While I can appreciate Feste's feelings about TM (I've been SAVED!!) I can't
share them, because when I started TM I *wasn't* a drug-addicted mess headed
for self-destruction like so many on this forum claim to have been. I'd been
there, done that with drugs, given them up, and had already
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FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com
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If it needs any clarification, I meant they were ill-advised to publish those
cartoons and I wish they hadn't. There is such a thing as abuse of
Heh. My impression is that FFL is stronger and more vibrant than ever. Lots of
people are having in-depth discussions about things that actually interest
them, free for once from the constant terrorism of people like Jim and Nabby
trying to silence them.
Me, I'm rarely interested in these
Well said. The very notion that meditation is something one has to do,
without fail, twice a day -- and the same way every time -- is contrary to the
entire concept of what meditation is and what it's for. In this sense, a case
can be made that Maharishi was far more of a drug pusher than he
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Sent: Monday, January 12, 2015 2:41 AM
Subject: Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Americans have got to stop projecting their
own FEAR onto the French
I was very into spirituality
Here's a documentary that will be more fascinating for fans of Stanley Kubrick
than it was for me, cuz I'm not one. I think he was a voyeuristic filmmaker who
very probably suffered from Asperger's and didn't have any feeling for what it
is to be human. So he -- dare I say it -- had his staff
I suppose you realize that Crumb basically reinforced the notion that there may
be limited value in baiting individuals you know are capable of extreme
measures, simply because you have the right to do so.
But, an admission like that, may be above your pay grade.
Just sayin'
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---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, turquoiseb@... wrote :
Me, I'm rarely interested in these topics and even less interested in arguing
over things that I consider mere opinion (e.g., ALL abstract philosophy), so I
rarely participate and write about things I *am* interested in.
Says
...at least you're not stuck in a fence being laughed at by a cow. :-)
always gotta shit on people in some manner. always gotta distort what they say
in some way. always gotta find someway to elevate yourself.
---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, turquoiseb@... wrote :
While I can appreciate Feste's feelings about TM (I've been SAVED!!) I can't
share them,
Seraph:
In recent years there have been teachers pushing a Christian version of
contemplation/meditation which use a mantra (eg, the Aramaic Maranatha) - but
they all arose *after* MMY became a star.
That's because Father Basil Pennington and Father Thomas Keating (Centering
Prayer) practiced
Yeah, but that's just what Turquoise does. Everyone knows it. He makes me sound
like a Christian fundamentalist discovering Jesus, but it wasn't like that at
all, as anyone who got a lot from TM in the early days will know. TM woke my
brain up. After that, I never looked back. And just for the
Regarding the lecturing part, that was my experience too. I had never given any
kind of public presentation until someone asked me to the health section of the
intro lecture. Then when I became a TM teacher, all that standing up in front
of groups was excellent professional training. So that
Well for one thing Barry actually not only learned TM and even taught
it. This leaves many of us scratching our heads as to why someone who
has never learned TM would be even remotely interested in this group.
On 01/12/2015 09:01 AM, emily.ma...@yahoo.com [FairfieldLife] wrote:
Well, had to
My recollection is that it was experiencing some creepy energy at an Ammachi
event that brought her here.
---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, noozg...@sbcglobal.net wrote :
Well for one thing Barry actually not only learned TM and even taught it.
This leaves many of us scratching our
---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, jamesalan735@... wrote :
---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, curtisdeltablues@... wrote :
snip
Here is a way to test his seriousness. Answer this question: Did Maharishi mean
the connection between the unified field in physics to be an analogy, or
I will tell you what Larry Domash told me when I hit him with this question in
my physics class with him and we can compare notes.
If you do feel like giving it a shot, I will throw in some thoughts of Tony
Nader on the 'fundamentals of TM' from when we worked together in Switzerland.
Yeah!
Careful Emily.
You may be venturing into patronizing cow territory.
I will say, that for a site that prides itself on dissenting opinions, and
free speech, they sure seem to have a short fuse with regards to your
contributions.
I am going to assume it's not a female directed attack,
For some reason, Bharitu seems intent on narrowing the parameters of
discussion here.
