Evening of Learning
Posted by Allison Mack | Filed under Blog
I spent the evening with one of our finest Smallvillian directors, buying drinks and picking his brain! However, the consequence of this is pre-mature exhaustion and a brain that is solely equipped at choosing wine and telling random travel stories.
So in lieu of a riveting discussion and philosophical post I will simply say this:
Life is beautiful and for those that refuse to recognize this, I am sad. But, I will continue to make art, tell jokes, drink wine, and share stories. Because we are a divine species with infinite potential and never ending surprise.
Cheers
xo
Allison
Tags: art, beautiful, creation, Directing, humanity, life, stories, wine
81 Responses to “Evening of Learning”
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Neil Says:
August 15th, 2008 at 10:53 pmNever let anyone bring you down, Allison! You’re an awesome woman who has great insights and wisdom beyond your years. Anyone would be honored to call you “friend” or “wife”!!
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Neil Says:
August 15th, 2008 at 10:54 pmAnd I count you as “friend”! Always ….
Neil
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Bethy Says:
August 15th, 2008 at 11:00 pmI definitely agree with Neil!
The whole point of life, I think, is to have fun and be satisfied at whatever you’re doing!
You’re as awesome as ever don’t let anyone tell ya otherwise
Bethy
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taylor nikole Says:
August 15th, 2008 at 11:06 pmlike i said before
amen sista to life is beautiful!hmm tonight we wanted to try a new indian restaurant! the food was great, but not exactly sitting well in my stomach at the moment
oh well if the food is great…eat it!some people say life is a test….
some people disagree.
Well if its a test, its the best damn test ive ever gotten the chance to take!
No matter what life is, it should always be cherished and celebrated.
Its the greatest gift… in my opinion…<3 taylor nikole
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Kyle Says:
August 15th, 2008 at 11:23 pmYes, you are right. Life is beautiful, a gift and so many other things. Unfortunately, some will disagree mostly because of difficult circumstances and/or harsh backgrounds.
I look to the day when everyone agrees life is beautiful, and hopefully appreciates it as much as you do.
-Ky
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John Roe Says:
August 15th, 2008 at 11:39 pmIn vino veritas, eh?
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Lydia Says:
August 15th, 2008 at 11:40 pmI’m glad you had such a wonderful evening.
You are right, life is incredibly beautiful, surprising and enchanting, with its ups and downs.
I’m in the process of rebuilding my life, I’m reinventing myself with newfound positivity, self-confidence, happiness and inner peace. I’m on a beautiful journey.:-)
Please, continue to live joyfully and do all the things that you like to do, stay true to yourself, don’t do anything you don’t feel good about and don’t give up on your dreams.
I’m sure that your positive attitude and zest for life will be inspiring for many people.Have a joyful weekend.
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Jendi Says:
August 15th, 2008 at 11:40 pmSeldom of few words, all I can say is keep it simple simon, While I’m one of the first to jump into a raging debate,
we will always have more questions than answers so have a break rest and just live a fucken tremendious life that when the time comes you can look back on and be proud of!
That is all, lets just keep it simple simon! (“keep it simple simon” is a wicked short novel)Thats all no circles of debate from this kid tonight!
p.s interesting fact; did you know Michael Pheleps has more Gold medals personally than New Zealand (my country) has in the last 50 Years; I mean WOW!………….. not really a place for me to speal on sport here is it
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Ana C. Says:
August 15th, 2008 at 11:54 pmAre you intimidated when you are around other directors since you know that your own directing time is coming up? Just curious wonderings…
I love the discussions you’re carrying on here, they’re very mind opening. I just don’t really participate in them because some of your topics surprisingly make me draw blanks. Or they make me think so much into it I just don’t know exactly what to reply or how to phrase my own opinions. I’m telling you= Mind Boggling!
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arash Says:
August 16th, 2008 at 12:15 amI agree with roberto benigni;
“life is beautiful”
Sometimes the same way as he saw it.
