"If given the choice, I’d rather get more sex than I want, then less."
To The Chemical Buddha, life was about choices. Of course, this all fell apart when it came to sex. Because then he had to find someone to choose to have sex with him at the same time. And more often then not, they choose to not have sex with him. This led to TCB's world view that it's always better to be offered more than you want than to be left wanting. So whenever possible, The Chemical Buddha would work to ensure he was at least offered something. Be it plastic shopping bags, Styrofoam peanuts, twist ties, empty beer cans, or punches to the face. He was happy as long as people were offering him more than he wanted.
What do you not get enough of?
What do you get too much of?
How might you better balance the two? How often do you ask for what you want?
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Thursday, September 17, 2009
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
This Bud's For You
"You can’t spell Buddha without 'bud'."
It’s hard to describe how excited The Chemical Buddha was when he came to this realization. It was as if the universe was confirming he was on the right path. For a brief period of time he started calling him self The Chemical Bud-ha. But everyone just thought he had a speech impediment and made fun of him. So he resorted to just telling this insight to everyone. He even went so far as to put it on his business cards. (Which he mostly put in fishbowls at restaurants to try and win a free meal. But he couldn't even manage to do that. Even if his card was the only one in the fish bowl.) There are no known reports on what he thought the universe was trying to tell him when that happened.
Do you believe in destiny?
If so, do you try to find things to justify what happened or what you did?
How do you think you got to where you are in your life?
Was it by accident? Was it planned? Or was it some combination of both?
It’s hard to describe how excited The Chemical Buddha was when he came to this realization. It was as if the universe was confirming he was on the right path. For a brief period of time he started calling him self The Chemical Bud-ha. But everyone just thought he had a speech impediment and made fun of him. So he resorted to just telling this insight to everyone. He even went so far as to put it on his business cards. (Which he mostly put in fishbowls at restaurants to try and win a free meal. But he couldn't even manage to do that. Even if his card was the only one in the fish bowl.) There are no known reports on what he thought the universe was trying to tell him when that happened.
Do you believe in destiny?
If so, do you try to find things to justify what happened or what you did?
How do you think you got to where you are in your life?
Was it by accident? Was it planned? Or was it some combination of both?
Monday, July 27, 2009
Choices
"Meditate or masturbate?"
Today's insight was part of the eternal question. Or, at least it was part of The Chemical Buddha's eternal question. Once he discovered the peace and serenity masturbation gave him, he no longer asked the question. Plus, he could do it all by himself. No more rejection or the expense of getting someone else drunk/high. Really, TCB wasn't sure why anyone would choose meditation over masturbation. Of course he wasn't sure why people choose a lot of the things they did. He assumed it was because it made them happy or gave them some sense of comfort.
Do you 'like' having people around or do you 'need' to have people around you?
What 'bad' choices do you make over and over?
What do you get out of these 'bad' choices?
Today's insight was part of the eternal question. Or, at least it was part of The Chemical Buddha's eternal question. Once he discovered the peace and serenity masturbation gave him, he no longer asked the question. Plus, he could do it all by himself. No more rejection or the expense of getting someone else drunk/high. Really, TCB wasn't sure why anyone would choose meditation over masturbation. Of course he wasn't sure why people choose a lot of the things they did. He assumed it was because it made them happy or gave them some sense of comfort.
Do you 'like' having people around or do you 'need' to have people around you?
What 'bad' choices do you make over and over?
What do you get out of these 'bad' choices?
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
This God's For You
“I chose the King of Beers over the King of Kings.”
There are a few theories on why The Chemical Buddha choose the King of Beers over the King of Kings. Some say it was the buzzing quality beer gave him or the fact he could buy it practically everywhere. The fact that the King of Beers always gave back in ways that was tangible. Or how, when he felt his ‘faith’ wavering, he could quickly shotgun a few and be right back in the fold. Plus he could buy hats, key rings, lights, etc. and his King sponsored major sporting events. And he could tour the brewery and see the King of Beers being made. We’re sure these factors all played a significant role in his decision making process. But probably the most important factor was The King of Kings promised everlasting salvation … after death. The King of Beers provided for an everlasting party … right now. Was there ever a time TCB regretted his choice? Maybe in the wee hours when he was puking his guts up. Because it was during those times he invoked the other king’s name.
When things look their bleakest, what do you fall back on to help you?
Do you believe once a choice is made, there is no going back? Or do you think you can change your mind? Why or why not? And what is the impact of that on your life?
