[FairfieldLife] Re: recipe for good health

2008-01-28 Thread Marek Reavis
Amen, Ruth. It doesn't have to one thing or the other; we're all just looking for the line that defines our life and then follow it with the least amount of hullabaloo. ** --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "ruthsimplicity" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.co

[FairfieldLife] Exercise May Hold Off Aging, Study Says

2008-01-28 Thread Marek Reavis
By Rob Stein Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, January 28, 2008; 4:01 PM Physically active people have cells that look younger on a molecular level than those of couch potatoes, according to research that offers fundamental new insight into how exercise may help stave off aging. The study

[FairfieldLife] Re: recipe for good health

2008-01-29 Thread Marek Reavis
I always appreciate the stories shared on this forum with a community I feel so lucky to be a member of. Marek ** --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "curtisdeltablues" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "Marek Reavis" > wrote:

[FairfieldLife] Re: recipe for good health

2008-01-29 Thread Marek Reavis
Curtis, here's another story I think you might enjoy told last year to a local Saint Louis PBS station in Saint Louis, accompanied with some inexpensive red wine. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0HVg1kCpxU ** --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "curtisdeltablues" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

[FairfieldLife] Re: recipe for good health

2008-01-29 Thread Marek Reavis
aw, though I can appreciate a good wine or beer in the proper context. Marek ** --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Vaj <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > On Jan 29, 2008, at 1:58 PM, Marek Reavis wrote: > > > here's another story I think you might enjoy told las

[FairfieldLife] Re: Veterans of Life

2008-01-29 Thread Marek Reavis
ot of viseral texture to the way he told it to me > directly. > > My dad had his stories from then too. He is gone now and the > liveliness of those stories with him. I remember some of them but > not the way he told them. > > -Doug in FF > > > &g

[FairfieldLife] Re: Veterans of Life

2008-01-30 Thread Marek Reavis
Sal, I never even made it to the cutting room floor. Don't know who those kids were. ** --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Sal Sunshine <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On Jan 29, 2008, at 9:55 PM, Marek Reavis wrote: > > > Thanks, Doug, it's been lucky f

[FairfieldLife] Re: Veterans of Life

2008-01-30 Thread Marek Reavis
> --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "Marek Reavis" > wrote: > > > > Thanks, Doug, it's been lucky for me and my brother and sister > > that our folks have shared their memories as thoroughly as they > > have, and that they're still available t

[FairfieldLife] Re: If Obama gets the nod ---- (Ann Coulter: I'll campaign for Hillary)

2008-02-02 Thread Marek Reavis
Hey, Edg, I haven't gotten any of the racist junk mail you have (yet), and I don't disagree with you that Obama's nomination (should that happen) and possible election would bring out blatant racism and uncover for all to see its ugliness and perversity, but I think that'll be a very good thing

[FairfieldLife] Re: If Obama gets the nod ---- (Ann Coulter: I'll campaign for Hillary)

2008-02-02 Thread Marek Reavis
Rick, I had to laugh when I read your reply to Edg (below). Only because you wrote in one sentence the same reply I made to him that required several paragraphs! It's the effect of too much lawyering. ** --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "Rick Archer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > From

[FairfieldLife] Re: Across the universe

2008-02-02 Thread Marek Reavis
Turq, thanks for the link; it's a great essay and an excellent read! I love that song. ** --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, TurquoiseB <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "Rick Archer" wrote: > > > > On Behalf Of Richard J. Williams > > > > Bob wrote: > >

[FairfieldLife] Re: Maharishi and Fairfield in article on Dailykos

2008-02-02 Thread Marek Reavis
It's not favorable, but it's accurate that both Paul's and Maharishi's position occupies mostly the fringe of public attention; and in Maharishi's case, perhaps not even that. Both movements, Paul's political and Maharishi's spiritual/mercantile, have excellent motivations and (at times) effect

[FairfieldLife] Re: If Obama gets the nod ---- (Ann Coulter: I'll campaign for Hillary)

