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Posted: 12th Jun 2001
I dont think thats too much to ask.Josh

Posted: 12th Jun 2001
I would go on and on about how cool everything you said was but I think I'll just say this:Word.P.L.U.R.P. N8------------------Care of other people's approval and you become their prisoner.Live fully, Rave wholly.Fluid are the movements of my strings...

Care of other people's approval and you become their prisoner.Live fully, Rave wholly.Fluid are the movements of my strings...

Posted: 13th Jun 2001
touch - if I wasn't partially a tree-huggin-hippie-idealist, I'd accuse you of being one! I agree with what you say, but in (virtual) reality it's always a little different... I guess we need to come to terms with the fact that with 3hundredandsomething registered members, not everyone will share the same opinions/ideals/personalities and clashes will arise. We just need to be open about it and deal with issues as they rear their heads.Makes for a lively BB, if nothing else!There's nothing wrong with a bit of conflict, so long as no one gets injured. Conflict breeds change. Change is good. (yes, yes I know there are other ways to create change, but we can talk about that later if you need) Peace, Respect.------------------"she dances in a ring of fire and throws off the challenge with a shrug"

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Posted: 13th Jun 2001
I agree with you Touch. Ive found that poi is a bridge between worlds. Its a great way for strangers to feel comfortable in dropping part of their wall of defenses and let their spirit shine. PLURP Shibaki ------------------We are not physical beings having a spiritual experience; we are spiritual beings having a physical experience.~Edgar Cayce

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Posted: 13th Jun 2001
I've met some of the most awesome people that inspire me, both poi and non-poi just through learning to play with fire. But again I have to be brutally honest and say most of the fire twirlers I have met (predominantly female) have been horrible to me for no reason at all. I'm learning to let it be like water off a duck's back - but at first it was very hard for me to come to terms with it. Why? I still don't know the answer. It did feel like a slap in the face when I'm bringing nothing but great enthusiasm, love, curiosity - hell I felt like I was almost in grade one again with happiness. And these people returned my friendliness with coldness and negative vibes. To the point where it's made me more cautious about people (again, females mostly) that twirl fire. That's not to say I'm not friendly - I just don't put much stock in it anymore if they don't want to discuss twirling with me or even look twice. Then again, its doubly fantastic when I meet someone who does! Like most of the people on here Thanks to all who keep it real still - you're the machinery that keep the world going.

The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.- B.B.King

Posted: 13th Jun 2001
I've met some of the most awesome people that inspire me, both poi and non-poi just through learning to play with fire. But again I have to be brutally honest and say most of the fire twirlers I have met (predominantly female) have been horrible to me for no reason at all. I'm learning to let it be like water off a duck's back - but at first it was very hard for me to come to terms with it. Why? I still don't know the answer. It did feel like a slap in the face when I'm bringing nothing but great enthusiasm, love, curiosity - hell I felt like I was almost in grade one again with happiness. And these people returned my friendliness with coldness and negative vibes. To the point where it's made me more cautious about people (again, females mostly) that twirl fire. That's not to say I'm not friendly - I just don't put much stock in it anymore if they don't want to discuss twirling with me or even look twice. Then again, its doubly fantastic when I meet someone who does! Like most of the people on here Thanks to all who keep it real still - you're the machinery that keep the world going.------------------The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.- B.B.King

The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.- B.B.King

Posted: 13th Jun 2001
Hey , Splat, who on earth did you meet ???I, as a female, feel sorry for this coldness you felt cause so far, I must say the few spinners / jugglers I met had a shine that was seen from miles away and really really brought happiness to my heart ! this is also what I feel here, and I've only been on the BB for a few days...Truth is, there are "bad vibes" just about everywhere and The world of spinners is just like any world... I must admit I had the same feeling against males when I started with martial arts some 8 years ago, but in a way it is healthy to not idealize anything, makes you see the beauty with more enthousiasm when it comes your way, cause you know its value !!!Shine on, Splat !Cassandra

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Posted: 13th Jun 2001
Glad you said what you did, hon, but I'm really not sure why you felt the need to..are people getting nasty on this board or something? Maybe I'm just not paying attention.I'm continually amazed by the not just the talent and great spirit on this board, but by the cameraderie and general sense of cooperation. I haven't really seen any venom, aside from general philosophical disagreeing on technical points or social issues.Love to all,-protie

Posted: 16th Jun 2001
I have only been spinning poi for 6 months or so now but i do find it is a great form of expression, and my friends say i'm learning quickly (got behind my back after a couple of months) it helps on the social side of things too, a great talking point at festivals and people are really amazed when they see it too. .. peace

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Posted: 22nd Jun 2001
<> I luv you guys...<>...."S"------------------"Only the warrior that hears the call will know when to leave, Where to go" -unknown"We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of the dreams"- Willy Wonka

Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear--not absence of fear.


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