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- Christopher Lopez
- Fair Oaks, CA
- United States
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What do you think about the term "fitting in" at school, work, or an outing somewhere?
What do you think about the term " fitting" in at school, work or an outing somewhere?
I would just want a philosophical approach. Not too much on experiences. Is it better to be an individualist or does fitting in just plainly not exist?
Apr 26 2012: 'Fitting in' is an art of not ruffling feathers and at the same time not compromising your individuality.
Apr 27 2012: Well said but many times those two things are mutually exclusive.
Don Ruch
Apr 24 2012: I think that "Fitting in" is the worst possible choice that an INDIVIDUAL can make. Once you start to fit in, to be acepted, to blend in, it becomes a habit and a easy way out. If you arent the one that "steps out" away from the crowd then some one else will and grab the brass ring. Celibrate life by being unique.Apr 26 2012: "Fitting In" in social setting whether its school , work or community in usually is indicative of EQ.
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But defintely with high EQ one need to be conscious about where to "fit in" where not to depending on the individual value system as well as passion (definitely not compromising with values)
One can be Fit In some setting but even can be UNIQUE which means one need not compromise individual uniqueness to FIT in....
Tony Hyde
Apr 18 2012: I can remember back in elementary school, which was a very small rural school, that we had a very diverse group of children in attendance. Back at that time we never knew what "fitting in " was. We were all just kids. Today is so different. If your kids dont have the right name on their clothes they are considered lesser than. Parents feed in to this too so it's a social problem that will be around for as long as we allow it. Take away all the stigmas and lets get back to just being ourselves. This Country was built by diverse people but it too is falling in to the rut of trying to be too politically correct.Apr 18 2012: If a group is not too set in its ways, is good humoured, empathic, open-minded and is genuinely interested in others, then I guess it would be reciprocated by a new group member, who will no doubt be very happy to take on all those characteristics him/herself.
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A group that is in any way 'cliqueish' would not fit into that category at all, and would either be too difficult or impossible for any individualist to truly fit in (and who is reluctant to become 'one of them'). This is a type of group I would be quite happy to avoid anyway, because cliqueishness equates to inflexibility, being a group who only accepts others who are exactly the same as them.
Cliques form where there is either a 'queen bee' or 'alpha male' leading it, and the whole group reflects their guarded and unanimously supported individual style. I think it comes about through the group's perception of that individual's charisma and ability to lead as a result. (As an aside: charisma, though attractive, is not at all related to intelligence).
It is difficult to avoid standardised groups or cliques, especially in the workplace. However, so important is the need to retain individuality, I would say that it would be necessary to kowtow to standardised person specifications just in order to hang on to that job - but then to express that individualism in other absorbing ways outside work.Apr 18 2012: "Fitting in" has become so much more important than it should be. It has shot up to the top of people's priorities, somewhere it doesn't belong. Grades, morals, personal identity and character have all become lesser ideals as a result of this obsession with "fitting in." While the majority of us have experienced what it is like to try and "fit in", the group that is forced to cope with this on a daily basis is of course the younger population. Obviously there are many others who must deal with this, but I will stick to what I know, I am of course 19 years old.
It has become the number one goal of today's children to try and find a niche in which they feel welcome and accepted. And rather than being welcomed and accepted for who they are, a human being with feelings just like everyone else, they are judged almost solely on how accurately they portray what is considered socially preferred. We are all guilty of passing premature judgment on someone based on what we perceive from a first look. In my opinion, this shallow form of judgment stems from the inability of today's people to think for themselves.
Modern society is always telling the human race what to wear, what to say, how to act, who is "cool", and even how to think. This has been going on for so long and has affected so many people, that it has become a self sustaining cycle that is powered by insecurity and the significant lack of individualists. Those who try and be individuals are often persecuted for their different mindset.
So to answer the question, I think the best way to describe the concept of "fitting in"....it is a viral and contagious concept that won't allow each person to show the many unique and wonderful aspects of their personality. The fear of being ostracized has become greater than the desire to be our true selves.
I will end with a rather fitting quote from Raymond Hull. "He who trims himself to suit everyone will soon whittle himself away."Apr 16 2012: To me fitting in means that you have met someone elses expections. If I fit in fine. I would rather achieve self satisfation of knowning I did my best and accomplished the goals. There come a time that you must chose between making others happy, "fitting in" and making the tough and often unpopular decision that is necessary. In the final analysis you must look at that guy in the mirror everyday. I want to look him in the eye and say you did the right thing. All the best. BobApr 15 2012: I think the term "fitting in" exists more in an organizational sense than any other. If an organization exists toward satisfying a certain goal, then it is very much their right to see that only "certain" type of people be allowed to be a part of their "business", anything outside seems counter-productive. So, how does this approach pan out in the education world ?? Well, unlike the industrial world, students are not expected to churn out "outputs" and the focus should be on learning. Instead, what we see is that modern education does treat students like employees in the sense that they should produce output for the school in terms of grades, achievements etc etc....so if this situation is understood, then it automatically follows that students must learn to behave in a certain way that could be mutually beneficial and by extension learn to "fit in ".....
Linda Taylor
Apr 15 2012: I really haven't wanted to 'fit in' since high school. But what I can tell you is that in my work area I always look for a 'good fit.' Is this place of employment congruent with my values? Can I ethically function within this institution? Can I make a contribution to the mission and values of this institution?
