Guest guest Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 Nisargadatta , " Stefan " <s.petersilge@c...> wrote: > > Thanks. But is it not unfair to include Pete in the game? He is > probably in deep sleep right now and cannot defend himself... > > BTW. where do you come from? > > Happy springtime > Stefan>> Stefan, I may be off the mark here, but from what I've read of Pete's emails, I would put him in the category of the " ever awake " ones who are conscious even in deep sleep. Maybe I've made a wrong assessment, however, and in that case, I do apologize. Pete, correct me if I'm wrong. As far as me goes, I'm originally from New York City, currently living in Durham, NC. I know Werner is in Germany, but where are you? It's just beginning to be springtime down here and I'm looking forward to the Summer Advaita Games. Are you going to play? I'm not here to criticize anyone. I'm enjoying your dialogues immensely. And I don't mean to slight Pete. It's just that I have him behind on points and I'm trying to inspire him to pour it on a little lest he fall too far behind, become discouraged and drop out. I've run many marathons and know that just because you're leading at mile 13.1, by the time you get to mile 21, you may be " hitting the wall. " It seems that Pete may be hitting his wall a little bit, but if he can gut it out for a few miles that illusory " second wind " might " apparently " kick in and he could pass both you guys on the uphill portion of the course. Then again, Pete may be setting you guys up for a fall. Let's just see what happens. But yeah, Happy Springtime. Definitely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 Nisargadatta , " garyfalk1943 " <falkgw@h...> wrote: >I may be off the mark here, but from what I've read of Pete's >emails, I would put him in the category of the " ever awake " ones who >are conscious even in deep sleep. I just thought he might have switched off his computer... >As far as me goes, I'm originally from New York City, currently >living in Durham, NC. I know Werner is in Germany, but where are >you? I am from Greece, Island of Crete. >It's just beginning to be springtime down here and I'm looking >forward to the Summer Advaita Games. Are you going to play? Nahhh... I will be busy playing my flute. >I'm not here to criticize anyone. I'm enjoying your dialogues >immensely. And I don't mean to slight Pete. It's just that I have >him behind on points and I'm trying to inspire him to pour it on a >little lest he fall too far behind, become discouraged and drop out. Dont worry. He must be highly motivated now, usually his articles do not get this amount of attention. This " multinational corporations " thingy was brilliant for this purpose. On the other side, everything has changed already again... Germany joined the game... and may I say I am full of life energy. Although I suffer from a cold and have to hold my head soon over a bowl with steaming camomile brew. I am already excited to mirror the peculiar scent. what else... Stefan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 Nisargadatta , Pedsie2@a... wrote: > >In a message dated 3/18/05 4:26:07 AM, falkgw@h... writes: >Stephen also talks about the Pete in his mind (the boogie man >Pete) he fights in his dreams. Stephen is getting better, learning >a bit this one and a bit from that one. If you go back to November's >postings, you will see how full of himself, his beliefs, and his >gurus he was. And I thought you are the one who has changed! But I can see now, you still did not learn my name. But it is ok: names are only signs of false identifications, dear Petro! Maybe you will be disappointed, but I have to tell you: I still would advice you to find a spiritual master. For those who dont remember, this was the advice I gave to Pete after realizing how much he suffered from his ego. In fact I was new in this group and was not prepared to his reaction. He became so furious, insulting and rude that I could not believe. He attacked me for several days continously, changing around my words at will etc... you all know how it goes. This has shown me how correct my assumtion was. Only a true master can kill such an ego! In fact I have spent a large part of my life with two masters. They have both left their body in the meanwhile. I still bow down in deepest respect, love and gratitude in front of them. They have immensly helped me to discover my true simple face. Now, Petro, the boogi blues man, wants to be my master. >Exhorting everyone to only depend on, and quote the masters, and >of course, crusading against the boogie man. Yeah, Stephen, >has improved, he is more open to question his own beliefs now. And what about your beliefs? This was the question here. But I can see now that you are still carrying all this around with you. This experience that was so disappointing and threatening to your identified ego. Now, feel free to speak and give it a chance to go. I can very well live without beliefs, it is a wonderful experience. Doubt is the highest form of using the mind. After that there comes nothing. But beliefs dont drop by fighting them. No way. They drop the moment you recognise them. And to recognise them you have to accept them first. >But we must leave him along, he's too proud to admit he is wrong >in public, or to admit he has learned anything from Werner, Lewis, >or anyone else here. I have learned here, yes. And I am proud, proud to be human. Pride combined with love is the only state worth to be lived. It is the greatest gift that we are as we are. And we all have the right to stand up and take our heritage, our birth right: our true being. Have a good day Stefan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.