There are a few theories on why The Chemical Buddha choose the King of Beers over the King of Kings. Some say it was the buzzing quality beer gave him or the fact he could buy it practically everywhere. The fact that the King of Beers always gave back in ways that was tangible. Or how, when he felt his ‘faith’ wavering, he could quickly shotgun a few and be right back in the fold. Plus he could buy hats, key rings, lights, etc. and his King sponsored major sporting events. And he could tour the brewery and see the King of Beers being made. We’re sure these factors all played a significant role in his decision making process. But probably the most important factor was The King of Kings promised everlasting salvation … after death. The King of Beers provided for an everlasting party … right now. Was there ever a time TCB regretted his choice? Maybe in the wee hours when he was puking his guts up. Because it was during those times he invoked the other king’s name.
When things look their bleakest, what do you fall back on to help you?
Do you believe once a choice is made, there is no going back? Or do you think you can change your mind? Why or why not? And what is the impact of that on your life?
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Put Your Whole Ass Into It
“Death is a once in a lifetime opportunity.”
To The Chemical Buddha, everything was a once in a lifetime opportunity. Because even if the same opportunity came around twice, he was never the same person both times. So he saw each moment as unique and special. And he always tried to take advantage of every situation he could. Of course, doing that often meant he was too busy or already locked in to a choice when a seemingly better option would come his way. When that happened, he’d try to do both and would usually just end up doing both of them really, really half-assed. But he got to do them both, and that was all that counted in his mind. Because he knew he would be different the next time and therefore have a second chance to half-ass it.
Do you try to do too much? If so, what are the effects of that?
Do you jump at opportunities or wait and think things through? What are the benefits and drawbacks of jumping? What are the benefits and drawbacks of thinking things through?
To The Chemical Buddha, everything was a once in a lifetime opportunity. Because even if the same opportunity came around twice, he was never the same person both times. So he saw each moment as unique and special. And he always tried to take advantage of every situation he could. Of course, doing that often meant he was too busy or already locked in to a choice when a seemingly better option would come his way. When that happened, he’d try to do both and would usually just end up doing both of them really, really half-assed. But he got to do them both, and that was all that counted in his mind. Because he knew he would be different the next time and therefore have a second chance to half-ass it.
Do you try to do too much? If so, what are the effects of that?
Do you jump at opportunities or wait and think things through? What are the benefits and drawbacks of jumping? What are the benefits and drawbacks of thinking things through?
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Cold Nose
"If you don’t feel guilty, did you do anything wrong?"
Note: this insight goes with the previous two. The Chemical Buddha believed that if you consciously decided to do something, then you shouldn't feel guilty. Now there might be unintended consequences of your actions, but that's not called guilt. That's called learning. While The Chemical Buddha often did things that hurt people, he was usually doing what he wanted to do. And while he might (I repeat, might) feel bad about hurting people, he would usually do what he did again. To him, if you knew the outcome and would still do what you did, you shouldn't feel guilty. He called that making a tough choice. So to bring this full circle, when he had the chance to sleep with his best friend's wife and his of age daughter, he did it. They were there (his best friend was not) and his dick was hard. Of course, it did end his friendship and alienated a lot of people, but given the choice, he would soooo do it again. OK. Maybe he wouldn't have the dog lick his balls. Its cold nose was a little distracting.
Do you worry about hurting people's feelings?
Does hurting other people keep you from making tough choices? If so, what one choice are you willing to make regardless of the consequences?
Note: this insight goes with the previous two. The Chemical Buddha believed that if you consciously decided to do something, then you shouldn't feel guilty. Now there might be unintended consequences of your actions, but that's not called guilt. That's called learning. While The Chemical Buddha often did things that hurt people, he was usually doing what he wanted to do. And while he might (I repeat, might) feel bad about hurting people, he would usually do what he did again. To him, if you knew the outcome and would still do what you did, you shouldn't feel guilty. He called that making a tough choice. So to bring this full circle, when he had the chance to sleep with his best friend's wife and his of age daughter, he did it. They were there (his best friend was not) and his dick was hard. Of course, it did end his friendship and alienated a lot of people, but given the choice, he would soooo do it again. OK. Maybe he wouldn't have the dog lick his balls. Its cold nose was a little distracting.
Do you worry about hurting people's feelings?
Does hurting other people keep you from making tough choices? If so, what one choice are you willing to make regardless of the consequences?
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