I am still in yesterday’s blog, want to say hello to our little friend (line borrowed from scar face) melissa.You see melissa, peru or spain you’ll always be a part of our community. I have travelled myself and lived in a few different countries. Canada is home, but I am planing to move soon again just for a few years. When I was doing my 2 years of service in the special forces in Army (mostly security, peace keeping and law inforcement) anytime they needed a volunteer I was the first to go. You never knew what was waiting for you, and that was what I liked about it. I have seen places and people which I would never choose to go and see on my own time, yet it has been the most amazing part of my life. Change can be scary sometimes but we are like waves in a sea, we are alive as long as we move. I am sure we all want to see that positive energy is bringing your drawings back to life. Do it for us Okay ?
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christa link Says:
August 16th, 2008 at 12:15 amallison, im glad that you are happy. i am very happy to. im in a happy marriage, and i have one child. im glad that directing will make you happy, you deserve it!
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Gaia Says:
August 16th, 2008 at 12:32 amI’m so happy that you’ll direct, you’re dream will bocome true! Continue to try
I wanted to informed you that on Monday I’ll go in Great Britain for holiday, I’ll miss you. See ya at 23th
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Nikk Says:
August 16th, 2008 at 1:07 amSlainte, Ms. Mack.
You’re a rare person and don’t you ever forget it.
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Sam Says:
August 16th, 2008 at 2:19 amGreat summary of your blogs!
Life is beautiful, that’s what you say in your posts. -
Kirk D. aka "SPARTACUS" Says:
August 16th, 2008 at 2:58 amDitto! Here, here! Alli-Mack.
Life is a beautiful thang, ment to be explored, enjoyed, cultivated, and shared with others in the only way that you/we individuals know how…so live it up and live it to the fullness that it was ment to be lived. To not do so, is to rob yourself and others of a truly divine experience.
Remember, nothing comes to sleepers and dreamers, but a dream. -
Ana_Sullivan Says:
August 16th, 2008 at 3:20 amHello!
Well I believe in this moment that the live shit! Where you can think about your life or your destiny when the girl who you must love in your whole life and that she wants to have a family with you tell to a friend that she’s in love with her??? I don’t know it’s possible that live would be beautiful but MY live isn’t beautiful in that moment!
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viviane Says:
August 16th, 2008 at 3:43 amAllison agree with you!
life is wonderful, it is a pity q not all people can see … most take long to realize how much life, the friends are wonderful!
you are a special person … your friend is lucky to have your friendship!
same as you said, I hope you continue counting many jokes, and is being spectacular artist!Love you!
xoxo
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mar1013 Says:
August 16th, 2008 at 3:53 amI totally agree, life is beautiful. But we have to learn to appreciate it more often, in spite of having ups and downs. Life is that; a beautiful journey.
Family and friends are our strongpoint and we must to appreciate them too, because they help us in this journey
So, I hope you have a beautiful weekend and a beautiful journey
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DEFORT Says:
August 16th, 2008 at 3:55 amYes devil take it easier to live, love lives, to not think about tomorrow and all we go to drink wine!!! And not only!!!
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Kris Says:
August 16th, 2008 at 5:07 amI’m a new bumpersticker junkie on facebook, and I found this one last night, which is entirely appropriate for the topic of today’s blog. Hope you don’t wake up with a hangover
“Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave in a well preserved body. But rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting, “HOLY SHIT…WHAT A RIDE!”
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David Hayes Says:
August 16th, 2008 at 5:35 amI am wondering if, at this moment, you are happy that your chance to direct was delayed a year to give you this time to think about it and study?
As to the subject of this blog and to diverisity and personal perspectives, I’ll just say something old that I personally agree with: Beauty is in the eye of the bee holder. … And, if you’ve ever held a bee, you know how painful that can be.
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Jennifer Says:
August 16th, 2008 at 6:26 amLife is short,life’s a bitch but most importantly life is beautiful. Glad to hear you had a nice evening Allison.
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Gail Says:
August 16th, 2008 at 6:30 amI have had a few tragedies happen in my life, but when I look into the beautiful eyes of my six-year old daughter I realize that each day I am alive makes it all worth it!
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Gilles Belanger Says:
August 16th, 2008 at 6:55 amhey allison and everyone. i agree with everyone here enjoy life.. it is short and you never know what will happen so make the best of everything. i hope u enjoyed ur evening aswell allison. My parents gave me one heck of a surprise today for an early birthday gift they bought me a pass to the toronto comic expo this week.. i almost freaked from it when they told me michael rosenbaum and laura vandervoort will be there.. thats just cool. maybe next year if they got one you could be there allison. duno this is my first comic event ever so i cant wait. see what life gives u if your good. so just be yourself everyone and i agree with neil. i also consider you a friend as well. take care of yourself allison and everyone and cant wait for more interesting blogs from ya
Gilles
xo
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The Friday Philosopher Says:
August 16th, 2008 at 7:12 amYou’re all right. Life is beautiful, sometimes scary, sad or even devastating, but still beautiful!