Some version of free speech, dissenting opinion I suppose.
---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, j_alexander_stanley@... wrote :
My recollection is that it was experiencing some creepy energy at an
I've been busy lately looking at updating some of my websites.
Originally I built these using HTML, CSS and PHP. I would post the
sections of each page as an HTML file in a directory and when someone
logged in it actually built the page using PHP. So I don't use any of
those free or paid web
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Meditation
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that for four years, four San Francisco middle schools have been using the
Center for
Now Steve, I didn't say she shouldn't post here but was just wondering
why someone who has never learned TM would be remotely interested.
On 01/12/2015 01:06 PM, steve.sun...@yahoo.com [FairfieldLife] wrote:
For some reason, Bharitu seems intent on narrowing the parameters of
discussion
Okay, maybe just me then.
I've enjoyed her contributions for the most part.
Sometimes I've wondered about some of the things she's posted, but I've always
felt that she understood the flavor of the place, and fit in almost as well as
anyone.
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That's a stunning response. Brilliant.
---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, s3raphita@... wrote :
The cover of the latest edition of satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo has been
published in French media, and depicts the Prophet Muhammad. The cover shows
the Prophet holding a sign reading I am
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The cover of the latest edition of satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo has been
published in French media, and depicts the Prophet Muhammad. The cover shows
the Prophet holding a sign reading I am Charlie, below the words all is
forgiven.
Open season. LOL
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Xeno,
I using the word absolute as the the unified field, the consciousness beyond
the human perceptions. It is the the Atman, Chat, Chit, and Ananda in the
vedas. It is the Being mentioned by Aristotle and Plato. But Maharishi has
explained it more explicitly as Bliss. It is the ipsum
If it works and is legal, why not use it. They should use it in Oakland, CA
schools too. These kids are lucky they're not paying as much money for
education as compared to the private prep schools in these cities.
---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, mjackson74@... wrote :
California
It's about time for Quiet Time
http://wcfcourier.com/news/opinion/columnists/it-s-about-time-for-quiet-time/article_7b4750d9-6765-529e-a116-c9e28285da48.html
http://wcfcourier.com/news/opinion/columnists/it-s-about-time-for-quiet-time/article_7b4750d9-6765-529e-a116-c9e28285da48.html
Here's an article that discusses points discussed here on the France attack,
reprinted from the New York Times in the Seattle Times.
My overarching view is that the terrorists would have found a target
regardless - maybe not this one, but a target and maybe these people wouldn't
have died
What!? You've wondered at some of the things I've posted? Well, I've wondered
about some of what you've posted too, Steve. (Just trying to exercise some
manly accountability here). Smile.
---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, steve.sundur@... wrote :
Okay, maybe just me then.
I've
---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, s3raphita@... wrote :
The cover of the latest edition of satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo has been
published in French media, and depicts the Prophet Muhammad. The cover shows
the Prophet holding a sign reading I am Charlie, below the words all is
Well, maybe this is why.here I am on stageI told you why more than
oncehonestly, I consider all of you human beings and although I do feel
superior to all you past and current TM'ers, I try to keep it in check and
remember that I, too, am a human being.
Emilie Chick - Weird
It sounds like Sri Lanka has done itself a favour be shedding a bureaucrat dumb
enough to use the stars to decide policy.
But as an ex-dedicated TMer I know how cocks ups like this should be spun to
best advatage. First thing is you never admit the mistake but instead put it
down to the
Curtis,
To answer your question, IMO Maharishi would have said that the unified field
and physics were used as an analogy. He stated in the past that he wants to
convey the ancient vedic wisdom in modern scientific terms.
Also, I don't believe most people outside of the TM circle would
---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, turquoiseb@... wrote :
Steve's just being protective, because other than himself Emily is the only
member of the old Mean Girls Club who still comes to FFL to do Get Barry
drive-bys.
Maybe I haven't been paying attention, but she hasn't ever had
That's correct, you really shouldn't post unless you promise to begin TM 'at
your earliest convenience'.
