Chris,
The higlighted portion of my post below was not intended as a recommendation, but as a (sort-of) koan to contemplate. --ED --- In [email protected], ChrisAustinLane <ch...@...> wrote: Thanks, Chris Austin-Lane Sent from a cell phone On Oct 22, 2010, at 7:38, "ED" <seacrofter...@... </group/Zen_Forum/post?postID=pscQyGQKYgNYdW95QGPvvib_vPCqA4Bd9dv2UUBznu\ bSJ4DN_3bLYgT2Eg1rTHMrldgW3yWHzJ9kbbp3tJY> > wrote: > Therefore the would-be yeller needs ask himself/herself the question: No! That is just adding mental activity on top of the impulse to yell. If you are unsure about the yelling, breath, wait, and see if the right action becomes more obvious. =================================== --- In [email protected], "ED" <seacrofter...@...> wrote: > Mayka asked: "Is it [the yelling] violent?" Mayka, Yelling is just what it is - yelling. But yelling in public can be quite annoying and disturbing to some or many. Therefore the would-be yeller needs ask himself/herself the question: "Shall I apply my understanding of zen to *myself* and merely experience my compulsion to yell - but remain quiet. OR: Shall I yell and provide *others* with the opportunity to practise their zenist worldview, by their being quiet and just experiencing their strong aversion to yells?" --ED
