Philosophical: Without naming names, what person from your past effectively changed the course of your life?

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Was it for better?


Was it for worse?


What would you do, if you could, to either reciprocate or get even?

Philosophical: Without naming names, what person from your past effectively changed the course of your life?
My parents, sister, and brother. Both good and bad experiences. They (most of the time) basically fed me to the wolves instead of helping me whenever I asked for help. In the financial sense, I'm in a far worse place than I could've been. In a physical sense, I'm in a far worse place than I could've been. In a mental/emotional sense, I'm no longer weak. I'm much stronger and much more able to handle lifes difficulties than anyone I know I know and rarely, if ever, need to, or ask for, help.





I don't cry, don't whine, don't whimper. I speak up when I want something and when I don't get it, I move on and forget about it. I keep my hope low and my expectations to a minumum. When put into a corner I fight, when treated properly I succumb. I trust and care for no one because I know the truth is no one trully cares for or trusts anyone else. I can carry a lot more weight on my shoulders than most can/do. I can go from happy go lucky one minute to sharp shooter the next without blinking an eye and then just as easily go back to happy go lucky the next.





I'd like to be spiteful of them, probably have good cause to be too, but I've grown too strong to let hate, or any emotion, rule me. It just does not matter. What will be, will be and nothing can, or will ever, change that.
Reply:The person from my past which most effectively changed the course of my life was obviously my self.





From my point of view it was at times worse, then it got better and better.


That required will, sure, but the strongest forces really lay outside of will.


Pain is always a good one, whether physical or not. No longer having anything to lose is always a good one when it comes to deciding whether to gamble those last resources. Maybe that is why Texas Hold`em is getting to be such a popular game these last few years. One can see the odd person on the verge of being totally wiped out make one last all in bet and stage a miraculous comeback. How exciting!





My sitting here pounding the keyboard and attempting to share my experiences in order to let others in on what I consider my success is my way of both reciprocating AND reminding myself of the process which turned my life around most effectively and most quickly. In other words in this world which I have chosen for this time, this is what makes me most happy and this is what brings me most joy.





Cheers!
Reply:My uncle effectively changed the course of my life. And it was for the better. It was he who guided me and suggested what course (profession) to take up as I was undecided at that time. I never regretted that ultimate decision which was mine alone to give. He was helpful enough to facilitate things and even done the extra mile of graciously accepted a big modification of his suggestion. By way of reciprocation (he has been gone a long time), I pass forward the good things that he had done.





Good luck to you.
Reply:I had a friend that I loved once. As any regular tragedy ends, he didn't love me back [shocker].





Honestly, I though at first, that my life was pointless without him. I started to become cold and rather emotionless, as if being numb was the answer. I got over this phase with the help of a friend who showed me the beauty in life.





Now, I'm in love again, this time with someone who cares.








I have to say, that through one heartbreak, came friends, enemies, and love at last.





As for revenge, all I could ask is for him to look back one day and regret it all.
Reply:i cant say too much about it, seeing as how i am 13, but i can say who has signifiganly changed what my life is/was, and what it will be. thanks to my brother, i am the way i am. he is 12 years older than me, but because of him, i can think logically (whether i choose to act on it or not), i am open minded beyond what most people can comprehend (and, that isnt stretching it. i cant even talk to my own mother because she doesnt have a clue what i am trying to tell her because she cant think past what SHE thinks) and, thanks to him, i care. i care about others, what they think, feel, understand, and i cant do anything about it. he always seemed vulnerable to me, in a way that wasnt physical, but more mental and psyclogically, even though his older than me. i always felt that i needed to protect him in those areas, and, when i did that for him, i started doing it for most everyone. all in all, i suppose it is better for me and those who i feel need me, but it hurts me when i cant help. my personal health doesnt play a part in it, but it actually hurts me when i cant help someone else. better me be in pain that not be able to help those who need it. i guess i basically just get an emotional connection to a person who i feel that needs me, which, the numbers seem to be going up everyday. i dont complain though because i know it could be worse for them, which would in turn make me worse, and then make anyone i come in contact with worse. i can make a few sacrifices for the cause of something worthwhile, which those i care about are definately worth it. as for what i would do if i could (which i probably could if i so chose), i doubt i would do anything other than make what i feel and know more known to those i care about, so namely, i would have told my brother exactly what i felt, and that he should stop being so stubborn... but, i must admit he is good at it... if i could take away all the pain, the hurt, the bad memories, i would, for anyone, but i cant, so i have to do what i can when i can, and if i cant, i do anyway. i dont have a choice, and if i did, i would still do what i have to. my morals and ethics dont allow me to slack off where i know i am needed. i am just glad and proud to be able to help anyone in most any way. we all know how it feels to do something good, and it is like my life. it is pointless for me without that joy of being able to help. so, no, i wouldnt do anything. i am content with what i have been able to do for him and anyone that i feel needs it. I only wish that i could make everyone know, not just acknowledge the fact, but KNOW that i will do what i can for them, and help them in any way possible. they dont seem to realize how much it makes a difference to them, talking to someone who will listen without judging, but still remaining a person that wont just nod and go on, but a person who DOES care. with any luck (which i seem to have run out of) he will read this and maybe my point will get across, doubtful, but maybe.





well, this was certainly an interesting question :) i wish you a wonderful day, and i applogize for taking up your time on making you read the rantings of a 13 year old, but on the plus side, at least it isnt like most other 13 year old females... good night, or day, whichever it is!!!





-Angel
Reply:My grandma, I believe it was for the worse then again it could be for the better, I'm not really sure. If I could talk to her again though I would ask why and leave it at that. I wouldn't want to get even if it was for that worse.
Reply:Unintentionally my best friend changed my life by getting herself into a really bad car wreck. It was the best thing that every could have happened.
Reply:...my past, present and future...


...the love of my life...my wife...


...love her dearly every second of my life...


...thanks for asking...
Reply:Bod Dole.


It was for worse.


I would get even by becoming old.

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