2008-02-02 Thread Marek Reavis
e had umpteen incidents where fully hooded KKK gangs > march down the streets of black neighborhoods -- free speech > donchaknow -- what will they be prompted to do if Obama gets the nod? > > Okay, I just decided not to re-post the scum -- it's just that bad and > I cannot ta

[FairfieldLife] Re: If Obama gets the nod ---- (Ann Coulter: I'll campaign for Hillary)

2008-02-02 Thread Marek Reavis
ou're always looking for the velcro meme. ** --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "Rick Archer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > From: FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of Marek Reavis > Sent: Saturday, February 02, 2008 12:27 PM > To: Fa

[FairfieldLife] Re: If Obama gets the nod ---- (Ann Coulter: I'll campaign for Hillary)

2008-02-02 Thread Marek Reavis
(IMO) if we have, as you point out, a paradigm shift in how we see the problem and how we address it. ** --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Peter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > --- Marek Reavis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > More and more I'

[FairfieldLife] Re: If Obama gets the nod ---- (Ann Coulter: I'll campaign for Hillary)

2008-02-02 Thread Marek Reavis
itely caught up in the groundswell for Obama that is growing, and I'm hoping that it will dampen opposition. We'll see. ** --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "authfriend" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "Marek Reavis&

[FairfieldLife] Re: Dear Prudence Demo

2008-02-03 Thread Marek Reavis
Vaj, thanks for that; what a nice version of a great song. ** --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Vaj <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > A number of the demos for the White Album were hashed out at > Harrison's Kinfauns estate on his Ampex four-track R to R. The demo of > Dear Prudence has a s

[FairfieldLife] Re: 'The Clinton/Bush Years= Moral Decay of USA'

2008-02-03 Thread Marek Reavis
Ruth, excellent response and post. I disagree only with your 2d Amend. analysis. Gun ownership by the individual is fundamental to this country; in the last few years many constitutional experts have examined the 2d Amend. and construed it to guarantee rights to the individual, rather than th

[FairfieldLife] Re: 'The Clinton/Bush Years= Moral Decay of USA'

2008-02-04 Thread Marek Reavis
Excellent retort, Ruth! ** --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "ruthsimplicity" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "Richard J. Williams" > wrote: > > > > Ruth wrote: > > > So, you would rather have 47 million people uninsured? > > > > > No, I would rather

[FairfieldLife] Re: Rick, are we responsible for Richard's sickness? ( TM has never been secular

2008-02-04 Thread Marek Reavis
Mr. Williams, though the practice of TM has always been secular it's source and inspiration has always been promoted by Maharishi within a spiritual context. That was more readily apparent when you attended teacher training courses. The "Spiritual Regeneration Movement" speaks for itself. T

[FairfieldLife] Re: Hello from the London Meditation Centre

2008-02-04 Thread Marek Reavis
Well said. Thanks. ** --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "guyfawkes91" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > How many billion USD are in the Brahmananda Saraswati Trust and how > > many generations will it last, in your opinion ? > For an organization dedicated to spreading its ideas in the

[FairfieldLife] Yes We Can Video (in NYTimes article about it)

2008-02-04 Thread Marek Reavis
That a political campaign can inspire something like this (the video) is something to feel hopeful about, and even somewhat exalted. http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/02/04/obama-supporters-sing-yes- we-can/

[FairfieldLife] Re: Yes We Can Video (in NYTimes article about it)

2008-02-04 Thread Marek Reavis
27;t just about rhetoric, it's about real substance. Marek ** --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "authfriend" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "Marek Reavis" > wrote: > > > > That a political campaign ca

[FairfieldLife] Re: Yes We Can Video (in NYTimes article about it)

2008-02-04 Thread Marek Reavis
k ** --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "authfriend" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "Marek Reavis" > wrote: > > > > Judy, I understand that you support Hillary and I think that's > > fine. What puzzles

[FairfieldLife] Re: Yes We Can Video (in NYTimes article about it)

2008-02-04 Thread Marek Reavis
27;ll take the chance and hope for even better. But, who knows? We'll see how it all falls out. ** --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "authfriend" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Couple more thoughts: > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "Ma

