions are such that you sacrifice true Values to keep a consistent and smiling congregation. Unrealistic.
If you want to enforce Torah Values, it involved discussing things at a Torah level. Not a pet peevish level or a unrealistic level of "I want you to wallow in self hatred" becuase "I don't want to accept your impressions or your judgement". I have this situation. Its not going to improve any time soon, but that said, I am quite confident that we have a Creator who will remedy the situation, now or in the years ahead. Plan a conspiracy and it will be annulled.
If you want peace in a community, its your job to aim for peace and friendship among people. If a Torah value has been compromised, say so. If not, say so.
If you want to enforce Torah Values, it involved discussing things at a Torah level. Not a pet peevish level or a unrealistic level of "I want you to wallow in self hatred" becuase "I don't want to accept your impressions or your judgement". I have this situation. Its not going to improve any time soon, but that said, I am quite confident that we have a Creator who will remedy the situation, now or in the years ahead. Plan a conspiracy and it will be annulled.
If you want peace in a community, its your job to aim for peace and friendship among people. If a Torah value has been compromised, say so. If not, say so.
End disgusting racism, antisemitism and homophobia
I have recently had an experience where I was a dinner guest at a party of "religiously aware and observant" people. One topic was presented and the spouse of the host defiantly remarked that she "hated black people". That "their music was offensive". That their "walking in neighborhoods was threatening". I am a physician. I took the hippocratic oath. It would be negligent for me to sit in the presence of such heresy and speak nothing. I said something. I was later asked to leave their home and leave the dinner party. Mission accomplished? I hope. I wrote to them later that I would never return unless they purchased a book on black history. I actually bought a book of black history myself. Its been almost 5 months and I have not heard an apology or had another phone call asking me for another dinner invitation. Thats ok.
That said, I believe that for those who harbor antisemitism, one should purchase a large book on the holocaust. I will not be privy to being your friend in any sense if this is your tune.
And for homophobia, I say you must make a financial contrubion to PFLAG. The parents and friends of lesbians and gays. This is about the only way that I can see that you can "atone" for your wrongdoing.
These are 3 big problems even today and its any doctors job or any person representing a legitimate religious faith to bring about the end to these 3 ideologies.
That said, I believe that for those who harbor antisemitism, one should purchase a large book on the holocaust. I will not be privy to being your friend in any sense if this is your tune.
And for homophobia, I say you must make a financial contrubion to PFLAG. The parents and friends of lesbians and gays. This is about the only way that I can see that you can "atone" for your wrongdoing.
These are 3 big problems even today and its any doctors job or any person representing a legitimate religious faith to bring about the end to these 3 ideologies.
You make me laugh but I am laughing AT you
I met a person a few years ago who taunts me almost every day and hides behind their computer screen to throw bombs across the internet and into my home. I must refer to this person as a "chat troll". This one takes every comment you make and tries to turn it against you. Be it you may say you bought a new robe. This person will find some way to attack you incessantly about that purchase. I have been attacked by this person numerous times regarding whether or not I am a 'practicing' doctor. Its actually quite funny, but I have had to be harsh with this one. They have crossed the line of decency and orthodox ways many times.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Future of Judaism
I live in a mind where the popular culture and the chassidish culture live together. Its our deliverance.
Grasping for straws in a wind tunnel
What do you say to someone you rarely speak with but is busy with their career and family? I don't know, but I will continue my relationships as possible in this new day and age. I do hope that my old friends who I do wish to keep up with continue their intersts that involve myself and my own lot in life. I must say that nothing is more important to me than most of the friendships I've had over the years. I do find myself thinking of many of my older friends on a routine basis. Though we do not have much social contact anymore, I can't imagine that our time is concluded in eachothers day.
Picking up lincoln logs with your teeth
Too bad its not Friday. I'd be glad to get this week of blogging over with!
Too many people I have known have been aggressive or inappropriate through the years. If they ask for forgiveness of make tschuvah and refrain from the behavior in the future, I have no problem.
That said, until that day, if this is you I am thinking of, you are not in my best graces.
One friend in particular I have known for a good 20 plus years now. This fellow has had his difficulties in life and has not been too stabile in his professional development. That said, he is eager to serve in a work job, but to me, he seems smug. I have many times visited this person in various places where we happen to happenstance cross paths. Each time, I am greeted with disagreeable disagreement in terms of the feelings I get from his "friendly" banter. I do not know what to say. Its a small town. We have shared a few friends. What is it that you want to say to me, really? Did I speak inappropriately some time in the past? Were you unhappy with my comments or behavior with another relation we both share? Either way, you are not welcome in my home today. I do hope that your concerns resolve, but when will you be friendly instead of trying to intimidate me with your own personal negativity and disearnest and less than humble disregard for thoughtful conversation. I wish you were better......
Too many people I have known have been aggressive or inappropriate through the years. If they ask for forgiveness of make tschuvah and refrain from the behavior in the future, I have no problem.
That said, until that day, if this is you I am thinking of, you are not in my best graces.
One friend in particular I have known for a good 20 plus years now. This fellow has had his difficulties in life and has not been too stabile in his professional development. That said, he is eager to serve in a work job, but to me, he seems smug. I have many times visited this person in various places where we happen to happenstance cross paths. Each time, I am greeted with disagreeable disagreement in terms of the feelings I get from his "friendly" banter. I do not know what to say. Its a small town. We have shared a few friends. What is it that you want to say to me, really? Did I speak inappropriately some time in the past? Were you unhappy with my comments or behavior with another relation we both share? Either way, you are not welcome in my home today. I do hope that your concerns resolve, but when will you be friendly instead of trying to intimidate me with your own personal negativity and disearnest and less than humble disregard for thoughtful conversation. I wish you were better......
Tipping the ship so that you can catch a fish
What can I say. I have health concerns that I do not feel concern my every fellow I meet. Right? That said, I have had a few acquaintences who, upon arguing with me regarding my own presentation or concerns, have downgraded me socially due to a history of visiting a psychiatrist. This is heresy. One is permitted to visit a physician and if one has a need, treatment should certainly be administered. This is healthy. To downgrade someone socially due to a mental illness that is either perceived or actual is like cutting your own backyard with a razor blade and a sledgehammer. I call this "petty pantry syndrome". I catch it quite often these days.
This means that the person does not see my pantry as being filled enough for him or her to view me as socially relevant in life. If I get asked about my mental health, that is fine by me. But to tell me that "you are not well mentally" when one is confronted with a challenge that I pose (doctors challenge people. When I went to medical school, our motto was "accept the challenge"), I regard you as a socially misfit and unruly individual. You'd be surprised how many supposedly professional persons find their way into this category.
This means that the person does not see my pantry as being filled enough for him or her to view me as socially relevant in life. If I get asked about my mental health, that is fine by me. But to tell me that "you are not well mentally" when one is confronted with a challenge that I pose (doctors challenge people. When I went to medical school, our motto was "accept the challenge"), I regard you as a socially misfit and unruly individual. You'd be surprised how many supposedly professional persons find their way into this category.
Talc powder smells good but doesnt bless your nostril cavities
I know a fellow on the same online venue I have mentioned previously. This fellow is foul mouthed and unorthodox in his dialogue. That said, he is very friendly but out to scream bloody murder when someone is not to his pretensions. I call his disorder "pony express syndrome". Its as if he wants to ride his pony all day long and never get off to talk to anyone face to face. I do think he is a corny guy, but that said, very socialy diseased.
Good fortune
Its after 3 pm today and the snow is falling here. I went outside and took in a pipe. The Fireside tobacco mix that tastes like birch trees. It was a nice pleasant smoke and the snow is falling at a slightly lightly moderate pace. Enough to make the roads turn troublesome after probably the last hour or so. And today I happened to look down upon my black corduroy left glove holding my pipe and notice how remarkable the snow looked. I dont recall the last time I've ever looked at a snow flake. Many many years. Not since youth. I guess that after all these years, snow was just somthing you dealt with and waited for it to melt. Today I got to study the intricacies of the snow flakes that were so visible on the black clothlike material. They say no two snowflakes look alike. Almost true. You do see some similar ones with the six pointed fern pattern. But so too, there are always a few with a greater fern or an almost hexagonal shape with a filled in fern pattern. It was a nice moment. The smoke was nice and the cool air not too cold was pleasing. I must remark that winter always made me think of the wars of the past.... the destruction of armies invading Russia in the wintertime..... the forests of Germany during the war with men running to and fro looking for protection from gun, knife and grenade. (likely this was enforced by some video gaming I have played of that time period). So today, I felt that Winter was pleasing. Nice. Solace filled. Peaceful. A time for the soul to find joy, benevolence and comfort.
The ocean of mongooses
Ok. I met a friend in a chat room. A really funny guy. This guy seems to remark once in a while about the fact that I have a full beard and to him, growing a full beard is like crossing the great divide in a tricyle with a rotor on top. I have to laugh when this fellow remarks that he wants me to "send him a kit to grow a beard". I am not annoyed and it is actually quite amusing. But still, a social disease. Call this one "necklace slider". Its like he wants to slide a new token onto your necklace. Silly, disease ridden but not damaging other than to take up a moment of the day for me to think of how unprofessional and sorry this fellow really is in life.