On the subject of the Human Race being a divine species with infinite potential and never ending surprise, I’m not sure if any of you have managed to check out the news over the last few days, but there was one particular story that jumped out at me!
On Thursday, in the Bronx section of New York, an off duty, pregnant police officer was tragically hit by a bus, and pinned underneath. What caught my attention was the fact that within seconds of this happening, 30 or more complete strangers came together, managed to co-ordinate their efforts, and lift the entire bus long enough for the emergency services to get the woman out.
These people didn’t know her, they didn’t even know each other, yet they knew that only if they worked as a team would this woman have any chance of surviving.
Sadly she later died, but thanks to the efforts of these anonymous heroes, and her shear determination, she managed to give birth to her Son, before she this happened. I’m not ashamed to say that this story brought a tear to my eye.
I know this event doesn’t exactly have a happy ending, but I think it shows just what miracles the Human race could achieve, if only we put aside our petty differences and worked together!
Friday
P.S. Allison, I’m sure you will be an amazing Director. You already have one advantage; you are a great actor who knows what you expect from yourself.
I’m sure that you’re co-workers respect you as much as we do and as a result will work as hard as they can for you!
Just make sure you remember to have fun, after all fun is one of life’s most effective forms of medicine! It will cure almost anything. -
arash Says:
August 16th, 2008 at 7:21 amI loved how jennifer discribed life;
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Jackie Says:
August 16th, 2008 at 7:39 amWell Said Allison!! : )
Oh…..by the way, if you do happen to be reading this comment I was wondering if you knew when Smallville season 7 comes out on DVD. I heard September 9th but I’m not sure. Sorry, I know it has nothing to do with this blog. I was just thinking and this popped into my mind! l8rs! : ) -
Heather Says:
August 16th, 2008 at 7:53 amAll I can say is that I completely agree. Life is so amazingly beautiful, and every second presents something and needs to be enjoyed to the fullest.
Very well said
I love this place!
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The Friday Philosopher Says:
August 16th, 2008 at 8:15 amJackie, there is no official date as of yet, as far as I can tell, but all of the online sites are stocking them from the 9th of September!
Hope this is of use to you!
Friday
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Aubrey Says:
August 16th, 2008 at 9:04 amI’m happy to hear you had a wonderful evening Allison!
Lydia couldn’t have said it better myself;
please continue to live happily and have a positive outlook in life. Live your dreams. Don’t give up. Never let anything bring you down.
Make the most out of your life. Always remember to have fun, even though sometimes it can make you look like a dork.
And another good thing is, happiness and a positive attitude can be contagious too! =)
Hope you have a fantastic weekend Allison!
xoxo
Aubrey <3 -
Carol UK Says:
August 16th, 2008 at 9:08 amHey, to be honest it’s quite nice to have a break from philosophical discussion once in a while!
I know circumstances play a part, perhaps not wealth or poverty so much as other hardships, but there is some truth in the saying that life is what you make it.
May your life continue to be beautiful, as you continue to make art, tell jokes, drink wine, and share stories.
Thanks for sharing with us.
Carol x
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Ant Says:
August 16th, 2008 at 9:28 amOne of my favourite ever quotes:
“We are going to die, and that makes us the lucky ones. Most people are never going to die because they are never going to be born. The potential people who could have been here in my place but who will in fact never see the light of day outnumber the grains of sand in Arabia. Certainly those unborn ghosts include greater poets than Keats, scientists greater than Newton. We know this because the set of possible people allowed by our DNA so massively exceeds the set of actual people. In the teeth of these stupefying odds it is you and I, in our ordinaryness, that are here.”
- Richard Dawkins, “Unweaving the Rainbow”Life is indeed beautiful and it always makes me smile when I meet others who appreciate this. Just felt like sharing!
