posted May 06, 2002 08:14 AM           

From comments I've heard from Randall, some Immortals who choose to be open and frank about their Immortality, can cop some flak and get hostile comments from friends and colleagues.

So what is it like in close relationships? Do all the Immortals have the full knowledge and support from their spouse or partner? Have you had problems explaining it to your significant other? Has it made a difference to the relationship? Has it stopped new relationships from forming?

posted May 06, 2002 11:54 AM           

Peace,
Infinity...

posted May 06, 2002 10:14 PM           

Oh, well.

posted May 07, 2002 06:57 AM           

You get a box, and fill it with the most dreary landscaping you can. Something along the lines of a baren wasteland. You know, cracked earth, something to represent rotted tree trunks and things like that. Just for fun, fill it with a few pieces of broken glass (colored of course to give it some aesthetic quality) and then. . . . . fill up the "landscape" withs lots of LEGO people.

With me so far?

Now, get another LEGO and put it outside the box (this LEGO is you). But yourself a little Hyacinth plant (yes, yes, you'll have to water it) and a fake orange (for maintenance reasons), and put this next to the box. Now the LEGO that is you has a home.

Why do this? So, you can always look at it and KNOW. And someone comes up to you and asks you what that is, you can just tell them, "It's art."

And when they come back and ask you what it's all about, you can say, "It's about the alternatives of thinking outside the box. Would you pardon me, I need to water my Hyacinth."

And when they come back a third time and ask about thinking outside the box in what way. . . well, there's something magical about someone asking you Three questions, so let him in. It doesn't really matter what he thinks after that, since you make this little sculpture for yoursElf, anyway.

Hmmm. . . you know. . . this idea came to me in a flash after reading your last post. I'm going to do this!!!!

And if any of you Knowflakes walk by and happen to see this, feel free to drop an Orange in front of the Hyacinth so Randall and I know who you are!

You're going to do it, too, right Randall? Randall? Randall, why are you hiding over there FAR away from me? You don't like my idea? Randall? Oh, c'monnnn, Randall, don't run!!

That's IT! You're going inside the box!

posted May 07, 2002 09:00 AM           

I seem to have been so worried about offending people that I actually wasn't very clear.

What I really meant was how it had affected your marriage (or life companionship) partner.

Infinity, did you and your Twin embark on Immortality together, or were you both Immortals before you met?

Is it possible to become an Immortal if your spouse is not an Immortal? Can the relationship survive in any meaningful way?

Has anyone convinced a sceptical spouse to join you as an Immortal?

Has anyone lost a spouse through their decision to become Immortal?

Have single Immortals been able to form a love relationship with someone new? Has a new relationship faltered when you told them you were Immortal?

And what do you tell your children, if anything?

posted May 07, 2002 10:41 AM           

I don't think you are being nosey at all! That is what Indigos do, we ask WHY, WHY, WHY! I also do not mind sharing my story! Most of what you are asking has been my experience. No, my Twin and I were not Immortal when we met, although I was already on the path that has led me to Immortality. It was quite a different story with my Twin, however, and some here (Randall, YIVY, Dan) will remember when I first started posting over on EndlessPath. He was closed-minded, brain-washed, and way too religious. I very nearly left him back then. But, then, he went onto EndlessPath, curious as to what I was posting there, and much to his dismay, he saw how close I was to letting him go. He made it his mission to change, and he has come so far! He decided to be Immortal with me because he never wants to lose me! He is truly an He still struggles with some things, but, like I said, he has come so far, and I have infinite patience for my Twin to catch up. After all, I did have a ten year head-start over him! If this brings up any more questions, please ask! I will be happy to answer! Oh, and as to what I tell my children... I tell them the TRuth, ALways! They understand everything!

Namaste,
Infinity...

posted May 08, 2002 01:09 AM           

I have told my children, but no one else in my family. I tried, but kept getting these blank looks. I figure they will start guessing something is going on in about 20 years....then we shall see

Grasshopper...That idea is just strange enough to work

Infinity

posted May 08, 2002 06:53 AM           

Infinity, what an amazing and inspiring story for all who love!

I am surprised and sad that some Immortals haven't told their partner. That sounds very hard and lonely, having to censor yourself. I can't quite imagine it.

posted May 14, 2002 01:37 AM           

PiscesMoon

posted May 22, 2002 04:57 PM           

Infinity