[FairfieldLife] Re: Maharishi drops the body

2008-02-05 Thread Marek Reavis
Ditto. Jai Guru Dev. ** --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Sal Sunshine <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On Feb 5, 2008, at 2:52 PM, Duveyoung wrote: > > > God bless Maharishi Mahesh Yogi! > > Amen, Edg. No matter what our feelings towards the TMO over the > years, I think most of us have

[FairfieldLife] Re: obituary from The Guardian (UK)

2008-02-05 Thread Marek Reavis
Excellent obit and fine review of Maharishi's history for the non- initiated. What a guy. ** --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "feste37" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Obituary > Maharishi Mahesh Yogi > > > Malise Ruthven > Wednesday February 6, 2008 > Guardian Unlimited > > Maharishi Ma

[FairfieldLife] Re: Maharishi: my saint, my brain, my heart.

2008-02-07 Thread Marek Reavis
Sweet, Edg. ** --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Duveyoung <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > If ever you were a true believer, I've got the best news possible. > > Maharishi is our symbol in common, and from a strictly scientific > approach, let's see if a case cannot be made for us to honor

[FairfieldLife] Question for Dr. Pete

2008-02-07 Thread Marek Reavis
Hey, Peter, have you heard if Sri Sri has made any comments re Maharishi's passing, and if so, what has he said?

[FairfieldLife] Re: Question for Dr. Pete

2008-02-07 Thread Marek Reavis
itated and then shared great > Maharishi stories for several hours. The room was just > blazing with love. > Sri Sri was invited to the funeral by Girish, but > he wasn't sure if he was going or not. I think he will > though. > > --- Marek Reavis <[EMAIL PROTECT

[FairfieldLife] Re: Question for Dr. Pete

2008-02-08 Thread Marek Reavis
Thank you, Lawson. ** --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "sparaig" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "Marek Reavis" wrote: > > > > Thanks, Peter. I would be interested in anything he might say, > > shoul

[FairfieldLife] Re: Uniform Dress in Suits for Movement Leaders

2008-02-10 Thread Marek Reavis
Comment below: ** --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "hugheshugo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "sticheau" wrote: > > > > I'm curious, is there a designated brand, color, material, cut, # of > > buttons, or any other specification for all these light c

[FairfieldLife] Re: Why can't I unsub?

2008-02-10 Thread Marek Reavis
Great post, Sal! Caught me by surprise and couldn't stop laughing. ** --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Sal Sunshine <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On Feb 10, 2008, at 8:02 PM, Statesboro Blues wrote: > > > I have tried and tried to unsub from this group, following Yahoo > > procedures

[FairfieldLife] Re: Why can't I unsub?

2008-02-10 Thread Marek Reavis
Sal, I agree. It must have been absolutely terrifying to see that never ending onslaught of posts showing up in her inbox. Marek ** --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Sal Sunshine <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On Feb 10, 2008, at 9:28 PM, Marek Reavis wrote: > >

[FairfieldLife] Re: February 11, 2008

2008-02-11 Thread Marek Reavis
- and he invited the local cops to his house and showed them his > growing operations -- they weren't "the feds," so nothing happened to > himcops were glad he was being up front. > > Edg > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "Marek Reavis" >

[FairfieldLife] Re: A short list of my grievances with the movement

2008-02-11 Thread Marek Reavis
Excellent analysis, Judy. ** --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "authfriend" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, boyboy_8 wrote: > > > > [snip} > > > > I just found this: > > > > http://tmfree.blogspot.com/2007/06/maharishi-mahesh-yogis-big- lie- > > part-1

[FairfieldLife] Re: February 11, 2008

2008-02-11 Thread Marek Reavis
your wet suit was. The beaches north of Arcata beat > anything I ever saw between LA and SF. > > It is impossible not to feel like a hippy when looking up the trunk of > a Redwood. > > Edg > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "Marek Reavis" > wrote:

[FairfieldLife] Re: February 11, 2008

2008-02-11 Thread Marek Reavis
L PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Let's see now... reason for going to India instead of staying > home...oh I know... > > chillum packed with temple hash! > > > > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "Marek Reavis" > wrote: > > > > Edg

[FairfieldLife] Re: February 11, 2008

2008-02-11 Thread Marek Reavis
Just because. ** --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "curtisdeltablues" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Let's see now... reason for going to India instead of staying > home...oh I know... > > chillum packed with temple hash! > > > > >

[FairfieldLife] Re: February 11, 2008

2008-02-11 Thread Marek Reavis
nyone ever wasand > symbols being only as valuable as the projection upon them, you could > do that from the comfort of home with simply imagining the visit. > > I'm betting you have something to teach me, but I sure don't get it. > > Edg > > > --- In FairfieldL

[FairfieldLife] Re: February 11, 2008

2008-02-11 Thread Marek Reavis
dLife@yahoogroups.com, nablusoss1008 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "Marek Reavis" > wrote: > > > > Comment below: > > > > ** > > > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "curtisdeltablues"

[FairfieldLife] Re: February 11, 2008

2008-02-11 Thread Marek Reavis
Comment below: ** --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "curtisdeltablues" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Speaking of the commentarywhy couldn't they shutup > > at least for one second? It was as if they felt they > > had to fill every moment with yak-yak. > > > > It reminded me of any pu

[FairfieldLife] Re: Live Indian TV Feed

2008-02-10 Thread Marek Reavis
Looks like they're still building the pyre on the stage and the group of guys sitting at the bottom of the stage in some of the shots are sitting surrounding the body. --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "Rick Archer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Is his body up on the pyre yet? Hard to see

[FairfieldLife] Re: Hippo and Tortise

2008-02-11 Thread Marek Reavis
Man, thank you for writing! This is really fine. ** --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "Kirk" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > > Excellent link Kirk! Are you still at the same restaurant? How is > > New Orleans coming along? > > > > > > -Hi. NOLA is fucked as it always has be

[FairfieldLife] Re: February 11, 2008

2008-02-11 Thread Marek Reavis
e only thing that really bugged me about Eureka/Arcata was that they > didn't have a decent beach -- had to drive north for 20 minutes, but > then, wow!giant rocks in the surf! > > Edg > > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "Marek Reavis" > wrote:

[FairfieldLife] Re: A short list of my grievances with the movement

2008-02-11 Thread Marek Reavis
Comment below: ** --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "curtisdeltablues" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "authfriend" wrote: > > > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "curtisdeltablues" > > wrote: > > > > > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "au

[FairfieldLife] Re: A short list of my grievances with the movement

2008-02-12 Thread Marek Reavis
Comment below: ** --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "Richard J. Williams" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Marek wrote: > > I've assumed the mantras emerged really early on, > > some sort of very early-on primate or hominid type > > of "recognition and appreciation" thing for some > > triba

[FairfieldLife] Re: Fairfield Get-Together, was: TM and religion

2008-02-13 Thread Marek Reavis
If something like this really goes down, count me in. I've got friends I can stay with. Marek ** --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "Rick Archer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > From: FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of geezerfreak > Sent: Wednesday

[FairfieldLife] Experience Query

2008-02-14 Thread Marek Reavis
Oliver Sacks has an essay today in the New York Times re migraines, http://migraine.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/02/13/patterns/index.html and it reminded me of something that occurs occasionally in meditation that I wanted to know if anybody has any insight regarding. Like Sacks, from time to time I

[FairfieldLife] Re: Deepak Chopra: The Maharishi Years - The Untold Story: Recollections of a Fo

2008-02-14 Thread Marek Reavis
Sal, who here hasn't asked these two to stop with the incessant and pointless feuding. Obvious to one and all, irritating to the max, incapable of being ended because the 'other' always starts it up again. Turq posts with a broad (and often cheeky) brush and Judy can't resist calling him on e

[FairfieldLife] Re: Deepak Chopra: The Maharishi Years - The Untold Story: Recollections of a Fo

