tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4779317743041586536.comments2011-04-19T09:19:40.084-04:00The GardenThe Gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11747417162420828875noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4779317743041586536.post-84718182466884390592011-04-18T21:40:09.960-04:002011-04-18T21:40:09.960-04:00Gratitude.Gratitude.gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10545403170907562175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4779317743041586536.post-48296949785342633242011-03-25T10:44:03.756-04:002011-03-25T10:44:03.756-04:00Ms. C...
The Universe has already sent you the in...Ms. C...<br /><br />The Universe has already sent you the information you need. How many times have you felt that you are being pushed into the river, but then think your way into staying on the shore? Eventually, the lessons get harder and harder until you learn what you are supposed to. Jump or be pushed... When you jump, you are ready for the plunge. When you are pushed, it's harder because you weren't ready, you didn't take a deep breath, you're off balance, etc. It's much easier just to jump. Fear is what holds us back. So look in the rear view mirror... have you always been taken care of? Faith is best seen in the rear view mirror, but much harder to use when going forward.The Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11747417162420828875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4779317743041586536.post-40670474104982911382011-03-25T06:49:56.303-04:002011-03-25T06:49:56.303-04:00This, when yesterday I was thinking, "when ar...This, when yesterday I was thinking, "when are my sister and I going to get busy doing what we really want to do? Why am I still teaching in a system that stifles young people?" Am I just banging around in the rocks? I feel so ENORMOUSLY happy and grateful so much more than ever before, and I feel like I am doing good work, but is it really my work? Would I even be wondering this if it was? Oh, Universe, send me down that river if I am supposed to go! I am having trouble getting in the water.<br /><br />Thanks Brian!gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10545403170907562175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4779317743041586536.post-42351649409036373732011-03-24T22:56:20.603-04:002011-03-24T22:56:20.603-04:00Brian this is a great story and so true.
How ma...Brian this is a great story and so true.<br /><br /> How many people are not reaching their dreams in <br /> their work, health, love and Life because they don't let go.<br /> <br /> "Let Go Let God".<br /><br /> Dr. PaulaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4779317743041586536.post-83324522855364892312011-03-16T23:36:57.854-04:002011-03-16T23:36:57.854-04:00I agree with Ms. C! That metaphor was really great...I agree with Ms. C! That metaphor was really great. It really put it in perspective. I want to know and I want to understand and when I don't, I guess I just reject. What a great idea to share some of this with my students!!!Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00400632986764577294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4779317743041586536.post-34706570288644109722011-03-15T20:19:09.381-04:002011-03-15T20:19:09.381-04:00How amazing is it that I had two conversations wit...How amazing is it that I had two conversations with teenagers today who were both struggling with this very issue. One was being judged because of his own judgementalism (oh irony), and the other was being bullied on fb by girls who were holding her to their own standards...girls who did not understand her.<br /><br />I am going to borrow your metaphor the next time I talk to them. It filled me with a clearer understanding, and gave me another means to discuss a tough topic with young people. I may even type something up for my students and give you and your blog credit.<br /><br />I was actually considering a persuasive essay assignment that revolves around this very issue. Thank you for sharing this with me. There is so much GOODNESS out there!!! Thank you for adding to it with your wisdom.gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10545403170907562175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4779317743041586536.post-63006107099328287382011-02-03T09:57:33.603-05:002011-02-03T09:57:33.603-05:00This might be my favorite post so far! It's ho...This might be my favorite post so far! It's honest and candid and it felt like I was in front of you just chatting away. Good stuff!!!!! :)Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00400632986764577294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4779317743041586536.post-17503326924037733582011-01-23T21:48:11.422-05:002011-01-23T21:48:11.422-05:00I just came back from dynamic Essentials meeting. ...I just came back from dynamic Essentials meeting. Talked about constuctive thoughts versus destructive thoughts. As chiropractors we connect the physical to the spiritual by a specific chiropractic adjustment with the extra something called Love.