Kill my poetry with your black ear
I must say, I mentioned in a forum that I am blogging social diseases. After one person tried to malign me with narcissistic and nasty rhetoric. I warned this person. It did not work. They proceeded to tell me that after this shooting this weekend in Arizona of the Congresswoman, that I, your humble internet blogger, is a deadly scary person who is apt to break down and go on a deadly rampage. I warned her.
This is a disease.
Suggesting that someone is a danger to society based on dialogue that you want to outlaw but that is not unlawful, arrogant, seething or hate filled makes you a "terror clapper". This means that you are applauding the idea that even another nutcase is going to emerge on the national scene in a horrible and sick way to bring about horrible terror on our lives. Even to suggest something of the sort to another person, if that person was in fact mentally unstable or bent on destruction, would be like dousing a burning flame with more gasoline. You don't help anyone. You scare me and you are a danger to our day. If you are afraid of another person, let the police or the hospital or the news be the ones to address the situation.
This is a disease.
Suggesting that someone is a danger to society based on dialogue that you want to outlaw but that is not unlawful, arrogant, seething or hate filled makes you a "terror clapper". This means that you are applauding the idea that even another nutcase is going to emerge on the national scene in a horrible and sick way to bring about horrible terror on our lives. Even to suggest something of the sort to another person, if that person was in fact mentally unstable or bent on destruction, would be like dousing a burning flame with more gasoline. You don't help anyone. You scare me and you are a danger to our day. If you are afraid of another person, let the police or the hospital or the news be the ones to address the situation.
Blood pressure please!!!!!!!
Taking ones blood pressure in a spiritual mystical sense is a challenge. You must visit them often, hold their hand proverbially and distance yourself from their poetry a little bit.
I have one person in particular who has been acid to me since the day we met in a chat room venue.
This person speaks troubled poor English and uses the words "stupid" and "disgusting" to berate others on a daily basis. When we first met, I was called a "Fake jew" and "fake doctor". I was compared with other doctors who are in the practice sphere of hospital work and other fields different from my own choices.
This person in fact even went so far as to call a rabbi in my town and his family to complain that I "threatened" that person by my conversations. I was shocked. When I actually told this person how disgusting that they may in fact truthfully be based on a deficiency in their ability to do a certain mitzvah that they are clearly unable to perform, they have since stopped using the word "disgusting" to attack myself. Perhaps that was medicine.
I have one person in particular who has been acid to me since the day we met in a chat room venue.
This person speaks troubled poor English and uses the words "stupid" and "disgusting" to berate others on a daily basis. When we first met, I was called a "Fake jew" and "fake doctor". I was compared with other doctors who are in the practice sphere of hospital work and other fields different from my own choices.
This person in fact even went so far as to call a rabbi in my town and his family to complain that I "threatened" that person by my conversations. I was shocked. When I actually told this person how disgusting that they may in fact truthfully be based on a deficiency in their ability to do a certain mitzvah that they are clearly unable to perform, they have since stopped using the word "disgusting" to attack myself. Perhaps that was medicine.
Manners, Manners, Manners
What does it take to defeat evil? A straw that sucks up aggression and divorces the face of narcissism from eternity!!!!!!
I have a soul that I have come across who has challenged my previous years of activity as a doctor, albeit I was meerly an intern/resident. This person has even gone so far to accuse me of being a "killer" on numerous days. This is not just heresy, it is a crime. True that a physician may be negligent in ones care. That said, residents and interns are covered by the umbrella of their attending physician. I could very well have made an egregious error, I do attest to you that I did not, but that said, learning is learning and one is not expected to be a perfect practicing physician his first or second year or more of residency. I have only one major error to report to you and that is I had a patient in Anesthesiology care whom I did not transfuse blood to earlier, having underestimated blood losses, and she became hypotensive during the procedure requiring the transfusing and an interruption in the degree of anesthesia administered. (volatile gases can result in hypotension). She was treated and did well postoperatively. She mentioned some slight awareness (they wake a little bit) but there was no pain recall or long term trauma/pain and suffering. A scary experience and this is how doctors learn.
I have a soul that I have come across who has challenged my previous years of activity as a doctor, albeit I was meerly an intern/resident. This person has even gone so far to accuse me of being a "killer" on numerous days. This is not just heresy, it is a crime. True that a physician may be negligent in ones care. That said, residents and interns are covered by the umbrella of their attending physician. I could very well have made an egregious error, I do attest to you that I did not, but that said, learning is learning and one is not expected to be a perfect practicing physician his first or second year or more of residency. I have only one major error to report to you and that is I had a patient in Anesthesiology care whom I did not transfuse blood to earlier, having underestimated blood losses, and she became hypotensive during the procedure requiring the transfusing and an interruption in the degree of anesthesia administered. (volatile gases can result in hypotension). She was treated and did well postoperatively. She mentioned some slight awareness (they wake a little bit) but there was no pain recall or long term trauma/pain and suffering. A scary experience and this is how doctors learn.
Pop tart discretion
What does it take to bring about social change? Social reporting.
Crayon mouth= someone who speaks words that are meant to write crayola crayon wax all over your mind and soul. They don't like your station in life. They don't like your contagious laughter. This is a situation that perhaps may improve in time as they realize their crayon coloring did not obscure the shape of your face. I have had one person of this persuasion and as of today, the coloring has stopped. But mark my words, he has gone on to coloring another person. Maybe its like a coloring book? Get bored with one and get another?
Crayon mouth= someone who speaks words that are meant to write crayola crayon wax all over your mind and soul. They don't like your station in life. They don't like your contagious laughter. This is a situation that perhaps may improve in time as they realize their crayon coloring did not obscure the shape of your face. I have had one person of this persuasion and as of today, the coloring has stopped. But mark my words, he has gone on to coloring another person. Maybe its like a coloring book? Get bored with one and get another?
Fire up the cannons, latkes are our enemy!
I met a fellow in an online venue. This fellow refuses to accept that I have some authority in matters of health and wellness. In fact, his strategy is to challenge my own health, prosperity and wellness. This I call "Killer watch syndrome". The fellow in question wants to use his watch on his arm to destroy my special place in the social sphere. He hits me with the watch daily in and out and despite the clear evidence of his own impropriety, he is persistent in his arrogance and diaper rash that he disregards but seeps into his sense of treatment of others.
Take two teaspoons of bitterness and dont call me ever again
OK. another situation to be discussed.
Green acres syndrome= This is the situation whereby one person of higher learning refuses to be challenged by new insights by another person of seemingly lesser academic, political or social strengths. I call it green acres syndrome because the person in question would rather you realize that their view is as green as can be and that there is no idea which is loftier, more concise, more relevant or more insightful.
Green acres syndrome= This is the situation whereby one person of higher learning refuses to be challenged by new insights by another person of seemingly lesser academic, political or social strengths. I call it green acres syndrome because the person in question would rather you realize that their view is as green as can be and that there is no idea which is loftier, more concise, more relevant or more insightful.
Electric Money war
Heres another one:
Tape worm syndrome= This is the situation whereby one person is in inferior financial positioning and in fact, may be enjoying ones own life. And at the same time, another person of higher financial abilities is aware of the satisfied person of lesser financial status and shows discontent for that person by questioning their methods of bringing happiness to their life. Perhaps the person of the lower financial position bought a nice bottle of wine. The person with tape worm syndrome will look at that person and spit at their choices and their right to ownership because the person of higher financial status is not as satisfied as the first.
Tape worm syndrome= This is the situation whereby one person is in inferior financial positioning and in fact, may be enjoying ones own life. And at the same time, another person of higher financial abilities is aware of the satisfied person of lesser financial status and shows discontent for that person by questioning their methods of bringing happiness to their life. Perhaps the person of the lower financial position bought a nice bottle of wine. The person with tape worm syndrome will look at that person and spit at their choices and their right to ownership because the person of higher financial status is not as satisfied as the first.
Freedom from insanity
It is really possible to live a sane life. If you are Jewish. It starts with a true Orthodox Shabbas. Dont light a fire. Don't work for material gain. If you are a doctor or health care worker, minimize your shabbas duties but still do your work. Its a blessing to care for the weak and sick.
That said, the rest is still prescribed, though I will not criticize anyone who violates the shabbas on somthing such as accidentally lighting a lamp or the like.
I must say, never drive on shabbas. Forget going to services on shabbas if you want a true shabbas, that is if you can not walk.
I like to play the radio which I turn on in 2 rooms on shabbas. I also like to play musical intruments on the shabbas day. Tonight I just bought a small 20 dollar desk chime :). I might accidentally turn a lamp on, thought I even have a shabbas lamp which I bought on artscroll that twists on and off to let light in or not. I do not watch television or use my computer. That said, if someone turns the tv on, ill watch. If somthing is really making me feel ill such as a radio station that turns out to be advertising in the morning, i will turn the station. Cooking is prohibited. We make a crock pot of some stew each week, either chicken or beef, sometimes a soup. I usually make 2 cans of tuna ahead of time and hard boiled eggs. Its pretty routine. And the rest is what I just do during the day. Reading books is great. Of course sleep is precious.
There are many other details, but this is the most of it.