2008-02-14 Thread Marek Reavis
ort time Barry would stop commenting on yours.) However, I understand that regardless of how others may view your feud with Barry, you will carry on because you believe that it's the principled thing to do. ZZZ, Marek ** --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "authfriend"

[FairfieldLife] Re: Deepak Chopra: The Maharishi Years - The Untold Story: Recollections of a Fo

2008-02-14 Thread Marek Reavis
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "shempmcgurk" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Marek: > > It would be nice to hear a legal opinion on the following: > > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FairfieldLife/message/165362 > > > > > > > >

[FairfieldLife] Re: Deepak Chopra: The Maharishi Years - The Untold Story: Recollections of a Fo

2008-02-14 Thread Marek Reavis
's only my speculation. ** --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Peter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Maybe doctor-patient confidentiality is stricter for > psychologists than for medical doctors. > > --- Marek Reavis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > >

[FairfieldLife] Re: Deepak Chopra: The Maharishi Years - The Untold Story: Recollections of a Fo

2008-02-14 Thread Marek Reavis
yone re matters protected by privilege without first getting the waiver from the privilege holder. All Courts are very sensitive to issues of privilege. So the whole thing is totally outside of any Court review in any case. Marek ** --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "Marek Reavis

[FairfieldLife] Re: The Judy Turq "thing"

2008-02-15 Thread Marek Reavis
I agree with Curtis, and not just because I'm so gay for him. ** --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "curtisdeltablues" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > As any casual reader of FFL life might notice I am gay for both Judy > and Turq. Mortal enemies, but not of mine. > > Turq first. Somehow e

[FairfieldLife] Re: "When people call themselves brahman . . ."

2008-02-21 Thread Marek Reavis
New.Morning, way behind on the FFL posts so I'm just getting to this one now, but I agree with you. Being a good person is all about the person's 'intention' and 'attention'. The prescriptions and proscriptions of scripture and law are mostly for reference, like the double yellow lines dividi

[FairfieldLife] Re: On Fidel Castro's retirement

2008-02-21 Thread Marek Reavis
Instant classic! Had to wait for a while to stop laughing before I could type this. ** --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "do.rflex" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > "Many observers believe Fidel Castro will either be replaced by his > brother Raul, or by his idiot son, Fidel W. Castro."

[FairfieldLife] Re: New winds are two edged swords ("When people call themselves brahman )

2008-02-21 Thread Marek Reavis
** --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Angela Mailander <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Such a person would be awesome in the courtroom, > Marek. > > > > --- Duveyoung <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > "Marek Reavis" wrote: "A truly

[FairfieldLife] Re: New winds are two edged swords ("When people call themselves brahman )

2008-02-21 Thread Marek Reavis
Comment below: ** --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Duveyoung <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > "Marek Reavis" wrote: "A truly good person is in the flow of life, > the Tao. In that flow ownership of action doesn't exist because > everything is flowing

[FairfieldLife] Re: New winds are two edged swords ("When people call themselves brahman )

2008-02-21 Thread Marek Reavis
them from making lie in a plea-bargain > arrangement which cost him probation and registering > as a sex offender till he's almost thirty. Tell me, > just for example, what kind of court-appointed defense > lawyer refuses to depose the alleged victim? And when > I made enough no

[FairfieldLife] Re: New winds are two edged swords ("When people call themselves brahman )

2008-02-21 Thread Marek Reavis
Sal, let's switch next time around. ** --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Sal Sunshine <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On Feb 21, 2008, at 12:04 PM, Marek Reavis wrote: > > > Life -- it's like a metaphor for surfing. > > Marek, in my next life I want to come back as you. > > Sal >

[FairfieldLife] Re: December at Yase --Gery Snyder

2008-02-22 Thread Marek Reavis
Yeah, New, I was and had friends who studied with him but for one reason or another I never heard him read. ** --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, new.morning <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Gary nailed some of us too. > > (Marek, were you in Davis when he was teaching there?) > > > Decembe

[FairfieldLife] Re: From Michael Morgan : My trip to India (first hand account)

2008-02-23 Thread Marek Reavis
Comment below: ** --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "curtisdeltablues" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "authfriend" wrote: > > > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "curtisdeltablues" > > wrote: > > > > > I'm also a fan of the "rule of thumb." E

[FairfieldLife] Re: Whatever did become of Jerry Jarvis?

