Thanks Blossom and Bill for your words. They really mean something
to me. I mean, you don't have to write them, you could just continue
what you were doing and forget about it. It is these experiences
that strengthen my will to help other people too, even with 'simply
words', instead of turning to the more easy 'minding only my own
business'.
They also convince my idea that, despite some disappointments, an
open, even naive, attitude to the world ('empty' in Zen texts???) is
well feasible and best for all.
Eugene
--- In [email protected], "Bill Smart" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> On Friday, May 05, 2006 Blossom wrote:
>
> >Eugene, I thought your question was wonderful and thought-
provoking.
> >Please do not let the ugly words of someone like Jarvis hurt you;
they
> >are only words and can be washed away like sand into the sea. He
> >speaks of "your hurt and violation and sadness" but I believe he
> >really hints at his own. ~Blossom~
>
> Eugene, If you are hurt by the words of Jarvis (the Potty-Mouthed
Buddhist)
> or soothed by the words of Blossom (her name says it all), I
suggest you sit
> (zazen) with that hurt-self or soothed-self and ask 'What is this
that is
> hurt or soothed?'.
>
> Of course if you can do that AND eat your dinner, plan your day
tomorrow and
> balance your checkbook AT THE SAME TIME - go for it!
>
> For what it's worth I enjoyed thinking about and responding to your
> postings.
>
> ...Bill!
>
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