What is the motto or creed you live by?

DJ Bear · 04-26-2013, 06:50 PM

This question has been bumping around in my head for some time. I thought it would be interesting to know what others motto or creed is.

For the longest time I really didn't have one. I was really only existing but existing in my head.

For the last few years I have been living my motto/creed, it is from the Bushido Code of Ethics, the Japanese American fighters from WWII.

These 2 mottos/creeds have spoken and stay with me.

Duty and honor bound.

Troubles are to be kept to oneself. Do not show hurt.

So, these are my, what are yours?

Inked_Trinity · 04-26-2013, 07:03 PM

Kindness is my religion

Don't take the free ride in your own life

Katniss · 04-26-2013, 07:30 PM

I have two that resonate with me to the point they have become personal mottos.

1. Keep moving forward. (I have always said this to myself but it really hit home when I saw it used in the animated movie "Meet the Robinsons." )

2. Trust Your Journey. (I say this so much I even had someone special send me this quote on a bracelet that I wear often, and especially in times of distress.)

Katniss~~(Of course my grandmother also raised me on 'Keep it classy, always' and I would never let her down.

)

Massive · 04-26-2013, 07:32 PM

"garg'n uair dhuisgear" which is gaelic for "fierce when roused" The Roberston clan family motto
and
"Don't let the bastards get you down" what my family have been saying for years.

StrongButch · 04-26-2013, 07:41 PM

I have no need to conform to the stereotypes others have defined for me!

Blade · 04-26-2013, 07:52 PM

Embrace the journey

SoSousMe · 04-26-2013, 07:57 PM

Give love... not hate

Acceptance is key

Forgive

Until you walk in someone else's shoes, you must not assume or judge

Cry when you grieve

Tell the ones you love, that you love them

Kiss your mama

~baby~doll~ · 04-26-2013, 08:43 PM

Acceptance is the answer.

Every dark cloud has a silver lining.

Each day is a new beginning.

Jesse · 04-26-2013, 08:48 PM

I'll have to give this some thought when I am not busy as I am certain I have others, but my main motto is, "Balance is key". I feel that balance is essential to so many different aspects of our lives, harmony, peace, health etc. It appears all throughout nature and yet we often fail to allow it to be in our own lives.

wahya · 04-26-2013, 09:54 PM

Taking Care Of Business = TCB

~ocean · 04-26-2013, 09:58 PM

~ "acceptance leaves room for forgiveness " ~

Girl_On_Fire · 04-26-2013, 11:14 PM

1) Say what you mean, mean what you say.
2) Never, EVER take advantage of anyone. To me, the most disgusting thing anyone can do is abuse their power over another.

maryam · 04-26-2013, 11:19 PM

Mine change a lot... lately I've been using "per ardua" (through hardship or difficulty) which is in my matrilineal lineage.

Scuba · 04-26-2013, 11:22 PM

Do no harm...

deb0670 · 04-27-2013, 12:14 AM

Life goes on
treat others the way you want to be treated.

Ms. Meander · 04-27-2013, 04:36 AM

For years, mine has been the Buddhist quote, "fall down seven times, get up eight".

I'm phasing this out now, although it has served me well. I used to "fall down" much more often, and even though I expect to continue, to a certain degree, I don't need to invoke it, do I?

For now: All change comes to me with greater ease and more consciousness. (Which is more of an incantation than a motto, but it works.)

04-27-2013, 05:42 AM

Do as you would be done by
If you do what you've always done, you'll get what you've always got.

Glenn · 04-27-2013, 05:54 AM

I believe GOD/DESS does not judge us directly most of the time, but judges us through the Law of Karma, which can be relentless and inexorable. So, my motto will be the same ol one that I found on my own family crest from centuries ago: Quantum Meruit-Translated: You get what you have earned/They got what they deserved (I got what I deserved face-->

).