2008-02-23 Thread Marek Reavis
Tom, that's my take on Jerry, too. He was a very effective and important role model for me when I was a young man in the movement. Although I've only spoken with him a few times I'm awfully fond of him. Marek ** --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "Tom" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > My l

[FairfieldLife] Re: Meditation Nation

2008-02-23 Thread Marek Reavis
"Plenty of rules but no one knows what they are." & "Mysterious silent kings. Mysterious silent relatives." Great lines! Excellent post. ** --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "ruthsimplicity" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Robert wrote: > > > > Medi

[FairfieldLife] Re: Surf's Up

2008-02-24 Thread Marek Reavis
t I hadn't been able to think of anything nearly as good as the one's that everyone else wrote. Cool. Marek ** --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, TurquoiseB <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > On Feb 21, 2008, at 12:04 PM, Marek Reavis wrote: > > > > Life -- l

[FairfieldLife] Re: Steve Martin of Wilmington

2008-02-24 Thread Marek Reavis
This post (below) and the threads on Kirk's and Steve's (and Hagen's) experiences are what makes FFL such a resource. Thanks one and all. FFL seems like a great big paramecium and every once in a while it gives this big jump(!) and a wiggle of the cilia of attention that sure interests me. G

[FairfieldLife] Re: Steve Martin of Wilmington

2008-02-24 Thread Marek Reavis
Thanks for this poem (below), and thanks, too, Ruth; I loved your phrase and it really caught me up. ** --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "curtisdeltablues" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > I know everything is linked when on a warm day and I lay down on the > > grass and smell the warm ea

[FairfieldLife] Re: Taming the Inner Caveman

2008-02-24 Thread Marek Reavis
New, I heard about this guy, Dr. Karp, from my son and his wife who used the "Happiest Baby" techniques with their daughter. They wholly recommend it and I observed how well it worked when I first visited with them in her first few weeks. Very impressive. Marek ** --- In FairfieldLife@yahoo

[FairfieldLife] Re: SNL: Democratic Debate

2008-02-24 Thread Marek Reavis
Very funny stuff, Judy, thanks. ** --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "authfriend" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLZ18U1Txnc >

[FairfieldLife] Re: Steve Martin of Wilmington

2008-02-24 Thread Marek Reavis
Cardemaister, I really appreciate your attitude about all this stuff; you're a true spiritual scientist, willing to explore different variations on the techniques you've been taught. That type of research is really valuable. I really applaud your positive contributions here, thank you very mu

[FairfieldLife] Another Nisargadatta quote

2007-01-19 Thread Marek Reavis
The ordinary man is personally concerned, he counts his risks and chances, while the gnani remains aloof, sure that all will happen as it must; and it does not matter much what happens, for ultimately the return to balance and harmony is inevitable. The heart of things is at peace. ** Lo

[FairfieldLife] Re: Another Nisargadatta quote

2007-01-19 Thread Marek Reavis
he relative sense). The typical Neo-Advaita motto is " I don't > know and I don't care"...(that's THEIR perspective.). What's yours? > > [EMAIL PROTECTED], "Marek Reavis" wrote: > > > > The ordinary man is personally concerned, he counts

[FairfieldLife] Re: Another Nisargadatta quote

2007-01-20 Thread Marek Reavis
Very nice, indeed, thanks. The conception of the Tao is so perfectly elegant and Lao Tzu is such a lucid conveyer of it. ** --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, TurquoiseB <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "Marek Reavis" > wrote: &g

[FairfieldLife] Re: Another Nisargadatta quote

2007-01-20 Thread Marek Reavis
[Comments] interleaved: ** --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, TurquoiseB <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "Marek Reavis" > wrote: > > > > But, surely all *will* happen as it must. The term "all" > &g