<br /> 87% of disease is from emotional stresses and out thoughts are powerful and must be filled with love and positive thoughts so we can express Life and help mankind. Thank you for sharingPaulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11349959840275892004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4779317743041586536.post-56528355122161517192010-11-25T12:07:28.936-05:002010-11-25T12:07:28.936-05:00I love this! I know at times I feel like I should ...I love this! I know at times I feel like I should have this or that including opportunities that for whatever reason I believe are MINE and MINE only. One of my friends not too long ago mentions how she "deserves" a good guy and "deserves" someone to take care of her... you cannot imagine the smack down our group gave her for that. Eventually, she understood that no one deserves anything no matter what you do or have done!Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00400632986764577294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4779317743041586536.post-68903518089868165742010-10-08T20:04:06.436-04:002010-10-08T20:04:06.436-04:00I have a great passion for life, and I write with ...I have a great passion for life, and I write with passion. If you believe that to be an emotional attachment to you, or your views, you are mistaken. However, since it is obvious that you have a personal agenda here, I believe your issues with me would be best served via email. Feel free to write to me from your email and let me know what you're feeling, and we can discuss it further if you wish.The Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11747417162420828875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4779317743041586536.post-6316647190856625802010-10-08T18:51:28.575-04:002010-10-08T18:51:28.575-04:00you seem to be emotionally involved for someone wh...you seem to be emotionally involved for someone who has an inner peace and detachment from the physical wolrld?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4779317743041586536.post-70859802659113571842010-10-08T15:31:03.884-04:002010-10-08T15:31:03.884-04:00(continued)
I choose to live my life on the fundam...(continued)<br />I choose to live my life on the fundamental principles of Buddhism, and I have also incorporated many other things into my life. If you choose not to do that, that is beautiful. Differences are one of the things that make this world so beautiful. If we were all the same, what kind of world would that be? I am very open to keeping posts open without moderation, but while you don't see that you are indeed attacking things that people believe in, in hopes to show me the way, I have to also protect my readers and visitors to be able to keep them from feeling attacked if they happen to believe the information that is here.<br /><br />This information is here. It is available for everyone. If it helps you in some way, great. If not, that's great too. Not one thing works for all people, and I respect that very much. I am not forcing anyone to do or consider anything. I am writing down what I feel is a productive way, based on Buddhist teachings, to grow from within, as I did myself. It is not THE way, it is just A way. And if it agrees with your sense and reason, then take it and run with it, and if it doesn't, then go find what does, because it is important to find something that makes sense to you. While you believe that the world is material and that desire moves everything, I do not. But while you are telling that to me as fact, I am simply offering up an idea to ponder. As you told me "the way it is" in your comment, I am not telling someone "This is the way it is", I am simply saying "These are some of the possibilities that exist". To each their own, my friend, just be more conscious of your delivery.The Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11747417162420828875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4779317743041586536.post-53030756317491350892010-10-08T15:30:43.019-04:002010-10-08T15:30:43.019-04:00Actually, not only have you attacked me, but milli...Actually, not only have you attacked me, but millions who believe that pain comes from desire. You state that you are only questioning my ideas, yet I have not seen a question in your responses yet. You told me that Buddha is only a teacher, then you told me that ego has about as much depth as persona. Then you told me that if I were projecting love, I'd have it, then told me to cleanse my own soul prior to baptizing others, and ended your first post with telling me if I change, then we can laugh instead of me killing you. You followed that response with a one sentence rebuttal of people who believe that pain comes from desire are weak, or more specifically, their personal desire is weak. You've screamed out that I am wrong, and you are right, and have done all of this under the guise of anonymity. There has not been a question anywhere in there. Questions are a doorway into knowledge. If you would have actually asked one, maybe you would have seen or received a comparison in which you could relate. I know you don't see what is written in your words, but it is simply a matter of rebuttal against something you don't believe in, which you believe is somehow raising questions, but again, there have been no questions. Even when you mention the socratic method, you state that you hope the question would lead me to understanding what the socratic method is. Why is it so important to you for me to see your side of everything? As I said before, it is ok not to agree with what I believe, as it is ok for me to not believe in what you believe. As for your first post about shadow archtypes, I have studied up on that, along with many other things, some of which make sense to me, and some of which don't work for me. I choose to write from what is inside of me, and apparently that is much different than what you believe in.