Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Meditating Fairfield, Iowa and Unity Village Kansas City

2014-03-20 Thread steve.sundur
ection indicating that it was you I was really asking these questions of, not Michael, but it has never made it to email for some reason. Yahoo sucketh. From: "steve.sundur@... mailto:steve.sundur@..."; mailto:steve.sundur@...> To: FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com mail

[FairfieldLife] Re: Is ANYONE happy with how Yahoo groups replying works?

2014-03-21 Thread steve.sundur
It's real simple Egg. Just click on "show history" button. No need to study it, or dissect it. Just click on it. ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wrote : Depending on which button or option I used to reply, there may or may not be a "show history" button, or there may be an inline l

Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: A Hurt Community, Bevan Morris Role

2014-03-21 Thread steve.sundur
Sort of sounds like you're building a pretty iron clad case. The reports I've seen indicate that most of the pundits seem happy with the arrangement. But I guess what you are saying that they are too brain washed to know otherwise. It sounds like a program would not serve your needs, but m

Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: A Hurt Community, Bevan Morris Role

2014-03-21 Thread steve.sundur
ey. They are paid $1.66 a day to chant yagyas that the TM movement charges tens of thousands of dollars for. From: "steve.sundur@..." To: FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, March 21, 2014 1:40 PM Subject: Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: A Hurt Community, Bevan Morris Role

Re: [FairfieldLife] Post Count Fri 21-Mar-14 00:15:03 UTC

2014-03-21 Thread steve.sundur
5 172 Richard J. Williams 87 authfriend 58 TurquoiseBee 58 Share Long 56 doctordumbass 42 emilymaenot 41 Michael Jackson 37 awoelflebater 33 steve.sundur 33 Bhairitu 28 Mike Dixon 26 salyavin808 26 nablusoss1008 24 dhamiltony2k5 16 cardemaister 12 jr_esq 12 LEnglish5 10 anartaxius 10 Pundit Sir

RE: [FairfieldLife] Post Count Fri 21-Mar-14 00:15:03 UTC

2014-03-21 Thread steve.sundur
sounds like all that's missing is "So There!" ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wrote : The BatGap Yahoo group is a very small part of what goes on with BatGap. I only posted because I happened to notice how much you post at FFL relative to other people. I don’t really care, especially if

Re: [FairfieldLife] Post Count Fri 21-Mar-14 00:15:03 UTC

2014-03-21 Thread steve.sundur
I just liked the way it sounded. I think it would make a funny picture. ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wrote : Steve, in this context I'm at a disadvantage since I lack the Y chromosome (-: Happy Spring! On Friday, March 21, 2014 8:02 PM, "steve.sundur@..." wr

Re: [FairfieldLife] Post Count Fri 21-Mar-14 00:15:03 UTC

2014-03-22 Thread steve.sundur
C Fairfield Life Post Counter === Start Date (UTC): 03/15/14 00:00:00 End Date (UTC): 03/22/14 00:00:00 822 messages as of (UTC) 03/20/14 23:59:05 172 Richard J. Williams 87 authfriend 58 TurquoiseBee 58 Share Long 56 doctordumbass 42 emilymaenot 41 Michael Jackson 37 awoelflebate

[FairfieldLife] Re: The Dolly Lommer Unstressing on Sex Stuff

2014-03-22 Thread steve.sundur
In terms of "sexual misconduct" as used in the article, where do you draw line? Sex with animals? Certainly there will be those that object to a prohibition on that, even though you getting to a pretty small minority. On the other hand, anything short of that is going to encounter a lot of

Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Why some people are REALLY bothered by others who might feel special

2014-03-22 Thread steve.sundur
Share, you are decidedly right. It was a completely weird reaction on the part of Judy. Sort of scary really. I have to say, I don't really understand it. Although I never really use this expression, I think she has difficulty "grokking" things that others are able to put in perspective.

Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Why some people are REALLY bothered by others who might feel special

2014-03-22 Thread steve.sundur
---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wrote: Or, maybe, others (i.e., you and Share) have difficulty "grokking" things that I'm able to put into perspective. Judy, this is a precious part of your narrative, and I'd never want to take it away from you. Pulling that thread out.., well I don

Re: [FairfieldLife] Post Count Fri 21-Mar-14 00:15:03 UTC

2014-03-22 Thread steve.sundur
Well, I'd like to know which one. Every so often I tune in and catch a few minutes of one or another. Thanks. ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wrote : Steve, I have a friend who tells me what's happening with the BAT interviews. Evidently there was one recently that stirred up a lot

Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Why some people are REALLY bothered by others who might feel special

2014-03-22 Thread steve.sundur
Enjoy Judy, Enjoy. Find something positive to focus on. Take a break from the Barry battles. Pet a kitty, drink some tea. Count your blessings. Something. ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wrote : Oh! Clever! Stinging! Such impressive comebacks! (Is that really the best you can

Re: [FairfieldLife] Post Count Fri 21-Mar-14 00:15:03 UTC

2014-03-22 Thread steve.sundur
Well, it's kind of funny. The only interview I've watched in probably a year, was with man and a woman. She had a Scottish accent. The funny part was, that the PR picture showed a nice looking, trim, clear eyed guy. But the interview showed a pretty overweight, not so attractive fellow.

Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Why some people are REALLY bothered by others who might feel special

2014-03-22 Thread steve.sundur
That's about all I got Jude. You may have be content with that. Any other requests? ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wrote : Wow!! You've topped yourself with that one, Feebie-weebie! Boy, I'll bet Share really appreciates your intellect and wit. Show off some more, please. We just

Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Why some people are REALLY bothered by others who might feel special

2014-03-22 Thread steve.sundur
By the way, are you hiding a mouse in your pocket? Come on, tell the truth ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wrote : That's about all I got Jude. You may have be content with that. Any other requests? ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wrote : Wow!! You've topped yourself with that

[FairfieldLife] Re: Geoff Gilpin

2014-03-22 Thread steve.sundur
Yes, Church of Daime. Enjoyed it. ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wrote : You folks might enjoy reading this blog by the guy who wrote the Maharishi Effect - I am certainly enjoying it! http://geoffgilpin.com/ http://geoffgilpin.com/

Re: [FairfieldLife] Post Count Fri 21-Mar-14 00:15:03 UTC

2014-03-23 Thread steve.sundur
On Saturday, March 22, 2014 6:06 PM, "steve.sundur@..." wrote: what is WNS? ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wrote : Richard, having participated on both the dying BAT and the reviving WNS, I say yay yay yay for the Funny Farm Lounge (FFL), the best forum, imho, on th

Re: [FairfieldLife] Post Count Fri 21-Mar-14 00:15:03 UTC

2014-03-23 Thread steve.sundur
their spirituality thoroughly integrated into their whole life, not off in some corner irrelevant to everyday matters. Just my opinion. PS Thank you for your support. It means a lot. On Saturday, March 22, 2014 6:06 PM, "steve.sundur@..." wrote: what is WNS? ---In Fairfield

Re: [FairfieldLife] Post Count Fri 21-Mar-14 00:15:03 UTC

2014-03-23 Thread steve.sundur
will last... Meanwhile FFL is going strong. What it says to me is that people now want their spirituality thoroughly integrated into their whole life, not off in some corner irrelevant to everyday matters. Just my opinion. PS Thank you for your support. It means a lot. On Saturda

Re: [FairfieldLife] Post Count Fri 21-Mar-14 00:15:03 UTC

2014-03-23 Thread steve.sundur
Well, in this analogy, would a B minor be the dark night of the soul? (-; ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wrote : The enlightened narrative runs out of steam after a certain point, it's like the standard musical form A B A. A = ordinary life & B = spiritual path. The part everyone ge

Re: [FairfieldLife] Post Count Fri 21-Mar-14 00:15:03 UTC

2014-03-23 Thread steve.sundur
Okay, how bout instead of "Unity sucks an egg", we can go to Vedically correct, "Unity sucks hiranyagarbha" ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wrote : Steve, my vote would go to: Doc sez, "Unity sucks!" On Sunday, March 23, 2014 5:31 PM, "steve

[FairfieldLife] Re: Ejecting Quiet time meditation from our public schools

2014-03-24 Thread steve.sundur
Buck, the question you have to ask yourself is, what is TM? Is it simply a mechanical technique? Is it a mental technique with religious overtones? Or is it a Hindu form of meditation? Then at least as far as schools are concerned, you may have the crux of the issue. And in this case, w