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So I am not sure if 'good fit' is just the grown up version of 'fitting in.' I don't think so. 'Fitting in' has the implication that I will modify my behavior/appearance/values to become part of a group or organization. 'Good fit' has the implication that my behavior/appearance/values will make a contribution to the group or organization.
I think it is better to be an individualist that has a 'good fit' with school, work, or an outing.
Well you said philosophical...
Apr 25 2012: Thanks for making the distinction between 'fitting in' and 'good fit'. A 'good fit' is about as close as I would ever want to get to caring whether or not I was accepted by 'the group' dynamic. I abhor groupthink. I feel it is not only unproductive but destructive. The only thing we have to offer is our individuality, our unique perspective. This has absolutely nothing to do with the actual administration of an organization. In my opinion, what I 'bring to the table' is the only reason I'm there.Apr 14 2012: As much as I WANT to agree with RH and Luke, 'fitting in' has always been a judgement call from someone else's point of view. And sometimes when we think we 'fit in', the world around us just doesn't agree.
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At work, and school, 'fitting in' usually means not standing out, in any way, Not being exceptional, in any ways other than what was expected of us by others. Doing what you're told IS fitting in.
To ourselves, 'i think 'fitting in' is a measure of our comfortabliity with ourselves.
If we feel that we don't fit in, we behave in an uncomfortable way, and usually we are the only ones who notice.
We all want a place to 'fit in', and I think we all need to be told that we 'fit in' fine, right where we are.Apr 11 2012: Yes the "fit" concept. Many organizations now talk about "fit" and the concept gets used rather brutally. We have in Ontario today the dichotomy of our political, business, government management leaders, behaving in very non-inclusive, bullying ways, yet at the same time lining up to be seen at charity fund-raisers, promoting "zero-tolerance" for bullying in schools etc. While there may be a place for "fit" in some organizations to fulfill specific roles, the concepts of inclusive consultation, unity in action are of far greater importance to all of humankind. We will enter a new age of civilization when we evolve to view all human beings as our own family. In this context, questions of "fit" are not relevant, we all fit, we are all family, we all work together and support each other.
luke griffis
Apr 11 2012: as RH stated below.. screw em! why should it matter? what purpose does it serve to "fit in?" Obviously in life you're going to have to work with people that are unpleasant and one may have to adapt to those unpleasant persons style of thinking, but that doesn't necessarily mean put on a mask and attempt to become something you are not.
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Harald Jezek
Apr 11 2012: I'm in favor of as much authenticity as possible, although, if we want to function in a social surrounding, there might be some limits depending on the individuals character.
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At the end you'll have to find some sort of balance between being authentic and adapted.
Apr 10 2012: Screw em.
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Fritzie -
Apr 10 2012: The best position for you will depend on your situation and your personality. Ideally, you should be yourself, but take into account the feelings and traditions of those around you by making the small compromises that allow diverse groups to share space amicably. One reason different people can coexist is that we have more in common than we tend to acknowledge. What is also true in my experience is that we tend to see ourselves as different from "the rest", but "the rest" are not as homogeneous as they may appear to us from the outside.
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But if everyone around you is engaged in bullying, don't just fit in with that.Apr 30 2012: Fitting in means giving up a little of who you are for the benefit of those around you,
Fitting in means conforming to the majority,
Fitting in means compromising your personal integrity,
Fitting in means being cognatively and emotionally mature enough to read the unspoken social rules of a group,
Fitting in means being professional,
Fitting in means behaving in a way that is expected of you.
Fitting is is all of these things - if it places an undue emotional strain on a person they may need to think about changing their socal group / job. Fitting in is being human.
An interesting book about how people learn about "fitting in" as a child within a family, is:
"They F*** You Up: How to Survive Family Life, by Oliver James (revised and updated e-edition, published 2010 by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC)
It details how parent's expecations and projections determin how confident, social, and well rounded (or otherwise) a person becomes in adult life - dependent on the scrip we are given as very young children e.g. clever boy/girl, sporty boy/girl, beautiful girl, kind girl, brave boy, funny boy, useless girl, stupid boy...Apr 29 2012: Chris, I am a bit confused by your question. Are you saying is it better to do things alone or in a group or are you saying that here is no such thing as fitting in? Either way I will just take a whack at both and see what happens! =)
People act very different when alone or with company. For instance, someone who is alone hardly laughs at all, but someone with a group laughs much more. This isn't because the group is so funny, it is because laughing is a social tool. Well the same goes for behavior, speech, etc. much like what Jay said. Individuals are not bad as long as they do not mind being alone, can work efficently alone, do not require much help, and are able to stay mentally/socially healthy.
For me, I like to work alone. I am a serious person when it comes to finishing tasks and I feel that when I am with other people who do not share my philosophy on work, we are a much less efficent team. So, for work I like to be alone but for life or socially I like to be around other people.
Jay Pay
Apr 29 2012: I think "fitting in" is inevitable. Especially when in groups for extended periods of time, like a typical 40 hr work week. Whether you like it or not, you will subconsciously probably start to change your speech and jargon, probably even your behavior after awhile. I think it's natural and fine that this happens because it allows the team to function and communicate better. It's not a threat to being an individual, even the rebel has to 'fit in' a little - at least to stay out of jail!Apr 29 2012: I believe that school, as currently done in the US (with few exceptions) is NOT for the purpose of learning. Rather it serves the purpose of producing "good" employees. That being the case your choice is not whether to conform (or "fit-in"), but what do you want for yourself in life. If you want to be a "good" employee then you need to conform. If you want to be who you really are then conforming is a mis-direction.Apr 29 2012: I believe:
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The personality matters. For some the inner perspective is the preferred source of confidence, for others it is the outer perspective. Organising groups usually is like how a stream flows, the people will always follow their own perceived path of least resistance. It may not seem the case to others, or the individual, but the subconscious knows and that will influence individual decisions.