I must report that since beginning to keep shabbas last year, I feel a true day of rest is acheived. I have noticed that I am increasingly creative, although that may in fact be due to aging too. But not to say that shabbas observance is not rewarded. One must believe it is.
That said, the rest is still prescribed, though I will not criticize anyone who violates the shabbas on somthing such as accidentally lighting a lamp or the like.
I must say, never drive on shabbas. Forget going to services on shabbas if you want a true shabbas, that is if you can not walk.
I like to play the radio which I turn on in 2 rooms on shabbas. I also like to play musical intruments on the shabbas day. Tonight I just bought a small 20 dollar desk chime :). I might accidentally turn a lamp on, thought I even have a shabbas lamp which I bought on artscroll that twists on and off to let light in or not. I do not watch television or use my computer. That said, if someone turns the tv on, ill watch. If somthing is really making me feel ill such as a radio station that turns out to be advertising in the morning, i will turn the station. Cooking is prohibited. We make a crock pot of some stew each week, either chicken or beef, sometimes a soup. I usually make 2 cans of tuna ahead of time and hard boiled eggs. Its pretty routine. And the rest is what I just do during the day. Reading books is great. Of course sleep is precious.
There are many other details, but this is the most of it.
I must report that since beginning to keep shabbas last year, I feel a true day of rest is acheived. I have noticed that I am increasingly creative, although that may in fact be due to aging too. But not to say that shabbas observance is not rewarded. One must believe it is.
Monday, January 10, 2011
Granite Saucers
Business as usual. Heres a few more.
Comfortable Rocket Launcher= someone who deals you a hand of cards in life and asks you to stay for a while, but then throws your money in the graveyard of success. (meaning they don't spell your name right after you've spelled it for them 10 times figuratively speaking. If you are a doctor like myself and someone distances themselves from your office by spending your advice in the way that it was not meant to be used. This is what this refers to.)
Bottle opener with one eye closed= This person asks you for forgiveness but then laughs when you apologize to them for any particular error.
Reticent Red Raider= someone who uses your name to get into a distinguished place which you did not offer them access and you did not suggest that they do so.
Pac Man Sweetheart= A person who endures your friendly banter for a year or more only to decide that you really didn't appeal to them and now smiles halfspoken when you smile back.
Comfortable Rocket Launcher= someone who deals you a hand of cards in life and asks you to stay for a while, but then throws your money in the graveyard of success. (meaning they don't spell your name right after you've spelled it for them 10 times figuratively speaking. If you are a doctor like myself and someone distances themselves from your office by spending your advice in the way that it was not meant to be used. This is what this refers to.)
Bottle opener with one eye closed= This person asks you for forgiveness but then laughs when you apologize to them for any particular error.
Reticent Red Raider= someone who uses your name to get into a distinguished place which you did not offer them access and you did not suggest that they do so.
Pac Man Sweetheart= A person who endures your friendly banter for a year or more only to decide that you really didn't appeal to them and now smiles halfspoken when you smile back.
Gravy train blues wagon
A few more issues that this doctor believes are 'social diseases'. Lets hit as many as I think exist here.
Techumsea Killer= This is a person who says that they "dont want to be asked questions" in casual conversation. Its as if they've killed the entire polite social experience.
Dreidle breaker= This is a person who taunts you miserably because they dont like that you are spinning your mind on a social topic. They want to "break your dreidle".
Techumsea Killer= This is a person who says that they "dont want to be asked questions" in casual conversation. Its as if they've killed the entire polite social experience.
Dreidle breaker= This is a person who taunts you miserably because they dont like that you are spinning your mind on a social topic. They want to "break your dreidle".
The lies and distorion of "reform" and "conservative" judaism
Mark me well on this matter, I am not a self hating loathsome jew who hates his brothers and sisters as they pursue happy touchy feely smiley joyous times in their "temples" and 'conservative' synagogues. I am not. I have been there, done that, but wont likley return... at least not to visit for davening at all I believe. That said, these are nice people. Really. But they miss a fundimental truth. Their movements and what they call themselves are a false representation of what they really really are. 'Reform' Judiasm is not a place where the soul becomes reformed at all. Only Torah will reform the soul. And thats a good thing. Reform in terms of Judaism is an attack on Torah values. Quite remarkedly, it should considered RADICAL judaism. Not 'reform'. All that they employ to keep themselves sound is unsound as far as Torah learning goes.
As for 'conservative'.. they are a radical attempt to lay out the reform jews in the public arena. They call themselves conservative when they are doing noting to support True Torah living. The idea that they are conserving anything is heresy. The idea that they are better than reform jews only is true at the level that most of them do in fact try to keep kosher. They do in fact keep a few more items of Jewish faith, though in my lifetime, the conservative Jews did not take a high leadership position. They were more aggressive in their pursuit of hebrew education and their followers do in fact know the hebrew of the service much better. As well, their services are more accurate towards orthodox judiasm, but neither reform or conservative keep a very fundimental aspect of True Jewish worship, the mechitza. This is heresy. Plan a conspiracy and it will be annulled. Look for more people to move towards Torah True Judaism and full observance in the years ahead. With the advent of the internet, the religious community is growing and becoming ubiquitious in terms of Jewish learning available to the common jew. Never again will there be an excuse for not being exposed to Torah Judaism. Its there at your fingertips. Just search as you grow in your faith.
As for 'conservative'.. they are a radical attempt to lay out the reform jews in the public arena. They call themselves conservative when they are doing noting to support True Torah living. The idea that they are conserving anything is heresy. The idea that they are better than reform jews only is true at the level that most of them do in fact try to keep kosher. They do in fact keep a few more items of Jewish faith, though in my lifetime, the conservative Jews did not take a high leadership position. They were more aggressive in their pursuit of hebrew education and their followers do in fact know the hebrew of the service much better. As well, their services are more accurate towards orthodox judiasm, but neither reform or conservative keep a very fundimental aspect of True Jewish worship, the mechitza. This is heresy. Plan a conspiracy and it will be annulled. Look for more people to move towards Torah True Judaism and full observance in the years ahead. With the advent of the internet, the religious community is growing and becoming ubiquitious in terms of Jewish learning available to the common jew. Never again will there be an excuse for not being exposed to Torah Judaism. Its there at your fingertips. Just search as you grow in your faith.
Yellow as a spoon
Another topic of social disease is the introduction of presence to the room and how you conduct your entry into other peoples vicinity, both personally in person and intellectually in the spoken word and sentence.
Here are a few that I find to be heretical and must be addressed as these are social diseases.
Hula passer= this is someone who dances into your mind by asking alot of questions but smiling when you are annoyed by their persistent patronage of your priviledge.
Dinner Jacket thrower= They dont want to laugh at your jokes.
Taco stand belittler= They laugh only at their own jokes. Your smile is not funny to them. They want to poke your eyes out with their facial expressions. This is not a friendly face.
Live from Beiruit!= They are not warm and friendly and they want to ask you more questions only to see if you have intellectual money so that they can compare your mind with their own mind.
Talking about babies!= They dont think you are smart enough to know what you know. They want you to apologize for your intellect. No thanks!
Here are a few that I find to be heretical and must be addressed as these are social diseases.
Hula passer= this is someone who dances into your mind by asking alot of questions but smiling when you are annoyed by their persistent patronage of your priviledge.
Dinner Jacket thrower= They dont want to laugh at your jokes.
Taco stand belittler= They laugh only at their own jokes. Your smile is not funny to them. They want to poke your eyes out with their facial expressions. This is not a friendly face.
Live from Beiruit!= They are not warm and friendly and they want to ask you more questions only to see if you have intellectual money so that they can compare your mind with their own mind.
Talking about babies!= They dont think you are smart enough to know what you know. They want you to apologize for your intellect. No thanks!
Why be an orthodox Jew? Its easier to be reform or conservative and noone gets hurt, right?
Why be orthodox...? I must say that living in this day and age, there are many religious jews, but so too are there thousands upon thousands who have little to do with the religious world, distance themselves from the Torah community and Torah learning and also enjoy the 'luxuries' and 'feasability' of the reform or conservative movements... Isn't even being conservative "religious enough"???? Surely God was glad that I went to 'temple' or the conservative synagogue, right? Thats good? I'm a good person and I'm a good Jew. I pay my bills, I am educated in the secular world and I have a good job perhaps. I might even marry and have children. So God is very happy with me and theres no reason to consider laws, shabbas observance and even keeping kosher. I like my life and I am healthy. I dont smoke cigarettes and I am fiscally responsible. I work hard. I honor my parents and relatives and have good family relationships. Why do I have to be orthodox.
A simple argument and clearly those of you with this thought process may or may not even read further. I hope that you do. The Universe loves order. Disorder is not the calling of the day. The universe constantly contracts in such a way that order is established. Forget entropy (that the 'universe' moves to disorder. this is only true appearingly of the material universe. This is not true of the Spirutal, mystical and human universe.).
Ok. great. Thanks Craig, the universe is great and fine. Why do you want me to keep reading....
Well. The universe that we enjoy lives for order. And how is this possible? This is possible by us organizing our lives,though maybe not our time schedule. Time is not your job to manage thought it is certainly your privilege to schedule. An unorganized home is not a place that mysticism can relish. This doesn't mean clean your sock drawer every day. But spend a moment once a week or so moving items and fixing your living arrangements so as to increase your living spaces utility.
