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Fuzzy novel #5, ‘Caveat Fuzzy’, finished and coming soon
Author: Fred I have just been asked to proofread Caveat Fuzzy, Wolfgang Diehr’s sequel to his Fuzzy Ergo Sum (review), the “fourth” novel in the mega-popular Little Fuzzy series. read more Find the full article here: flayrah – furry food for thought Creative Commons: Full post may be available under a free license.
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Loneliness and the Need to Connect
Dear Papa Bear,
I feel like I haven't connected with anyone my entire life. I've had and have good friends, and I'm very open about myself with them regarding my feelings and secrets. At the same time, I can't help but feel a wall between us. It's been this way with everyone.
When I started making furry friends, I was able to openly discuss the furry aspect of my life, which felt wonderful and liberating. Eventually I realized that there was still some kind of barrier; even after breaking through to a deep part of me, my furry part, I still feel disconnected from everyone. Even my family, who I am very close with, is at a distance. This is not for lack of opening up; I'm very honest about myself with the people I care about, and I'm very self-aware. I just feel dissimilar, like I stand apart (in a non-arrogant way).
I'm not near as socially awkward as I used to be, and I've actually much improved. I get out occasionally, and do things with people when I feel like it, which is more often than it used to be. I'm actually moving away this Summer and hoping to get a new start with some friends, rooming with them in their apartment. The only reason I haven't tried to move yet is because some old friends have come back for the Summer, and I thought maybe I'd catch up and spend some time with them while I still can. It's nice, though it's not as thrilling as I thought it would be; again, lack of connection.
In fact, I actually tend to feel sadder with my friends around some times. It emphasizes how much we aren't really connected, how much I know I'm alone, and it can feel like a knife in the heart when it's at its worst.
It's vaguely sad to me that I can't connect, but I feel like I could deal with being alone mentally, even if I'm not alone physically, if I really need to. I've come to realize that seeking affirmation for my existence by bouncing conversation off of others isn't the way to be happy (I've given up facebook, which is a haven for that type of behavior). I would still like to connect, though. I don't really like being alone.
Respectfully,
Blue Jay
* * *
Dear Blue Jay,
In the original series Star Trek episode “Is There in Truth No Beauty?” Spock temporarily merges his mind with that of a Medusan, a noncoporeal species that, nevertheless, is considered so ugly that to look upon it with unprotected eyes means certain madness. Once they merge, the Medusan (Kollos by name) almost weeps because he senses the utter aloneness of the human species because we are each encased in flesh and, no matter what, cannot truly merge with others around us as the Medusan can.
To be human is to be alone, but only if you limit your experience to a purely corporeal existence. Blue Jay, have you explored your spiritual side? You mention getting in touch with your furry side, and that perhaps that helped a little, but I think you need to go deeper. To truly connect to those around you, you need more than conversation, more than just going out and doing things together. You need to get in touch with the soul (spirit, if you prefer) that resides in each one of us.
There are many ways to do this. Many people turn to traditional religions, and this can bring you comfort, indeed. But worship of God (or pick a deity name you prefer) is not enough to keep you from being lonely. The Big Three, as Papabear calls them—Christianity, Judaism, and Islam—focus on the servitude of man to God, that we need to worship Him and do all things for His glory. This is only part of the picture. The Spiritual Existence that some limit to a godhead actually imbues all living and even inanimate things around us. We carry a bit of it within each of us, and it is THIS that you need to connect to in order to have the borders between you and others that cause your loneliness to dissipate.
The ways to connect to the spiritual world around you have been known for years by the spiritual leaders who preceded the current religious traditions of the West and Middle East. I speak, of course, of pagan traditions, Wicca, shamanism, Native American interpretations of the spirit world, and so on. I would encourage you to try exploring these through everything from meditation to spiritual sex—that is, the release of self-control through the sexual act in order to achieve a higher state of consciousness. Here’s an interesting article on the subject: http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/Virato1.html.
Papabear realizes some of what he just said could be highly controversial. The point I’m trying to make is to explore your spiritual side more, and, through this, you will also achieve a stronger connection to the souls around you.
Papabear
I feel like I haven't connected with anyone my entire life. I've had and have good friends, and I'm very open about myself with them regarding my feelings and secrets. At the same time, I can't help but feel a wall between us. It's been this way with everyone.
When I started making furry friends, I was able to openly discuss the furry aspect of my life, which felt wonderful and liberating. Eventually I realized that there was still some kind of barrier; even after breaking through to a deep part of me, my furry part, I still feel disconnected from everyone. Even my family, who I am very close with, is at a distance. This is not for lack of opening up; I'm very honest about myself with the people I care about, and I'm very self-aware. I just feel dissimilar, like I stand apart (in a non-arrogant way).
I'm not near as socially awkward as I used to be, and I've actually much improved. I get out occasionally, and do things with people when I feel like it, which is more often than it used to be. I'm actually moving away this Summer and hoping to get a new start with some friends, rooming with them in their apartment. The only reason I haven't tried to move yet is because some old friends have come back for the Summer, and I thought maybe I'd catch up and spend some time with them while I still can. It's nice, though it's not as thrilling as I thought it would be; again, lack of connection.