Fitting in does exist: it is one of the 5 'moral' pillars Haidt discusses.
In my opinion: The question should possibly organise around how one serves ingroup 'morality' with the least compromise on the more important moralities and freedom.Apr 29 2012: there is a common misconception about the meaning of "fitting in". most people think its going through bullying and tedious routines of trying to please ur new peers, i think fitting in should be considered as a process of finding your place in the new environment. like in school, there are naughty kids groups, normal average kids groups and the very smart and brilliant kids. unfortunately most kids prefer to be accepted in the naughty group because it is more cool, fun less geeky and pleasant thus having to go through hell to be accepted while they actually belong to a different group, fitting in simply means finding the right new friends . not many people have mastered this craft.Apr 29 2012: To me "Fitting in" has always been the social equivalent of selling your soul in order to make others around you feel better about themselves. In business however, it's a requirement, as the power mongers "kill" those who don't. It's why I have to take a bath after work.Apr 28 2012: I think "fitting in" can be a cancer to oneself and the people of an environment if it causes a person to change their sense of self for a group that's not working together toward a common goal. I believe attempting to fit in should be a total learning experience and not an instant transformation.Apr 28 2012: Agreed. To make the two exclusive things all inclusive in all our dealings means ' Fitting in' :))
Apr 28 2012: Are the four horses behind you spelling "COM"?
Tyler A
Apr 26 2012: Authenticity with regard to personalities is an invented concept that we use to label those who appear different. In fact, we all learn through imitation; nature provides little in the way of originality. As a result we learn to be different by piecing together ourselves from what we see and learn from others(first from family and then the world at large). So for anyone to celebrate his individuality is really to celebrate the product of society not a person's unique efforts. Thus we are all fitting in whether we like it or not. Even in our strongest stints of feeling like an individual, we are certainly still conforming in some way. So it is true individualism that does not exist, not fitting in.Apr 26 2012: I've been bullied countless times by different social groups every time I have tried to "fit in." honestly, it doesn't really reflect someone's true individuality if they have to go to a group of people for a certain personality or personal style. Teenagers nowadays lack self confidence and need other people to make them feel 'accepted.' As for myself, I am proud to be unique and do not need other's influence to make my own decisions.
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Don Ruch
Apr 27 2012: The ONLY way I got ahead in life was to get away from the madening crowd and do things my way. Damm the bullies and full speed ahead!Apr 26 2012: Fitting in is important in any environment or social setting however, I feel one must do so without loosing his/her uniqueness that makes them each an individual. Fitting in and getting along allows one to express their uniqueness and to bring forth and try new ideas that others in the group may not have thought of in the past. If we all conform to what others have set as a standard, then we have lost the intrigue of individualism and creativity ultimately suffers. Without creativity, the group becomes stagnant and fitting in to that kind of a group only stifles the mind. My view is certainly there is a need to fit in, but still be yourself and contribute to the group rather than focusing on being just a part of the group.Apr 26 2012: Personally I feel the need to adapt to each environment, I have a strong leadership personality so in certain circumstances I fit in by leading the class discussion, or distributing roles at work. When I am performing my job (STNA) I fit in by being extremely patient and identifying the needs of each individual resident. I feel like "fitting in" is a necessary skill and one that you must have the ability to adapt in order to fit the required needs of any given circumstance.Apr 25 2012: Fitting in just depends where u r on the scale of standard deviation if you are out of the standard range you r a deviant. then the scale is adjusted to fill a useful number in the standards field and the rest is deviant or not fitting in.Apr 25 2012: Damm I ate too much always as I thought they were saying "Fatten in" and I just couldn't see the point/blunt end of it.Apr 24 2012: I think from a philosophical viewpoint, one could argue that "fitting in" is a natural trait we all exhibit. It's necessary to avoid social rejection which may damage our Esteem and even threaten us physically. I believe most of us exhibit subtle forms of this social conformity in our everyday lives whether we are aware of it or not.
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Of course, it can be taken to the extreme and is detrimental to the well-being of the individual. This may be where we start losing ourselves to the group mentality. An example may be the elitist cliques in high school where everyone practically acts the same, wears the same clothes, and even talk the same. They may be perceived as the climax of the social ladder, (perhaps only because that's how they are perceived!), but in fact are only there because they represent the ideal "socially cool" student the closest.Apr 18 2012: Just so that you know, a person's philosophy is developed through experiences, otherwise their philosophy is baseless and indefensible.
The idea of "fitting in" should be considered for what it is (merely an act of survival) and acted upon carefully (preferably staying within one's values) with consideration and respect for oneself and others.
To one extreme, some people want to "fit in" so badly they will sell their soul to be accepted. As we all know this usually does not end well. Therefore, trying to "fit in" for the sake of fitting in is ridiculous and destructive.
On the opposite end, someone taking an extreme "individualist" approach without any regard for those around them is just as ridiculous and destructive. What good does it do to alienate others? Or, how can a person learn anything if they are always on the outside?
As children we start our journey in life. Our environment begins to mold us creating a potential place in society. Life's experiences will continue to evolve who we are, and our passions will drive what we do. In my opinion, a person who is only concerned about fitting in will wander in life's wilderness without ever finding out who they are.
