something important to ask

[priestofknowledge]

I am too wise... too wise for my own good as a young adult, at least. I study everything: every bit of news, every knowledge of textbook, every stranger's story, and every oddity to figure out. I have not yet reached the graduate level of the things I read except in Physics, but I believe that is because I have lost my drive and have slowed to nearly a halt.

I am still young and find my peers are so much younger. I have solved their problems by very often taking time and resources from myself to do so, yet all they do is ignore me in return. I am so damned gifted and so selfless, but not one person will think to how I came to be this way. Everyone just wants whatever helps them remain the same and prepares for death from the moment they reach high school, and I am losing my faith because of it.

I am losing my faith in humanity. It makes it harder to be the way I am without a single drop of success in someone I teach. I find it is harder to wake up with under 6 hours of sleep like I used to so I have more time in the day, it is so much more strenuous to stick to the tasks I set ahead of myself because I wonder what's the point, and I find myself constantly thinking of those that I failed to instill change within around me-- plotting how I can help despite my commitment to no longer waste time with them.

I keep thinking more and more that I am the only one, but I want the internet to prove me wrong. I want to find groups of people who have a drive for existence; who have a purpose higher than one's self. There are three qualities I never truly find in the same person other than myself, and trust me: I have nearly read through 1000 people on my travels. They are Logic, Open-Mindedness, and Drive.

Now this is the important part and I urge this with fervor: PLEASE DO NOT REPLY UNLESS YOU BELIEVE YOU ARE LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO ME. Pride is a fool's trait and too many try to impart their speakeasy knowledge in lieu of the idea that the one to whom they speak may be more intelligent, and I always see people of no purpose trying to impress themselves as a mentor of how to live in hypocrisy.

This means that you should only reply if you either believe you are the same as I: you try to constantly read and push yourself for the sake of learning your existence, you find everyone around you missing out on something, or you have a drive to live with logic and open-mindedness guiding it,

or if you believe you are less than me in some way that removes your pride.

I know I think I am less than everyone. Like, I used to be happy that I was smart, but it's ******** how much easier life is to be comfortable. The main doctrine of how I teach myself is to never have or allow comfort. The term comfortable is nothing but the definition of being in a state you wish not to change and I always want to keep changing... but damn is it harder without any outside influence of hope or attaboy's

 

[umbra]

good luck, you are going to need it

 

[Mutt]

welcome to being grown up

 

[blancolighter]

You need to join the army or something.

 

[andy52]

get off the sheet ya on.

 

[slowmo77]

ok im a pot head and you wrote a book so im not sure what your lookin for here. i will say the three qualities you listed aren't hard to find in people, you just have to be realistic about it. i have drive. i get up everyday and try to be the best me i can. i try to veiw everything with an open mind, though i don't always. and i like to think im logical. i know im very antilitacal. but if you expect the best from everyone you meet your gonna be let down alot.

also you can't force people to learn, you can't make them like you, you can't really make them listen. the only thing you can do is listen to your heart, trust yourself, and learn from your mistakes. jmo

im stoned out of my mind so if this doen's make sense tuff, it did in my head.

 

[King Bud]

I wonder what's the point

his only purpose in life is probably to love

you try to constantly read and push yourself for the sake of learning your existence, you have a drive to live with logic and open-mindedness guiding it,

Right on!

you find everyone around you missing out on something

Hmmm.. I can see those people, but I can also see what they have that I don't.
I guess.. no one is perfect, right? It can be easy to assume what's missing in someone's life, but it can be damn near impossible to acknowledge what's missing in our own. :confused2:

I want to find groups of people who have a drive for existence; who have a purpose higher than one's self.

Well, you found one group of people.. we're devoted to marijuana growing, and all of it's rewards! WooOooT! :ccc:
Look around at any charities, or sport events, or schools.. people have an urge to feed the poor, or have the team win the game, or teach the young.

Don't lose your drive, man. (If only cause girls dig it )

 

[priestofknowledge]

But can no one around relate to me and say I'm not einstein? I mean... I'm a pretty intelligent person and do everything I can to utilize my reason, but it can't be that uncommon. I don't want to think I am doomed to use my entire life treating peopl less intelligent than myself to progression in science.

I refuse to do that. I don't want to be entirely learned for the sake of others and die... I don't want to, but if I must I will now that I think about it.

But no, that's ********. I'm sure there are people older than me that choose to do more than pursue one sect of knowledge as a doctor. Someone who frequents the internet on forums like this just as myself.

 

[umbra]

this sounds like a soap opera, really smart people have some cannabis to enjoy

 

[blancolighter]

I think if you lose your attitude you might find more people you would want to associate with. People get turned off by the "I'm so smart its a burden," crap. No one wants to hear that, no matter what level of intelligence they possess.

Now this is the important part and I urge this with fervor: PLEASE DO NOT REPLY UNLESS YOU BELIEVE YOU ARE LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO ME.