Great, Craig... you are talking about cleaning my home up and I wanted you to tell me why I need to really listen to a pompous jerk like you and become an "orthodox" jew.
Ok friend, let me proceed.
Hear me out.
Israel was granted Torah for the sole purpose to organize our lives, live by the laws that improve the universe and allow our people to flourish in this world and the world to come. This is essential.
This is scientific as well. Keeping kosher demands that only the purest of mystically spiritual food are entered into your mystical being by means of oral consumption. Keeping the sabbath gives not just rest to your mind and body, but also rests you mystical being. And if you are Jewish, you are a mystical being like every human being, but you are an increasingly religious mystical human being as well.
It is imperative that you attain religious mystical rest. You are mystical and your place in the universe is mystical. This is not so of the non Jew. He is mystical as well, but his day is not guided by the pathway of the prophets and not by the light of Torah. I do believe that being Jewish, you are given the opportunity to shine a light in the world that others can not. I must say that if you do not replenish your spiritual mystical self on a weekly basis, your light wont shine.
Ok, that covers shabbas a little bit, but what else??
Torah gives us laws. Men do not shake hands with non related women. There are laws of family purity. Why follow these? Why seek Jewish Kosher purity. Isn't a woman who just showers after menses clean enough to go about her day? Not quite.
Jewish women must bathe in a mikveh after each menses. This is spiritual purity. The bath of the mikveh which is partially derived from rain waters cleanses your mystical being in a way that you can not achieve in a bath.
The laws of Jewish life are a measure by which we can ensure our place in the mystical universe and ensure that our light as Jews shines on humanity. I must say that all the commands that you know to keep, you need to keep. Study and learn because this is not just your life, it is the health and welfare of the entire universe. Sound silly? No. Its pure science and its truth.
I went from being an unlawabiding Jew who did not know the laws, did not think about the laws and did not share the laws with others to near full observance today. I even keep the laws of not cutting ones peyos, wearing tzitzis outside the house (and inside some of the day), keeping my head covered and daily study. I have increased my library over the past several years. Though I do not read every book daily or to its entirety on its first read, I have knowledge and wisdom to gain and learn. I still have much to improve, though I'd say that as a fellow with a non orthodox life experience to begin with, I am doing quite well.
Thanks for reading this. I hope that those of you who are Jewish find that there is more that you always want to do to improve your mystical and spiritual health as a Jew. Thanks.
A simple argument and clearly those of you with this thought process may or may not even read further. I hope that you do. The Universe loves order. Disorder is not the calling of the day. The universe constantly contracts in such a way that order is established. Forget entropy (that the 'universe' moves to disorder. this is only true appearingly of the material universe. This is not true of the Spirutal, mystical and human universe.).
Ok. great. Thanks Craig, the universe is great and fine. Why do you want me to keep reading....
Well. The universe that we enjoy lives for order. And how is this possible? This is possible by us organizing our lives,though maybe not our time schedule. Time is not your job to manage thought it is certainly your privilege to schedule. An unorganized home is not a place that mysticism can relish. This doesn't mean clean your sock drawer every day. But spend a moment once a week or so moving items and fixing your living arrangements so as to increase your living spaces utility.
Great, Craig... you are talking about cleaning my home up and I wanted you to tell me why I need to really listen to a pompous jerk like you and become an "orthodox" jew.
Ok friend, let me proceed.
Hear me out.
Israel was granted Torah for the sole purpose to organize our lives, live by the laws that improve the universe and allow our people to flourish in this world and the world to come. This is essential.
This is scientific as well. Keeping kosher demands that only the purest of mystically spiritual food are entered into your mystical being by means of oral consumption. Keeping the sabbath gives not just rest to your mind and body, but also rests you mystical being. And if you are Jewish, you are a mystical being like every human being, but you are an increasingly religious mystical human being as well.
It is imperative that you attain religious mystical rest. You are mystical and your place in the universe is mystical. This is not so of the non Jew. He is mystical as well, but his day is not guided by the pathway of the prophets and not by the light of Torah. I do believe that being Jewish, you are given the opportunity to shine a light in the world that others can not. I must say that if you do not replenish your spiritual mystical self on a weekly basis, your light wont shine.
Ok, that covers shabbas a little bit, but what else??
Torah gives us laws. Men do not shake hands with non related women. There are laws of family purity. Why follow these? Why seek Jewish Kosher purity. Isn't a woman who just showers after menses clean enough to go about her day? Not quite.
Jewish women must bathe in a mikveh after each menses. This is spiritual purity. The bath of the mikveh which is partially derived from rain waters cleanses your mystical being in a way that you can not achieve in a bath.
The laws of Jewish life are a measure by which we can ensure our place in the mystical universe and ensure that our light as Jews shines on humanity. I must say that all the commands that you know to keep, you need to keep. Study and learn because this is not just your life, it is the health and welfare of the entire universe. Sound silly? No. Its pure science and its truth.
I went from being an unlawabiding Jew who did not know the laws, did not think about the laws and did not share the laws with others to near full observance today. I even keep the laws of not cutting ones peyos, wearing tzitzis outside the house (and inside some of the day), keeping my head covered and daily study. I have increased my library over the past several years. Though I do not read every book daily or to its entirety on its first read, I have knowledge and wisdom to gain and learn. I still have much to improve, though I'd say that as a fellow with a non orthodox life experience to begin with, I am doing quite well.
Thanks for reading this. I hope that those of you who are Jewish find that there is more that you always want to do to improve your mystical and spiritual health as a Jew. Thanks.
Disease of broken faith in legal matters
Does anyone else out there despise and cringe when someone uses the term "lawyer up"? I do. I think its a reflection on the current social stratosphere by which the arrogant, broken, repulsive and morbid are seen to seek their God given right to establish their name in a legal and forthright manner. Do I feel threatened when another person "lawyers up"? Yes. Its a backwards plan that is not pleasing to the parties who they will see as adversaries. But clearly, one is given due process. I think a more appropriate term would be "lawyer down". Get it?
To say someone is "lawyering up" designates that your vision of the legal system is a buffer for embarrassment or that it is a method by which another person must engage in trust so that you can do your best to humiliate or denigrate that person legally. I have been threatened by more than one person in my lifetime who disagrees with my verbal discourse that I need to "lawyer up" (they want to make me think they are going to come after me!!!!!!!)... Perhaps they should tell me that they are going to "lawyer down". This is heresy and there is no place for it in our marketplace, social structure, backyards or parlors of discourse.
If I wanted to indicate that I was going to take legal action against someone and thought they might seek legal representation to combat rightous and true legal action on my part, I think I'd tell them that they can lawyer themselves to death. That is always a true possibility. Lawyer down or lawyer yourself to death. Thats the only option in attaining counsel righly or... arrogantly.
Please dont lawyer down if you think my online commentary hits a nerve. Just write me a letter. :)
To say someone is "lawyering up" designates that your vision of the legal system is a buffer for embarrassment or that it is a method by which another person must engage in trust so that you can do your best to humiliate or denigrate that person legally. I have been threatened by more than one person in my lifetime who disagrees with my verbal discourse that I need to "lawyer up" (they want to make me think they are going to come after me!!!!!!!)... Perhaps they should tell me that they are going to "lawyer down". This is heresy and there is no place for it in our marketplace, social structure, backyards or parlors of discourse.
If I wanted to indicate that I was going to take legal action against someone and thought they might seek legal representation to combat rightous and true legal action on my part, I think I'd tell them that they can lawyer themselves to death. That is always a true possibility. Lawyer down or lawyer yourself to death. Thats the only option in attaining counsel righly or... arrogantly.
Please dont lawyer down if you think my online commentary hits a nerve. Just write me a letter. :)
Academic Trust
What is our responsibilty to our alma mater and what is our alma maters responsibility to ourselves? Do we have an obligation to give back to our schools? Financially in fact too? I say yes. I went to a college and a medical school and have in recent years begun to give at least a yearly donation. I am on social security disability income at the present day. I have been criticized for making charatable donations at any level given my restricted income and of course some debt. But this I must say is heresy. One must acnowledge that one is a proxy of the academic world and one must in fact endorse their own educational institutions productivity and relevance. I do not care if you did not like the results of the institution's outreach, professionalism or mood at any time after you graduated. You are a graduate and you carry the sword that is given to you in terms of your academic credentials. You may or may not use it professionally. You may or may not benefit financially from the success of your studies. But clearly you have an edge on society in terms of your diligence and your strength. There is an absolute need for you to repay this debt to all societies that are associated with your independance, worth, blessings and triumph over indigence. Donate to your schools, academic institutions, fraternities and sororities and any honorary society you have been privilidged to belong. Your association is lifelong. Your duty is ongoing. Any donation will suffice even as small as 10 dollars in a year.