What I tell people about raising my two girls is, "My job, as a parent, is to give them the tools to hopefuly do whatever they want to do without stepping on someone's throat in the process."
As far as I am concerned everyone knows right from wrong at a basic level, but not everyone has the strength to do what is right. There are no excuses for what we do, only redemption.Apr 18 2012: Conformity and "like-ness" are very much something people do instinctively. "Fitting in" or CHOOSING to not "Fit in" however takes a bit more of human reasoning to figure out.
I would think that you should perhaps learn from the group but never lose one's self in it. I don't think it's a good twist of evolution to make it so that when everyone jumps off a bridge you should follow.Apr 17 2012: Fitting in sucks. We are supposed to be living in a free society, yet if you do not conform (in general sense) your life will become difficult. Obviously I mean freedom flexibility as long as no harm is done to people and society by your actions. You have to "fit in" to survive. If you don't "fit in" to certain dynamics you won't get hired. If you don't "fit in" to certain cultural dynamics you will have difficulty in finding friends or relationships. Bias, prejudice, subjectivity exists in all social interactions (at least on a subconscious level) and these processes impact behavior leading to acceptance or disapproval etc. We cannot just "be ourselves" since we must fit in many cases to function in society. Don't get me wrong, it isn't all bad, but it is what it is (Unless you move to an island and live in isolation).Apr 17 2012: I think it's important to 'fit in' as long I don't lower my standards or go against my values and beliefs.
In the workplace I believe that one must fit in with the organization. This enhances job satisfaction. if its not a good fit then get out of it.Apr 17 2012: Christopher..philosophy even says "Ëxtreme of anything is bad"..so we must try and fit in our associated organizations while still existing to be what we are.. such balancing situation cn't hurt much !Apr 17 2012: I enjoy philosophical approaches to life's problems. I don't always get the result I would have chosen, but then, life is like a box of chocolates: sometimes you get tasty soft centers, and sometimes you get nuts.
So what are my two basic philosophical questions?
1. What if everyone did it? 2. What if nobody did it? Then I let my imagination solve for the best answer regarding the action.
"Fitting in" assumes a group environment. Not fitting in can cause the group to be uncomfortable. Is this important? It is to the group. Is being an 'individualist' just another way of saying "being selfish" or "being self-centered?"
Sometimes the individual should give up his right to do what he wants, just to be polite. Is being polite important? It is to some members of the the group, not to others. Maybe there is a temporary group, such as in an elevator. Should the individual 'fit in?' It is only for a minute. So is it OK to smoke in an elevator?
Process #1, what if everybody in the elevator is a smoker, and they know it, and so they all smoke. They leave the elevator and all the people who get into the elevator next, are not smokers. All of them are made uncomfortable by the smoke and smell in the elevator. Does it matter to the smokers? Should it matter?
My process #1 result is that it is not a good thing to smoke in an elevator, even if all the people in the elevator are at that moment smokers. If all the people in the elevator are not smokers, it is even more important to not smoke. Since it is not possible to know if all the people in an elevator are smokers, the best choice is to never smoke in an elevator.
I have already determined that making people uncomfortable is not a good thing. So the question of 'fitting in' can easily be determined by asking whether your NOT 'fitting in' will cause others to be uncomfortable. If your 'individuality' is NOT causing anyone pain or suffering, then go for it. If you 'stink' maybe you should go it alone.Apr 15 2012: By doing what ?Apr 13 2012: I think "fitting in" means connecting to the various parts of your life that you travel through each day
It's the ability to relate to others, to situations, to circumstances by employing your intellect, your personal experiences, empathy, and natural curiosity about the world. Being an individualist does not mean you don't "fit in"; it means you approach each encounter on your own terms.Apr 13 2012: On the hierarchy of needs isn't a sense of belonging somewhere low down, in other words to reach self-actualization we must (according to Maslow) belong somewhere first ? If we take this theory then YES we must belong or as you say 'fit in' to some extent somewhere. I think people (me included) make the best to fit ACROSS work and personal lives, sort of like a Venn Diagram which covers many zones. I don't know of anyone who 'fits' neatly into one category and indeed believe that's the great thing about the human race, billions of individuals trying to get along. I do think that given the diversity and limitless permutations of an individual that it's a miracle anything works as well as it does. Some conform more than others and are happy to fit in, just like some cultures support individualism and some don't. Belonging is important but must be balanced with an authentic sense of self. Something which some people I know achieve and some do struggle with. It seems an interesting paradox that those wishing to 'fit in' move further away from who they really are. I say this to the children I teach, be true to yourself, and if you're still working that out...that's ok too.Apr 11 2012: To fit in with the group? To be accepted by your peers? To have allies? To be gregarious? Is this your aim?
When in the school setting focus on the academic content to be learned.
Develop a student-mentor relationship with your teachers.
Be your own self. Be the shining star of integrity and honesty, then others will be attracted to you and appreciate you for your character and not a false image of yourself.


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What is the one thing that we all look to find in life?
Regardless of ethnicity, origin, or gender, what would you say would be the one thing that we all strive for each day?
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Rachel Bauer
Apr 25 2013: Belonging.
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If we cannot achieve a sense of belonging to something or someone we die. Sometimes belonging is hidden behind finding our purpose but the core of purpose is belonging.
Adelo Vant
Apr 24 2013: Belonging, I can live like a monk, but there are no sane lone-monks.
