Kristy, I am glad you have a chance of visiting the land of the rising sun (and yen). I don't know if you have been there before. One of the characteristics of Japanese people is their ability to absorb foreign culture, both in a right and wrong way. During the World Wars, they used brutality they learned from Western competition to commit all kinds of atrocities. On the other hand, they maintain politeness they learned from Chinese Confucianism to the extreme, while in China itself you see little sign of that nowadays. I believe the couple of weeks when you are there will be a fantastic experience.
Anthony --- On Thu, 6/1/11, Kristy McClain <[email protected]> wrote: From: Kristy McClain <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [Zen] Re: Mindfulness pt 2 To: [email protected] Date: Thursday, 6 January, 2011, 8:20 AM Anthony, Your statement below reveals your wisdom.;) You asked me in another post where I am headed in Asia? We are going to Japan. Its primarily business, and as I mentioned last fall, I'd love to go there in the spring-time! I tacked that reply onto this one, as I was thinking about Dave's question. Personally, I think it can be helpful. I started a similar practice just a couple of years after my accident, (in conjunction with a yoga practice). Certainly worth a try. Part of what I will be doing in Japan is to follow-up with cancer patients who are involved in a clinical trial on pain management. My role there will be to provide mindful awareness techniques that patients can use to reduce their discomfort resulting from chemo, and the disease process itself. Well-- to be clearer-- they are enrolled in a program wherein they receive a drug therapy to mediate pain. Mindful /contemplative practice is being used to determine if-- and to what degree, the strength and frequency of the drug can be reduced, thereby minimizing other side effects of their respective cancer treatment. Clearly, they have fears, so its certainly possible that 'fear" management is part of that as well. Well-- I am off for a couple of weeks, but best wishes to Dave and all. I do hope to visit at least one zen event, and see some temples. *bows* Kristy --- On Wed, 1/5/11, Anthony Wu <[email protected]> wrote: From: Anthony Wu <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [Zen] Re: Mindfulness pt 2 To: [email protected] Date: Wednesday, January 5, 2011, 4:14 PM Dave, Fear of dementia, fear of death, fear of fear... are indications of your strong ego. Anything that reduces the ego is helpful. Anthony --- On Thu, 6/1/11, Dave P <[email protected]> wrote: From: Dave P <[email protected]> Subject: [Zen] Re: Mindfulness pt 2 To: [email protected] Date: Thursday, 6 January, 2011, 4:16 AM To be honest, not particularly :) I do have another question, though. For me, mindfulness is associated with intellect. I was wondering if it is possible to practise mindfulness even with cognitive impairment? My main OCD symptom is fear of dementia, and dealing with this particular fear in a mindful way might be beneficial. --- In [email protected], "ED" <seacrofter...@...> wrote: > > > > Dave P, > > Have Forum members gone too far with their generous and well-intended > advice? > > --ED > > > > --- In [email protected], "Rev. Joriki Dat Baker" <koryu@> > wrote: > > > > This has gone far beyond what he asked of the group. > > > > Joriki >
