Guest guest Posted September 19, 2003 Report Share Posted September 19, 2003 Read the follow quote in Jack Kornfield's book The Art of Forgiveness, Lovingkindness and Peace. Thought others might also appreciate it. A Stranger walked toward the gates of a new city. By the side of the road sat an old wise woman who hailed the traveler: "Welcome." "What kind of people are they who live here?" the traveler asked. "How did you find them in the home city you left?" asked the wise woman. "They were gossips, mean-spirited, and often selfish. Difficult to get along with." "You will find the people of this city to be likewise." the woman replied. Later a second stranger passed by and was welcomed by the old woman. "What kind of people are they who live here?" the second traveler asked. "How did you find them in your home city?" "They were fine people-industrious, open-minded, and easy to get along with." "You will find the people of this city to be likewise." I pray for an opening of my heart, that I may meet the world with love. Jai Ma! Omana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2003 Report Share Posted September 19, 2003 Namaste, Omana! I've been reading that very book recently! It is good, isn't it? I've been reading a bit from it in my classes, and the students really enjoy it. I'd like to recommend it to the list! Enjoy, Brianna --- Omana <eveningstar8 wrote: > Read the follow quote in Jack Kornfield's book The > Art of > Forgiveness, Lovingkindness and Peace. Thought > others might also > appreciate it. > > A Stranger walked toward the gates of a new city. By > the side of the > road sat an old wise woman who hailed the traveler: > "Welcome." > "What kind of people are they who live here?" the > traveler asked. > "How did you find them in the home city you left?" > asked the wise > woman. > "They were gossips, mean-spirited, and often > selfish. Difficult to > get along with." > "You will find the people of this city to be > likewise." the woman > replied. > > Later a second stranger passed by and was welcomed > by the old woman. > "What kind of people are they who live here?" the > second traveler > asked. > "How did you find them in your home city?" > "They were fine people-industrious, open-minded, and > easy to get > along with." > "You will find the people of this city to be > likewise." > > I pray for an opening of my heart, that I may meet > the world with > love. > > Jai Ma! > Omana > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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