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by knitted
Fri Feb 22, 2013 4:00 am
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: the great vegetarian debate
Replies: 5693
Views: 972066

Re: the great vegetarian debate

I believe it is no longer simply an issue of preventing cruelty to animals. Resources are so scarce that our current habits will destroy us all. I find myself less and less willing to eat anything that we do not grow or cook ourselves, or comes from local ingredients. Mass production = mass extincti...
by knitted
Fri Feb 22, 2013 3:41 am
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: a new beginning
Replies: 5
Views: 1710

Re: a new beginning

Perhaps some more background would help. I am now 50. So, I am a senior practitioner in my field. I currently work alone, but for my professional development (and keeping up to date) I need colleagues. It is a lonely enterprise, and at times very boring. The way I am working is not sustainable. Chan...
by knitted
Thu Feb 21, 2013 11:41 pm
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: and what of romantic love?
Replies: 15
Views: 3121

Re: and what of romantic love?

It has been a journey. I begin to understand happiness.
by knitted
Thu Feb 21, 2013 9:53 pm
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: a new beginning
Replies: 5
Views: 1710

a new beginning

I have been running a consulting business for over 6 years as a sole trader. I am in the process of being head hunted for a partnership, a project that would likely see me through to a decent retirment age. A good career and financial move. It would involve moving to a new town. Sell up. Change of s...
by knitted
Thu Feb 21, 2013 9:48 pm
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: and what of romantic love?
Replies: 15
Views: 3121

Re: and what of romantic love?

it is 2 years since I opened this post. My relationship with my wife is strong and continues to grow (re-grow). It has been the words of advice from this small selection of posts that has given me the most strength. Now I'm not saying that it is a "perfect" love. But that is not what I see...
by knitted
Sun Feb 06, 2011 10:59 pm
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: and what of romantic love?
Replies: 15
Views: 3121

Re: and what of romantic love?

If your relationship with your wife cannot be resurected
Thanks Ben. Those are very helpful thoughts. I am truly at a crossroads. I'm running out of desire to resurect the relationship again. The more I do the less my partner contributes.
by knitted
Sun Feb 06, 2011 10:45 pm
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: and what of romantic love?
Replies: 15
Views: 3121

Re: and what of romantic love?

Pull yourself together and do your duty
Such a lazy and loaded response. I think in a 20 year relationship there are many duties and failings. Yes, a young child. Yes, I am male. My duty is to my child. My wife and I are growning apart. There is no more information that is relevant.
by knitted
Sun Feb 06, 2011 10:29 pm
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: and what of romantic love?
Replies: 15
Views: 3121

and what of romantic love?

I am in turmoil, but I am not going to bore you with my failings. Family responsibilities, romantic love. So many attachments. Is it right to walk away for the sake of clarity?