What is that all about? For someone claiming to have an open mind, you just cut off alot of people without hearing them. Besides, that thought wouldn't have even crossed most peoples mind (I don't think people in here go around thinking they're better than everyone else) untill you posted it.

There are three qualities I never truly find in the same person other than myself, and trust me: I have nearly read through 1000 people on my travels. They are Logic, Open-Mindedness, and Drive.

Maybe you would have met people like these on your travels if you hadn't spent them with your nose in a book. Use some of this logic and drive you self proclaimed and put those qualities to use and find these people you desire to meet, they're everywhere.

The term comfortable is nothing but the definition of being in a state you wish not to change and I always want to keep changing... but damn is it harder without any outside influence of hope or attaboy's

Hey first off, its ok to have a little comfort. You want a push though, some drive? Join the Army, Marines, whatever. Join the Peace Corps or Americops (or about any of the hundreds of other service oriented organizations). These organizations have propelled many a person to success by instilling a tremendous amount of values, discipline and direction to their participants. These organizations are also littlered with outstanding and amazing people with open minds, giving hearts, and lots of love to go around.

I am still young and find my peers are so much younger. I have solved their problems by very often taking time and resources from myself to do so, yet all they do is ignore me in return. I am so damned gifted and so selfless, but not one person will think to how I came to be this way.

It makes it harder to be the way I am without a single drop of success in someone I teach.

Man, everyone needs to grow up and learn for themselves. Many have already posted about letting people do their own thing, and the MJP posters are right. You need to experience your own success and failures to learn. Thats why you don't get thanked, because the people you're helping haven't really experienced their failures yet. Help when people ask for help, thats a sure fire way to get thanks, otherwise, step back, let life take its course. Sounds like there is alot of searching and learning left in your life, why not stick to working on your own path? You might run into some interesting people that way...

I am too wise... too wise for my own good as a young adult, at least. I study everything: every bit of news, every knowledge of textbook, every stranger's story, and every oddity to figure out. I have not yet reached the graduate level of the things I read except in Physics, but I believe that is because I have lost my drive and have slowed to nearly a halt.

Nothin says I am young, dumb (I tried to find a nicer way to put this, but its tough), and an egotistical jerk like the way you began this post. You have barely began to scratch the world of knowledge that surrounds us. Wise is a term used to describe 90 year old men who have embraced learning and life for those 90 years, applying that word to yourself at such a young age just lets everyone know you're full of yourself. Step back from your knowledge man! Enjoy things, life isn't a puzzle you have to solve to win. I know that understanding the way things are brings a certain beauty to the whole, but it sounds like you're studyin it all so hard you've lost sight of the beauty in the whole! That bein said, I dont just skip around all day, I've got some out there ideas with string theory that I'd love to discuss with you. Just know the way that you come across, people aren't gonna want to share their ideas with you, you might want to address that.

I am losing my faith in humanity

Don't!!! People are AOK!

 

[yimmy capone]

I'm always searching for knowledge, but not thinking I'm smarter then everybody. I recomend you start reading confucius if you haven't already. Maybe that will help give you a better understanding of the world and people around you. I love that little chinese guy.

 

[Icex420]

I think if you lose your attitude you might find more people you would want to associate with. People get turned off by the "I'm so smart its a burden," crap. No one wants to hear that, no matter what level of intelligence they possess.



What is that all about? For someone claiming to have an open mind, you just cut off alot of people without hearing them. Besides, that thought wouldn't have even crossed most peoples mind (I don't think people in here go around thinking they're better than everyone else) untill you posted it.



Maybe you would have met people like these on your travels if you hadn't spent them with your nose in a book. Use some of this logic and drive you self proclaimed and put those qualities to use and find these people you desire to meet, they're everywhere.



Hey first off, its ok to have a little comfort. You want a push though, some drive? Join the Army, Marines, whatever. Join the Peace Corps or Americops (or about any of the hundreds of other service oriented organizations). These organizations have propelled many a person to success by instilling a tremendous amount of values, discipline and direction to their participants. These organizations are also littlered with outstanding and amazing people with open minds, giving hearts, and lots of love to go around.



Man, everyone needs to grow up and learn for themselves. Many have already posted about letting people do their own thing, and the MJP posters are right. You need to experience your own success and failures to learn. Thats why you don't get thanked, because the people you're helping haven't really experienced their failures yet. Help when people ask for help, thats a sure fire way to get thanks, otherwise, step back, let life take its course. Sounds like there is alot of searching and learning left in your life, why not stick to working on your own path? You might run into some interesting people that way...



Nothin says I am young, dumb (I tried to find a nicer way to put this, but its tough), and an egotistical jerk like the way you began this post. You have barely began to scratch the world of knowledge that surrounds us. Wise is a term used to describe 90 year old men who have embraced learning and life for those 90 years, applying that word to yourself at such a young age just lets everyone know you're full of yourself. Step back from your knowledge man! Enjoy things, life isn't a puzzle you have to solve to win. I know that understanding the way things are brings a certain beauty to the whole, but it sounds like you're studyin it all so hard you've lost sight of the beauty in the whole! That bein said, I dont just skip around all day, I've got some out there ideas with string theory that I'd love to discuss with you. Just know the way that you come across, people aren't gonna want to share their ideas with you, you might want to address that.


