12-02-2012, 01:28 AM
(12-02-2012, 01:05 AM)Confused Wrote:(12-01-2012, 02:41 PM)Tenet Nosce Wrote: Oh, I didn't mean to make a big deal about it! I was just excited that somebody might be able to confirm or deny my ramblings.
I completely understand, TN.
Lol...at times, human communication can be so complicated as to be lost in translation. I was reading this article the other day as to sometimes how foreigners visiting Sweden can find the local population distant. But in fact, the native population of the country are only very intent upon upholding the noble principle of respecting the right to privacy of others, which however can, in distorted manner, communicate the aura of aloofness.
Similarly, I meant my post about my 'identity' in a very self-effacing manner, which probably looked like I was trying to score a point with you.
If not for the disastrous and painful consequences of human communication (or lack there-of) gone awry on this planet, the whole subtext of human interaction based on communication by words would be so comical, in my opinion!
(12-01-2012, 02:53 PM)Cyan Wrote: Really. I see plenty of islands...
I understand. However, I choose to behold the wondrous singular waters that hold the multiple islands on its surface.
In Sweeden, there is this popular idea called "Jantelagen" (yontay loggen) which means "The Law of Jante" (not related to Law of One ). Jante is the typical Swede. Jante doesn't do anything that would make him stand out too much, be too "loud" or draw too much attention to himself. All should remember to be like Jante, because nobody wants to look like a fool!