<br /><br /> I am simply putting ideas out there of what has helped me and others. It is not right, nor is it wrong, it just "is". If people come here and find some sort of peace or solace in what I have written, that's wonderful. If it doesn't agree with them, that's wonderful too. But the difference between you and I is, is that I am not going to a site with information I don't believe in, and trying to prove how what I believe in is correct. If I went and read your blog, and didn't agree with what you wrote, I would just smile, appreciate the time you took to put the information out there, and leave peacefully. You seem intent on trying to "prove" your point of view here, which is, like it or not, the byproduct of ego. Including your last comment of "You're not going to post this, are you". (Continued)The Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11747417162420828875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4779317743041586536.post-45793559483173189692010-10-08T14:15:24.125-04:002010-10-08T14:15:24.125-04:00wont post it will ya =)wont post it will ya =)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4779317743041586536.post-4186314043129977842010-10-08T14:12:13.676-04:002010-10-08T14:12:13.676-04:00my friend i have not attacked you in anything i ha...my friend i have not attacked you in anything i have written. i have simply questioned some of your ideas. i know this goes aginst your teachings of "dont ask why" but there would be no growth if we didnt question things as they are and or were. im sorry you feel offended that i dont accept you as the authority of insight. i dont feel i am passing any sort of judgement simply because i question what you say. i do question things its just the way im wired. if there were no questions how could there ever be an answer? it works this way "no questions = no answers." are you familiar with the socratic method? again, it is just another question. if you are not familiar with it i would hope that question would lead you to understanding what the socratic method is. that is if you have any room left for growth yourself.<br /><br />im not going to acknowledge your attacks on my ego as that has more to do with you than it does me.<br /><br />as much as you want to deny the material world like it or not it is here and youre in it. yup, we are eternal beings with parts of us working outside of time and space. i dont mean to ruffle your feathers but the material and ego are not bad. the problem comes when the material rules you and you dont rule it. when the material becomes part of your identity is where inner problems will manifest. there is a peace that can be found in this world and it 100% requires material.<br /><br />DESIRE moves EVERYTHING, even in the spiritual realmAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4779317743041586536.post-78511440413960633572010-10-08T10:47:08.886-04:002010-10-08T10:47:08.886-04:00Welcome back Anonymous. You're an interesting...Welcome back Anonymous. You're an interesting reader. You obviously don't agree with what is written in here, yet you come back and read the writings. You insist on judging the material, showing the full strength of your ego, yet hide behind the mask of anonymity. It's very easy to judge from the shadows, when you don't need to show yourself to take accountability for your actions. Yet something in here is still bringing you back to read. So, you are either A) interested in the teachings, perhaps trying to grow out of your egocentric center, or B) the only way you are happy is by judging others and telling them what you feel is unacceptable. That's strickly ego. You feel you are "right", and those that share other opinions are "wrong".<br /><br />If you are interested in the teachings, feel fre to contact me, and we can work on releasing your ego, and maybe find some peace within yourself. If you are just interested in telling everyone how wrong they are, then feel free to move on. <br /><br />As to your actual comment, you have a choice. You can either be locked in to worldly desires and materialism, or you can free yourself from it, and realize that no happiness or peace comes from either of those. The weak are the ones who only find happiness in possessions, and the strong are the ones who realize there is something more in this life than that.The Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11747417162420828875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4779317743041586536.post-33714961448195910302010-10-07T23:58:24.204-04:002010-10-07T23:58:24.204-04:00“Those who restrain desire, do so because theirs i...