I must confess, I kind of fit the profile that you are referring to. Not the BDSM kind of stuff as mentioned but what you may refer to as a rush junkie, etc.
I almost did not post, but it looks as though you were generally wondering from a philosophical point of view. With that in mind, I guess I will throw in my .02cents.
To me, its a measure of life. It helps to put things into perspective. A lot of the extreme activities you can do, if a error is made or accident happens...you may be lucky to walk away from it. Cancer patients, plane crash survivors, etc...so many times when something like that happens to a person, they change their perspective on life and on what they value. It is because at the very brink all the important things that really matter, all the experiences that you have had....all compile. Extreme sports are a good way to force that experience to happen. Reflecting on those few seconds, etc helps to make sure that priorities are in line.
It helps that the feel of adrenaline is unique unto itself as well.
Make no mistake though, it is not a lack of self preservation. Quite the opposite in fact, I value every moment for what it is and the experiences that come with it. To that end, I would do anything to prolong life...but I would rather risk time then squander time.
I am sure someone will have some kind of Freudian explanation for it that negates everything I have said, but thanks anyway.... I am not looking for a debate, just providing simple insight to the original poster.
Regards,
-Kenny
Originally posted by FreakyKBHI know a couple of hardcore BDSMs and they're amongst the most genuine people I've met, their love for each other is heartfelt and strong and they have a passion for life. Don't mistake sensation for emotion.
Hardcore BDSM-er's have feelings, too. They're simply trying to annihilate them.
Originally posted by custodesHey, thanks for sharing, dude.
I must confess, I kind of fit the profile that you are referring to. Not the BDSM kind of stuff as mentioned but what you may refer to as a rush junkie, etc.
I almost did not post, but it looks as though you were generally wondering from a philosophical point of view. With that in mind, I guess I will throw in my .02cents.
To me, its a measure of life. ...[text shortened]... looking for a debate, just providing simple insight to the original poster.
Regards,
-Kenny
Originally posted by Traveling AgainHappiness (which runs the gamut from tranquility to ecstatics) is not defined by pleasant circumstances, emotional
In your opinion, is there a proper way to experience tranquility, contentment, or genuine happiness?
Ex: Joe Schmo is most happy/content when he sits on a computer and writes in online forums. In fact, he's absolutely passionate about it. He wakes up thinking about the forums and he goes to sleep with threads dancing in his head.
Q: Why does he ...[text shortened]... ior and more informed - and that's why we keeping doing it over and over and over and over.
or chemical stimulation, career or social status, financial or sexual prosperity. It's defined by adversity... the ability
to think and function, to remain calm and provide leadership, to be easy in the harness with grace under pressure.
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Originally posted by Grampy BobbyI think you're confusing happiness with resilience.
Happiness (which runs the gamut from tranquility to ecstatics) is not defined by pleasant circumstances, emotional
or chemical stimulation, career or social status, financial or sexual prosperity. It's defined by adversity... the ability
to think and function, to remain calm and provide leadership, to be easy in the harness with grace under pressure.
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Originally posted by huckleberryhoundWhat a woos!
On Wedensday afternoon i like to take two different tins of soup and peel off the labels, then that evening i just choose one at randon and eat it no matter what it is. I call it Wild and Whacky Wednesday EXTREME!!
I do that everyday. And that's EXTREME!!!
