Everyone,
I try to communicate with people on this forum in the way I think would be best
to reach them. In Zen that's called 'skillful means'. I sometimes refer to it
as 'using all the tools in my toolbox'.
I communicate with Edgar with logic and long exegeses because I believe that is
the only 'tool' he believes is valid - logic and understanding. He in my
opinion is a good example of the saying 'when all you have is a hammer
everything looks like a nail'. Logic is his hammer and he want's to apply it
to everything. I believe it is an inappropriate tool to apply to zen,
especially if that's the only tool you use.
I communicate with Anthony with humor because I have seen him respond well to
that.
I communicate with Kris and Mike using zen metaphors and that seems to work
well.
I thought Merle, seeing the way she posted and being an artist, would respond
better to metaphors than to logic and dissertations, but I may have misread
that one.
Anyway what I want everyone to know is that when I post my long dissertations
to Edgar it is specifically tailored for and primarily directed at him. I know
it's not appropriate for everyone so don't judge me too harshly. This style is
certainly not the one I am most comfortable with, but is one I can employ.
If anyone specifically addresses me in a post I will respond. I will also
respond to posts in which I'm not addressed if I think I have something to add.
When I post I usually address them to someone specific, and use the style I
think is the best way to communicate to them. It probably won't suit everyone.
Like I said I have many tools in my toolbox, but am more skillful and
comfortable with some than others.
...Bill!
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