Mayka, >To heat the thread perhaps?.
I tread warily, because I'd hate for you to think the world is ganging up on you here, but it takes two to start a flame-war. ED is spot on - how you deal with perceived put-downs or insults is entirely up to you (Geez, just take a look at the sparring me and ED get into!). For what it's worth, I honestly don't think ED or Kristy have ever insulted you. Even if they did (they haven't), why react so defensively and inflame the situation? Use the 'put-down' to work on yourself. In Japan they have a maxim, "Nana korabi ya oki.", which translates as '7 times down 8 times up'. Personally, I think this place would be lesser without either you, ED or Kristy and I enjoy reading everyone's posts for different reasons. To put any of you in the spam folder/trash is such a waste of an opportunity for learning. Mike ________________________________ From: Maria Lopez <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Thu, 10 March, 2011 5:57:04 Subject: Re: [Zen] For Chris~~Two Potent Quotes And who are you to make judgements about me or the dharma?. Who are you to intrude in something you don't know?. To heat the thread perhaps?. Always awaiting for the represion to come out at the first opportunity? --- On Wed, 9/3/11, ED <[email protected]> wrote: >From: ED <[email protected]> >Subject: Re: [Zen] For Chris~~Two Potent Quotes >To: [email protected] >Date: Wednesday, 9 March, 2011, 17:57 > > > > > >Whom are you talking to, and, what makes you so cock-sure of your judgment? > >--- In [email protected], Maria Lopez <flordeloto@...> wrote: >> >> How can you teach mindfulness when you haven't had the realisation on it in >>you?. >> >> Chris.. > >> > Chris, >> > >> > I haven't followed the postings recently, but as I was looking over the >>thread topics, I saw your comment here, and have a quick question.. >> > >> > Being in No. Cal, have you attended any classes /retreats or such with >> > Cheryl >>Hubert? I think her center is near Murphys-- ( Mountain View Zen Center), but >>she has been at Spirit Rock and other centers in the Santa Cruz area. >> >> > >> > As I honor much of your practice style, I'm curious--in light of your >>statements here-- how you would respond to her belief that your life is what >>you >>give your attention to, and how to work constructively and compassionately >>with >>what Cheri calls "the negative voices in the head". >> > >> > I-- of course, do believe in actively engaging in compassionate service >> > and >>actions. For me, zen is a means--not an end. But I will be teaching with her >>& >>others next fall, on how mindful practices influence depression and suicide. >> > >> > Just interested in your thoughts. >> > >> > Thanks...k >
