[Zen] Re: Frustrated

2011-02-15 Thread audreydc1983
Dave, I have had great success in overcoming this problem. I found that I have to ask myself a few questions: 1. Is the tone I'm feeling "perceived" or intended? (meaning, did they intend to be harsh, or am I just viewing it that way?) 2. Moods can affect speech, and even internet writings. Coul

Re: [Zen] Re: Frustrated(to Dave/list)

2011-02-13 Thread Mel
Hello Dave   I know about this, and I understand. This is also why I've cut down on postings and pay  more attention to the printed material. Some of the materials are useful, whilst others are not. Unlike in the past, my thinking these days is that some things are just not worth getting heated

[Zen] Re: Frustrated

2011-02-12 Thread Bill!
Dave, What do you mean 'silly'? Do you think the things we discuss here are 'silly'? That's insulting! Why would you post such a thing? Are you demented or are you just spoiling for a fight? Why don't you get a life? Gassho...Bill! --- In Zen_Forum@yahoogroups.com, "Dave P" wrote: > > I

[Zen] Re: Frustrated

2011-02-12 Thread ED
I like it! --ED --- In Zen_Forum@yahoogroups.com, "SteveW" wrote: > > Hi Dave. Perhaps you could approach those situations as a wonderful > opportunity to be aware of how you react to other people and what > they say. > Steve > --- In Zen_Forum@yahoogroups.com, "Dave P" wookielifeday@ wr

[Zen] Re: Frustrated

2011-02-12 Thread SteveW
--- In Zen_Forum@yahoogroups.com, "Dave P" wrote: > > I find that I can't stop arguing online about silly things. How do I walk > away? > Hi Dave. Perhaps you could approach those situations as a wonderful opportunity to be aware of how you react to other people and what they say. Steve

[Zen] Re: Frustrated

2011-02-12 Thread Dave P
Because walkign away is a lot like letting go? --- In Zen_Forum@yahoogroups.com, "ED" wrote: > > > > I'll bite! :-) > > If *you* don't know how, what makes you think that we have superior > minds that could provide you with an answer to your question? > > > > --- In Zen_Forum@yahoogroups.co

[Zen] Re: Frustrated

2011-02-12 Thread ED
I'll bite! :-) If *you* don't know how, what makes you think that we have superior minds that could provide you with an answer to your question? --- In Zen_Forum@yahoogroups.com, "Dave P" wrote: > > I find that I can't stop arguing online about silly things. How do I walk away?