Can it be sinful if it is done with good intentions? Lying becomes permissible to man who lies to his wife in order to save the marriage. Thus, can keeping a secret about one's infidelity be sinful as well? The end is to safeguard the family.
Loneliness plays tricks on a curious mind. Some become daredevils to actually go to the land of the infidels. One might only dare to have a virtual visit. I wonder if the damage is equal to those who are physically out there in that devilish meadow? Will it still be a sin if the other party is clueless of the deed? How can it be a sin if no one is hurt?
The tricks of the intellect. Sometimes the mind plays tricks on us. There will be days when you have 'other pleasures' on your mind to keep boredom at bay. You tend to float happily in the virtual world that you dare not stop. Still keeping secret, at least this will make you sane!
Reading back between the lines of the virtual happiness, wonder why it has to end. When that and this reality simply do not mix. Or perhaps one has muddled them all up, thus was in total confusion. I wonder what actually happened.....
What did ye seek in me?
A solace to thy mind
or a mate in passing by.
What joy have I brought to ye?
A joy of a true friend
or just a humour of a clown.
I have slipped through
an opening of your window.
You, willingly
let me linger.
But why
you suddenly
give an empty show?
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
The Original Sin
Posted by Ida Hariati Hashim at 6:04 PM
Labels: sins, virtual happiness
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5 comments:
i believe it is still a sin because the longer we dwell in this virtual escape, though it brings us presumed sanity and pleasure without mixing with the reality, physically (mcm nothing wrong kan), but..in the long run, it does affect emotionaly and somehow it will feel like a betrayal..if one has the conscience.
Sometimes Val, virtual happiness does have an impact on reality. It quenches the thirst of individual space that so many of us have neglected. As I've mentioned, it keeps you sane. You'll learn to appreciate what you have now.
Well, perhaps it is true in the long run, it could be some sort of a betrayal, especially when the virtual escape seeps into reality.
I wonder how some are able to compartmentalize their emotions, one for the virtual Utopia and the other for reality.
Is it really possible to compartmentalise emotions and feelings without them spilling into one another? Sounds robotic to me. But in this day and age when everything is instant and virtual and technology based - perhaps that has made some of us robots.
Take care Ida.
Phew, such a reality bug, bugging many and left many in guilt.The longer you dwell as Val said, the longer it comes as real as infidelity. The onus is how realistic are you and how true are you to your other concerned.
The virtual world is a landscape for one to be anyone you like without being resisted, or penalised.
And as long as there is space in the screen and the heart, what may come sane and simple yet indulging lol.
Be very scared,real scared
Dear Kak Teh,
There will definitely be a spill over of emotions,it is true. We are humans, not robots.
Dear Len,
It is scary, indeed, how this virtual Utopia could intoxicate you. Perhaps it does more damage on those with vulnerable hearts. Like I said, we are not robots, it will spill over into reality.
Have a pleasant week ahead, ladies..
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