Bingo Dead Aim
What gives me the right to criticize others and who do I think I am? Good question. I am a 38 year old religious soul who has studed ad nauseum my own mistakes and deficiencies in years gone by. Is this a qualification and am I "better than my fellow man". Clearly not. I am guilty probably of one or more of these heresies in my younger year. I must say that being a religious Jew, I have armed myself with book upon book to educated myself and develop my own sense of self awareness, self need, self betterment and self concern. I could list them all, but ... well just buy books from artscroll.com, feldheim.com, eichlers.com and any other orthodox Jewish website. I do wish to mention one in particular, two if I may. Jewish souls enter a month of tschuvah or repentance in Elul, the month before Rosh Hashana. I only began taking this commitment seriously about 3 years ago. Prior to this, I was in and out of synagogue and fortunately for myself in my days beginning in reform Judiasm, I READ intensely the sins that were denoted in the Gates of Repentance Jewish Prayer book. I took many seriously, thought of a few, remarked on others. Discovered that there are sins such as being quarrelsome, possessive, rancorous and xenophobia which are discussed never in the circles of the ones who preach morality, ethical behavior and righous ways. I have moved on to the book "Viduy" which I personally believe that every person on earth should have a variation of in some measure. This book is simple. You can read it and even see every main topic in a good 50 minute read or less. Its short. It fits on my bookshelf in such a manner that you'd never realize it was there.
But that said, Viduy which means "confession" is an essential contemplation and a great read. I will read it each year at that time and reflect on my own personal situation and personal contact with life. Read it. Read it 1000 times. Read it at least once a year. Find our who you really are. Decide who you really want to be. It works.
But that said, Viduy which means "confession" is an essential contemplation and a great read. I will read it each year at that time and reflect on my own personal situation and personal contact with life. Read it. Read it 1000 times. Read it at least once a year. Find our who you really are. Decide who you really want to be. It works.
More logs on the fire.
These are minor too. I divided it up so you don't get long posts.
Unprofessional conduct- all over the place. Kids who don't get professional ideals in their day. Does this mean we all have to be doctors, lawyers and miltiary personell. C'mon. Every human being should be more professional.
Tiresome hands- who are you and why aren't you interested in success in the social sphere with everyone you meet? Do you hold a grudge or do you just feel that life is too busy for you to correspond?
Bloated self expressions- This one is really fun. This person will be your friend one day and stay far away tomorrow. This one is a money maker who disrupts nothing to build his own castle. If you arent in the plan, don't expect a smile. Don't expect a handshake.
Insincere appreciation- A friend when it means they get what they need. But the minute your day is hard for them to swallow, they are gone from liking your happiness.
Unrepentant Horn Swallower- Whoa. Does this really sound like somthing you might encounter? I insist it is true. This person will swallow their own horn before they unmask their own broken smile. Stay far from this person I say when you discover this mess of a handshake, hearing problem and perception.
Unprofessional conduct- all over the place. Kids who don't get professional ideals in their day. Does this mean we all have to be doctors, lawyers and miltiary personell. C'mon. Every human being should be more professional.
Tiresome hands- who are you and why aren't you interested in success in the social sphere with everyone you meet? Do you hold a grudge or do you just feel that life is too busy for you to correspond?
Bloated self expressions- This one is really fun. This person will be your friend one day and stay far away tomorrow. This one is a money maker who disrupts nothing to build his own castle. If you arent in the plan, don't expect a smile. Don't expect a handshake.
Insincere appreciation- A friend when it means they get what they need. But the minute your day is hard for them to swallow, they are gone from liking your happiness.
Unrepentant Horn Swallower- Whoa. Does this really sound like somthing you might encounter? I insist it is true. This person will swallow their own horn before they unmask their own broken smile. Stay far from this person I say when you discover this mess of a handshake, hearing problem and perception.
More heresy, though certainly less severe than the aforementioned items
Well, I cant stop here. There are so many diseased human characteristics that your humble non licensed but educated and busy physician friend wishes to comment on and bring into the universe of knowledge.
Where to begin????
Divorced leadership- the person does not stand firmly in any social sphere.
Proud smile- the person laughs at challenges.
Humble smile- the person is too reticent to break out a full smile and only partially gives credit where credit is due.
Angry bitter laughter- the person laughs with you but only when it means that they are not being laughed at.
Minor happiness factor- the person approaches you with slight disdain but still smiles. They are not a major concern but certainly for my own happiness, they marginally make it when we socialize.
Sinister concentration- their focus only serves to absolve themselves of a problem which your conversation can serve to strengthen their own position. (Think Bill O'Reilly)
Religious despicability- they laugh with the saints but stay far from the sinners.
Matzo ball affect- they really think they are nice people but if you dont smile enough they will come down hard on your day.
Elevated Self Worth- self explanitory
Narcissistic ambivilance- well. they are really forthright people, but the minute they don't think you are up to par they will let you know and I believe they never forget.
Presiding smiles of disinterest- nice people. really, but who was their favorite school teacher? You'd never know. Don't expect a very long conversation unless you are leading the way.
Pleasure filled matzo ball soup grin- this one is hilarious. Their jokes do not stimulate and they may in fact be embarrassing to the feeling you have about Godliness.
Diminished laughter- they are neat people. really. But what do they do that really makes the day stonger? not much. In the person I am considering at this point, I believe it will be a trait that is outlived with more experience and life.
Unplugged smile- they are not friendly. They dont want to improve their social standing in your universe.
Where to begin????
Divorced leadership- the person does not stand firmly in any social sphere.
Proud smile- the person laughs at challenges.
Humble smile- the person is too reticent to break out a full smile and only partially gives credit where credit is due.
Angry bitter laughter- the person laughs with you but only when it means that they are not being laughed at.
Minor happiness factor- the person approaches you with slight disdain but still smiles. They are not a major concern but certainly for my own happiness, they marginally make it when we socialize.
Sinister concentration- their focus only serves to absolve themselves of a problem which your conversation can serve to strengthen their own position. (Think Bill O'Reilly)
Religious despicability- they laugh with the saints but stay far from the sinners.
Matzo ball affect- they really think they are nice people but if you dont smile enough they will come down hard on your day.
Elevated Self Worth- self explanitory
Narcissistic ambivilance- well. they are really forthright people, but the minute they don't think you are up to par they will let you know and I believe they never forget.
Presiding smiles of disinterest- nice people. really, but who was their favorite school teacher? You'd never know. Don't expect a very long conversation unless you are leading the way.
Pleasure filled matzo ball soup grin- this one is hilarious. Their jokes do not stimulate and they may in fact be embarrassing to the feeling you have about Godliness.
Diminished laughter- they are neat people. really. But what do they do that really makes the day stonger? not much. In the person I am considering at this point, I believe it will be a trait that is outlived with more experience and life.
Unplugged smile- they are not friendly. They dont want to improve their social standing in your universe.
Who said Cain is our enemy?
Ok. This is really not a religious statement. I just smoked a very large ring sized Cain tobacco cigar. It was a short cigar and though I smoked it for about 15 minutes, I barely burned more than a centimeter and a half. I tossed it because it was probably about 6 degrees out this early morning at 4 am. That said, this was a great cigar. Very smooth. Very good taste, tasting like butterscotch. I did not readily grab this particular cigar in the past as I thought its cost was a bit pricey for such a short (3 1/2 inches I think) cigar. Great smoke.
A 10/10.
A 10/10.
End self pride that results in social aversion
What can I say. I love you , I love you , but I really dont know a bit about you. Give me a call someday. Visit me on facebook perhaps. We all know who we are, but who are you.... really? Do you enjoy your experiences? Do you dance with elves and eat with theives? Please start dancing with the theives and eating with the elves. Yours Truly,
Me
Me
End angry ambivilance and thoughtless anxiety for social experiences
What happens if you are cast out of a social circle or social relationship. This is the heresy by which one person or a group of persons succums to baseless anger or baseless ambivilance towards another. I do believe this is the least of the previously mentioned social diseases and heresies and in fact, this is not heresy. This is untuned and broken idealism and the result of displeasure that possibly still exists but has no current rationale in its inception. Perhaps a friend of yours may make a social or spirutal error. That is a sin perhaps that can be forgiven. Forgive when atonement and restitution takes place. Holding fast to anger and resentment builds a fractured constitution and does no good to either individual or the group.
End narcissistic self interest
The list continues. A person of higher status in the work place, academic structure, household, place of worship or market place places their priorities against yours. Not that their priorities are not higher. They most likely are. But when you approach someone of this sickness, their nature is to relate to you in an unfriendly and threatened sense of prosperity. I do believe this one is very easily overcome, but it will take lots of feedback and discussion among the remaining persons in the social circle. But that said, this is heresy and likely will be a topic that any person of a lower social status will feel in certain situations. Rest assured, you are not to blame.
End false self imagery and broken smiles
Have met this one in a few circumstances. Another person of equal social status or similar experiences finds that you are not welcome in their minds, whether by cutting off communication or more likely by receiving communication and refusing to return gratitude or friendship in the case of one sending that person a greeting or a smile. Its heresy and should be documented. False self imagery means that the holder of this disease is one who refuses to acnowledge their duty in social experiences and believes themselves to be of a prestigious and higher spirutal, religious, powerful, trustworthy, honorable, acceptable, brilliant, social, pleasing or intelligent status. Perhaps this person may have strong attributes, but our jobs are to help the weak and sick and by refusing your role in this capacity you are not stronger but much weaker in character.