Re: [FairfieldLife] Post Count Fri 21-Mar-14 00:15:03 UTC

2014-03-24 Thread steve.sundur
ur support. It means a lot. On Saturday, March 22, 2014 6:06 PM, "steve.sundur@..." wrote: what is WNS? ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wrote : Richard, having participated on both the dying BAT and the reviving WNS, I say yay yay yay for the Funny Farm Lounge (FFL)

Re: [FairfieldLife] Post Count Fri 21-Mar-14 00:15:03 UTC

2014-03-24 Thread steve.sundur
hat revival will last... Meanwhile FFL is going strong. What it says to me is that people now want their spirituality thoroughly integrated into their whole life, not off in some corner irrelevant to everyday matters. Just my opinion. PS Thank you for your support. It means a lot. On Sa

Re: [FairfieldLife] Post Count Fri 21-Mar-14 00:15:03 UTC

2014-03-24 Thread steve.sundur
z, "Unity sucks!" On Sunday, March 23, 2014 5:31 PM, "steve.sundur@..." wrote: you could always go the blog route. you've got a catchy handle Doctor Dumbass and Higher States of Consciousness. nah. Doctor Dumbass and the Road to Bliss. definitely nah

Re: [FairfieldLife] Post Count Fri 21-Mar-14 00:15:03 UTC

2014-03-24 Thread steve.sundur
Consciousness. Though if you would like to continue giggling over it, like someone with the consciousness of a rock, please, be my guest. ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wrote : Steve, my vote would go to: Doc sez, "Unity sucks!" On Sunday, March 23, 2014 5:31 PM, &qu

Re: [FairfieldLife] Post Count Fri 21-Mar-14 00:15:03 UTC

2014-03-24 Thread steve.sundur
rong. What it says to me is that people now want their spirituality thoroughly integrated into their whole life, not off in some corner irrelevant to everyday matters. Just my opinion. PS Thank you for your support. It means a lot. On Saturday, March 22, 2014 6:06 PM, "steve.sundur@..."

Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Ejecting Quiet time meditation from our public schools

2014-03-24 Thread steve.sundur
Ann, I respectfully disagree. If there is anything to be vigilant about, it is the separation of church and state. State including schools. There are many special interests looking for any tiny opening in that area. The oft used, "slippery slope" very much applies here, I think. I think

Re: [FairfieldLife] Barry's Chopra quote scam

2014-03-24 Thread steve.sundur
Share, you are wonderful! This post is so funny. You've run circles around this Judy. Too bad she's not able to appreciate it. I do! ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wrote : Judy, first of all, I have no idea when turq realized his mistake. Neither do you. Secondly, I wouldn't call it

Re: [FairfieldLife] Barry's Chopra quote scam

2014-03-24 Thread steve.sundur
Don't enable Judy, Share. That's probably exactly what she thinks. ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wrote : Judy, I think it makes salyavin someone who was posting quickly. What say you? Another drowner in corruption?! On Monday, March 24, 2014 2:59 PM, "authfriend@..." wrote:

Re: [FairfieldLife] Post Count Fri 21-Mar-14 00:15:03 UTC

2014-03-24 Thread steve.sundur
---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wrote : For example, how's your marriage doing, you who are so keen to paint me with the brush of "emotional issues?" We haven't heard much about your wife lately. Is she still your wife? Father forgive me. I've wondered the same thing. Or are

Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Ejecting Quiet time meditation from our public schools

2014-03-24 Thread steve.sundur
Having grown up saying the "Pledge", I very much agree. There is so much that relies on general consensus, Like obscenity laws. Those are left to the community, and usually it works out. Like saying "under God", in the pledge. It wasn't a big deal, and you could always not say it if you wan

Re: [FairfieldLife] Post Count Fri 21-Mar-14 00:15:03 UTC

2014-03-24 Thread steve.sundur
eodes. AND, I really respect their states of rock consciousness. What to do? On Monday, March 24, 2014 7:56 PM, "steve.sundur@..." wrote: This is a serious research subject Share and should not be giggled at. A grave sign of disrespect. ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com,

Re: [FairfieldLife] Barry's Chopra quote scam

2014-03-24 Thread steve.sundur
Share, you are on tonight. Smiles all around. ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wrote : Steve, I think way down deep inside, Judy really does appreciate it. Way, way, WAY down deep inside... On Monday, March 24, 2014 8:29 PM, "steve.sundur@..." wrote: Shar

Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Jet Vanishes

2014-03-24 Thread steve.sundur
Hey Judy, at this point, I think we have to give first place to Jim. After all, he did say that satellite data would be instrumental in finding the plane. Now evidently it was a little different than that technicalese that he offered up, but I'm giving that first place finish nonetheless. B

Re: [FairfieldLife] Barry's Chopra quote scam

2014-03-24 Thread steve.sundur
You should be so fortunate! (Feebs, stop it! What's gotten into you? You're engaging in childish behavior right now.) I'm talking to myself btw. Let me try to turn the page. ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wrote : Don't advise Share, Feebs. She has enough problems. Don't enab

Re: [FairfieldLife] Barry's Chopra quote scam

2014-03-24 Thread steve.sundur
You know, that was somewhat funny! ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wrote : Watch it, now you're getting Share's blood on you. Share, you are wonderful! This post is so funny. You've run circles around this Judy. Too bad she's not able to appreciate it. I do! ---In FairfieldLif

Re: [FairfieldLife] Post Count Fri 21-Mar-14 00:15:03 UTC

2014-03-24 Thread steve.sundur
r whole life, not off in some corner irrelevant to everyday matters. Just my opinion. PS Thank you for your support. It means a lot. On Saturday, March 22, 2014 6:06 PM, "steve.sundur@..." wrote: what is WNS? ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wrote : Richard, having

Re: [FairfieldLife] Post Count Fri 21-Mar-14 00:15:03 UTC

2014-03-24 Thread steve.sundur
Criticism coming from anyone else Judy, I might be inclined to listen. But youno can do. Sorry. ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wrote : Interesting, According to Share, I was "sinking to a new low" when I suggested Barry's "family" encouraged his despicable behavior here (and

Re: [FairfieldLife] Barry's Chopra quote scam

2014-03-24 Thread steve.sundur
;thinking" *you* know how Judy feels "way, way WAY down deep inside" is a bit arrogant, no? You ain't that good, sweet pea. Steve, I think way down deep inside, Judy really does appreciate it. Way, way, WAY down deep inside... On Monday, March 24, 2014 8:29 PM, &q

Re: [FairfieldLife] Post Count Fri 21-Mar-14 00:15:03 UTC

2014-03-24 Thread steve.sundur
that. ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wrote : On 3/24/2014 7:32 PM, steve.sundur@... mailto:steve.sundur@... wrote: The dynamics never really appealed to me. I lurked on FFL for just a few days before I felt compelled to participate. But BAT was, as you say, mostly a research forum, a

Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Jet Vanishes

2014-03-24 Thread steve.sundur
Oh, okay, I guess you followed the satellite part better than I did. I thought he left it pretty open as to what role the satellites would play. But it would seem to me the satellites must have had some data as the plane was moving in order to determine where it landed, unless you mean they ha

Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Ejecting Quiet time meditation from our public schools

2014-03-24 Thread steve.sundur
h Benson's technique, but who knows. ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wrote : On 3/24/2014 8:09 PM, steve.sundur@... mailto:steve.sundur@... wrote: But I think we need to find a different way to transform that environment, I'm afraid. > All these problems would probably not even e

Re: [FairfieldLife] Barry's Chopra quote scam

2014-03-24 Thread steve.sundur
---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wrote : We sometimes need sideshows to relieve the stress of thinking so many ponderous thoughts - some people just feel better when they have someone to talk to - even if it's on a funny farm in a lounge chair. Batgap could stand some of that wisdom!

Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Jet Vanishes

2014-03-25 Thread steve.sundur
om, wrote : On 3/24/2014 9:11 PM, steve.sundur@... mailto:steve.sundur@... wrote: But, but, but, second place finish definitely goes to you, who stated there was some serious malfunction, lithium batteries I believe. > It might be a good time to point out, Steve, that it was probably th

Re: [FairfieldLife] Post Count Fri 21-Mar-14 00:15:03 UTC

2014-03-25 Thread steve.sundur
Did I? Actually I think this is an example of LWJ, or Last Word Judy. Sort of your signature for 20 years. ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wrote : Oh, sorry, you misunderstood again, Feebs. I couldn't care less whether you listen to what I have to say, about you or anything else.

Re: [FairfieldLife] Post Count Fri 21-Mar-14 00:15:03 UTC

2014-03-25 Thread steve.sundur
d go to: Doc sez, "Unity sucks!" On Sunday, March 23, 2014 5:31 PM, "steve.sundur@..." wrote: you could always go the blog route. you've got a catchy handle Doctor Dumbass and Higher States of Consciousness. nah. Doctor Dumbass and the Road to Bliss.

Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Jet Vanishes

2014-03-25 Thread steve.sundur
You are so funny Jim. At least in a weird kind of way. No, pretty much business as usual here. Just a waking state husband and wife, and 20 year old whose coming off the rails to some extent. But marriage wise, it's all good. How about you? ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wrote

Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: No Mantra will cure willfully arrogant stupidity

2014-03-25 Thread steve.sundur
Look, you can choose to dismiss the concept because it sounds silly. But if you don't believe that has humans, we undergo tests of various kinds, then I think you may be missing something. Yes, I believe in the concept of enlightenment. I think it is something we consciously, or unconscious

Re: [FairfieldLife] No Mantra will cure willfully arrogant stupidity

2014-03-25 Thread steve.sundur
I haven't thought about it for some time, but I think at one time at least, I associated the troop of Maruts with clouds or some other phenomenon of nature. And there were other similar connections I made. ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wrote : ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com

Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: No Mantra will cure willfully arrogant stupidity

2014-03-25 Thread steve.sundur
You know Michael, things may not always be as black and white as you'd like to make them with regard to Maharishi. Santana Dharma might be more akin to a philosophy than a religion according to many. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San%C4%81tan%C4%AB http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San%C4%81tan%C4%A

Re: [FairfieldLife] Post Count Fri 21-Mar-14 00:15:03 UTC

2014-03-25 Thread steve.sundur
Judy's got another addition to her crib sheet. All those "alleged" infractions requiring an apology. I wonder how long the list is now. I wonder if she goes over them each night before beddybye. That might explain some things. (-: ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wrote : And left dan

Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: No Mantra will cure willfully arrogant stupidity

2014-03-25 Thread steve.sundur
hin' you had said it to Carlos Santana instead of the followers of the Hindu RELIGION as they are sending off into your next incarnation. ---- On Wed, 3/26/14, steve.sundur@... mailto:steve.sundur@... mailto:steve.sundur@...> wrote: Subject

Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: No Mantra will cure willfully arrogant stupidity

2014-03-25 Thread steve.sundur
seen on FFL and that's saying something. ---- On Wed, 3/26/14, steve.sundur@... mailto:steve.sundur@... mailto:steve.sundur@...> wrote: Subject: Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: No Mantra will cure willfully arrogant stupidity To: FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com mailto:Fairfiel

Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: No Mantra will cure willfully arrogant stupidity

2014-03-25 Thread steve.sundur
I guess you two know better than a billion Hindus and 5,000 years or so of a religion's existence. You assertion is one of the most absurd contentions I have seen on FFL and that's saying something. On Wed, 3/26/14, steve.sundur@... m

Re: [FairfieldLife] Non-Celebrity TM Endorsements

2014-03-26 Thread steve.sundur
That"a great Share. You gave me a chuckle this morning. I also liked Barry's profiles. ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wrote : Hi everyone, I'm a younger, older woman who lives in walkable, minus the winter, Fairfield, IA. However, I do drive my car twice a day to the women's Dome,

[FairfieldLife] Re: delightful but not for prudes

2014-03-26 Thread steve.sundur
That was great Share. I don't know why this popped into my head, but this was a gag that could have been done 2000 years ago, or 5000 years ago, just as effectively. I guess there are many things like that. ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wrote :

Re: [FairfieldLife] Post Count Fri 21-Mar-14 00:15:03 UTC

2014-03-26 Thread steve.sundur
Who knows what you were seeking. Probably trying to ramp up to another "Friskygate", which was one of your many overwrought, nonsensical, distorted out of proportion issues. But always love ya, Judy, or at least feel compassion for you. You are cute in your own sorta way. (-: ---In Fai

Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: No Mantra will cure willfully arrogant stupidity

2014-03-26 Thread steve.sundur
Yes, I did Lol on that! ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wrote : It's a floor wax! No, it's a dessert topping! Michael, "Hinduism" is far, far too complex and elaborate to insist that it's either one or the other, a religion or a philosophy. It has elements of both. Rather than j

Re: [FairfieldLife] Non-Celebrity TM Endorsements

2014-03-26 Thread steve.sundur
Taking bets. I say we're not going to see Lawson hitting the Show History Link anytime soon. Not sure why. Maybe it's a form of protest. Maybe inertia. Maybe just a mental block. After all, it does take a little extra effort, as small as it may be. ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroup

[FairfieldLife] Re: Real life

2014-03-26 Thread steve.sundur
Here is a fact Michael. This is no one on this planet who thinks more about TM, the TMO, and MMY than you. It obviously colors your every thought, word and action. But as you said recently, "you're pretty much over it", or at least something close to that. Go figure. ---In Fairfi

Re: [FairfieldLife] Post Count Fri 21-Mar-14 00:15:03 UTC

2014-03-26 Thread steve.sundur
Emily, can you elaborate on how this typically works? ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wrote : Why Richard, whydo you continue to obsess on Fred Lenz? Why oh why oh why? Rama had the ability to alter one's perception...well before the drugs took over. He's not the only one who ha

[FairfieldLife] Re: You and me are like the devil and holy water

2014-03-26 Thread steve.sundur
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OnnDqH6Wj8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OnnDqH6Wj8 ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wrote : 31,850,775 wanted to see and hear that, too No one, no one, no one Can get in the way of what I'm feeling No one, no one, no one.

Re: [FairfieldLife] Non-Celebrity TM Endorsements

2014-03-26 Thread steve.sundur
Hey, great! ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wrote : Maybe teh fact is that I didn't see it at the bottom of some of the replies I made, and never understood its use. L ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wrote : Taking bets. I say we're not going to see Lawson hitting the Sho

Re: [FairfieldLife] Post Count Fri 21-Mar-14 00:15:03 UTC

2014-03-27 Thread steve.sundur
Sure, I understand. I happen to be in the camp that thinks Fred had achieved a remarkable level of consciousnesses. For me it is based on the transcripts of two interviews he gave. Maybe going back, I might feel differently. But I've read my share of books on, or about, supposed enlightened

Re: [FairfieldLife] Post Count Fri 21-Mar-14 00:15:03 UTC

2014-03-27 Thread steve.sundur
As I said previously, I've read autobiographies, and biographies of people who were said to be enlightened. A few that come to mind are Yogananda, Muktananda, Ramakrishna, Vivekenanda, with a very notable mention for Elizibeth Haich. I've read books by them, or about them, and I came way feeli

[FairfieldLife] Re: Unifying String Theory

2014-03-27 Thread steve.sundur
It's a breath mint. ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wrote : It's a wave function.. . Field Work in Latest Research. .. http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-2646 http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-2646 -Buck

Re: [FairfieldLife] What We Did Today

2014-03-27 Thread steve.sundur
More like a genius in training. Looks like she's sitting on medicine ball. I think young geniuses like those. ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wrote : See that little kid at the end of the table? She's a genius. Share, this is where geniuses hang out; it is a genius bar. LOL, t

Re: [FairfieldLife] Post Count Fri 21-Mar-14 00:15:03 UTC

2014-03-28 Thread steve.sundur
The latest interview was Menos Kafatos, and the one before that was Jack Petranker. Was it one of those, because I read the write ups, and nothing jumped out at me. Let me also say, that I haven't really read any books on spiritual personalities in about 20 years. The Lenz interviews I read

Re: [FairfieldLife] Is TM an Effortless Practice?

2014-03-28 Thread steve.sundur
I read this article a couple weeks ago, and found it kind of interesting. http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702303287804579443160558822086 http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702303287804579443160558822086 ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wrote : Old Grand

Re: [FairfieldLife] Post Count Fri 21-Mar-14 00:15:03 UTC

2014-03-28 Thread steve.sundur
I couldn't get to the interviews from those links. But from the links provided a few months ago, I'd say that he came off better in print than he did on live interviews.

[FairfieldLife] Re: IS TM and Effortless Practice?

2014-03-28 Thread steve.sundur
---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wrote : It is often claimed that TM is "effortless" and that this somehow makes it superior to other forms of meditation that are not effortless and often (according to TM Org dogma) involve "straining". Michael, I'll try to reply to some of your po

[FairfieldLife] Re: IS TM and Effortless Practice?

