(((Yoyo))) IMHO, a MLC is the manifestation of selfishness, of thinking of one's self, as in "woulda, coulda, shoulda." It would be the complete opposite of wisdom. Everyone will most likely question there life's progress at ML. Some will be smiling. Others will feel sorry for themselves. I believe that a MLC can only be precipitated thru a lack of gratitude and thankfulness.
I know, MLC sounds like an excuse, much like PMS for women. I can be selfish and mean because I have a three-letter explanation. Sort of like late-stage terible two's. Maybe I wax nostalgic for a time that never existed, but it seems to me that before the self-indulgent 70's people were held to a higher standard, and as a result acted better.
The greatest achievement is selflessness. The greatest worth is self-mastery. The greatest quality is seeking to serve others. The greatest precept is continual awareness. The greatest medicine is the emptiness of everything. The greatest action is not conforming with the worlds ways. The greatest magic is transmuting the passions. The greatest generosity is non-attachment. The greatest goodness is a peaceful mind. The greatest patience is humility. The greatest effort is not concerned with results. The greatest meditation is a mind that lets go. The greatest wisdom is seeing through appearances. Atisha ------
Bob , your word of wisdom is so Cool!!! I really enjoyed what you wrote and also I really would enjoy the chocolate cake and frosting......
Husband, Maybe we should add my hot tub to the playhouse!! What you think!! I have been sitting in it everynight except last night and the snow was blowing to hard. We got 4 inches of new snow that we never get....
My H was here all day yesterday trying to figure out a settlement for a divorce. When you talk of MLC They are so mixed up emotionally and thought wise it is scary. Its like this divorce is going to cure everything that has ever gone wrong in his life. He will be able to go full speed ahead. No matter what the cost. He did move out of her house so he could clear his head and think and it wasn't fair to her and me. Ha!! He was here all day yesterday and at her house all day today and last night. I guess the best thing to do is to move ahead for me and let him have his way...Buying the house is my first step but it sure is scary and lonely.
Hi Everyone, Thanks for the input on MLC. One of the great mysteries of the human brain, well not so great in most of our cases...
Sarah, I liked the comparison of PMS to MLC. At least PMS only last a few days of a month and we may be b*tchy, but at least we still have our senses about us!
Bob, your words of wisdom sure give us food for thought thanks.
Husband, your words of wisdom give the giggles.
Penny, sorry to hear your husband is still so screwed up. I know the thought of being divorced is a lonely feeling. Be sure you take the hot tub in the settlement!
Hugs to all,
Life's challenges are not supposed to paralyze you, they're supposed to help you discover who you are. -- Bernice Johnson Reagon
I have been sitting in it everynight except last night and the snow was blowing to hard. We got 4 inches of new snow that we never get.... 