End narcissistic self entitlement to bring about social prosperity
Only one particular person in my lifetime on this one too. Perhaps indeed I am blessed. Without this person's displays of animosity, I would have one less blog entry. I think this one speaks for itself. This is the condition whereby one person places him or herself ahead of another person of equal social status based on their own beliefs that their life is of more use to humanity or that their days are brighter than another person's.
Ending this type of heresy would greatly allow an increased amount of intellectual commerce, friendship and pleasure among mankind.
Ending this type of heresy would greatly allow an increased amount of intellectual commerce, friendship and pleasure among mankind.
End malicious rightous bigoted aspersions
Heres another one. This is the condition by which one person distances him or herself from another person based on their own sense of superior aspirations or assumed superiority in terms of economic prowess, self esteem, benevolence, wisdom, propriety, trust, or perceived wealth. I have only to report one person in my lifetime who seems to display this form of arrogance and self hatred.
End humoristic baselessnesses. Defy insincerity.
Heres a new one not previously discovered by myself until I encountered a particular relationship in my lifetime. Humoristic baselessness. This is the condition by which another person discriminates or avoids contact with any person who does not contribute to their own laughter and sense of humor. Its a greedy baseless way of life that results in the avoidance and breaking off of social relations simply because another person isn't as "funny" as you would like them to be.... that is in terms of your possibly broken or undeveloped sense of humor.
Abolish slavery: End harmful and arrogant Elitism
What exactly is "elitism". Does this mean one is only going to group among those with similiar aspirations or acheivement? Not at all. Elitism is a phenominon forstered in heresy that is rampant in some of our children and grows into hatred and superficial bitterness in their adult lives. They see that those who distance themselves from idolized acheivement are of a lower caste. This may be athletic acheivement or even professional acheivement. A bridge to these souls is cut off and the day is spend on ones own passions and fleeting interests.
Plan a decent future. End Material Narcissism
I wish to express my own displeasure at a growing and long lived human trait that has lived for ages, is prevalent in the highest forms and runs the social and personal development of probably 85% of the western world. Namely, material narcissism. This is the social phenominon by which an individual places his possesions and their acquisition in his forfront of thought and discriminates against those whose abilities and choices are that which do not yield the greatest possibilities of asquiring new possesions at the earliest convenience.
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Vacation planned
I tried a Joya de Nicarauga cigar last week. It was shorter than the usual cigar but burned a good 20 minutes or more. I give it a 9.4/10. It tasted like peaches and cherries.
Friday, January 7, 2011
What is a pony snatcher?
Here I have come up with a new term for a group of many people I find very offensive to my smile. I must hereby report that I am like most human being, blessed with adipose tissue that covers my muscle, tissue and bone. Any surprise? I must mention that it is clealy an epidemic of obesity in some circles, especially those who dine one an overabundance of food pleasures or eat foods high in fat content, sugars or other non natural synthetic perhaps food source. That said, I must report that I maintain a very fine diet eating near completely natural food items and meat, poultry and fish. I do not believe that I over indulge at any level. My alcohol consumption is a mild to fair amount rarely more than 1 drink a day usually thought I might have a few more on occasion usually hard liquor or wine. That said, I happen to weigh above the anticipated weight average for a person of my height. Am I a fatty fat guy or just a guy with a genetic disposition for carrying an increased amount of weight. Regardless, I refuse to fight the 'battle of the bulge'. I did spend years in cardiovascular activities such as swimming and running for fitness. Some weight lifting as well. It probably paid off. I do believe I conditioned my heart to be an improved organ and probably developed some tissues that are beneficial to me today. I do not, however, continue in these activities at this day.
I personaly believe that fat is fat, but it is not unsightly. Morbid obesity is alarming and likely necessitates some treatment for functional well being.
This is a reality. That said, I find that being an overly sized person there have been times when others have criticized my body size, whether verbally or by a glance to my midsection which shows another persons dissatisfaction with your form. Fortunately this is very rare and I can actually cound the number of people who have offended me on my hands and maybe one foot of toes.
OK. I decided we need a name for these people who are hell bent in embarrassing you for your body size rather than to ensure you happiness and health. Who are they and why do we need them. Clealy my health is between myself and my physician. If I felt the need to exercise more thats my dilemma. And certainly you have a right to comment on what you see someone eat. But what if I do keep a good diet of nuts, hummus and carrots, diet soda, non sugar ice tea, occasional wine, vegitables, salad, frozen Amy's dinners (kosher) and whatever else my health conscious mother serves at the dinner table? (I also eat a few eggs here and there and tuna fish often at least once a week and always on Shabbas with a cholent of which I have a few helpings). I hereby call them "pony snatchers". These are the people who want you to feel humiliated for you God given size. They want you to hate yourself and see yourself as a failure. They are intimidated by their own body interests, perhaps they dont like it that you dont have the same commitment to exercise that they ascribe to in life. Whatever the reason, there needs to be a name for somoene as offensive or perhaps ignorant as a pony snatcher. Why this term? Becuase its as if they have stolen the pony from the farm when they tell you that you are not welcome to ride the horse that you might break with you girth. Its a sickness and it must be described in detail and discussed.
I personaly believe that fat is fat, but it is not unsightly. Morbid obesity is alarming and likely necessitates some treatment for functional well being.
This is a reality. That said, I find that being an overly sized person there have been times when others have criticized my body size, whether verbally or by a glance to my midsection which shows another persons dissatisfaction with your form. Fortunately this is very rare and I can actually cound the number of people who have offended me on my hands and maybe one foot of toes.
OK. I decided we need a name for these people who are hell bent in embarrassing you for your body size rather than to ensure you happiness and health. Who are they and why do we need them. Clealy my health is between myself and my physician. If I felt the need to exercise more thats my dilemma. And certainly you have a right to comment on what you see someone eat. But what if I do keep a good diet of nuts, hummus and carrots, diet soda, non sugar ice tea, occasional wine, vegitables, salad, frozen Amy's dinners (kosher) and whatever else my health conscious mother serves at the dinner table? (I also eat a few eggs here and there and tuna fish often at least once a week and always on Shabbas with a cholent of which I have a few helpings). I hereby call them "pony snatchers". These are the people who want you to feel humiliated for you God given size. They want you to hate yourself and see yourself as a failure. They are intimidated by their own body interests, perhaps they dont like it that you dont have the same commitment to exercise that they ascribe to in life. Whatever the reason, there needs to be a name for somoene as offensive or perhaps ignorant as a pony snatcher. Why this term? Becuase its as if they have stolen the pony from the farm when they tell you that you are not welcome to ride the horse that you might break with you girth. Its a sickness and it must be described in detail and discussed.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Why no orthodox Jew should hate reform or conservative Jewish experiences
I am not endorsing that our religious folks go on to seek experiences with the reform or the conservative or what so forth we have in our religious world nowadays. Rather, I am speaking that those who have these experience are often not ungodly people in the sense that they hate our Creator for who he is. They clearly do not know Torah and perhaps they dont want to learn or seek rightous religious practices. Rather than blaming the heresy of the reform and conservative movements for corrupting the soul; realize that there is a Jewish prayer in the Siddur which says "do not fear sudden terror, or the holocaust of the wicked when it comes. Plan a conspiracy and it will be annulled; speak your piecee and it shall not stand, for God is with us" (Page 279. Artscroll Siddur- Sfard.) To realize that the reform and conservative movements are really a holocaust of the wicked against Torah values is to realize that the formation of these offshoots of Jewish activity are really a conspiracy which will be annulled in time. I personally believe that as a non orthodox Jew of yesteryear, I was poorly served by true Jewish religous authorities as well as teachers and examples. It is the duty of religious Judaism to include the non orthodox Jew in his envisionment of the Real Jewish Community and reach out as may be possible in this day and age. Clearly today, the internet is a very powerful resource. No Jew should be underserved to the degree that millions of us were as recently as 1997. I personally have found the internet a great resource for any person striving to be rightous in terms of Torah values and Jewish life. Nowadays, I look back on the lives of many reform jews who I have the opportunity to know and know that many of them are rightous persons with a God awareness and God love. Few were knowledgable beyond the auspices of the reform congregation and few had dialogues with other Jewish leaders about their role in Judaism. We must change this.
Eric Church says Smoke a Little Smoke
Smoked a good smoke. Tried a Patel Brothers cigar. A 9 of 10. Tasted like magenta tulips. Price was in the 6 dollar range.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Why reform and conservative Jewish conversions are NOT JEWISH (edit- disagree today 22 May 2011)
I have thought long and hard on this and must admit, I am not completely informed on the Jewish conversion process. But that said, I know a few key details.
In the Kosher wine making business. The only people who are able to touch the grapes Must be Fully Shabbas observant Jews. No driving. No working for profits of material wealth. Shabbas Observant. If they are not shabbas observant, the wine is not Kosher.
The people doing reform and conservative conversions are not shabbas observant by this degree. If the wine isnt Kosher, how is the conversion witnessed by 3 non shabbas oriented Jews kosher? It is a mystical magical process by which a non jew becomes Jewish. Shouldn't you want to ensure that its scientifically and spiritually done perfect? I would.
