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David - 3 months, with Mommy

such beauty in my son's life...
[photo taken by him]

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a community of orchids...

Sun Nov 15, 2009, 11:50 AM
extrapolating logically from an article by David Dobbs
in the December issue of the online Atlantic, it seems
probable that dA is a community of "orchids".

here is the lead paragraph from that article -

"Most of us have genes that make us as hardy as dandelions: able to take root and survive almost anywhere. A few of us, however, are more like the orchid: fragile and fickle, but capable of blooming spectacularly if given greenhouse care. So holds a provocative new theory of genetics, which asserts that the very genes that give us the most trouble as a species, causing behaviors that are self-destructive and antisocial, also underlie humankind’s phenomenal adaptability and evolutionary success. With a bad environment and poor parenting, orchid children can end up depressed, drug-addicted, or in jail—but with the right environment and good parenting, they can grow up to be society’s most creative, successful, and happy people."

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many of the artists of the various genres in our family
group display some characteristics which Mr. Dobbs
ascribes as orchid-like. there are, especially in our
younger members, many who exhibit symptoms of
chronic depression, also some with addictions.

for all of us to gain an understanding of how our
personalities are formed, and thus, a way of thinking
which might aid us in helping ourselves and each other,
i connect you to the entire article. it's rather long, but
worth the effort. [link]

granted, it is researched and written from the view
of how our early lives enhances or decreases our
chances for successful contributive futures. personally,
i am satisfied that anything which gives us increased
knowledge of ourselves and others is advantageous.
what we understand, we can learn to control, or at
least live with. this includes depressive personalities,
bipolarism, ADD, ADHD, and other disorders.

it is an encouraging truth that along with most of these
challenges is included increased abilities in various
fields and a tendency toward higher intelligence. it is
highly likely that there is a silver lining on each of these
clouds. we have the opportunity to find and nurture
the positive in us all.

:heart:

pip

  • Mood: dA Love
  • Listening to: CNN
  • Reading: The Blank Slate - Steven Pinker
  • Watching: the world try to survive...
  • Playing: godlet... : )
  • Eating: healthy...
  • Drinking: in reality, and internal fantasy...

deviantID

work for the cure of pain
in everyone, for we all
have at least some,
exaggerated in our minds,
and think we walk alone...
llp - mar'09

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  • Current Residence: central CT
  • deviantWEAR sizing preference: medium
  • Interests: philosophy, science
  • Favourite movie: Blade Runner
  • Favourite band or musician: Pink Floyd
  • Favourite genre of music: alternative
  • Favourite artist: Bjork
  • Favourite style of art: surreal
  • Operating System: windows Vista
  • Wallpaper of choice: Alexandra and guess who?
  • Skin of choice: very pale
  • Favourite cartoon character: roadrunner
  • Tools of the Trade: inside my head

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:iconscarlettletters:
Thanks for the views and faves. Enjoy your weekend!

--
An Irishman has an abiding sense of tragedy that sustains him through temporary bouts of joy.
:iconfadedframes:
Thanks soso much for the watch and the fav! :hug:
:iconlovehealsyou725:
Take a look at my page. There is a small surprise for you. :heart:

--
The woods are lovely, dark and deep
But I have promises to keep
And miles to go before I sleep...
And miles to go before I sleep
-Robert Frost
:iconalapip:
i'm an angel, Farah?
why thank you.
...but no more so than you.

:heart:

pip

--
when a man refers to the woman
[who chose him], as his better half,
for once, he tells the truth. - llp - nov'09
:iconlovehealsyou725:
:tighthug:

i just listed everyone who has been supportive of me or my work, or just generally been nice to me. To me, these people are angels, and it includes you so. :)

--
The woods are lovely, dark and deep
But I have promises to keep
And miles to go before I sleep...
And miles to go before I sleep
-Robert Frost
:iconalapip:
:glomp:

--
when a man refers to the woman
[who chose him], as his better half,
for once, he tells the truth. - llp - nov'09
:iconvampireinthesunlight:
[link]

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"even if we don't have the power to choose where we come from, we can still choose where we go from there. we can still do things."
i am jack's broken heart

kisses are a better fate
than wisdom

avatar by ~Zilly-The-Jellyfish
:iconalapip:
hi, Erie

how are you, sweet girl?
how's school this year?

:hug:
pip

--
when a man refers to the woman
[who chose him], as his better half,
for once, he tells the truth. - llp - nov'09
:iconstupidmonkeyforever:
school is going pretty well. the 8th grade so its still pretty easy. heh heh.

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