In fact, I actually tend to feel sadder with my friends around some times. It emphasizes how much we aren't really connected, how much I know I'm alone, and it can feel like a knife in the heart when it's at its worst.
It's vaguely sad to me that I can't connect, but I feel like I could deal with being alone mentally, even if I'm not alone physically, if I really need to. I've come to realize that seeking affirmation for my existence by bouncing conversation off of others isn't the way to be happy (I've given up facebook, which is a haven for that type of behavior). I would still like to connect, though. I don't really like being alone.
Respectfully,
Blue Jay
* * *
Dear Blue Jay,
In the original series Star Trek episode “Is There in Truth No Beauty?” Spock temporarily merges his mind with that of a Medusan, a noncoporeal species that, nevertheless, is considered so ugly that to look upon it with unprotected eyes means certain madness. Once they merge, the Medusan (Kollos by name) almost weeps because he senses the utter aloneness of the human species because we are each encased in flesh and, no matter what, cannot truly merge with others around us as the Medusan can.
To be human is to be alone, but only if you limit your experience to a purely corporeal existence. Blue Jay, have you explored your spiritual side? You mention getting in touch with your furry side, and that perhaps that helped a little, but I think you need to go deeper. To truly connect to those around you, you need more than conversation, more than just going out and doing things together. You need to get in touch with the soul (spirit, if you prefer) that resides in each one of us.
There are many ways to do this. Many people turn to traditional religions, and this can bring you comfort, indeed. But worship of God (or pick a deity name you prefer) is not enough to keep you from being lonely. The Big Three, as Papabear calls them—Christianity, Judaism, and Islam—focus on the servitude of man to God, that we need to worship Him and do all things for His glory. This is only part of the picture. The Spiritual Existence that some limit to a godhead actually imbues all living and even inanimate things around us. We carry a bit of it within each of us, and it is THIS that you need to connect to in order to have the borders between you and others that cause your loneliness to dissipate.
The ways to connect to the spiritual world around you have been known for years by the spiritual leaders who preceded the current religious traditions of the West and Middle East. I speak, of course, of pagan traditions, Wicca, shamanism, Native American interpretations of the spirit world, and so on. I would encourage you to try exploring these through everything from meditation to spiritual sex—that is, the release of self-control through the sexual act in order to achieve a higher state of consciousness. Here’s an interesting article on the subject: http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/Virato1.html.
Papabear realizes some of what he just said could be highly controversial. The point I’m trying to make is to explore your spiritual side more, and, through this, you will also achieve a stronger connection to the souls around you.
Papabear
Avian furs, I have a question! =)
This may or may not be a really stupid question, but I'm curious to know: Does your bird'sona have arms separate from their wings, or do their wings work as arms as well? I've seen them both ways, but I want to know about yours!
Being a mammalian fur, I can't really start this off. Sorry~
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This is so stupid, but you'll appreciate it...
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FC-87 1-Upping Grandpa
Author: E-Mail Hidden (..::XANA::.. Creations) WELL THIS EPISODE WAS BETTER THAN LAST WEEK’S, SO YOU SHOULD ALL LISTEN TO THIS ONE AND NOT THAT ONE THAT TOTALLY NEVER HAPPEND. THERE’S A DOWNLOAD BUTTON AND EVERYTHING! SEE? PLEASE? Pleaseee? We have cookies! Download MP3 (Right-click, Save) News: Nuka-Kitty New Furry Research Data Available Ask Papabear: What [...]
FC-87 1-Upping Grandpa
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FursonaPod Ep. 42 – Where Does the Fandom Sit in Society?
Author: http://media.podcastingmanager.com/5/7/1/2/6/172469-162175/Media/fursonapod42.mp3?ref=rss Find the full article here: FURSONAPOD.COM The contents of this Podcast may have adult language and adult themes. The content is not produced by Furry News Network, but is posted for your convenience.
FursonaPod Ep. 42 – Where Does the Fandom Sit in Society?
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Does anyone know of any good websites/places to get custom-made ears and tails for costumes?
I wouldn't want a full fursuit, but would love some ears and a tail to wear to conventions if I ever end up at any. Google search is failing me...do you guys know of anything?
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024 - The Secret Word is AIDS - Crazy one this week! We talk about Wreck It Ralf, Pee Wee's Playhouse, and other rediculousness....
Crazy one this week! We talk about Wreck It Ralf, Pee Wee's Playhouse, and other rediculousness. Also, check out our YouTube Channel, it has lots of highlights from the show! http://www.youtube.com/user/DraggetShow?feature=watch
as always, you can leave your questions and comments on draggetshow@gmail.com, we love hearing from you!
024 - The Secret Word is AIDS - Crazy one this week! We talk about Wreck It Ralf, Pee Wee's Playhouse, and other rediculousness....
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Episode 14 - Join us this week as we discuss the process that went into how we chose our fursonas in depressing, aggravating, over-the-top depth.
Join us this week as we discuss the process that went into how we chose our fursonas in depressing, aggravating, over-the-top depth.
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FursonaPod Ep. 42 - Where Does the Fandom Sit in Society?
In this episode we discuss where we think the fandom sits within society
FursonaPod Ep. 42 - Where Does the Fandom Sit in Society?
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