[FairfieldLife] Re: Some Questions Provoked By A Visit To Fairfield

2007-01-21 Thread Marek Reavis
[One person's answers] interleaved: ** --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, ancient5 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Part of my family and I spent a recent day wandering around Fairfield, > MUM, and Jefferson County's trails. Seemed like a nice place - an > unusually vibrant small town set in a

[FairfieldLife] Re: KT: dilettante morpho-syntactic analysis of some Brahma-suutras: 1

2007-01-21 Thread Marek Reavis
Cardemaister, if you're planning on going through the whole Brahma Sutras like this, I'm all for it. Thanks. Of course, the first sutra is the easy one. Marek ** --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, cardemaister <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Suutra 1: > > athaato brahma-jijñaasaa >

[FairfieldLife] NY Times article on that old-time religion of the Greeks

2007-01-21 Thread Marek Reavis
http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/world/AP-Greece-Ancient-Gods.html

[FairfieldLife] Re: Some Questions Provoked By A Visit To Fairfield

2007-01-21 Thread Marek Reavis
Comment below: ** --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Sal Sunshine <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On Jan 21, 2007, at 11:38 AM, Marek Reavis wrote: > > >> > > [Maharishi and the TMO have long been strong proponents of avoiding > > anything that evenly fain

[FairfieldLife] Re: Who needs holograms?

2007-01-21 Thread Marek Reavis
Wow. Great stuff; great find, Sparaig. Thanks. ** --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "sparaig" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > If this becomes reality, whoa > > http://physorg.com/news88439430.html > > > Ultra-Dense Optical Storage -- on One Photon > > > First image stored and retr

[FairfieldLife] Re: Hey, was Guru Dev in CC or GC or UC???? Acording to MMY-CC!

2007-01-21 Thread Marek Reavis
Comment below: ** --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Louis McKenzie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Just a question on another topic. There was a lawyer who was defending a guy in LA what happened with the situation? I was pretty certain the guy would be convicted but there were some charges t

[FairfieldLife] Re: Why would you believe that someone is enlightened?

2007-01-29 Thread Marek Reavis
Comment below: ** --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "curtisdeltablues" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > **snip** > > Me: To address consciousness more head on, I believe that people can > alter the way their minds functions radically through meditation. It > happened to me so I don't have any

[FairfieldLife] Re: Why would you believe that someone is enlightened?

2007-01-29 Thread Marek Reavis
Comment below: ** --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "curtisdeltablues" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Me: I'm glad you weighed in, I enjoyed your post. I don't mean to > discount the experiences of alternate states of consciousness as > profound or even useful. I just have a different view

[FairfieldLife] Re: Why would you believe that someone is enlightened?

2007-01-29 Thread Marek Reavis
Quick reply below: ** --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, TurquoiseB <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > **snip** > It has been a cool thread so far, hasn't it? Thanks > to you for getting it, and for taking it to a whole > new level. > > What you just did is what conversation is all about > to me

[FairfieldLife] Re: Why would you believe that someone is enlightened?

2007-01-29 Thread Marek Reavis
[Comments] interleaved: ** --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "curtisdeltablues" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Marek: "But do you feel that the content-free, unbounded state is who > you are > (without denying the Curtis guy who does his Delta Blues thing)? Is > the silent witness just one of

[FairfieldLife] Re: Why would you believe that someone is enlig

2007-01-31 Thread Marek Reavis
Comment below: ** --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, TurquoiseB <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "jim_flanegin" wrote: > > > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, TurquoiseB > > wrote: > > > > > > I sure did. As a result, I find it difficult > > > to t

[FairfieldLife] Re: Karma of Praise and Criticism

2007-02-03 Thread Marek Reavis
Comment below: ** --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, new.morning <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Thus, see, at least look for and seek, the Divine -- the infinitely > bestowed -- in everyone one and everything that passes before you. And > praise THAT divinity. The result; the person or thing i

[FairfieldLife] Re: Karma of Praise and Criticism

2007-02-03 Thread Marek Reavis
Comment below: ** --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Vaj <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > **snip** > > Certainly not on the commercial side of things, but on the spiritual > side of this, he constantly defers to GD. I always thought a comment > I heard years ago, when they had just unveiled t

[FairfieldLife] Re: Karma of Praise and Criticism

2007-02-04 Thread Marek Reavis
Comment below: ** --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Vaj <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > On Feb 3, 2007, at 12:09 PM, Marek Reavis wrote: > > > Comment below: > > > > ** > > > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Vaj wrote: > >&g

[FairfieldLife] Re: Do non-meditators seem like wild animals to you?

