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Here's another one I get asked every day. I try to give different answers. This one's unique!


Why?

 


It's the fault of Harvey Stanwick, of 224 Notting Road, Oxfordshire, UK. He hates you.

And knows voodoo.

Fortunately, Harvery just died in a tragic chicken dance accident.

So from now on, life is UP TO YOU!

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I get this question every single day. I try to always answer something fresh. Some day if I have a museum exhibit, I'll make an entire wall of them.


What is the meaning of life?

 


Almost every emotion you have that's not healthy can be overruled by rational thinking & things you can control in your body, like breathing and activity.

You are not a slave to your emotions, even the feeling that there "should" be a "meaning" to life.

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A common category of question is people asking about me. I used to say I was doing it for the adventure, to help people, and the shot at publishing a book and becoming 'big'. That's all still true, but this is the real answer: This is who I am, and if I'm to be true to myself, I'll always be doing projects like this.

Speaking of this, I am organizing a charity walk to benefit the Samaritans, October 24th on Boston City Hall Plaza. Take a look at www.MonsterMarch.org.


Why do you do this?

 


This is who I am.

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Last part about what the other sex is thinking. Our problems aren't really all that different. :)


How do you know if your girl is the right one to marrie?

 



How DO I KNOW "HE" IS THE RIGHT ONE?


She is if she's consistently good to you & never wants to fight, has great rapport & body language with you, & you've discussed your life goals. Even then it's smart to live together for a while, and be at least 26. Before then, it's really hard to know what when you feel certain you're right about which choices make you happy & having a stable life from which to consistently give back.

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Another in a series that shows what the other sex is thinking. :)


Why are guys so STUPID?!

 



Why!

Why do Women WasTe my Time?

When Time is So percious

Michael


Both guys & gals have trouble reconciling their gut instinct & animal nature -- things like being too impulse about sex or too frightened to be polite about rejecting someone -- with long-term smarter ideas like letting desire and comfort build before sex, or just saying "no" without drama.

The best you can do is be alert to warning signs & avoid people lacking the confidence to control impulses.

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Here's the first in a series of matched sets. Maybe these guys should find each other. :)


Am I going to meet the girl of my dreams SOON?

 


Yes, but you have to make it happen by being brave & putting yourself out there!

You take the first step to ask someone out, and be strict with yourself about saying no when it's just not right.

<3 :)


Do I have to find him, or is he already looking for me?

 


Nice try.

No, you can't succeed by sitting on your butt.

Do you find a job that way?

Apply to college that way?

Get active & you make the first move to say hi to a stranger or ask someone out. Aim for one date a week & say "no" until Mr. Yes!

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Thanks so much!

for answers! :)

Im tring to over come people who make me feel bad about myself

suggestions?

 


Back off or leave them entirely.

The more you avoid people who drain you, the more confidence you'll have. That will allow you to get more distance without unrealistic thoughts like you'll be alone forever.

Actually, you'll have more energy to seek out & be more attractive to other confident people, who make great lovers, friends, & family substitutes.

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How do you tell him you can't breathe without him?

 


You can't breathe without him?

Is that healthy? Being so dependent?

It's a beautiful & romantic idea that you're so passionate that it's bigger than life.

But it's ugly that you're letting your emotions control you, because if you're not stable enough that you could say "no", you're probably not stable enough to judge yes from no.

And that can lead you to "Oh no!"

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I found these hung on the Wheel instead of in the drop box. Were they real? I choose to believe they were. Some who knows please email and let me know! It doesn't matter what I answered. :)


I love you Daizja

will you marry me?

 


I love you Wiliam

I will marry you

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Some days I'm tired and write as rapidly as I can. I know the answers but it just doesn't come out poetically. This day, September 17, I feel I did pretty well. I have my cast off now and am just wearing a splint. Here's one of those cards.


where can I find Happiness? :(

 


You have to move from being a slave to your emotions to realizing that your heart can sometimes blind you to reality.

You may feel you don't know your problems or have no control or "can't" ask for help. But your head knows you can ask a friend over, write notes on paper & figure it out, make a plan, it's scary but just at first -- then you gain energy!!

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When I have an idea and write it on several cards, the phrasing gets better. Here's what a first draft looks like: I run out of room. Maybe I'll practice this on later cards.


What piece of advice would you give to all questioners?

 


If you were raised in a cult, how would you know?

What if the "cult" were a series of beliefs, just tradition & instinct, about choices that make you happy that you've always assumed work without questioning? Wouldn't now be the best time to use your head & sort out what you're doing & the people you're close to that work or don't?

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Here's another card where the poetry of the question outshines my answer.


what is wrong with boys

 


They want love & affection but don't have the maturity to wait & build it without playing games. There are some good boys. Just be alert & you'll spot plenty of warnings signs like promising to call & not, or saying something mean or controlling.

Say no to those & seek confident, stable people -- & be that way yourself!

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This question's poetry and angst are perfect. This is what love feels like.


if i love someone what can i do?

 


Be brave and give a gift or make an invitation to do something fun.

Be willing to go slow.

You're in love first, wait for them to catch up!

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I get this question almost every day. So I'm giving in to the temptation to include one I thought was cute. There's a fun story about building the Wheel at here.


Who are you? :)

 


I'm Johnny!

I'm like Santa Claus, except instead of presents I'd leave advice cards for everyone.

And I don't do chimneys.

You can read about me at www.WheelQuestions.org

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It's dangerous to use humor if the question is serious, but here I thought it might give someone a smile and expose the absurdity of the question. :)


Is the whole world out to get me?

 


Psst! I think she's on to us!!

Move in! Move in! All agents!

 

p.s. no

p.p.s. ask for help!

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My favorite referral number is the Samaritans. You can call them any time, for any reason, just when you need to talk with someone. And they have a special service for teenagers, too. 877-870-HOPE.


WHY BE

 


Because millions of ancestors and past dreamers sacrificed to get you your dental care, your social freedoms, your iPod, your canned preservatives, your leisure time while machines do your laundry, your democracy & relative peace. Call 800-SUICIDE.

DON'T WASTE IT!!

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I love the creative cards. Here's one! See if you can figure out the tune without peeking at the answer.


(music) Is this it?

 


Willy Wonka knows you start with a world of "pure imagination", but then you have to put it into practice! You can find the sheet music online.

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In Harvard Square, I get a lot of questions from people who are clearly high schoolers touring the area's colleges. Here's one!


Will I get into my dream school?

 


Have you done anything truly newsworthy?

Read up about the students who get in the news, for running a fundraiser, starting a club, or excellence in the arts, science, or sports. Do some of that yourself!

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More on yesterday's topic of mean people. I used to want to help them, but you can only help so many people; why not help someone who's not mean?


Why do people hurt each other?

 


Some people are put off-balance by others in their life & they're in such chaos they can't control themselves. Others have given up after some life setbacks & believe they're always the "victim" who has a "right" to lash out, or that life is a game of cruelty.

Ultimately it doesn't matter why, just avoid these people & don't make wanting to understand them an excuse for being permissive!

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A therapist clued me in to this one several years ago. He said, as I was beating myself up verbally about my ex, "It sounds to me like you did pretty well, and she was just a very difficult person."


What's the best thing that ever happened to you?

 


I realized that some people just are irritable & it's not my fault.

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I've gotten this 4 or 5 times in the last year. I always answer the same thing. It makes me laugh every time. :)


Will my sister have a boy or girl?

<3 x x

 


Triplets!

<3 <3

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