It was a righteous ride with some spirited philosophical conversation.
Being on the bike focuses me on the present. Sometimes you can think only
about each individual pedal stroke, and that is at times, my form of
meditation. As an atheist I try to find solace in the present. I would
As I re-read Patrick's words, it sounds to me like he's using the
difference between right and wrong as a way to find God, not using God to
be told the difference between right and wrong.
As an atheist, I completely agree with his approach; I just bleeped over
all the God parts.
Philip
Coconut, glad you caught that. That was the point. Yesterday on each stroke
there was no other option but to be in your head to be the witness. For me
it's therapy.
On the matter of existence, it is all subjective and I always attempt to
give individuals their due respect regardless their view
One pedal stroke at a time I think you guys are onto something. I
enjoy long climbs for that reason and the need to pay attention to
breathing. A simple, repetitive task that calms the mind cuts down on
internal chatter.
dougP
On Sunday, January 26, 2014 10:53:44 AM UTC-8, hsmitham
Dear Philip and Peter,
Well, you're both right and both wrong in understanding what I was
attempting to say, but it is clear this is not the forum for further
discussion of it, so I won't make further attempts to clarify. Please
accept my apologies for straying beyond the confines of this
Patrick,
Ah you can say what you like my Brother. My post was an introspective one
and your thoughts and beliefs are valid. Please feel free to clarify. After
all I believe the Riv universe would approve as long as there's no
serious proselytizing. You are loved.
~Hugh
Life is like riding a
Thanks, Hugh. I will say this much ... Saint Nicholas is real, and as an
eternal member of the Communion of Saints he is beyond time and space, so
space Santa is entirely logical with the eyes of faith. Grin.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Sunday, January 26, 2014 1:50:14 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote:
Oh, snaps!
On Sun, Jan 26, 2014 at 1:08 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote:
Thanks, Hugh. I will say this much ... Saint Nicholas is real, and as an
eternal member of the Communion of Saints he is beyond time and space, so
space Santa is entirely logical with the eyes of faith.
I know. That was sweet.
On Sunday, January 26, 2014 1:09:37 PM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
Oh, snaps!
On Sun, Jan 26, 2014 at 1:08 PM, Deacon Patrick lamon...@mac.comjavascript:
wrote:
Thanks, Hugh. I will say this much ... Saint Nicholas is real, and as an
eternal member of
Haha, sorry for my tone seeming harsh, Internet is a hard place for tone.
My daughter and wife are religious and I was an altar boy and have a minor
in religious studies. I more find religion fascinating than real though.
Feel free to speak your mind, you don't need anyone's permission to do
that,
Apology accepted, Peter. I am sorry the faith you experienced growing up
was tainted to be less than its infinite reality.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Sunday, January 26, 2014 2:22:53 PM UTC-7, Peter M wrote:
Haha, sorry for my tone seeming harsh, Internet is a hard place for tone.
My daughter
Years ago when I had a subscription to Bicycling magazine, they had a story
about this amazing cyclist who was as fast as anyone on the TdF. The
problem was that he refused to race. He would spend hours on his bike in
the mountains, even refusing full time work so he could spend his day
riding
How come I've never seen you in my church??
~Hugh
Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep
moving. -- Albert Einstein
http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/
On Sun, Jan 26, 2014 at 7:44 PM, grrlyrida grrlyr...@gmail.com wrote:
Years ago when I had a subscription
Bosco Bars, mindfulness, Bhagavad Gita, St Ignatius, and a touching
reminder of why it all matters. Thank you Hugh.
On Thu, Jan 23, 2014 at 5:45 PM, Eunice Chang sleepyn...@gmail.com wrote:
Thanks for your words, Hugh. There is no easy way to deal with this, but
doing what you love always
Mindfull ... what?
With abandon,
Patrick
On Saturday, January 25, 2014 9:43:08 AM UTC-7, Robert Barr wrote:
Bosco Bars, mindfulness, Bhagavad Gita, St Ignatius, and a touching
reminder of why it all matters. Thank you Hugh.