Syr · 04-27-2013, 06:27 AM

Mine is an odd one I guess..it is 'It's a good day to die' meaning I have left nothing unsaid, undone etc.

Aryon · 04-27-2013, 06:37 AM

1) "A knight is sworn to valour. His heart knows only virtue. His blade defends the helpless. His might upholds the weak. His word speaks only truth. His wrath undoes the wicked."

2) "Never lie, steal, cheat, or drink. But if you must lie, lie in the arms of the one you love. If you must steal, steal away from bad company. If you must cheat, cheat death. And if you must drink, drink in the moments that take your breath away. "

04-26-2013, 06:50 PM	#1
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04-26-2013, 07:03 PM	#2
Inked_Trinity Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Preferred Pronoun?: BadAss! / Sarcastic Bastard! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Earth Posts: 2,352 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,507 Thanked 6,924 Times in 1,817 Posts Rep Power: 21474851	Kindness is my religion Don't take the free ride in your own life __________________ Tell me I can't do it.. then stand back and watch me amaze you.

04-26-2013, 07:32 PM	#4
Massive Member How Do You Identify?: Trans man Preferred Pronoun?: He, Him Relationship Status: not looking Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Northern England Posts: 945 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 5,669 Thanked 2,383 Times in 765 Posts Rep Power: 17762094	"garg'n uair dhuisgear" which is gaelic for "fierce when roused" The Roberston clan family motto and "Don't let the bastards get you down" what my family have been saying for years. __________________ You may not be able to choose your bio-family, but you can choose your Family

04-26-2013, 07:41 PM	#5
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04-26-2013, 07:30 PM	#3
Katniss Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Dame, doll, twist, dish Preferred Pronoun?: Ladylike ones Relationship Status: ***** Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: We drink sweet tea here Posts: 2,903 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 6,654 Thanked 10,391 Times in 2,094 Posts Rep Power**: 21474850	I have two that resonate with me to the point they have become personal mottos. 1. Keep moving forward. (I have always said this to myself but it really hit home when I saw it used in the animated movie "Meet the Robinsons." ) 2. Trust Your Journey. (I say this so much I even had someone special send me this quote on a bracelet that I wear often, and especially in times of distress.) Katniss~~(Of course my grandmother also raised me on 'Keep it classy, always' and I would never let her down. )

04-26-2013, 07:57 PM	#7
SoSousMe Member How Do You Identify?: Gender Juxtaposed/Butch/Top/Daddy Preferred Pronoun?: Just a normal Guy Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 173 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 928 Thanked 691 Times in 141 Posts Rep Power: 9968156	Give love... not hate Acceptance is key Forgive Until you walk in someone else's shoes, you must not assume or judge Cry when you grieve Tell the ones you love, that you love them Kiss your mama __________________ Should You stumble... should You fall... Pick Yourself up by Your bootstraps and move along. If by chance a lady's hand appears before You, don't let Your pride hinder Your progress. Take the hand she offers, for her touch may lend the perfect amount of resistance needed to help steady You on Your feet. The honor in Dominance lies in the ability to recognize submission as a gift. I tend to delve deep within Myself.. sometimes hearing nothing more than the stir of My own soul. LQ

04-26-2013, 08:43 PM	#8
~baby~doll~ Member How Do You Identify?: femme-bottom, lesbian, queer Preferred Pronoun?: feminine ones Relationship Status: Leather polyamorous family Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: with HER Posts: 1,110 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 5,494 Thanked 2,855 Times in 905 Posts Rep Power: 21474849	Acceptance is the answer. Every dark cloud has a silver lining. Each day is a new beginning. __________________ i will wait to love You. i will wait another day For You i'd leave all this behind. i will wait for you tonight. iwill waste another dream on You Always run to You. Uh Huh Her

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Jesse Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Transguy Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: single Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Central West Coast of Florida Posts: 5,204 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 34,866 Thanked 17,794 Times in 3,940 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	I'll have to give this some thought when I am not busy as I am certain I have others, but my main motto is, "Balance is key". I feel that balance is essential to so many different aspects of our lives, harmony, peace, health etc. It appears all throughout nature and yet we often fail to allow it to be in our own lives. __________________ “You’re so hard on yourself. Take a moment. Sit back. Marvel at your life: at the grief that softened you, at the heartache that widened you, at the suffering that strengthened you. Despite everything, you still grow. Be proud of this.”