In the Kosher wine making business. The only people who are able to touch the grapes Must be Fully Shabbas observant Jews. No driving. No working for profits of material wealth. Shabbas Observant. If they are not shabbas observant, the wine is not Kosher.
The people doing reform and conservative conversions are not shabbas observant by this degree. If the wine isnt Kosher, how is the conversion witnessed by 3 non shabbas oriented Jews kosher? It is a mystical magical process by which a non jew becomes Jewish. Shouldn't you want to ensure that its scientifically and spiritually done perfect? I would.
Colloquialism Testing
Colloquialism test.
Calling someone a jackturd implies:
1. he is broken.
2. he is sad and sick
3. he dances with elves but dines with theives
4. he cant tie his shoes.
Calling someone a spinwheel of love means
1. she is funny
2. she dines by herself but asks for charity from a pocket watch
3. she is interesting
4 she walks into bathrooms and leaves the seat up
Calling someone crackerjack brain indicates
1. they are funny
2. they are interesting
3. they breakdance at midnight
4. they work hard to make themselves look like the answer to humanities problems while they tap dance with a broken leg
Calling someone a Jackwagon indicates
1. they cry too much
2. they like the color yellow and it makes them smile
3. they dont look good in red
4. they are about as interesting and insightful as a fork in the bottom of the santa clause doll in the mall.
Calling someone a sacrosanct crack pusher means
1. they live in France
2. they buy toys wholesale
3. they like to tap their finger to the sound of fruitloops hitting the attic window during their own birthday party
4. they were free to enjoy their toys by themselves.
Calling someone a thoughtful ticket puncher means
1. they like to eat childrens foods
2. they laugh like a hyena
3. they didnt make it through fourth grade.
4. they are intersting but dont invite them over to meet your sister.
Calling someone a talented scuba diving gold miner means
1. they like to French kiss daffodils
2. they listen to reggae with a dunce cap on
3. they are interested in frogger with all its attribues
4. they lost the race for dinner invitations to a donkey with a scrotal disease
Calling someone Doctors worst enemy means
1. they are an insurance company
2. they lost their insurance for health care
3. they were really supposed to be a nurse
4. who cares, we dont need more nonsense in our daily lives
Calling someone forked in the attic means
1. they wake up with a hangover
2. they "ok" prescriptions for a friend
3. they work hard to make a good impression
4. Where the hell did they get their mind from?
Calling someone winged in a talent show means
1. they are really super talented
2. they dance to michael jackson like michael
3. they were really the best american idol
4. what is the way that they were educated and who was their professor becuase they really missed the boat when it came to speaking French.
Calling someone a happy go lucky toadstool chaser means
1. they are a mushroom enthusiast
2. they like clocks that tick
3. they laugh like a prince
4. what is their address so that you can send them a condonence card when they lick their name out of the front pages of life
Calling someone a thought producing beggar of simple toys means
1. they ruminate about beethoven
2. they laugh in the shower
3. what is their name so that you can place a facecard in their bagel store window announcing your retirement when you meet their children
4. ive never called someone that, but if I did I might think that they were pretty sly but really not sly enough to dance with the big boys.
Calling someone a peacemaker with a hatchet and a dinner jacket implies
1. he really likes you
2. he really might be your rabbi
3. he might be a man who is going to defend you to the death
4. he likes to dance with fruitloop salesmen in the morning and act like a preist at night
Calling someone a boneyard surplus dealer implies
1. they talk funny
2. they speak French in Spain
3. they eat ricecrispies with their hands
4. its their day to shine but dont give them a hand if they need a party favor
Calling someone a jackturd implies:
1. he is broken.
2. he is sad and sick
3. he dances with elves but dines with theives
4. he cant tie his shoes.
Calling someone a spinwheel of love means
1. she is funny
2. she dines by herself but asks for charity from a pocket watch
3. she is interesting
4 she walks into bathrooms and leaves the seat up
Calling someone crackerjack brain indicates
1. they are funny
2. they are interesting
3. they breakdance at midnight
4. they work hard to make themselves look like the answer to humanities problems while they tap dance with a broken leg
Calling someone a Jackwagon indicates
1. they cry too much
2. they like the color yellow and it makes them smile
3. they dont look good in red
4. they are about as interesting and insightful as a fork in the bottom of the santa clause doll in the mall.
Calling someone a sacrosanct crack pusher means
1. they live in France
2. they buy toys wholesale
3. they like to tap their finger to the sound of fruitloops hitting the attic window during their own birthday party
4. they were free to enjoy their toys by themselves.
Calling someone a thoughtful ticket puncher means
1. they like to eat childrens foods
2. they laugh like a hyena
3. they didnt make it through fourth grade.
4. they are intersting but dont invite them over to meet your sister.
Calling someone a talented scuba diving gold miner means
1. they like to French kiss daffodils
2. they listen to reggae with a dunce cap on
3. they are interested in frogger with all its attribues
4. they lost the race for dinner invitations to a donkey with a scrotal disease
Calling someone Doctors worst enemy means
1. they are an insurance company
2. they lost their insurance for health care
3. they were really supposed to be a nurse
4. who cares, we dont need more nonsense in our daily lives
Calling someone forked in the attic means
1. they wake up with a hangover
2. they "ok" prescriptions for a friend
3. they work hard to make a good impression
4. Where the hell did they get their mind from?
Calling someone winged in a talent show means
1. they are really super talented
2. they dance to michael jackson like michael
3. they were really the best american idol
4. what is the way that they were educated and who was their professor becuase they really missed the boat when it came to speaking French.
Calling someone a happy go lucky toadstool chaser means
1. they are a mushroom enthusiast
2. they like clocks that tick
3. they laugh like a prince
4. what is their address so that you can send them a condonence card when they lick their name out of the front pages of life
Calling someone a thought producing beggar of simple toys means
1. they ruminate about beethoven
2. they laugh in the shower
3. what is their name so that you can place a facecard in their bagel store window announcing your retirement when you meet their children
4. ive never called someone that, but if I did I might think that they were pretty sly but really not sly enough to dance with the big boys.
Calling someone a peacemaker with a hatchet and a dinner jacket implies
1. he really likes you
2. he really might be your rabbi
3. he might be a man who is going to defend you to the death
4. he likes to dance with fruitloop salesmen in the morning and act like a preist at night
Calling someone a boneyard surplus dealer implies
1. they talk funny
2. they speak French in Spain
3. they eat ricecrispies with their hands
4. its their day to shine but dont give them a hand if they need a party favor
The psychological effects of 3 months of regular cigar smoking
I wish to report here that I have the following tobacco smoking history:
1. in college I smoked cigarettes (please dont shoot me) I did so for about 2 years or so and became a smoker of maybe 1 pack a week or so. Not a heavy smoker and It was exciting when consuming drinks. I quit when I reached medical school although for a few years I might still 'steal' a cigarette once in a while if I went out for drinks. That was it for a while.
I later had a very rare cigar. Enjoying it a little bit, but never pursuing the experience. One year when I was maybe 33 I bought a cheap drugstore pipe that I smoked a little bit. It never stuck and one day in a antitobacco smoking mood I just threw it out. That was it for a while.
As of this current year, I began smoking an occasional cigar beginning in March. In October of this year I began smoking almost 1 a day and by November/December I have been smoking one cigar or maybe 2 a day (except during Shabbas hours of course! It is unlawful to light a fire during Shabbas).
I wish to report that my mood is improved and that I find the smoking experience a moment of joy and solace whereby I feel connected to my inner self and away from the agitations of ruminant topics of discord that may have plagued me at some depth from years gone by. I have also made the following observation. Since November or so, I do not recall that I have been occasionally pulling out my beard hairs. (I have a full unshaven beard). This is actually imporant. Jewish law actually looks poorly on one who pulls out ones beard hairs. A Jewish mans beard who keeps kosher is considered to have special mystical and spiritual value. Pulling one's beard hairs is considered a sign of slight mental instability. It did not bother me when I did that, but it was not a very happy moment. You know, you are sitting in your computer room or in the bed room and you might tug on a few hairs or try to pull out ones that you think might be loose. I suppose that in this regard, smoking has afforded me a higher degree of mental stability that can be scientifically measured by this measure. Just a thought. I realize that smoking tobacco products of all kinds is clearly associated with negative health risks and most physicians will clearly condemn it. I no longer do. I condemn cigarette smoking.
I bought myself a new pipe today. A nice experiences. I am smoking the Fireside tobacco tonight and its a most pleasant smell and comfortable situation to experience. I can alternate now and its a nice change.
1. in college I smoked cigarettes (please dont shoot me) I did so for about 2 years or so and became a smoker of maybe 1 pack a week or so. Not a heavy smoker and It was exciting when consuming drinks. I quit when I reached medical school although for a few years I might still 'steal' a cigarette once in a while if I went out for drinks. That was it for a while.
I later had a very rare cigar. Enjoying it a little bit, but never pursuing the experience. One year when I was maybe 33 I bought a cheap drugstore pipe that I smoked a little bit. It never stuck and one day in a antitobacco smoking mood I just threw it out. That was it for a while.