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Lone monks all have invisible friends. Monks with a god, spirit guide .... are sane. Lone-monks are nuts. If I did live like a monk (I won't) I would be nuts; So, I need to feel I belong to something.
I belong to my wife and The USA Constitution, sometimes I don't feel like I am in the USA, but that is okay, because it is my choice/commitment to belong even when USA citizens don't behave like they ever lived, learned, a/o loved the USA, someone, or themselves.
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W. Ying
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But should be
"valid happiness" ---- the short-time feeling of things being a-step-better for keeping our DNA alive.
Not the
"invalid happiness" ---- the short-time feeling of things being a-step-better for keeping our DNA alive
but actually hurting our DNA alive afterwards.
("Be happy validly" is very difficult
because "invalid happiness" didn't exist 10,000 years ago)Apr 27 2013: A feeling of being alive.Apr 24 2013: Love (acceptance and intimacy); of God (the true God or the other things we turn to it), and of our fellow human beings.
Duane Thomas
Apr 24 2013: In my opinion we all strive for answers to the great questions (why am I here, what does it all mean, what came first, the chicken or the egg). A place where we can be openly accepted and have the freedom to express our inner desires and strive for self fulfillment. Love for self, one another and the planet we occupy.
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The ability to question is what makes us special, at its core it is what makes us human. To look inside and understand that we are a small piece of a much larger puzzle allows us to grow as an individual and as a global community.
Apr 24 2013: Duane,
You are right on target. The purpose of this question is not to find an answer but to see how it is answered. Thank you for your insight.Apr 24 2013: I think the word "strive" being included in your question shows not only the ongoing and inconclusiveness of life as we know it (how long can we maintain a state of bliss here on earth, if that is in fact what we want); but, this word as a longing verb shows the human nature that we have to yearn for something better than where we are now.
If you examine the history of humans, we are always improving our external conditions and internal abilities to handle life - we are also always seeking to make the world a better place for those that we love whom will come after us to inherit this world. A utopian society I think would be ideal and amazing, but it seems at this stage our striving each day is still on the path of our ancestors, in that we hope to find a certain level of happiness while maintaining an internal emotional homeostasis, we hope to make the world a little better in the way that each one of us are able, and we typically hope that we will find a happiness more permanent than one that leaves us striving for more.
Apr 24 2013: Kendl,
Thank you for your contribution, very well stated and thought through. Do you have a place that you write your thoughts on such topics such as a book, blog, etc? You have the ability to emphasis upon a simple concept and bring about reason that helps us conceptualize what we consider happiness.
Apr 24 2013: Thank you so much! I really, really appreciate the compliment - unfortunately I have not have the motivation to create a blog, but that's an interesting idea I might take you up on in the future. I've thought about writing a book actually, but I sort of lost the motivation for that as well. Anyway, thank you again for your compliment that's very nice of you. :-)Apr 24 2013: Love:)
Keddy Moise
Apr 29 2013: I'd say happiness but it is a by product of something greater that is like encoded in our bodies and minds. It's the desire to love with all of our abilities and the desire to receive love with all of our abilities.
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Scott Bell
Apr 27 2013: WholenessApr 27 2013: The car keys when running late.
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Perhaps, fulfilling basic needs, food, shelter, security, and then what makes us happy or gives us pleasure.Apr 26 2013: Fullfillment, Happiness, Accomplishments
One of my goals is to change some aspect of human life, because I'm an artist I decided at a young age that the Mens Suit is getting so freaking old, brand to brand it's all exactly the same. I want to bring something radical to the stage.
Above all I just want to be happy. But I have a feeling I'm going to have to move around a lot to figure that part out.
By the time it's my turn to die, situation depending, I hope that I'll be able to let everything I ever cared about in this world go, so I can focus my mind on, situation depending, whatever I find relevant at the time.Apr 25 2013: Happiness a completion of ones open thoughtsApr 24 2013: Not sure it is one thing and I am not sure it stays the same during the course of a life.
For me, it would be something like happiness-purpose-true love-happiness-purpose-peace.Apr 24 2013: Satisfaction.Apr 29 2013: Money. Love and happiness


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Four days before Christmas, the typically quiet geriatric psychiatry unit on the 7th floor underwent an abrupt change. Carolers began a morning of holiday cheer there, performing for a group of patients in the recreation room.
"Love and joy come to you, and to you your wassail, too, and God bless you and send you a happy new year, and God send you a happy new year," sang Rose Guccione of Chicago's Lyric Opera. Kate Eakin of Columbia College's Sherwood Conservatory accompanied her on oboe. As they performed a half dozen volunteer "elves" passed out gifts to patients.
One woman's face broke into a giant grin of disbelief as an elf handed her a stuffed teddy bear. "Is this really for me?" she asked. The elf nodded. "Oh, thank you! Thank you," the woman said.
Sue Phelan of Home Instead Senior Care has organized the event at Weiss for the past five years, bringing together carolers and gift givers. During the weeks leading up to the holidays, people donated gifts via trees set up in banks and stores throughout Chicago. Then Phelan and a group of volunteers wrapped the gifts and brought them to Weiss to pass out while the carolers performed.
"This is about reaching out to people who would otherwise have an isolated Christmas," Phelan explained, tears gathering at the corners of her eyes. This year, volunteer elves passed out more than 50 gifts, including throw blankets and stuffed animals, to Weiss patients.
