Guest guest Posted August 25, 2001 Report Share Posted August 25, 2001 Dear Harsha, You wrote: > (if anyone is over 55, please speak up > and we will require special courtesy > when people address you). It is ambiguous what you write here Harsha, I don't think I understand. Maybe I am daft, but are you chastising me? Yes, I am 57, but I do believe that I show respect for those of an age younger than myself. When the young of age address me, I consider my courtesy and respect towards them near impeccable. The ageless nestors amongst us though, the ones beyond 55, I assume that they have retained or regained their self respect, why would they need more. I assume also, that they have earned enough respect from their peers, that I don't see why they should still be in need to have it confirmed. Remember, Harsha, years ago, in one of my very first emails to you, how I called you "an old fart." A "dear" one of course, as you had such a sweet air about you; it so graced your presence. But the way you passed those comments of mine off as just a bit of wind from a well meaning neophyte surprised me, you blew me away. Now I find out to my surprise, that you are younger than me, or am I wrong...anyway hereby my renewed respect and courteous bows. Lovingly, Wim --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.268 / Virus Database: 140 - Release 8/7/2001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2001 Report Share Posted August 25, 2001 , "Wim Borsboom" <wim@a...> wrote: > Dear Harsha, > > You wrote: > > (if anyone is over 55, please speak up > > and we will require special courtesy > > when people address you). > > It is ambiguous what you write here Harsha, I don't think I understand. > Maybe I am daft, but are you chastising me? > > Yes, I am 57, but I do believe that I show respect for those of an age > younger than myself. When the young of age address me, I consider my > courtesy and respect towards them near impeccable. > The ageless nestors amongst us though, the ones beyond 55, I assume that > they have retained or regained their self respect, why would they need more. > I assume also, that they have earned enough respect from their peers, that I > don't see why they should still be in need to have it confirmed. > > Remember, Harsha, years ago, in one of my very first emails to you, how I > called you "an old fart." A "dear" one of course, as you had such a sweet > air about you; it so graced your presence. But the way you passed those > comments of mine off as just a bit of wind from a well meaning neophyte > surprised me, you blew me away. > Now I find out to my surprise, that you are younger than me, or am I > wrong...anyway hereby my renewed respect and courteous bows. > > Lovingly, Wim Dearest Wimji, Thank you for your kind remarks. I can't imagine taking offense from words coming from such a sweet and good hearted wise and beautiful Boddhisattava that you are. Goodness emanates from your being. As far as respect based on age of the body (55), like Sri Gregji, I am not worthy of the honor for some years. To have elders such as Shri Ericji, Sri Janji, Sri Tonyji, Sri Bruceji, Sri Gloriaji, and yourself Sri Wimji, along with many others setting the pace is of much comfort. Lots of love brother Harsha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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