*sigh*
Adam... you're doing the Jehovah's Witness thing were "key words" are used as a crux of a point. LOL.
In discussion of philosophy I try to avoid definitive definitions of specific wording for two reasons (1) the concept has to be able to be translated to other languages or other dialects within our own language and should be able to be described using a variety of different words, and (2) if specific wording is needed to relay a point, then one's point is too specific and probably not adjustable to other areas of life/living.
(This doesn't apply if there is an actual debate about language, mind you... lol)
For example, "determining" is a conclusion based off reasoning, thought, and once processed information is taken into account. "Deciding" simply describes the act of answering a question or choice. The two are not synonumous (also, one is a verb and one is an adjective).
I know it sounds like I'm being an asshole. I apologize. What I'm trying to demonstrate is that we can get VERY specific about wording... in which case the end result is us arguing about words... NOT the important issue of discussing concepts, philosophy, and walking on this planet with appreciation and understanding of one another (generally speaking).
I fully understood your concept. It made sense to me. How you achieve your belief (whether it be determined after reviewing information, decided after tired frustration, presented to you randomly from nowhere, or stumbled upon while drunk) the application of such decision is in your control pivot point and you are proud of that (which you should be).
I agree with this... it seems to work for you. I do something very similar. I do not deligate what works for me, but I do like understanding what works for other people (or sometimes the illusion of what works... LOL). I describe it differently, but the concept is very similar, and I appreciate you taking the time to clairfy it. I didn't mean any disrespect or assumption by what I wrote. I was just describing my growth process, nothing more. Apologies if it came across as a counter argument or judgemental.