The carolers provided a spirited soundtrack. They visited the front lobby, the fifth floor and surgery recovery rooms, performing in the corridors outside patient rooms. "God bless your voice—and you!" a patient transporter said, stopping to listen to "Silent Night."
"It's so gratifying to see people cheer up," Guccione said. "And sometimes it's sad, but it's still gratifying to see."
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NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — The first-ever course taught at the U.S. Air Force Weapons School for enlisted intelligence professionals, the Advanced Enlisted Mission Planning Course, graduated six enlisted students for class 13-1 here May 17.
When these Airmen return to their home units, they will work closely with their intelligence weapons officers and chiefs of training to help their units not only retain readiness, but work to improve standing training programs as well.
"They all worked extremely hard," said Capt. James Blick, 19th Weapons Squadron Mission Planning Course flight commander, and AEMPC chief. "They were thrown into an incredibly challenging situation. Even when they were sitting there tired and groggy, they were thinking about going back home and teaching others and making them better."
AEMPC is a five-week class that teaches advanced mission planning concepts for supporting major combat operations. The course consists of more than 120 hours of academic instruction taught by multiple Weapons School officer and NCO instructors and numerous practical exercises. The AEMPC culminates with students participating in two weeks of Weapons School Integration Phase missions. The course is designed for 5-level and 7-level NCOs who are expected to work with their intelligence weapons officer to lead intelligence Airmen both at home and in combat.
"When the Air Force goes to war, we don't go to war as an F-16 Fighting Falcon unit or as an F-22 Raptor unit we bring our full force to bear," Blick said. We bring Raptors, bombers, non-kinetic effects, space, cyber, all that into one mission planning cell to accomplish our missions."
The Mission Integration Phase of Weapons School is one of the capstone phases for the school, Blick said. It is a 5 1/2 month course, and the fifth month is mission integration. The weapons students have had four months of preparation. The enlisted students have had three weeks. They get three weeks of academics and it is a very intense academic schedule. Then they are thrown into the fray. It is pretty incredible that they can swim in the deep end when they are thrown in.
"Mission integration is where we plan missions to solve a tactical problem," said Staff Sgt. Stephen Brown, intelligence analyst at the 547th Intelligence Squadron. "We have to go strike these simulated targets up on the range, all the while navigating through a missile defense system that's up there and fighting against the 64th Aggressors. You get A-10 [Thunderbolt IIs], F-15 [Eagles], F-16s, and B-1B [Lancers], all these guys coming together and we have to strike this target and we have to get through and jump [these hurdles] to get there. That's what integration is."
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The original chalet building houses the majority of the bedrooms and two suites, all furnished in traditional Tyrolean style, and all with their own private en suite facilties. The chalet's new wing, internally linked, includes the owner's private apartment and three modern guest apartments, offering ideal family accommodation. Each has a downstairs lounge, with the bedrooms above, reached by an internal staircase.The main building also offers traditional Austrian style communal areas, including an entrance lobby with reception desk, a small lounge with a log fireplace and an additional cosy 'snug' lounge. The dining-room (possibly a touch tight at breakfast if all families attend at once!) is delightfully clad in Tyrolean knottypine panelling, and its charm and ambience lends itself to convivial dinners with good wine, tasty food and lively conversation.Holidays to this property are particularly suitable for families.
Breakfast: A good breakfast is essential on a ski holiday, so we provide a choice of cereals or porridge, fruit juices, plentiful tea and coffee, local bread (and croissants or 'pains au chocolat' in France), cold meats, cheeses and preserves, and boiled eggs. This is normally presented buffet-style for you to help yourself. Additionally we offer a daily hot dish, such as scrambled eggs with mushrooms or home-made pancakes.
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Thank you for contacting us 2taylor2. Each shelf can support up to 24 lbs per shelf and 12 lbs per basket. Please let us know if you have any further questions.
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Probably about 4. I wouldn't recommend putting it in front of a heating unit as it would probably damage the wicker drawers.
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Their stories are different, but their message is the same: heart disease is the number one threat to a woman's health. And taking care of yourself doesn't end with the surgery or angioplasty. It goes on for the rest of your longer, healthier life!
Marge Connery's Story
Two years ago, when then 44-year-old Marge Connery felt a strange tightness in her chest, she did something most women don't do. She promptly told her primary care doctor, Dr. Daniel J. Rudolph at that time, who promptly arranged for a stress test.
What's a Stress Test?
During a stress test, the patient walks on a treadmill while an electro cardiogram (EKG), an electrical recording of the heartbeat, is taken. If there is any concern about the heartbeat, visual images can be taken in one of two ways. An echocardiogram uses sound waves to provide a computer image of the structure of the heart so the cardiologist can see if the heart is pumping efficiently. The cardiologist can also inject tiny amounts of a tracing substance into the circulatory system and use a scanner to see if the arteries are carrying the tracing substance to all parts of the heart. If the substance does not show up in any area, blood supply to that area of the heart may be blocked.
Marge's stress test took much longer than the usual 15 minutes. Finally Dr. Rudolph told Marge, "Your results indicate that you need to see a cardiologist right now."
Cardiologist Steven Kunkes, MD, reviewed the stress test results, and was quite concerned. He told Marge he wanted to send her to Bridgeport Hospital where he would do an angiogram to find out if any of her arteries were blocked. But Marge didn't believe her symptoms were that serious. As the mother of two small girls, Brittany, age 10, and Sara, age 12, she felt the need to go home and take care of her family.
