Micronationalism: Why We Need Each Other

[Bill Bekkenhuis]

The trouble with steeling yourself against the harshness of reality is that the same steel that secures your life against being destroyed secures your life also against being opened up and transformed by the holy power that life itself comes from. You can survive on your own. You can grow strong on you own. You can even prevail on your own. But you cannot become human on your own.

Sorry I can't be more original but, regarding recent posts by multiple Shirerithians on the often agonizing pain and the apparent utter pointlessness of life (in general) and micronationalism (in particular), I was reminded of this quote.

Peace.

[Hesam Jayatar]

Well said.


We are judged solely on our words.

[b3n|<3r|\|]

No one grows old or moves away in micronations.

moo

Though I appreciate the sentiments expressed by both the above posters I believe they are guilty of thinking too much about something that isn't important. Not that that is at all a crime in this particular hobby.

[hypatias mom]

This above quote reminds us we are all together and can support our friends when they are in need, and in turn, be helped when we are in pain. Whoever feels alone needs to let others in enough to receive their help and support when it is needed.
Too many people are "Lone Rangers" through life, never asking or accepting a supporting, friendly hand, a word, a touch, and they can become stunted and miserable people.

This is a community. We need to remember to act like one. It is encouraging, indeed, to see people holding up those in trouble. This impulse is a good one. That is one reason I love being part of Shireroth. You have been there for me when I needed you, and I'll always be grateful.

[Hesam Jayatar]

Joe Cocker moments.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FMq0iDX1yE

[Aurangzeb Khan]

Perhaps not the moment to introduce my pathological and misanthropic solipsism to the discussion then.

[hypatias mom]

Let's choose another time, shall we?

[Bill Bekkenhuis]

Though I appreciate the sentiments expressed by both the above posters I believe they are guilty of thinking too much about something that isn't important. Not that that is at all a crime in this particular hobby.

Crime?

It practically defines the hobby

Ah, but we are occasionally reminded that there are actual human beings lurking beneath the avatars.

[Krasniy Yastreb]

Ah, but we are occasionally reminded that there are actual human beings lurking beneath the avatars.

*look curiously under Ardy's avatar*



*quickly slams the avatar back in position*

[Hesam Jayatar]

Krasniy, you've got a spot of oily evil on your shirt. It must have jumped out at you.

[Jacobus Loki]

Ah, but we are occasionally reminded that there are actual human beings lurking beneath the avatars.

I beg your pardon?

OK, just don't tell Prodigy.

[Prodigy Almighty]

... oh dear lord.

You... you are all PEOPLE! AUUUUGHAHGHAGUHGHAHHGHUAHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!

[hypatias mom]

Scary thsn't it?