Steve, Yes.. I also agree that self-inquiry and monitoring one's own behavior is a lifelong process. We're never "fixed". For example, I think--though it may be pure speculation on my part, I have noticed some subtle shifts in behavior and words from even such polarizing figures as Bill O'Reilly. Almost a "softening" in a small way. There could be a couple of reasons. (1) He has made his reputation and marked his "voice" in policy and press. So , he doesn't have to prove himself anymore. (2) Maybe I'm nuts, but I wonder if the Jon Stewart /Steven Cobert show has a subtle impact. Even with his strong ego, its not easy to be reflected everyday in the "mirror" of such programs. Rush Limbaugh is likely a tougher nut to crack.. k
--- On Thu, 1/20/11, SteveW <[email protected]> wrote: Hi Kristy. Oh, I don't think that we should enable negative behaviors in others! If you were to take karate lessons from me I don't think you would find me to be the sort who wants to give everyone a soft landing! LOL! But before you can fix other people you have to fix yourself. As long as you are acting-out knee-jerk addictions to hate, greed and delusion, you will not be able to see clearly to "remove the splinter from your brother's eye". But we are all in this together, and have to find ways to help ourselves and others to see clearly. When I talk about release from suffering, I certainly don't mean coddling either ourselves or others. I'm not advocating escapism, but insight. Sometimes this means confronting others with their negativity in direct and forceful ways. But one must always be careful not to just act-out one's own negative conditioning in the process. Very, very difficult. IMO. Steve > > > > > > > > > > . >