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Maria Says:
August 16th, 2008 at 10:28 amI totally agree with you!! Of course Life is beautiful! And it’s ok to take a break of philisophical conversation and just really say it simple and clear! Life is beautiful and Allison that is one of the things I totally admire about you, you see thing life in such a beautiful way!! And you don’t care what people say about you, you are who you are!! So keep sharing stories,drinking wine, making art and telling jokes!! Keep being who you are!
XoXo
Maria
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Melissa Says:
August 16th, 2008 at 10:35 amHi Allison,you know it’s not bad to be sad because that’s what make us humans,it’s one of the laws of life,being happy,sad,tired,uncorfortable,etc,etc……we are very lucky to feel those feelings that makes us be alive,it makes us grow personally,it makes us see that nobody is perfect,not even myself,because we are humans making things that maybe in the future we’ll regret but then we’ll be thankful to get trought those things that make us see that everything is not “good” as you expect it to be…..it’s “AWESOME”……..just being yourself,feel what you wanna feel,and don’t forget the people around you that support you and will always love you and trust you.HAVE A UNCREDIBLE DAY ALLISON AND ALL OF YOU IN THIS BLOG.
Oh and by the way I’m taking my time about the whole drawing thing,I’m so in the mood to start drawing again,I’ve already come up with such a great ideas of my futures draws,ok,so I’m on it.
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Smallvillekent Says:
August 16th, 2008 at 10:41 amAllison , I agree life is beautiful. The good days definitely out number the bad ones. Your blogs and your acting always brings a smile to my face. I’m sure your directing will do the same. Lets all drink a glass of wine and enjoy the beautiful weekend. Keep on learning. One of your blog friends. Peter
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I'm Rachel Says:
August 16th, 2008 at 10:51 amYup,it sure is
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Melissa Says:
August 16th, 2008 at 10:59 amNobody’s is better that other,everybody has that something that makes us different….unique….and you have an incredible talent Allison,you don’t have to feel less better than others just because they are good at what they do,like directors,they are just like you,they have an incredible skill at what they do just like you or me,or others,we are unique and special,just because we aren’t as good as they are at their skill that doesn’t mean that we suck,NOT!!!! because we can do other things that they can’t do as well as us……everybody is different and unique……at the end we are all humans trying to have a freaky and awesome day!!!!!!!!! Keep doing what you do,because you’re great at it.
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toniOo Says:
August 16th, 2008 at 11:05 amhi allison
well
i only
want told you are the most
person i meet in the tv
you so beatifull
i have 18 years old and my from is yucatan in mexico
your welcome here
to one of the seven wonderfull of the world chichen itza
visit us
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all yucatan love you
kisses!!!! -
toniOo Says:
August 16th, 2008 at 11:06 amtony.espania@hotmail.com
we love you allison -
toniOo Says:
August 16th, 2008 at 11:08 ami wait
you movie here
is so fantastic
love allison
allison
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taylor nikole Says:
August 16th, 2008 at 11:13 amkyle:
I actually agree with this thinking about it now“Unfortunately, some will disagree mostly because of difficult circumstances and/or harsh backgrounds.”
And then… getting a little deeper into it the subject than necessary….
is there beauty in abuse, torture, and loveless lives? (which people have no control over)
Where would we draw the line for being sad for someone not having the ability to realize?….
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Gail Says:
August 16th, 2008 at 11:33 amIf there were no sadness in our lives we would have nothing to compare it to. Everyday life is not perfect, nor will it ever will be. But it takes the bad to appreciate the good!
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Marilyne Says:
August 16th, 2008 at 11:39 amShort, simple but beautiful! this is so true, I’m so impressed and amazed by us as people! love the “in lieu”..hihihi au lieu de….instead of…nah…in lieu of!
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arash Says:
August 16th, 2008 at 11:42 amLife always looks more beautiful through an empty glass of fine wine.
And I liked what melissa said;
“We are all Unique”, and that’s what we all have in common.
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Vegas911 Says:
August 16th, 2008 at 12:30 pmWell said Allison, well said!!! I think that life should be drank like a fine glass of wine, slow and deliberate, soaking up all the flavors and rushing to all the senses. Enjoyed to the fullest, and when the last sip has flowed past the pallet, a warm dream like haze covers your eyes and blissful sleep awaits.
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skahahoo Says:
August 16th, 2008 at 12:49 pmI like taylor nikole’s question…because I can’t leave simple truths well enough alone. lol.