2007-02-04 Thread Marek Reavis
Comment below: ** --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "geezerfreak" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Bhairitu wrote: > > > > My experience over the years is that as my consciousness rises if I > > spend any amount of time at all around non-meditators the ma

[FairfieldLife] Re: we have responded 2 much lets just not respond to Vaj.Ignore all is missives

2007-02-05 Thread Marek Reavis
Good point, Sparaig. ** --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "sparaig" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Sal Sunshine wrote: > > > > On Feb 4, 2007, at 5:27 PM, Rick Archer wrote: > > > > > No one is saying there is anything wrong with it. Some of us are >

[FairfieldLife] Re: Things to do when your village gets medieval on your ass

2007-02-05 Thread Marek Reavis
Very excellent story and wonderful story telling. Life is sweet, or certainly can be. ** --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, TurquoiseB <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > As many of you know, I live in a small French village > that saw its heyday in the 12th and 13th centuries. > It's now got

[FairfieldLife] Re: Just for the record - Paul Mason is not anti-TM or anti-MMY

2007-02-27 Thread Marek Reavis
Comment below: ** --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "authfriend" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "peterklutz" > wrote: > > > Q: What is the problem with Paul Mason - is it that he is a > > closet-hater of all things TMO? > > > > A: Not exactly. > > >

[FairfieldLife] Re: What would you teach?

2007-08-18 Thread Marek Reavis
help? Here's a dollar, it's all I've got right now. No problem, man, it was an accident. I understand. Happy to help. You're welcome. Thank you. Marek ** --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, TurquoiseB <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > --- In FairfieldLife@y

[FairfieldLife] Re: Rambling reply to: "Hey, Edg...what music did you pack to?"

2007-08-18 Thread Marek Reavis
Edg, just in response to your one video on your TrikkeGuy YouTube site -- I love the part near the very end when all those folks, young and old, with wheels as well as on foot, move across the scene from (viewer's) right to left. Just a great sense and great scene. Excellent soundtrack, too. Gre

[FairfieldLife] Re: What would you teach?

2007-08-19 Thread Marek Reavis
Comment belwo: ** --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, TurquoiseB <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > **snip** > > Sounds good to me. The only problem with "love," > from my perspective as a wordsmith, is what *kind* > of love you're gonna teach about, and what *kind* > of love the students are going

[FairfieldLife] Re: What would you teach?

2007-08-19 Thread Marek Reavis
Comment below: ** --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "authfriend" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: **snip** > I would try to teach people that there's a distinction > between the contents of consciousness and consciousness > itself--the "container" of those contents--and then to > understand why

[FairfieldLife] Re: What would you teach?

2007-08-19 Thread Marek Reavis
Quick comment below: ** --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "authfriend" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, TurquoiseB wrote: > > > So I'm gonna stick with selfless service, as noble > > an idea as "All you need is love" may be. Yours may > > actually be a mo

[FairfieldLife] Re: What would you teach?

2007-08-19 Thread Marek Reavis
Compulsive response below: ** --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, new.morning <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: **snip** > > As you do, I think, I sometimes evaluate a teacher and teaching > org/method by its adherents. And organization. Does the thing result > in happier, friendlier, more caring,

[FairfieldLife] Re: What would you teach?

2007-08-19 Thread Marek Reavis
Compulsion to post continued below: ** --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, TurquoiseB <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > **snip** > > When it comes to enlightenment, I'm a Will Rogers > populist. The "test" of how enlightened they are, and > how willing they are to *do for others* is how they > re

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