As of this current year, I began smoking an occasional cigar beginning in March. In October of this year I began smoking almost 1 a day and by November/December I have been smoking one cigar or maybe 2 a day (except during Shabbas hours of course! It is unlawful to light a fire during Shabbas).
I wish to report that my mood is improved and that I find the smoking experience a moment of joy and solace whereby I feel connected to my inner self and away from the agitations of ruminant topics of discord that may have plagued me at some depth from years gone by. I have also made the following observation. Since November or so, I do not recall that I have been occasionally pulling out my beard hairs. (I have a full unshaven beard). This is actually imporant. Jewish law actually looks poorly on one who pulls out ones beard hairs. A Jewish mans beard who keeps kosher is considered to have special mystical and spiritual value. Pulling one's beard hairs is considered a sign of slight mental instability. It did not bother me when I did that, but it was not a very happy moment. You know, you are sitting in your computer room or in the bed room and you might tug on a few hairs or try to pull out ones that you think might be loose. I suppose that in this regard, smoking has afforded me a higher degree of mental stability that can be scientifically measured by this measure. Just a thought. I realize that smoking tobacco products of all kinds is clearly associated with negative health risks and most physicians will clearly condemn it. I no longer do. I condemn cigarette smoking.
I bought myself a new pipe today. A nice experiences. I am smoking the Fireside tobacco tonight and its a most pleasant smell and comfortable situation to experience. I can alternate now and its a nice change.
Why we should trust the media
So much these days, I find fringe elements of our culture who say that the media is overly biased in one way or another. That may be at certain political philosophical realities. There are people who however go beyond political discourse to accuse the media of negative propeganda, harmful ideas and just plan "governmental control tactics". This is heresy. There is clearly a difference between the media in the United states and propegandist media of say the middle east and clearly that of the 1940s Nazi Germany. Why is this and what is the source of our strength. Clearly any conspiracy minded anarchy driven person will tell you that the media is horrible and serves to "brainwash us". Heresy. Heresy. Heresy.
The difference is that here in the United States, the foundation of our media is in the Universities where philosophy rules the day. This is a form where by ideas are tossed around and conclusions are made with scientific means. Todays media for the most part is a science. It is not a free for all of the people who have a microphone to jam their thoughts into our heads. The commentary and discourse of western media follows the pattern of watchful eyes that serve to improve the standing of society by scientific means. Science is not perfect and debate continues. Rest assured that we live in a society whereby peace and prosperity rule the day.
The difference is that here in the United States, the foundation of our media is in the Universities where philosophy rules the day. This is a form where by ideas are tossed around and conclusions are made with scientific means. Todays media for the most part is a science. It is not a free for all of the people who have a microphone to jam their thoughts into our heads. The commentary and discourse of western media follows the pattern of watchful eyes that serve to improve the standing of society by scientific means. Science is not perfect and debate continues. Rest assured that we live in a society whereby peace and prosperity rule the day.
Holocaust accusations against our Creator
This topic is particularly troublesome for many people I have encountered and leads many to attempt to justify their reluctance to believe that we have a benevolent Creator or that causes them to doubt the existence of G-d. I have finally arrived at a plausable explanation for atrocities and things that people not explain in terms of "why would G-d let this happen". Realize that we live in a fractured universe. The universe was created by G-d at the beginning but suffered the fracture of sin. I would suggest this. The universe is the driving force of events on the Earth. The universe is divided due to elemets of evil and the purity of G-ds creation. When bad things happen to seemingly rightous people it is not proper to blame our Creator. Rather, realize that the universe is fighting battles and that the painful and tragic things that may occur in our times may be the result of a fracture in the substance of the universe that guides mankind. I do believe that our lives are guided by Providence and that one can improve his own providence by acts of beneficience and good deeds. This is common Jewish teaching (good book: Faith and Divine Providence by HaRav Chaim Friedlander, zt'l. Feldheim presses. (http://www.feldheim.com/). To realize that our Universe seeks to expel the evil from it shows that wars that occur in history though destructive of the human element are actually healing of the fractures in the universe. The acts of World War II can be viewed as a universal war where by inhumanity was defeated by humanity. The fact that 6 million Jewish persons as well as millions of non jewish persons perished is extremely difficult to think about. I suggest rather than blame G-d for how many people died in World War II, we should look at how many lived. Life has continued and in a much higher state of rightousness and a higher caliber of humanity since that time period. This is how the universe heals itself.
Regarding the Jewish practice of Leviticus 19-27
Leviticus 19-27 states that one must not round off the edges of ones scalp and not destroy the edge of ones beard.
Why is this.
I have spoken with a rabbi in the ChaBaD who states this is "not law". His hair was cut on all sides with a 0 razor blade. (completely shorn). I wrote to what appeared an orthodox rabbinical website to ask the true Jewish view. http://www.dinonline.org/2010/12/26/leaving-the-sideburns-peos-harosh/ . Accoring to this site, one must keep at least half a centimeter of hair so as the hairs bend down upon eachother.
I believe that this commandment is necessary as to ensure the strength of ones mystical being. We are all mystical beings. Shaving the corners of your scalp decreases this and leaves you in an state of mystical infirmity (in my own beleifs). So in this regard, I completely disagree with the ChaBaD rabbi and feel that this in fact is a mitzvah that we must all regard as Essential.
I had thought that it was necessary to keep the hair at a longer length, say at least 3 inches to say you are abiding by this commandment. In fact, according to Din, even a half a centimeter is ok. Thus it woudl be realized that shaving ones peyos completely (unless attaining nazir status which we can not do at the present day due to the absence of a Temple) is completely contraindicated.
I personally keep my side curls today at 7 inches. I do believe that an increased length improves your strenth at a mystical level. This is indeed imporatant as your mystical strength influences the happiness of the other mystical beings that encounter you on a daily basis.
I also take this to mean that one must not destroy the edges of ones beard meaning: dont cut your beard at all. Modern Jewish aspirations have left many who wish to trim or shave their beard and modern jewish halacha has provided provisions whereby this is "socially acceptable". Same thing however, I believe it decreases ones mystical strength and health. This is a fact. I do not shave my beard at all and it is a comfortable length. I have found alot of people who wish to argue this fact with me, but fact is fact, mystical strength is the factor that one ideally wishes to seek.
Why is this.
I have spoken with a rabbi in the ChaBaD who states this is "not law". His hair was cut on all sides with a 0 razor blade. (completely shorn). I wrote to what appeared an orthodox rabbinical website to ask the true Jewish view. http://www.dinonline.org/2010/12/26/leaving-the-sideburns-peos-harosh/ . Accoring to this site, one must keep at least half a centimeter of hair so as the hairs bend down upon eachother.
I believe that this commandment is necessary as to ensure the strength of ones mystical being. We are all mystical beings. Shaving the corners of your scalp decreases this and leaves you in an state of mystical infirmity (in my own beleifs). So in this regard, I completely disagree with the ChaBaD rabbi and feel that this in fact is a mitzvah that we must all regard as Essential.
I had thought that it was necessary to keep the hair at a longer length, say at least 3 inches to say you are abiding by this commandment. In fact, according to Din, even a half a centimeter is ok. Thus it woudl be realized that shaving ones peyos completely (unless attaining nazir status which we can not do at the present day due to the absence of a Temple) is completely contraindicated.
I personally keep my side curls today at 7 inches. I do believe that an increased length improves your strenth at a mystical level. This is indeed imporatant as your mystical strength influences the happiness of the other mystical beings that encounter you on a daily basis.
I also take this to mean that one must not destroy the edges of ones beard meaning: dont cut your beard at all. Modern Jewish aspirations have left many who wish to trim or shave their beard and modern jewish halacha has provided provisions whereby this is "socially acceptable". Same thing however, I believe it decreases ones mystical strength and health. This is a fact. I do not shave my beard at all and it is a comfortable length. I have found alot of people who wish to argue this fact with me, but fact is fact, mystical strength is the factor that one ideally wishes to seek.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
The worst stock tip you'll ever get
I firmly believe that if you are an American and you are over the age of 35, you owe it to yourself and your nation to buy stock in some of the nations companies. People sweat it out looking for the best stock and sweat it out as to whether to buy or sell only looking at their returns. This is not the way to invest if you are patriotic. Buying stock is NOT A GAMBLING situation. I have no tolerance for any shirtless insolent who tells me that owning stock is gambling. I have heard it dozens of times in people who are not in the market and in all likelihood will never get into it. Owning stock is about OWNERSHIP. Its not the way to make your money grow although that is certainly a nice fringe benefit. Being an American, we are afforded freedoms in a free society. Our society is established with the usefulness of commerce, trading and investment. If you want to participate globally in humanity, the only way to get a certificate of ownership is to buy stocks. Mutual funds are not stocks. I personally own 7 different stocks at the time I am writing this passage. You dont even have to own a lot of stock to be an owner. An investment of say 150 dollars will ensure that you have a seat at the table, albeit likely not a very influential seat. Why does this matter? Stock ownership ensures your permanence in the eyes of your fellow man as to whether you have faith in capitalism. If you do not have any stock and you are over 35, why not? Just one stock shows faith. It doesnt matter if the stock goes up or goes down, you still own it. Unless the stock goes bankrupt, you own stock. You can sell it any time you want.
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