I don’t think suffering is beautiful, but I think our ability to rise above suffering is. In fact, I think that’s one of the most beautiful things about us – that some of us can endure some truly unspeakable things, and still emerge from that stronger and wiser, and even able to forgive. So for those who can’t see the beauty of life because of their circumstances, I feel sad that they’re suffering, but I have hope that they’ll come out on other side, better for having gone through that.
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Lori Bennett Says:
August 16th, 2008 at 12:51 pmamen sister, that we are! what kind of wine, i prefer an older red-anyway those who choose not to use their mind often develop illnesses of the brain later in their life-that is sad i agree. why waste such an incredible thing. the knowledge and depth one can have if chose to keep their mind young and constantly retaining information is one of the most valued possessions we are fortunate to have control over. thank you allison for getting that point out there. i totally agree!!!
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skahahoo Says:
August 16th, 2008 at 12:52 pmAnd I really like that Richard Dawkins quote. Thanks Ant!
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Kamil Karaszewski Says:
August 16th, 2008 at 1:05 pmI would not be so sure about this .
,,Life is beautiful and for those that refuse to recognize this, I am sad. ”
There might be many reasons why some1 can say that life is not so beautiful as you think about it Allison . Ask some poor poeple about who have to beg for food or money . It depends from our material and money status that firnly makes us happy or gives us things which makes us happy .
Greetz
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taylor nikole Says:
August 16th, 2008 at 1:08 pmskahahoo
That’s exactly right…
not only should your own life be cherished but every other life which surrounds you (no matter how bad their circumstances may be).“Life is beautiful and for those that refuse to recognize this, I am sad.”
this was what really got me thinking though… this one sentence.
Which brought me to my question…
What if someone never got the chance to have the realization? Is this ‘sad feeling just for people who have potential from the beginning to realize the beauty in life?
Some people say… that in the midst of facing death… after a long life (maybe)… people realize the beauty in life… how much they felt when they knew they most likely had long lives ahead of them…sorry, this just brings me into so much more…
hahah and im babbling:)
but I was up late last night in bed… thinking it over for some reason<3 taylor nikole
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paul Says:
August 16th, 2008 at 1:12 pm“Life is beautiful and for those that refuse to recognize this, I am sad.”
Fair enough. From your postings, and also from some of the creative choices you have made in playing Chloe, you seem to be quite an optimist. I have a question though: Do you think it’s possible that looking at life through an optimistic filter is potentially just as limiting as looking at life skeptically? Does the sunniness of Mozart not need to be counterbalanced with the weight of Beethoven? In literature, few classic novels are relentlessly upbeat. Perhaps that’s because… neither is life.
Milan Kundera’s “Unbearable Lightness of Being” delves into this issue of lightness versus weight– which is negative, which positive. It also gets into the issue of kitsch: art (and by extension life) that chooses to ignore that which is unpalatable, distasteful. The reason Sabina is drawn to Tomas, she tells him, is that he is the complete opposite of kitsch. And surprisingly, the thing she finds unbearable about life under communism is the aesthetic of communist kitsch: upbeat slogans and triumphal parades, the relentless denial of everything that is unacceptable in life. It’s surprising that her primary objection to life under a dictatorship is an aesthetic one, but I found it a very powerful statement of the character’s commitment to truth, to looking at life honestly and without blinking.
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taylor nikole Says:
August 16th, 2008 at 1:16 pmMilan Kundera’s “Unbearable Lightness of Being”
after allison posted about the book, i was curious and read about it online…
i had to pick up a copy and im reading it now…
its made me think so much
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Frida Says:
August 16th, 2008 at 1:36 pm“Life is beautiful and for those that refuse to recognize this, I am sad.”
Life isn’t always beautiful. Life is life. I think a meaningful life consists of so much more than that. “Life isn’t always beautiful, and for those that refuse to realize this, I am sad.” If you are to define life, that’s more real…at to me it is.
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jennygirl Says:
August 16th, 2008 at 1:37 pmWonderful! My favorite philosophical point you have made to date. Thanks! Pleasant dreams!
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shinefloyd / luigi Says:
August 16th, 2008 at 2:25 pmdo you know Tom Jobim and Vinicius De Moraes Bossanova… ” A Felicidade” ???