2014-03-28 Thread steve.sundur
except the "guy" wasn't Michael, if you were implying it was. you'd think he might have indicated he was picking that piece up from elsewhere. In fact, I was going to ask him for some citations for some of those claims. I guess he wouldn't have been able to come up with any. ---In Fairfiel

[FairfieldLife] Re: Harri Aalto: New Interview on Buddha at the Gas Pump - 03/28/2014

2014-03-28 Thread steve.sundur
Oh, maybe this is the interview you were referring to Emily. I picked up your other post while still at work. This seems to apply to many of things being bandied about. ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wrote : New Interview on Buddha at the Gas Pump - 03/28/2014 blog updates from

[FairfieldLife] Re: Harri Aalto: New Interview on Buddha at the Gas Pump - 03/28/2014

2014-03-28 Thread steve.sundur

[FairfieldLife] Re: Harri Aalto: New Interview on Buddha at the Gas Pump - 03/28/2014

2014-03-28 Thread steve.sundur
I just read it again, more slowly, I liked all of it. His experiences sound very genuine. I may try to listen to the interview. Thanks for pointing it out. ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wrote : Oh, maybe this is the interview you were referring to Emily. I picked up your other

[FairfieldLife] Re: Harri Aalto: New Interview on Buddha at the Gas Pump - 03/28/2014

2014-03-28 Thread steve.sundur
Listening to it in the background. It sounds like he has a successful business as well. And he sounds very down to earth. There are only a few people I know personally who I had the feeling were enlightened, and in most cases they also were very down to earth, and not particularly interested

Re: [FairfieldLife] TM Mantras - Source?

2014-03-30 Thread steve.sundur
---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wrote : snip So, how many bija mantras does one need in order to attain enlightenment? Is this leading up to a light bulb joke? On 03/30/2014 09:52 AM, Richard J. Williams wrote: On 3/30/2014 9:44 AM, Michael Jackson wrote: > In an advanced

[FairfieldLife] Re: For Richard, What I Did Today

2014-03-30 Thread steve.sundur
We took a hike here today. https://www.google.com/maps/preview/uv?hl=en&pb=!1s0x87d9295fc26706db:0x37aff25dd206887a!2m5!2m2!1i80!2i80!3m1!2i100!3m1!7e1!4shttp://www.panoramio.com/photo/85510880!5srockwoods+reservation+hiking+trails+-+Google+Search&sa=X&ei=stg4U__IEuHIsAT8zICIAg&ved=0CIsBEKIqMAo

[FairfieldLife] Re: For Richard, What I Did Today

2014-03-30 Thread steve.sundur
You are right about that. There was no foliage. That was nice in it's own way. Yes, my wife made a nice meal afterwards. And this new grocery store opened nearby a couple months ago, so I decided to talk a walk there after dinner. Problem is, I thought I knew exactly where it was, but didn'

Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: For Richard, What I Did Today

2014-03-31 Thread steve.sundur
s each day makes a good difference in how I feel. Hope you have a good week and thanks for the beautiful pictures. On Sunday, March 30, 2014 10:29 PM, "steve.sundur@..." wrote: You are right about that. There was no foliage. That was nice in it's own way. Yes, my wife ma

Re: [FairfieldLife] The Self Course Fairfield

2014-03-31 Thread steve.sundur
Now that was a "good catch" Judy. ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wrote : Er, Michael, more likely the New Age got "It's all the Self" from TM. The Self has always been a TM thing. It's what you're said to experience when you transcend, remember? Boy, you are really out in left field h

Re: [FairfieldLife] The Self Course Fairfield

2014-03-31 Thread steve.sundur
ney and like the idiots they are, create a "vedic" society. ---- On Mon, 3/31/14, steve.sundur@... mailto:steve.sundur@... mailto:steve.sundur@...> wrote: Subject: Re: [FairfieldLife] The Self Course Fairfield To: FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com mai

Re: [FairfieldLife] The Self Course Fairfield

2014-03-31 Thread steve.sundur
Michael, You've been in this rut so long, I imagine it looks normal to you. But to an outsider observer, it looks like there is no one as concerned with the TMO as you. Not Bevan, not Hagelin, not Neal Patterson, not even Barry! Really, go figure. ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com,

Re: [FairfieldLife] The Self Course Fairfield

2014-03-31 Thread steve.sundur
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Re: [FairfieldLife] The Self Course Fairfield

2014-03-31 Thread steve.sundur
d TM sheep. On Mon, 3/31/14, steve.sundur@... mailto:steve.sundur@... mailto:steve.sundur@...> wrote: Subject: Re: [FairfieldLife] The Self Course Fairfield To: FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com mailto:FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com Date: Monday, March 31,

