Im partial to yellow, like dandelions- if they pop up in my greenhouse I let them grow, theyre little sunshines on stems!
awww!! daisies too!
"My actions are my only true belongings. I cannot escape the consequences of my actions. My actions are the ground upon which I stand." Thich Nhat Hanh
The tri social event was a little bittersweet. The big talk was about everyone going to HA in March. It's kind of a tough crowd. Some of these people think nothing of dropping a few grand every season on a new bike; then a vacation; then this; then that. It's not O'dogs life. I'm not trying to compare but I'm just saying I can't play that game.
I've planned thing this since last winter of course that was before a D and the assorted $ sh that went with it. I just don't know if it's going to happen because of money. I've used up my mileage to see family this xmas. It was supposed to be the recreational, social, event of the year. Even if it can happen I'm not sure I should do it or if I should stash the $ for other needs (downpayment, freelance). F! F! F!!!
I was planning to do it as cheap as possible. Sharing lodging with others, etc. What I would really like to do is rent a campervan from a place I found over there and travel/stay in that (Duuuuude!)
Anyway. I'm just ranting. The Dog is disappointed right now.
"My actions are my only true belongings. I cannot escape the consequences of my actions. My actions are the ground upon which I stand." Thich Nhat Hanh
I have a few friends who work on the slope, or have some other lucrative employment. It can get frustrating for me to watch them buy new toys, or go on road trips when I have to pick and choose which bills are going to get paid this month! I try not to dwell on it.
I think that you need to really evaluate what the trip would do for you. If you can afford it, do you think that the good experience and break from all the crap would be worth it? I also think that if your justification is saving the $ for your freelance stuff, it could also be looked at as some time for you to get creative, some good brainstorming and networking time maybe? Or maybe just some time to stave off the burnout!
Is there anyone that you could split the van rental with? Or maybe just use the van for half the trip? I think that that would be the way to go too!
Sometimes plans just change, I guess.
I guess I gave the wrong finger to the wrong man...
I was thinking earlier today that I probably came off like a whimpering pup on this. A lot has changed and I need to roll with it. I'll consider the importance of trip and I'll work at it.
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The she is not planning on spending holidays with her new person so once again the tgiving thing has come up. The kids want us to do something together. She said either way is fine with her (but she did bring it up). We can do something, or I can do something alone with them and she'll spend the day skiing alone. I'll make a decision tomorrow on this.
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And an impulse a looong time in the making...top middle of my back. Dharma wheel about 3 1/2" across with flowing accents on either side. Gold with orange and brown shading. (i'm still in disbelief...but happy.)
"My actions are my only true belongings. I cannot escape the consequences of my actions. My actions are the ground upon which I stand." Thich Nhat Hanh
"My actions are my only true belongings. I cannot escape the consequences of my actions. My actions are the ground upon which I stand." Thich Nhat Hanh
And an impulse a looong time in the making...top middle of my back. Dharma wheel about 3 1/2" across with flowing accents on either side. Gold with orange and brown shading. (i'm still in disbelief...but happy.)
You did it? Or are pondering? Either way - cool.
Gardener
"My soul, be satisfied with flowers, With fruit, with weeds even; but gather them In the one garden you may call your own." Cyrano deBergerac
Thanks Gardner. It's on there. Kind of an early birthday present to myself, celebration of life, and a "...once in a while do something to scare yourself" thing.
Maybe that's why I'm all revved up today.
"My actions are my only true belongings. I cannot escape the consequences of my actions. My actions are the ground upon which I stand." Thich Nhat Hanh
Thanks Gardner. It's on there. Kind of an early birthday present to myself, celebration of life, and a "...once in a while do something to scare yourself" thing.
Maybe that's why I'm all revved up today.
Good For YOU!
I'm a Christian who has been "studying" familiarizing and "practicing" Buddhism little over a year. Found I'm a natural at meditating. Go deep. Sometimes come out and it's 10 minutes later, sometimes it's 90 minutes.
It all started with my Depression, when a book entitled The Zen Path Through Depression caught my eye. Especially the choice of the word "through" rather than "out of". It helped a lot.
Read Lao Tsu's Tao Te Ching. Too deep. Maybe another time.
I consider myself a seeker and actually began my nascent journey years ago after seeing the movie "Oh God" with George Burns (God) and Joh Denver (go figure) as his Chosen messenger. At one point, John Denver asks"
"Was Jesus Your Son?" Loong pause. George Burns/God then replies, "Yes. And Buddha was my son. And Loa Tsu. And Moses. And Vishnu." Kinda paraphrasing here, but you get my drift.
Of all things - a movie comedy - to challenge my Bronx Irish Catholic paradigm and set me off investigating.
Going on and on and on, as usual. Take care.
Gardener
"My soul, be satisfied with flowers, With fruit, with weeds even; but gather them In the one garden you may call your own." Cyrano deBergerac
"Was Jesus Your Son?" Loong pause. George Burns/God then replies, "Yes. And Buddha was my son. And Loa Tsu. And Moses. And Vishnu." Kinda paraphrasing here, but you get my drift.
Of all things - a movie comedy - to challenge my Bronx Irish Catholic paradigm and set me off investigating.
Exactly! I just love seeing those roundtables where they throw religious leaders, political leaders, and a few researchers together then start the questions. Saw one recently with the Dalai Lama and Bishop Desmond Tutu sitting side by side. When it gets right down to it, we all strive for peace, love, and compassion. Our paths may be different but our goal is the same.
Thich Naht Hahn has a book titled "Living Buddha, Living Christ" that you would probably like.
Interesting too that I know a few Zen practitioners who are active in other faiths at the same time. The two do not necessarily collide.
"My actions are my only true belongings. I cannot escape the consequences of my actions. My actions are the ground upon which I stand." Thich Nhat Hanh
When it gets right down to it, we all strive for peace, love, and compassion. Our paths may be different but our goal is the same.
Our final destination the same, too.
Originally Posted By: orangedog
Thich Naht Hahn has a book titled "Living Buddha, Living Christ" that you would probably like
I'll put that on (the top of) my list. Getting a bit OD'd on all the "R". and "Better Me" books this year.
Originally Posted By: orangedog
Interesting too that I know a few Zen practitioners who are active in other faiths at the same time. The two do not necessarily collide.
I emphatically agree. In Eckhart Tolle's The Power of Now, he had a great little aside "I've known several Zen Masters throughout my life. All of them cats."
Which reminds me of an old New Yorker Cartoon: Man sitting in easy chair glancing at watch, "Wonder what time it is?" Dog sitting next to him, tongue out, tail wagging. Thought balloon, "Now. Now. Now. Now. Now"
Paths are different but the goals are the same
Gardener
"My soul, be satisfied with flowers, With fruit, with weeds even; but gather them In the one garden you may call your own." Cyrano deBergerac