……………………………………………..
“…Tristeza não tem fim, felicidade sim.
A felicidade é como a pluma,
que o vento vai levando pelo ar,
Voa tão leve, mais tem a vida breve,
Precisa que haja vento sem parar…. ”
………………………………………….Time to be sad… time to be happy…
but life is…. always beautiful…
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Alexandra Says:
August 16th, 2008 at 3:14 pmI think life is connected with so much pressure from society and all the people around you. They want you to follow the rules, to go the right way and to fulfill the expectations of others.
Life isn’t alway beautiful if you are not in a position to make your own decisions.
How would it be to swim against the stream? To break out?Do your own thing?
I am asking myself sometimes all these questions. Don’t get me wrong I like the way my life is right now. But you always thing what would it be like if you could change your entire life and do something completly diffrent,right!? I don’t know…sometimes I really wonder!If life would be more beautiful than. Is it just me or do you guys have the same thoughts sometimes,too???
I should stop now.
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arash Says:
August 16th, 2008 at 3:16 pm“Life is beautiful and for those that refuse to recognize this, I am sad.”
This made me smile allison.
You remind me of the coockie lady when she said;
“I make the cookies once a year, if you didn’t get it, TOOO FREAKING BAAAD!”I think it means the same thing. You live just once, if you don’t find a way to enjoy it in whatever circumstances you are, well ….
Those people who don’t think so, may be they should go back to “Free Will” section and see what they wrote about how we are responsible to everything happening to us. -
andrea AM Says:
August 16th, 2008 at 3:45 pmyou are my life, so…
i don´t want see you bad, please. -
arash Says:
August 16th, 2008 at 3:54 pmSamuel Johnson: “The fountain of content must spring up in the mind, and he who hath so little knowledge of human nature as to seek happiness by changing anything but his own disposition, will waste his life in fruitless efforts and multiply the grief he proposes to remove”
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Roby Says:
August 16th, 2008 at 3:54 pmHy Allison, is the first time that I write on your blog … I’m happy to hear that you have decided to undertake a career as a director !!!… you are woman fantastic…Kisses from Italy!….I will recommend a wine … ‘est ‘est ‘est montefiascone (white wine Italy)
P.S. excuse me for my bad English
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Bouroux Says:
August 16th, 2008 at 4:00 pmHi Allison.
Feeling sad is the opposite of feeling happy.
The more you are sensitive and passionate, the easier it is to move from one extreme to another.
It is difficult to rationalise these two sentiments. Sadness is it due to a specific event or it is in our nature.
It is a great advantage for a player to play with the emotions and thus make its true character.
This feature can not be left to the locker room after the shooting.
Sadness is the greatest source of inspiration for artists. No sadness, no inspiration.
You can not do away with this sentiment. It is in you. Even if you got everything that you want, the feeling persist. Small changes such as making the sport brings endorphins in our system and we feel better. Small changes are important not to lose your bearings.
You’re not alone in having this feeling. If Chloe from the episode ” Truth” asked how you feel, we could not as answer just “fine”.
When I am sad, I try to think less and I swim.
About Olympics.
Michael Phelt had problems with hyperactivity. He didn’t like to take medication, he told his mother, I shall swim. It’s really inspiring.
Allison, have a good and long weekend.Bye
Claude. -
Jendi Says:
August 16th, 2008 at 4:02 pmFROM CHILDHOOD’S HOUR
From childhood’s hour I have not been
As others were; I have not seen
As others saw; I could not bring
My passions from a common spring.
From the same source I have not taken
My sorrow; I could not awaken
My heart to joy at the same tone;
And all I loved, I loved alone.
Then—in my childhood, in the dawn
Of a most stormy life—was drawn
From every depth of good and ill
The mystery which binds me still:
From the torrent or the fountain,
From the red cliff or the mountain,
From the sun that round me rolled
In its autumn tint of gold,
From the lightning in the sky
As it passed my flying by,
From the thunder and the storm,
And the cloud that took the form
(When the rest of Heaven was blue)
Of a demon in my view.By Edgar Allan Poe……..
…enough said
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Gail Says:
August 16th, 2008 at 4:26 pmAllison, when you said “Life is beautiful and for those that refuse to recognize this, I am sad.” I take it you’re implying that you were having a good moment.
