Linda-Words

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Dear Linda,

 

, nierika@a... wrote:

> Well, okay...hmmm. Yesterday I read a wonderful (sad also and

> poignant) article in the latest issue of "Hinduism Today" about

> efforts to assist those in the area of the terrible earthquakes.

> I find it difficult to get into discussions over the use of words

>(perhaps this is what is driving Tony's missives to the group).

> Perhaps 50,000 people killed and 20 million people in 7,904

> villages being otherwise affected, is not a "problem" needing a

> "solution," but I am very glad that so many, of many faiths and

> persuasions have rushed to their aid.

 

i am very glad as well. If i were physically situated in India and

in a position to help, it's almost certain i would be 'out there'

helping in any way possible. In fact, i would be grateful for the

privilege of assisting in such a disaster even in a small way.

> If "effort" is irrelevant, why do those who become the saints and

> sages perform tapas?

 

i don't know.

> I will say nothing more on this, except that if we are not

> part of the "solution(s)" then we are part of the "problem(s)."

 

What if there is no 'me' to be a part of either a solution or a

problem... then all is well with the world, despite events. Yet

without a 'me', it couldn't possibly indicate 'self-centeredness'

either. Rather, life is then free to express itself in/as

compassionate action.

 

A previous Email from the Tao Te Ching, expressed it well, i think:

 

Fill your bowl to the brim

and it will spill.

Keep sharpening your knife

and it will blunt.

Chase after money and security

and your heart will never unclench.

Care about people's approval

and you will be their prisoner.

 

Do your work , then step back.

The only path to serenity.

 

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Tao Te Ching

Lao-Tzu

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Love,

 

Omkara