Joyce/ Re:' Dan' stuff

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Hi Joyce,

I just thought I'd stand up and introduce myself:

I'm the guy that people invent when they read things

into letters posted here and signed "Dan" ...

I'm glad for the communication we've shared here, too!

What happens when "I" stop inventing "myself"

and "anything to be chasing"?

Yes -- quite a koan you invented for you!

If even one of I hears, it's a worthwhile koan!

Taking off for a few days - hope you and all

have a great July 4th! and every other moment

as well ...

Love,

Dan

Yes, will the 'real' Dan stand up and introduce himself!

Laugh!

And who is this 'white wolf' guy anyhoo? Always banging on

about the Beloved!

Thought. Perhaps the love of Beloved, and "Beloved', being

vast and unconditional has space enough for neti, neti , pictures and

pomes. Perhaps neti ,neti is a denial of all that might get in the

way of the immediate presence of Love-perhaps merely an expression

of Love. "Love is an integral embrace of all that is"- except

Dan's means of expression?

When I first encountered Dan's posts -I thought ha! parroting

Nisargadatta, etc. Sneer. But, had to look at that one and suck it

up, since I'm a parrot of many colored plumage. When I can own my own

sneering and parroting here, Im less likely to give it away to another.

"Tony' also was great practice. Did I like it, NO! Did it feel

good! argh! Did I feel completely ashamed of myself after this encounter?

Yes! Do I continue to feel sad about it? Yes, but have to allow

sadness as well. Is the Beloved complete openness to everything without

exception, with or without my approval? To me, yes!

So -getting over myself somewhat I began to actually stop resisiting,

judging and actually be open and reflect on what Dan posted. I've

found what he says immensely useful to help cut through crap.

Beyond the content of Dan's posts, he is unfailing kind and constant.

The 'bodhisattva' never turns his back on anyone. Would I like to

be like this? Yes. I know my posts are lengthy and muddled.

Dan has always taken time and patiently managed to sift through it and

return something coherent. Seems like 'heart' in action to me.

For me, this list seems typical sangha, real practice, What am

I accepting, what am I rejecting? Is there the interminable process

of judging present? Is ego delighted when someone likes its productions

and pissed when someone is 'unkind?" laugh. If mind

separates from anything, finding preferences, where is the Beloved

then?

Love,

Joyce