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wahya Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Me Preferred Pronoun?: Me Relationship Status: im good Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 296 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 506 Thanked 857 Times in 240 Posts Rep Power: 0	Taking Care Of Business = TCB

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04-26-2013, 11:19 PM	#13
maryam Member How Do You Identify?: femme-ish Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: taken Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: somewhere, out there.... Posts: 263 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 675 Thanked 795 Times in 231 Posts Rep Power: 4979163	Mine change a lot... lately I've been using "per ardua" (through hardship or difficulty) which is in my matrilineal lineage.

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04-27-2013, 12:14 AM	#15
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04-27-2013, 04:36 AM	#16
Ms. Meander Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Queer Femme Relationship Status: Ethical Nonmonogamist Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Mountains Posts: 1,520 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,706 Thanked 5,221 Times in 1,148 Posts Rep Power: 21474851	For years, mine has been the Buddhist quote, "fall down seven times, get up eight". I'm phasing this out now, although it has served me well. I used to "fall down" much more often, and even though I expect to continue, to a certain degree, I don't need to invoke it, do I? For now: All change comes to me with greater ease and more consciousness. (Which is more of an incantation than a motto, but it works.) __________________ My wish for you is that you continue. Continue to be who and how you are, to astonish a mean world with your acts of kindness. Continue to allow humor to lighten the burden of your tender heart. - Maya Angelou

04-27-2013, 05:42 AM	#17
Daktari Guest Tournaments Won: 1 Posts: n/a My Photo Gallery	Do as you would be done by If you do what you've always done, you'll get what you've always got.

04-27-2013, 05:54 AM	#18
Glenn Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Ol Butch Bones Preferred Pronoun?: Old G Relationship Status: Too old to play. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: :rolleyes: Posts: 1,546 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,597 Thanked 3,732 Times in 1,096 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	I believe GOD/DESS does not judge us directly most of the time, but judges us through the Law of Karma, which can be relentless and inexorable. So, my motto will be the same ol one that I found on my own family crest from centuries ago: Quantum Meruit-Translated: You get what you have earned/They got what they deserved (I got what I deserved face--> ).

04-27-2013, 06:27 AM	#19
Syr Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Preferred Pronoun?: Syr Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Northern Ontario, Canada Posts: 241 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 381 Thanked 1,130 Times in 217 Posts Rep Power: 13416616	Mine is an odd one I guess..it is 'It's a good day to die' meaning I have left nothing unsaid, undone etc.

04-27-2013, 06:37 AM	#20
Aryon Member How Do You Identify?: Butch female Preferred Pronoun?: Hy, Hym, Hys Relationship Status: I know her heartsong and she, mine Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: England Posts: 155 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 117 Thanked 359 Times in 98 Posts Rep Power: 4153373	1) "A knight is sworn to valour. His heart knows only virtue. His blade defends the helpless. His might upholds the weak. His word speaks only truth. His wrath undoes the wicked." 2) "Never lie, steal, cheat, or drink. But if you must lie, lie in the arms of the one you love. If you must steal, steal away from bad company. If you must cheat, cheat death. And if you must drink, drink in the moments that take your breath away. " __________________ "To love a person is to learn the song that is in their heart and to sing it to them when they have forgotten it." "Never lie, steal, cheat, or drink. But if you must lie, lie in the arms of the one you love. If you must steal, steal away from bad company. If you must cheat, cheat death. And if you must drink, drink in the moments that take your breath away." My Pictures: https://picasaweb.google.com/115942843945062331510 My Blog: http://christhebutch.wordpress.com