ThomasM
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There once were...
There were once three brothers, triplets. All were abused as children - as toddlers, by their uncle, and as teens, by their alcoholic and physically abusive father.
One grew up dark and cynical, finding a sick pleasure in seeing harm and pain inflicted on others. In a way, he was a product of his environment - as he was abused and hurt as a child, so too would he inflict abuse and suffering on others.
Another brother grew up kind and loving - often selfless, he would give the shirt off his back to someone in need and would go out of his way to help others, even total strangers. In a way, he too was a product of his environment - as he was abused and hurt as a child, he knew too well the suffering, and he would try his best that no one else should know such pain.
The third brother grew up to keep his head low and to mind his own business. He neither helped nor hurt others, he just wanted to live his life, alone, in his own peace. His own experiences neither inspired nor tainted his take on life.
And each lived, each in his own world.
(what does the picture have to do with this story? Nothing; I had to have something to get the guys to read this.)
There once were...
There were once three brothers, triplets. All were abused as children - as toddlers, by their uncle, and as teens, by their alcoholic and physically abusive father. One grew up dark and cynical, finding a sick pleasure in seeing harm and pain inflicted on...
the thing is...
one can always choose how he/she want to live despite life's harshness and that there rn't much choices among triplets so i ll make do with twins:) cheers, ed~ ...
You are absolutely right...
Life is about choices. Too often society today seems to encourage irresponsibility and egocentrism - take credit for good, disavow responsibility for bad by blaming everyone / everything else - parents; adults; TV; the internet; voices in your head. But c...
haha really?
maybe there r some connection between twins and horological fascination? i often think ppl who understand why appreciating timepieces r the ones who knows a bit about life to choose to struggling in each's own little pocket universe:) cheers, Ed~
One rule against vanity, and which illsutrates the virtues of humility.
As we are on that kind of thoughts, what about this one, which made me think a lot, I must confess... Hmmmmm? Compromise, compromises... Aren't not always that bad. Best, Nicolas ...
Lolololol! Two thoughts -
This thread is REALLY getting derailed! I think I've just proven my point in my reasoning about no price discussions: like sex, once it enters the discussion, everything else is lost or forgotten. :-) And... Momma mia!!!! :-) Brilliant, and brilliantly ch...
Sex??? Where do you see sex? I see philosophy, art, design, beauty... :))))
Sorry, but I just couldn't resist. I had to! You know, " it doesn't really matter you're not the first "... :) :) :) To be used in some of our answers. Will you forgive me? Best, Nicolas
You really think
that here is someone didn't opening because of thumbnail preview pic??? :) On serious note in last couple of years I also clearly heard voice in my head :) :) saying exactly same things that you wrote in your response to Ed Blame the others...easiest way ...
"Life is about choices."
Absolutely, but quite often we forget that it is us who have to take the decision to choose. Viktor E. Frankl comes to my mind - the founder of logotherapy and the author of Nevertheless, they YES to life . One of my all time favorite books. Anyway, nice ...
Oliver, I had to think the same!
We seem to come from the same cultural back ground. Victor Frankl made a lasting impression on me in my youth when we read the book at high school. In the end: what ever happens to you, if you have a purpose, then you have a reason and a means to overcome...
less words, more pictures
Not sure what you meant with all that text, but more pics please LOL. Regards, ED-209
shhhhh...
Don't let Lady J see this... shhhhh... Ed: But Jane, I was just reading the words!!!! :-)
I thought your picture was of the second child . . .
the loving, caring one who "would give the shirt off his back" (or is it a dress?).
Honestly, when I saw ThomasM is the author, I was very curious.
The urge to read the post does not come from the photo alone. It is the combination factor of the photo and the author. I thought Thomas has found new love. Regards Ling
Lol Thomas good one
Now in regards to the text portion of your post, I really don't have any comment. Everyone is different no matter if they come from the same environment. - AT
Conc from post:
Don't let the come on pic overpower the moral of the story! :-) Cheers, TM