But touching on some earlier good points by some of your replies, think about the terminally ill. Whether life is beautiful or not, most people are glad to just be alive! -
taylor nikole Says:
August 16th, 2008 at 4:39 pm“Whether life is beautiful or not, most people are glad to just be alive!”
oh so true…
I love the points you brought up in your post gail. -
SmallvilleRulz Says:
August 16th, 2008 at 4:39 pmi say life can sometimes be good mostly wen im watching smallville but im a very negative so it kinda sucks…but…
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Gail Says:
August 16th, 2008 at 4:56 pmThanks Taylor Nikole…
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C.J Says:
August 16th, 2008 at 5:02 pmThe way I look at it…everyday we live, it’s one day closer to our expiration date, so live it to the fullest and look for the little things in life that make you happy. =]
Kind of morbid, I know, but I’m just a morbid person.
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taylor nikole Says:
August 16th, 2008 at 5:06 pmhehe i think i posted this on here (or something similar) before but i had a friend… and we were sitting out my the water (mind you a beautiful sunny day)
i think this is the 2nd time we discussed itHim: today would be a good day to die
me: *looks up* yep, but again what if you died on a crappy day?
Him: I wouldn’t… because everyday is a beautiful day if i make ityes, i think it was the second time… haha
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skahahoo Says:
August 16th, 2008 at 6:40 pmYou guuuuuuuys…when I read Allison’s post this morning… “Life is beautiful”…I thought, “Great! Simple! Not too deep! We can take a break today!” But nooooo…y’all had to go and ask all these thought-provoking questions! lol.
taylor nikole…I think I understand your question (“Is this sad feeling just for people who have potential from the beginning to realize the beauty in life?).
Personally, I think everyone has the potential to recognize the beauty in life…maybe not to the same degree as everyone else, and maybe not as often as everyone else, but the possibility is there.
When Allison said, “Life is beautiful and for those that refuse to recognize this, I am sad.” I interpreted that to mean that she was making a distinction between those who can’t see the beauty in life (at least for the time being because of their circumstances), and those who willfully refuse to recognize the beauty in life, despite being fortunate enough to have relatively good circumstances. Take me for example. If you look at my life…sure, it’s not perfect. There have been ups and downs. There is stress. But I am grateful everyday because I see, daily, people who have it worse than I do. And many of these people, they still manage to get on somehow, without bringing down everyone around them. So, knowing that I have it better than others, if I were to persist in seeing the bad side of everyone, to constantly complain, to always degrade others, to never show gratitude…then I would agree with Allison…I would feel sad for someone like that.
paul…I think you bring up some really great points.
If I were that character in the book, I think what I would be offended by is not so much the positivity of the messages, but the falseness of those messages. It’s like that saying, “Don’t pee on my leg and tell me it’s raining.” I am an optimist. If someone were to actually pee on my leg, my initial reaction would probably be, “Gross!” And certainly I would be puzzled as to why someone was peeing on my leg. But as an optimist, maybe I’d look at that situation and go, “Well, I needed to take a shower anyway.” Or, “At least it’s just pee and not poop.” But taking that perspective doesn’t mean I’m deluding myself into believing that it’s rain. In fact, if that person were to tell me it was rain, I would probably get angry because I don’t like it when people so blatantly insult my intelligence. So, I don’t think an optimistic perspective is limiting. I think ignorance is limiting. But I think skepticism is healthy. That’s what I am…a skeptical optimist, or an optimistic skeptic, whichever. I try to maintain a positive outlook, but I also like to question everything.
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taylor nikole Says:
August 16th, 2008 at 7:18 pmYeah… I agree with the whole concept… “life is beautiful” and cut it there.
mainly what bothered me was“and for those that refuse to recognize this, I am sad”
in short:
It seems to me, like saying this… we are a little too worried about how people are living their lives.
We can’t feel sad for every person or worry about every person not thinking of life as many of us may think of it. -
Aysha Says:
August 16th, 2008 at 8:43 pmDamn straight life is beautiful! It’s our DUTY in life to find the beauty in it instead of waiting for the beauty to suddenly *poof* appear. The little details in life and the simplicity of it (once we actually strive to and succeed to make it simple) holds the most beauty, I believe.