So to stabilize her heart, Dr. Kunkes prescribed nitroglycerin for the chest pains, Lipitor® to lower her cholesterol, and an aspirin a day to reduce the chances of blood clots. He made her promise to take it easy that weekend, and call him if she had any problems.
Dr. Kunkes had a question for Marge. "What made you go to the doctor when you felt those symptoms? You're only 40. Most women your age—and even older—tend to ignore chest pains." Marge told him about her father, who had died at age 42 of a massive coronary.
"Heart disease runs in my family," she says. "All these years we've been watching my male cousins for symptoms—but it turns out that I'm the one with heart disease."
For angioplasty, the cardiologist guides a balloon-tipped catheter to the blockage, and inflates the balloon pushing aside the deposits that block the artery.
That weekend, Marge did keep her promise to take it easy. But Saturday night, Marge felt a burning, pulling sensation in her chest. At 11 p.m. she called Dr. Kunkes. He told her to take an aspirin and get to Bridgeport Hospital immediately. Marge was having a heart attack.
In the Heart Institute, an angiogram showed that one of Marge's heart arteries was 99% blocked, and another was 30% blocked. Then and there, Dr. Kunkes's associate, Mitchell Driesman, MD, performed angioplasty and placed a stent within the artery to keep it open. The next day, Marge went home.
Marge now meets regularly with Dr. Kunkes to review her medications and make sure she is keeping up her healthy lifestyle program. "After all," says Dr. Kunkes, "I am planning for Marge to be around for the next 40 years, celebrating with her children and grandchildren."
Juliette Pittman's Story
Unlike Marge Connery, Juliette Pittman, at 71, had not one symptom of cardiac disease. No tightness in her chest, no pain, no shortness of breath. But she knew she had a family history. Her mother died suddenly of cardiac arrest at age 43. Juliette's sister, five years younger than Juliette, has already had a heart attack.
So three years ago, knowing that she would be wise seek out a cardiologist, Juliette asked her primary care physician, Michael Rudolph, MD, to refer her to Doron Amir, MD, who was Juliette's husband's cardiologist. Tests showed Dr. Amir that Juliette's heart was fine.
This past winter, Juliette went back for another routine checkup. When Dr. Amir asked her if she had had any symptoms recently, Juliette recalled that she'd had a breathless spell after salting her driveway. "She was wise enough to tell me that, and not pass it off as unimportant, even though it didn't seem to her at the time to be related to her heart," Dr. Amir says. "It was an important clue to me, because cold weather aggravates heart symptoms."
So Dr. Amir did another stress test. And looking at the images of Juliette's heart taken during the test, Dr. Amir realized she had at least one blocked artery, and he would need to perform an angiogram to determine what to do next.
In the Heart Institute, Juliette's angiogram showed not just one, but three blocked arteries. Her heart disease, which caused her no pain, actually required more drastic treatment than Marge Connery's painful condition. Juliette needed a triple cardiac bypass, the preferred treatment when more than two arteries are blocked.
Clive Robinson, MD, chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Bridgeport Hospital, performed the open-heart surgery. Using an artery from Juliette's chest wall and veins from elsewhere in her body, he bypassed the blockages in her heart arteries so blood could flow freely to her heart muscle.
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Also closely involved in Juliette's care: Ron Travaglino, coordinator of Bridgeport Hospital's Bloodless Medicine & Surgery Program. Juliette Pittman is a Jehovah's Witness, and her religion does not believe in the use of blood or blood products during surgery. She was reassured to learn that special techniques would ensure that her body would continue to receive the needed oxygen and fluids without the use of blood transfusions. Available for her if she needed them: intravenous fluids to enhance the circulation and volume of blood, medications that stimulate the body to produce red blood cells, electrocautery to seal blood vessels, lasers that seal blood vessels as they cut, an argon beam coagulator to clot blood and seal vessels, and techniques to collect and return her own blood during su


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Police have arrested a man they believe was involved in an armed robbery at a Silver Spring hotel Friday night.
A woman, who police did not identify, rented a room at the Homewood Suites Hotel on Colesville Road and invited several friends over via text, Montgomery County Police Spokesman Capt. Paul Starks said.
Shortly after 11 p.m., a man who she thought was a guest knocked at the door, Starks said.
After being let in, the man — who police later identified as Jackson Julius, 18, of the 3600 block of Bel Pre Road in Silver Spring — brandished a sawed-off shotgun and swiped electronics, cash, phones and other personal items from eight people, police said.
Then, police said, he fled the scene and boarded his get-away vehicle — a bus.
After police arrived, they learned a man matching the robber's description might have been around University Boulevard and Veirs Mill Road.
Officers boarded a Ride On bus where they discovered Julius. Police asked him to get off the bus for questioning. When he did, he left a duffel bag behind, in which police discovered a sawed-off shotgun and the property belonging to the victims, police said.
Julius was charged with multiple counts of armed robbery and other related firearm offenses and was being held on $150,000 bail.


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Hello all, been lurking on here for a few months off and on, just now registered as I have a real important question. I just bought an arc welder, a Forney C5 for 30$, and have begun to weld with it. Can lay super nice beads with 7014 on flat steel, but when I try a lap joint I have a huge crease down the middle. Have tried going slower, faster, varying closeness of electrode, ect. Am I missing something or what? Would really like to get this down since I can get a 7 dollar/hour raise at my summer job if I can pass their vert. weld tests. Thanks in advance, and be ready for more questions as I am sure I will have many to follow.
