I'm not sure you were dealing with the 'real' situation. But that's what we're talking about isn't it?
I appreciate, that as you saw the situation, you did a nice thing, and bonded with that person. But I still suspect you're patting yourself on the back for having "helped" this bum... By many social worker's arguments, you were one more nail in his coffin. That can be debated on another forum. But I'm finding fault with how you perceived the situation. That you imagined the whole fairytale. I suppose stepping out of your box is good -- its hard to do, so kudos. But that is all that is to be celebrated. 1 dollar? A hug? Really 'suckin' the marrow out of the bone of life, eh? The bum, the dollar, the hug... you should add a car chase and write a script. More box-stepping and these illusions might fade. I'm sorry this is so negative. Rod Scholl -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of spider Sent: Sunday, April 24, 2005 10:25 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Zen] Key West Bums From: "Rod Scholl" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > The rest of us will handle the reality portion while you dream... > Maybe you are the one missing the reality. I dealt with a real situation in a positive way. I felt more alive because I stepped outside of my box. That beats sitting on a cushion and taking sarcastic snipes at other people. For those 99.9% of us who are never going to become Zen Masters, Zen is just a tool which can be used to see different perspectives. A youthful mind sees things from various points of view more easily than someone used to routine. I think that is one thing that "Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind" refers to. Having a mind that is open to more possibilities. ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Has someone you know been affected by illness or disease? Network for Good is THE place to support health awareness efforts! http://us.click.yahoo.com/UwRTUD/UOnJAA/i1hLAA/S27xlB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Noble Eightfold Path: Right View, Right Intention, Right Speech, Right Action, Right Effort, Right Mindfulness, Right Concentration, Right Livelihood Yahoo! Groups Links ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> In low income neighborhoods, 84% do not own computers. At Network for Good, help bridge the Digital Divide! http://us.click.yahoo.com/hjtSRD/3MnJAA/i1hLAA/S27xlB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Noble Eightfold Path: Right View, Right Intention, Right Speech, Right Action, Right Effort, Right Mindfulness, Right Concentration, Right Livelihood Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ZenForum/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