You are such a great gal, Allison. With each and every entry, I feel more and more inspired to grab life with my bare hands and make the best of it while I’m here.
We should all leave this world with a bang!
Stay Awesome,
Aysha -
kadosho Says:
August 16th, 2008 at 9:03 pmI had the opportunity earlier today, to interview the talented actor Yuri Lowenthal. From self expression, to his early years as an individual seeking out the world’s treasures. It is something I take great joy, in finally chatting with the novel fellow.
At the moment, one of my friends from our podcast is editing the interview. And it should be up soon for everyone to listen to.
Have a good weekend everyone. =D
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Adrian Says:
August 16th, 2008 at 9:36 pm-Excuse my english-
I come here almost everyday to read your opinions but sometimes the threads are very “deep” and my poor english is a limit for express my ideas. But today..“Life is beautiful and for those that –refuse– to recognize this, I am sad.”
I think, instead of refuse, the words I should use are “for those that never see this, I’m sad”Like Kamil Karaszewski (#49) said, some people haven’t the chance of know it, I’m sure everybody here is thinking on start new proyect, maybe write a book (me!), get marry, learn piano; but some poor people who is lucky if they get something to eat today, they (maybe) don’t think the same.
A hour ago finished a UNICEF’s TV program called “Un sol para los chicos” (“A sun for the children”). It’s made yearly, and the target is get donations from people and corporations for help children on Argentina.
In a moment of the night there was a report of a woman who record on video some children of poor zones of my country, the question were “What is your dream?”. You can see on all children that eyes of happiness and hope. Doesn’t matter if they had nothing, they wanted to be a doctor, a soccer player, an actress… but, when they grow up and start to know the life they have, where the dreams and projects are very hard to reach, even if they fight; they will start to lose that hope, and they are going to think about the “beautiful life” is for fairy tales.Maybe the life is like a ball inside a box. When you open it, you can get a leather ball, a plastic one… of course you can try to customize it and make it better. The problem is when you open the box and see the ball broken, Can you fix it?
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taylor nikole Says:
August 16th, 2008 at 9:49 pmoohhh adrian! I LOVE THIS:
“Life is beautiful and for those that –refuse– to recognize this, I am sad.”
I think, instead of refuse, the words I should use are “for those that never see this, I’m sad”its not that we want to refuse or not see it,
we may be oblivious and never get the chance
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Vegas911 Says:
August 17th, 2008 at 8:12 amFor those of you who say that life is not always beautiful, I have this to say: Life is ALWAYS beautiful…..it may be hard and it may not always be fun, but we are but specs in the vast unending ocean of the universe…..we have been blessed with the gift of life that seems to have happened no where else but here, and one day it will all come to a screeching halt…..so respect life for what it is, amazing and BEAUTIFUL!!!
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Robin Hebert Says:
August 17th, 2008 at 2:26 pmWow, I’m gone a few days and bam, lots of posts to respond to…well this is my take on the “life is beautiful”…..because of my belief system, I truly think that what God created and what He intended for us is truly beautiful. Sin, on the other hand is not beautiful. And my understanding of sin is this: anything that violates the love principle because God is love. So many people hate the sin concept because they think that people who talk about it are pointing the finger. I simple see it as not walking in love. Love is patient, kind, etc…..
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Denise Says:
August 17th, 2008 at 7:30 pmAllison.. Have you ever gone to the
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Brittany Says:
August 17th, 2008 at 7:50 pmHey Allison & team, I was gone all weekend to my aunt’s and uncle’s so I’m a little behind on the posting. The internet “wasn’t” working, in other words an excuse for me not to go on. Ah well. I support you to keep “making art, telling jokes, drinking wine, and sharing stories,” 100%. Life is beautiful and it is sad that people don’t appreciate it or don’t recognize it for what it is. Since I’ve been visiting this site, my life has definetly become more appreciative and explorative while having read these wonderful posts that you wrote and shared with us, Allison. Thank You! Much love and support, Brittany.
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Carlos Eduardo Says:
August 29th, 2008 at 5:05 pmI love you!!!! kisses…
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Carlos Eduardo Says:
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Carlos Eduardo Says:
August 29th, 2008 at 5:22 pmhello alison. my name Eduardo, I live in Brazil, accompany even from far away his work, adore you very much. Please answer me. kadupira@yahoo.com.br
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