Guest guest Posted August 13, 2003 Report Share Posted August 13, 2003 Dear Padmakshi, How do you know that this is true? <<I suppose I come from a different mode of thought from most of the people on this list, which is why my thinking is so different, misunderstood, and frowned upon.>> I think you might actually represent the Majority on this list, *feeling* misunderstood and frowned upon, and sometimes even intimidated to talk because the fear of recrimination... **************Can we all give each other and ourselves a break? Let's please all go with the presumption that everyone is different, everyone is just sharing for the love of each other and in the sake of camraderie, and everybody means well. And if anyone has or feels that they have acted a fool or said somethinng even blatantly stupid, it's OOOOKAAAAY, as we are all friends and divine siblings here, right? **************** Jai Ma! In a message dated 8/13/2003 8:09:57 AM Eastern Standard Time, Ammachi writes: > Message: 2 > Tue, 12 Aug 2003 05:56:01 -0700 (PDT) > Erica <sugarandbrine > Re: Devi Bhava Flower Petal Thesis > > Namaste to all... _/\_ > > I guess this topic is about more than flower petals, > ay? > > My point was that Amma lives in our hearts, not in any > flower petals or prasad. I treat the flower petals > with respect, but not as if they are the essence of > Amma herself. > > Tat twam asi. I am that, the flower petals are that, > you are all that, Amma is certainly that. As I said, > all of us and all of these "things" are -- by nature > -- transient. It's all maya, and it depends on our own > level of detachment whether we see that or not. > > Our intent shapes our actions (karmas) and the results > of the karmas. If we put the petals in the microwave > with the intent of preserving them and treating them > respectfully, then the results will be as such. If we > put them in the nuker to see if they will blow up, > then the results will fall in line with that as well. > > It is just the same as the difference between a > surgeon and a murderer: both make cuts with a knife, > but come from compeltely different places (intent). > The karmic debts are certainly different for someone > intending to save a life rather than take a life! > > I suppose I come from a different mode of thought from > most of the people on this list, which is why my > thinking is so different, misunderstood, and frowned > upon. > > I bow to all of you, and see the Divinity inside each > of you. > > With love, > Padmakshi > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 13, 2003 Report Share Posted August 13, 2003 I think you might actually represent the Majority on this list, *feeling* misunderstood and frowned upon, and sometimes even intimidated to talk because the fear of recrimination.. I agree wholeheartedly with this statement :-) Dianadevi wrote:Dear Padmakshi, How do you know that this is true? <<I suppose I come from a different mode of thought from most of the people on this list, which is why my thinking is so different, misunderstood, and frowned upon.>> I think you might actually represent the Majority on this list, *feeling* misunderstood and frowned upon, and sometimes even intimidated to talk because the fear of recrimination... **************Can we all give each other and ourselves a break? Let's please all go with the presumption that everyone is different, everyone is just sharing for the love of each other and in the sake of camraderie, and everybody means well. And if anyone has or feels that they have acted a fool or said somethinng even blatantly stupid, it's OOOOKAAAAY, as we are all friends and divine siblings here, right? **************** Jai Ma! In a message dated 8/13/2003 8:09:57 AM Eastern Standard Time, Ammachi writes: > Message: 2 > Tue, 12 Aug 2003 05:56:01 -0700 (PDT) > Erica <sugarandbrine > Re: Devi Bhava Flower Petal Thesis > > Namaste to all... _/\_ > > I guess this topic is about more than flower petals, > ay? > > My point was that Amma lives in our hearts, not in any > flower petals or prasad. I treat the flower petals > with respect, but not as if they are the essence of > Amma herself. > > Tat twam asi. I am that, the flower petals are that, > you are all that, Amma is certainly that. As I said, > all of us and all of these "things" are -- by nature > -- transient. It's all maya, and it depends on our own > level of detachment whether we see that or not. > > Our intent shapes our actions (karmas) and the results > of the karmas. If we put the petals in the microwave > with the intent of preserving them and treating them > respectfully, then the results will be as such. If we > put them in the nuker to see if they will blow up, > then the results will fall in line with that as well. > > It is just the same as the difference between a > surgeon and a murderer: both make cuts with a knife, > but come from compeltely different places (intent). > The karmic debts are certainly different for someone > intending to save a life rather than take a life! > > I suppose I come from a different mode of thought from > most of the people on this list, which is why my > thinking is so different, misunderstood, and frowned > upon. > > I bow to all of you, and see the Divinity inside each > of you. > > With love, > Padmakshi > Aum Amriteswarayai Namaha! Ammachi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 13, 2003 Report Share Posted August 13, 2003 > Ammachi, Robin Wilson <lilymoonjewel> > wrote: > > I think you might actually represent the Majority on this list, > *feeling* > > misunderstood and frowned upon, and sometimes even intimidated to > talk because > > the fear of recrimination.. > > > > > > I agree wholeheartedly with this statement :-) > > > Could it be the attitude. None of us is perfect. Yet, why would some take suggestions in a such a personal manner and become so defensive. If there is something I have learned about sadhana it is to be flexible enough to learn and to change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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