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I'm not the best stick welder here by any means, but I can't picture what you mean by a crease down the middle of the welded lap joint. Can you take and attach a picture?
Are you going for your 7014 or 7018 license? 7018 is what everyone is asking for on this end...
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I agree with the other guys, we need pictures as I'm not sure what you are trying to describe. DaveIf necessity is the Mother of Invention, I must be the Father of Desperation!
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Here's a pic for you guys. I am using 7014 because it starts easy and runs good on ac. Once I get some more practice, I was going to use the 7018 at school.
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Hey brn2hnt i think you better start with some 6011 rods and learn how to start an arc and hold a proper arc length Those 7014 rods are good rods for their purpose, must have clean metal and a good machine to burn them. Looks to me like you are not welding hot enough on the amp side and these rods are not for a beginner, it is hard to see your weld pool and you better know where you are welding at.Yes i agree they leave a good bead appearance,practice,practice practice and eventuaully you will figure it out;
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At first glance, it appears to me that you have a couple of issues. 1 It doesn't appear as the amps are high enough, try burning a little hotter and 2. by the amount of spatter it doesn't appear as the metal is clean enough. 7014 does burn nice once you get the hang of it but it can also be tempormental. I would suggest trying to practice with some 6011 as its a very good multi purpose rod, and burns well on dirty metal. once you get good with the 6011 go back to the 7014s and practice, practice, practice.... Getting control of the weld pool is the biggest problem for beginners, once you figure out the weld pool you should be alright. DaveIf necessity is the Mother of Invention, I must be the Father of Desperation!
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what do you mean by getting ahold of the weld pool ??
i realy need to get out and give stick a try also, so what should i be looking for in the pool?? can you compare it to MIG or TIG so i have some idea of what i am looking for, or is it just a question of keeping the stick in the leading edge ?? is the shielding flux going to show in the pool as well?thanks for the help
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When I think of weld pool, I think of the molting puddle right at the end of the electrode, You can tell what your weld will look like by watching the puddle, slow down, speed up, too hot, too cold, change angle, which ever. To me its the same for all the common welding procedures, MIG would be at the end of the electrode[wire] and TIG would be the place you have heated making it molting to add filler, notice its not molting ahead of or behind the puddle. Its also the only "wet" looking spot, especially with aluminum and the TIG. The flux on stick electrodes are for shielding the weld same as the gas is on MIG or TIG and, if I am correct, will show up as slag on top to be chipped off.
Just my opinion of course, if somebody has a different definition please share.Scott
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Failing Cumbria County Council-run children's home to close
Last updated at 15:02, Friday, 16 March 2012
A children's home is to close after inspectors uncovered a catalogue of failings that included physical assaults, bullying and racist abuse.
Weblink: The full social care inspection report into The Grange
Their damning assessment came to light after youngsters at the Carlisle home contacted The Cumberland News to say that it will close by today.
Ofsted inspectors visited The Grange, Botcherby, in January, assessed it as inadequate, and found staff were failing to protect the children there from risk.
Cumbria County Council has launched an inquiry, and confirmed that the six children living at the home will move to alternative accommodation.
No final decision has been made about the home's future.
Anne Burns, the county councillor responsible for children's social care, said she had been surprised by the contents of the Ofsted report.
She said: "Our first priority is to make sure that if children are in our care they should be in the most appropriate care and safeguarded.
"If they are not, then something has gone wrong. These children have already suffered all sorts of things in their short lives. We don't expect them to be placed somewhere where they are not safe."
She said the authority's investigation would carefully examine the inspectors' findings so that officials could understand what has happened.
In every major category of its service – including leadership, care quality, and safeguarding children – the home failed to meet minimum standards.
Inspectors say the staff had not "actively and consistently" discouraged the children – who are aged between 12 and 17 – from smoking and drinking alcohol, leaving some vulnerable.
"This does not promote young people's safety and welfare," says the report. "Staff do not appear to understand the implications of this risk-taking behaviour."
The report states some children are potential high-achievers and that there are good links with schools but the home has not helped them to be happy and settled.
Some children have assaulted and intimidated staff. The report outlines how negative behaviour has not been challenged, and boundaries have been inconsistent. It says: "Young people have suffered from serious bullying.
"This is in the form of racist and sexist name-calling, physical assault, threats of violence and verbal and cyber bullying. This has significantly impacted on young people's safety, welfare and emotional and behavioural well-being."
Though staff have responded to the bullying not all young people have felt listened to and respected, says the report.
"Young people do not benefit from the behaviour management training that staff receive because police intervention is often used as a form of behaviour management."
This may indicate some staff have insufficient training to handle challenging behaviour, and can lead to some children getting a criminal record.
"Sanctions have no impact on negative behaviours and the record of this does not meet children's homes regulations," the report states.
On child safety issues, it adds: "The service is inadequate at keeping children and young people safe and feeling safe.
"Not all young people feel safe at the home all the time. However, they can identify an adult to talk to. Young people's identified vulnerabilities are not consistently protected.
"Risk assessments are not robust. They do not address all risks to young people and some are out of date.
"The impact has been that young people are exposed to inappropriate peer relationships, unsafe access to social networking and unresolved safeguarding issues... This raises serious concerns about the home's ability to protect young people's safety and welfare."
The report praises home staff for being caring and supportive, and says that an interim manager has been appointed and that some improvements have been made.
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First published at 14:11, Friday, 16 March 2012
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk
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