On Thu, Jan 23, 2014 at 5:45 PM, Eunice Chang
Patrick, when Chris wrote about living in the moment and looking with clear
eyes and an open heart, he was describing a fundamental aspect of Buddhism
that is often referred to as mindfulness. The hope is to be aware of what
is going on within us and all around us; conscious of presence, thoughts
Absolutely, Robert. I should have put a Grin. after my Mindfull ...
what? as that is a joke I give my kids a hard time with quite often. Grin.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Saturday, January 25, 2014 3:18:01 PM UTC-7, Robert Barr wrote:
Patrick, when Chris wrote about living in the moment and
I was in Rockville, MD last week and out for a walk and came across this. I
wish I had gotten a better picture. Seems appropriate to this thread.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/41335973@N00/12070868505/
--mike
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Or as my daughters have been known to ask me is this one of those things
we have to think about? I thought there might be a grin there!
On Sat, Jan 25, 2014 at 5:48 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote:
Absolutely, Robert. I should have put a Grin. after my Mindfull ...
what? as
No such thing, sweetheart. You never have to think about anything. But you
may want to choose to. Grin.
Mindfulness, logic, and reason are among the weapons that fight temptation.
Learn to recognize false logic and you have learned how to recognize sin
(since sin doesn't have the truth to work
Learn to realize us atheists aren't any different in recognizing false
logic Don't need space Santa to tell me right from wrong.
On Jan 25, 2014 9:23 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote:
No such thing, sweetheart. You never have to think about anything. But
you may want to choose
Thanks for your words, Hugh. There is no easy way to deal with this, but
doing what you love always seems to be the right thing to do.
If Seth was in heaven, I suspect it'd look like this:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ejchang/7091026041/
-Eunice
On Tuesday, January 21, 2014 6:35:13 PM UTC-5,
involve respect for his
beliefs, or at the very least his right to hold them.
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To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: [RBW] Re: The why post
for helping keep
me sane and awake. Simultaneously.
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To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: [RBW] Re: The why post? You decide.
Enter now
Hugh,
Thanks for sharing, it's necessary to put your thoughts down sometimes and
to remember everybody goes through something. Your message reminds me of
some lyrics by Townes;
Spring only sighed
summer had to be satisfied
fall is a feelin' that I just can't lose.
I'd like to stay
maybe watch
Indeed.
Rides and thoughts like that is one of the main reason this list exists.
Thanks for putting that down and sharing it.
- Jim / cyclofiend.com
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Hugh, I love your writing style. It's conversational, but you can tell that
a great deal of thought goes into the words you choose. Thanks for sharing
your words with us.
On Tuesday, January 21, 2014 3:35:13 PM UTC-8, hsmitham wrote:
Sort of off topic...not so much about specific Rivendell
Deacon,
My Brother...I understand and am touched by your deep understanding of the
seen and unseen.
Peace,
~Hugh
Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep
moving. -- Albert Einstein
http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/
On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 3:44 PM, Deacon
Enter now deeply and all moments open wide their arms and embrace you.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Tuesday, January 21, 2014 4:35:13 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote:
Sort of off topic...not so much about specific Rivendell bikes, parts or
RBW HQ doings but there were two Hilsen's involved isn't that
Seems right on topic to me. Bikes, exploration, both geographical and
philosphical, and the motivation to put it all together express in
writing. Well done. Time cannot be saved, only spent. Spend wisely.
dougP
On Tuesday, January 21, 2014 3:35:13 PM UTC-8, hsmitham wrote:
Sort of off
It's not really Dawn till Dusk unless Selma Hayek is somehow involved.
All joshing aside, that was a nice read. Thanks for putting it together!
Cheers,
David
it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal
On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 5:20 PM, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote:
Seems right
It isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. Seth Vidal
Seth is riding in heaven. I am certain of it. And experiencing the glory
of being in the presence of God. As to our dogs...
Most of us can't picture a paradise of unspeakable beauty without flowers,
trees, and animals. Would it be heaven
Is Selma related to Salma Hayek? ;-)
On Tuesday, January 21, 2014 6:47:54 PM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
It's not really Dawn till Dusk unless Selma Hayek is somehow involved.
All joshing aside, that was a nice read. Thanks for putting it together!
Cheers,
David
it isn't a
I believe they are related. Got the movie title backwards as well... tough
night!
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