Re: [FairfieldLife] The Self Course Fairfield

2014-03-31 Thread steve.sundur
in their faces reply "Oh, well it makes him more human in my eyes!" or "Well he's enlightened and you can't judge an enlightened man." and my favorite - "It must be something subtle..." ---- On Tue, 4/1/

Re: [FairfieldLife] The Self Course Fairfield

2014-03-31 Thread steve.sundur
m, wrote : Steve, I really appreciate how common sensical (is that a valid phrase?) you are in what you say here. Especially the bit about why the TMO changed its approach. And of course, the directly relevant part about twenty minutes meditating being good for most people. On Monda

Re: [FairfieldLife] The Self Course Fairfield

2014-03-31 Thread steve.sundur
hrase?) you are in what you say here. Especially the bit about why the TMO changed its approach. And of course, the directly relevant part about twenty minutes meditating being good for most people. On Monday, March 31, 2014 7:08 PM, "steve.sundur@... mailto:steve.sun

Re: [FairfieldLife] The Self Course Fairfield

2014-03-31 Thread steve.sundur
cult apologist when you continue to find virtue where none exists in the TMO On Tue, 4/1/14, steve.sundur@... mailto:steve.sundur@... mailto:steve.sundur@...> wrote: Subject: Re: [FairfieldLife] The Self Course Fairfield To: FairfieldLife@yahoogr

Re: [FairfieldLife] The Self Course Fairfield

2014-03-31 Thread steve.sundur
e, the directly relevant part about twenty minutes meditating being good for most people. On Monday, March 31, 2014 7:08 PM, "steve.sundur@..." wrote: ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wrote : Oh that's good Michael. At least a new name from the one I am usually

Re: [FairfieldLife] The Self Course Fairfield

2014-04-01 Thread steve.sundur
Yes, Barry, you list many truths here. I think the watershed moment for Judy in her adult life, and possibly her whole life, was Robin's arrival on FFL. No need to elaborate. I think she make good points on occasion,but overall her legacy will be that as a very mean person, who evidently d

Re: [FairfieldLife] The Self Course Fairfield

2014-04-01 Thread steve.sundur
. It seems to be a big part of being human. Go figure! On Monday, March 31, 2014 9:31 PM, "steve.sundur@..." wrote: should be, "you might be a cult apologist, if" ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wrote : Hi Share, I thought so too! But if you're h

Re: [FairfieldLife] The Self Course Fairfield

2014-04-01 Thread steve.sundur
Okay, Judy, thanks for the feedback. I will definitely take it under advisement. ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wrote : Hey, Feebs, remember what I told you about your mind-reading abilities. Not to mention your serious memory problems. Those deficiencies tend to leave you awfully

Re: [FairfieldLife] The Self Course Fairfield

2014-04-01 Thread steve.sundur
'em? If you as real nice and give 'em a whole bunch of money I am sure they'll assign Reed Martin to be your personal supervisor and he can make sure you adhere to all the rules and live a real shore nuff TM life. I am sure it would be Sat Chit Ananda. ---

Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Fairfield Venture Fund

2014-04-01 Thread steve.sundur
Hey Michael, Quite a spiel, and pretty one sided to boot. Since you mentioned Reed Martin and my incident with him at Livingston Manor, really I didn't recall him so much as arrogant, as a little misguided. And I didn't come away feeling any resentment. It was as though "nature" was push

Re: [FairfieldLife] The Self Course Fairfield

2014-04-01 Thread steve.sundur
nice and give 'em a whole bunch of money I am sure they'll assign Reed Martin to be your personal supervisor and he can make sure you adhere to all the rules and live a real shore nuff TM life. I am sure it would be Sat Chit Ananda. ---

Re: [FairfieldLife] The Self Course Fairfield

2014-04-01 Thread steve.sundur
Michael, it apparently doesn't take long for you to get fixated on something. But I do get a chuckle out of it. So thanks for that! ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wrote : Reed Martin is waiting On Tue, 4/1/14, steve.s

Re: [FairfieldLife] The Self Course Fairfield

2014-04-01 Thread steve.sundur
Uh, psst, Michael, point of order. It's not the getting angry that's laudable. Jesus no. It's making a case based on facts, or at least balanced opinion. Ok, that's enough lesson for today. Maybe tomorrow, we can cover, "How to Go About Building Your Case" ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroup

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