Guest guest Posted July 18, 2001 Report Share Posted July 18, 2001 >Dear lobsterific > >I have to admit I like your posts lots. Thank you Alton that make 3 of us (you, me and the dog I do not have) >Your wrote: > >"What spiritual truths have you found inspiring?" > >I liked Nisargadatta's stuff, even though my wife said that it was >his interpreters that were changing his words into their frame of >reference, like Frydman the philosopher doing the transcribing. >Then someone posted the real Nisargadtta and I no longer accepted him >as my teacher. LOL Did Nisargadatta care when you accepted or transcended? I myself am self taught (this accounts for my arrogance). What qualities are you looking for in your perfect teacher? Would they accept you (or me) as a disciple? :-) >Ramama's presentations are very satisfying. I hope I dont someday >find out the he too was a hypocrite. Unlikely though. You mean find out that he was human? Like you or me? Do we have unreal expectations of our hypocrites - sorry I mean ourselves - sorry I mean teachers . . . The Sufis say a teacher should have what we need. What do you need? Perfection? Are you sure? You may have noticed we tend to find what we look for. I am always looking for a good joke . . . >"What has been of most practical use in your >understanding?" > >That everyone is like they are because nothing is in their control. >Its just a role they are playing and that nothing can happen unless >the whole universe is making it happen. Therefore I accept everyone >as they are including me who sometimes whats to change them. That's interesting. Existing and communicating creates change I suppose . . . Can you control yourself? (I can not even control myself - why should I bother with anyone else . . .) >"What characteristics in your personality need improving? >I would be most interested :-)" > >I no longer wish to be attracted to beautiful bodies, just beautiful >hearts. Still somewhat stuck with that. No matter how beautiful a body it is flawed? No matter how perfect a Heart, it too manifests . . . What is a 'Beautiful Heart' anyway? >When people are unfriendly if has an effect oh me still. :-) I will now amaze you with one of those secrets that takes a lifetime of study to realise. (I read it on the back of a book of matches). "The friendlier you are, the more friendship you find" Gosh! So simple really . . . :-) Lobsterific Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2001 Report Share Posted July 18, 2001 Dear Lobster, You wrote: > (I read it on the back of a book of matches). > "The friendlier you are, > the more friendship you find" > Gosh! So simple really . . . Fantastic, light a match for enlightenment. Mark, here is your idea for a new job, start the "The Age of Enlightenment Match Box Company Unlimited." Love, Wim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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