---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, emily.mae50@... wrote :
Here's an article that discusses points discussed here on the France attack,
reprinted from the New York Times in the Seattle
Steve's just being protective, because other than himself Emily is the only
member of the old Mean Girls Club who still comes to FFL to do Get Barry
drive-bys.
Steve liked the MGC days, because it was a perfect cover for never having
anything intelligent to say. All he had to do was wait for
Well, I won't be asked to stay here based on my singing ability, that's for
sure. Geez, if Rick and Alex would just change the whole front end description
of FFL and say for TM'ers, ex and current only, and we will be checking your
credentials and issuing you digital badges, I might have to
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---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, jr_esq@... wrote :
Curtis,
It's obvious that Maharishi was trying resolve any of the differences from the
traditional knowledge from the vedas with the current scientific understanding
and discoveries up until the time of his death. I believe he was
On 01/12/2015 09:44 AM, TurquoiseBee turquoi...@yahoo.com
[FairfieldLife] wrote:
*From:* Bhairitu noozg...@sbcglobal.net [FairfieldLife]
FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com
In the US you could simply pay $3 to own the pilot episode in HD.
That means for the life of the company you bought it from it
John,
I seldom watch videos posted on FFL for the reason they take too much time to
watch. I can scan and read a post much faster, and I am interested in what
people say that comes from their own minds, with the exception of notable
quotations from others or a still photograph or two.
Especially for young people. We were put in the role of lecturing at a time in
our lives when few would have trusted us in that position! Presentation skills
like performance skills can only be learned while doing it live.
The adjustment I had to make in my professional life was to unlearn how
From: Bhairitu noozg...@sbcglobal.net [FairfieldLife]
FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com
In the US you could simply pay $3 to own the pilot episode in HD. That
means for the life of the company you bought it from it would be available to
you on the Internet and playable on a TV with their app.
'No reply needed'?
Looks like a drive-by attack, badly disguised as a question. Letting of steam?
---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, emily.mae50@... wrote :
Well, had to click on this.pretty cute cow, I'd say. Barry, what *are* you
interested in? Why do you post here? Can you just
H...drive-by attack? Lighten up - if I was on the attack, I'd do better
than this. I was just showing my love. Ha. The letting of steam;
guess that's better than bloodletting. Have a lovely day; I've got to take
my awakened, enlightened self out into the world and practice
This is the second time in 40 minutes that you've Gotta go. So, off you go
then.
---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, emily.mae50@... wrote :
H...drive-by attack? Lighten up - if I was on the attack, I'd do better
than this. I was just showing my love. Ha. The letting of
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Sent: 1/12/2015 11:35:17 A.M. Eastern Standard Time
Subj: Fw: The Love of Christ
Certainly not all liberals are radicals, but here's another example of how
the left wing radicals are trying
snopes.com: NBC Removed a Reference to Christ?
http://www.snopes.com/politics/religion/vaughn.asp
http://www.snopes.com/politics/religion/vaughn.asp
snopes.com: NBC Removed a Reference to Christ?
http://www.snopes.com/politics/religion/vaughn.asp Did NBC edit an interview
with the
Re: JUST write. Not write with intent or write with an agenda. Just WRITE.
Bovine humorcowmedianfirst really funny thing you've said in a
long time. Of course, I never read you, remember that.
Re: If this is a contest of Why I Post To FFL stories, I'm pretty sure I'm
---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, curtisdeltablues@... wrote :
snip
Here is a way to test his seriousness. Answer this question: Did Maharishi mean
the connection between the unified field in physics to be an analogy, or was he
equating the two? Try to make a case for your choice. If you
Well, had to click on this.pretty cute cow, I'd say. Barry, what *are* you
interested in? Why do you post here? Can you just admit that it's the boy
buddy and social aspect of FFL that you tie into? No reply needed. Gotta
golife is in playelsewhere. ;)
I rarely participate
In the US you could simply pay $3 to own the pilot episode in HD.
That means for the life of the company you bought it from it would be
available to you on the Internet and playable on a TV with their app.
But it was broadcast on Channel 4 so someone should have snagged it.
Most US TV
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Subject: [FairfieldLife] Re: Re,member, no matter how badly your day is
going...
Well, had to click on this.pretty cute cow, I'd
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