“Those who restrain desire, do so because theirs is weak enough to be restrained.”Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4779317743041586536.post-91596746578189172062010-10-05T11:57:08.752-04:002010-10-05T11:57:08.752-04:00Thank you for your comment, anonymous... Two thin...Thank you for your comment, anonymous... Two things come to mind. First, people's words against others are a window into what's in their own hearts. You talk about getting rid of ego being no great feat, yet your post is littered with it.<br /><br />Second, and most important, as Buddha said: "Believe nothing, no matter where you read it, or who said it, no matter if I have said it, unless it agrees with your own reason and your own common sense.<br /><br />There is great beauty in differences of opinion. If used correctly, it can lead to amazing pathways of new information. But, if in the end, you believe it does not make sense to you, then feel free to disregard it, and walk the path that flows from inside yourself.The Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11747417162420828875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4779317743041586536.post-19782838653332307302010-10-05T00:03:16.496-04:002010-10-05T00:03:16.496-04:00"Let me remove the speck from your eye'; ..."Let me remove the speck from your eye'; and look, a plank is in your own eye"<br /><br />Great perhaps you have discovered that you are eternal welcome to 95% of humanity who belive in a higher power. Yes Buddha, a great teacher of ONE. But just that a "teacher".<br /><br />Ego has about as much depth as persona. How about a little research into shadows archtypes? So that we may cleans ourselves abit from bipolar, bpd's, and americas favorit add. acknowledging the ego is doing nothing more than saying "ok, im going to work on not being so narcissistic" which is no great feat.<br /><br />if you were projecting love my friend you would have it. and you wouldnt be removing specks. i get the inkling love evades you, otherwise your ego would not be here searching for affirmation on your greatness. simply know that you are great! cleanse your own soul prior to baptizing others.<br /><br />If you find the way to taste the afterlife and return to the orbis terrarum, perhaps we could sit together and laugh and chat instead of you having to kill me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4779317743041586536.post-47643669997757581282010-09-29T00:13:20.223-04:002010-09-29T00:13:20.223-04:00Thanks Barry! There is actually very little that ...Thanks Barry! There is actually very little that we control. All we can truly control is our actions and our reactions. How we act or react to our external situation, will create how we feel in our internal self. Our thoughts create our worlds! <br /><br />Thanks for being a part of The Garden! I really appreciate it!The Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11747417162420828875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4779317743041586536.post-91138854922253222342010-09-27T12:43:07.183-04:002010-09-27T12:43:07.183-04:00I've always liked the adage, "What we bel...I've always liked the adage, "What we believe, we achieve". Admittedly I think some things are beyond our control but I also believe that a positive mindset is the first step to positive change.<br /><br />I'm here through Cindy's blog and decided to stick around. :)Barryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04641761671561288846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4779317743041586536.post-63076609296398949052010-09-22T02:37:25.053-04:002010-09-22T02:37:25.053-04:00Paying attention with your higher self in every si...Paying attention with your higher self in every situation. You "know"... whether you pay attention to that or not is something different..The Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11747417162420828875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4779317743041586536.post-5172177994862560922010-09-21T23:55:05.075-04:002010-09-21T23:55:05.075-04:00But how do we figure it out BEFORE we get to the d...But how do we figure it out BEFORE we get to the discomfort? How can we get to the point of being pro-active, nipping it right in the bud, and not letting it escalate into something uncomfortable?Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00400632986764577294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4779317743041586536.post-16536298565567850702010-09-21T23:53:16.657-04:002010-09-21T23:53:16.657-04:00I struggle with this very much and never really th...I struggle with this very much and never really thought about the negative aspects of "why" until you pointed it out. This is really apropos of what just happened to me recently and how quickly I fell back into the victim role instead of taking action right away. I guess I could sit here and wonder why forever, but I might as well just figure out how it happened and what I'm going to do so I never feel that way again!Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00400632986764577294noreply@blogger.com