Don't!!! People are AOK!

^^^^^ Good post.

This guy reminds me of a few people i know. And i dont like conversating with them most of the time.

Not trying to make you feel bad though. Sorry.

 

[That crazy vancouver guy]

Hey... I got an idea... why don't you bring some of this vast knowledge you say you are burdened with... and bring it to the forum and come and make some friends... but... leave the "Holier than Thou" attitude at home... you might find that even the most learned man has something new to learn... my young apprentice....

 

[yimmy capone]

He has 9 post in 4 months. I guess he doesn't like sharing his knowledge.

 

[cadlakmike1]

i just read a thread about trying to males to produce THC. If you were to figure this mystery out i assure it would not go unappreciated. we would all say thank you.

 

[SmokinMom]

:rofl:

I don't know whether to take this post seriously or not....

Me thinks this is just a bunch of ** :holysheep: .

 

[tesla]

Wow..... I have never said this in my life, but I would considering going to a psychologist. Sounds like you have a few issues to work out. Take it from a old man, Life is short, Don't sweat the small stuff. I think the goal to pursuit in life is to be content and happy. Good luck

BTW whats with the nick: "priestofknowledge"

 

[hairchick40v]

I have an old wise sayin that are words to live by "if you have to tell me how smart/great you are, chances are, your not!!" Sorry smarty just an observation!! Not tryin to be rude but damn, what kinda of pot head are you, we are laid back, free spirited people who would take common sense over book smart anyday!!! So, maybe you could learn some of that, since you already know everything else....

 

[tesla]

One more thing from your tittle you are asking something important to ask I am not sure of the question here or is it a statement?

 

[priestofknowledge]

I thought that type of response would come to me posting stuff without a care for who I insulted. I thank those of you who understood that
I think I am less than everyone

It seems they knew that maybe this man is talking about a higher level of thinking I don't quite understand.

Let me explain

To those that suggested army. Due to the ranking structure of the military being about pay grade and respect, every small-dicked who ra and big dicked ******* with a sense of undue respect needing to be heeded melt the upper-rank decision makers with witless kiss-*****. I have lived in Jacksonville, NC with several marines and sailor. My best friend from high school has seen what he got himself into and knows of the illogical ******** that goes on.

I am not saying this as a biased person, this is simply what I have learned and witnessed via barfights with sergeants and good times with our boys in service.

To the man that said for me to get off the sheet I believe you are referring to me lying down and I am not. I have been going through natural America with my motorcycle and talked with strangers on my travels. I have been observing effects of drying conditions and creating dams to help certain rare biomes to survive. I have been cleaning up these forests and building things out of trash. I now travel the streams on my 300 hulled plastic HOBOAT. So this also goes toward the "get your nose out of a book" and treaing everybody without being holier than thou. IF EVERYONE TREATED ONE ANOTHER AS IF EQUAL TO OR LESS THAN THIS WORLD WOULD BE A UTOPIA. It is not at all indignant for me to suggest.

To the man that said I have rarely scratched the surface of knowledge of anything, I belive I can prove you quite wrong.

I can see how sub atomic particles are composed of 220 or so fundamental particles of hadrons, leptons and etc inside of forces created by bond that govern nuclear forces with a positive charge to the shells of electrons bound in waveform and on to the protocell forged from evaporating droplets containing hyrocarbon chains to form a tough yet divisible soap bubble with a code to copy itself, and on until we live in this society with evolutionary reward systems in our ventral tegmental area or the prefrontal medial bundle. These nervous connections with our world reward us with senses of saisfaction based on our ability to spread our influence and power through an ever higher rank to attain system. I can see how these reward responses are effected by drugs and alcohol so that people can distract themselves from attaining a self aware state in which they would change from this evolutionary beneficial position of living happily, *******, and having our kids adopt our ways of life. Which is why many adults feel so betrayed when the internet grabbed ahold of their youths to be this expansively interactive mass of consciousness that will be the future of our evolution as a society. The digital era of borg-esk assimilation into our computers.

I also see every new discovery made and thing to learn on the vast amount of scientific data within wikipedia and online journals.

The reason why I seem like a soap opera is because I became legally allowed to drink last month. I feel like every peer I meet and every adult I find will not be as self aware as I through my obsession of learning on a voluntary basis instead of sticking with curriculums for grades.

If that response does not shut every person that wants to give themselves that prideful quip of fleeting sensation to have life figured out away from wasting their time that is better spent in humility and progression, I guess I wasted my time

Pride is the worst thing for anyone to ever have. It is the main reason the world is as disassociated as it is today. But I know the internet will assimilate and fix it soon... it's just I want another person to talk with as we watch it all go down and seek enlightenment.