Daniel

What makes you happy? Why laugh? Are you always happy in the same way? Are there degrees of happiness? Different types of laughter? What is going on with this? Have you thought about it?

Your laughter, imo, is a good thing. I like laughter. Your laughter makes me happy. Sincerely. Why is that?

@Maddie Juliet: ’Tis almost morning. I would have thee gone, And yet no farther than a wanton’s bird, That lets it hop a little from his hand, Like a poor prisoner in his twisted gyves, And with a silken thread plucks it back again, So loving-jealous of his liberty. ROMEO I would I were thy bird. JULIET Sweet, so would I. Yet I should kill thee with much cherishing. Good night, good night. Parting is such sweet sorrow That I shall say “Good night” till it be morrow.

The thread is transitioning? Crap, I'm a double dipper? Again? ( hee-hee, see what I did there? )

Without desire there is no suffering ( 2nd noble truth )? Without suffering there is no cessation ( 3rd noble truth )? Without cessation there is no pleasure?

You assume... that I cannot change?

Is there a noble truth regarding pleasure?

Please restate it?

Not directed to me, but, there is a real problem with sexual exploitation of young people on the internet. This exploitation takes various forms. It's not obviously predatory. But it is harmful. Parents don't know what's happening; their children certainly don't know what's happening. I think this phenomena is contributing to the steep rise; but that does not exclude trans folk from the rich tapestry of life as it is occurring naturally.

Understood. There's potentially a great conversation to be had regarding these questions.

There's a story from the Jewish sages about a pillow and the feathers. There's also a surprising amount of writing about what constitutes evil speech even when it is true. My personal preference is, as you have described, straight, moral, constructive. But not all people are like me.

WOW!

Also, the "stirring" of curiosity, which as an asexual, you may not appreciate? But it can be very alarming and frightening for people if they are not prepared for it and have been indoctrinated with all sort of harmful ... um ... ideas.

My friend tells me: Gender is "role" that is assigned, like a casting director would assign a "role". But the casting director is not an individual. The casting director is more like a hive-mind. It's the social norms and expectations which are flooding each and every individual's experiences as they walk around and live their life day to day in society. If we need evidence, look at how a new born baby is treated. The clothes, the toys, the room decor.... it's all setting the "stage" for the "role" which has been assigned to the baby. Thoughts?

Do you miss it?

My very best friend in the entire world is a trans-man. We were friends before, during, and after the transition. He is so so much happier now. It's beautiful.

Holy Guacamole, 48 pages?

Can you think of any exceptions?

I was taught: "Don't put your finger on the trigger, unless you're sure. Are you sure?" Patience.

I can only, responsibly, share what I'm working on currently: Patience. Hence, there is very little I can share, because, I don't know how this "story" ends. I need to be patient. It's a need, not a want.

Here's what you posted for reference: "it goes along with his true face (before he or his parents were born) taking over his human face..." You're not able to interpret or elaborate on your own reply? Really?

"Absurdity" in your reply has a positive valence? It's pejorative? Neutral?

I'm familiar with the concept. I'm trying to understand what you posted previously. Elaborate?

Would you please elaborate on "his true face"? What is "his true face"? What are the qualities of he "true face" which correspond with "laughing"?

Not yet.