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#251 2012-07-19 17:32:01

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Re: Compassion and wisdom; poetry and K

I don't understand.

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#252 2012-07-19 17:37:49

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Re: Compassion and wisdom; poetry and K

wilbro99 wrote:

I don't understand.

http://www.volkerballueder.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/munchhausen-sumpf-hosemann-271x300.png

going beyond your mind with your... ah... mind

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#253 2012-07-19 17:39:52

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Re: Compassion and wisdom; poetry and K

wilbro99 wrote:

I don't understand.

He meant lying, which is what politics are, in a nutshell.

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#254 2012-07-19 17:50:47

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Re: Compassion and wisdom; poetry and K

RJ & bruce, the fact that I was asking awareness the question, and, if you two have followed the way awareness and myself have tossed meanings back and forth, you might have guessed what I was asking around that corner; but apparently not.

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#255 2012-07-19 17:53:03

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Re: Compassion and wisdom; poetry and K

the one appears clean, if the other appears dirtier. its like an optical illusion, in which comparement contribute to this illusion

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#256 2012-07-24 16:39:45

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Re: Compassion and wisdom; poetry and K

wilbro99 wrote:

RJ & bruce, the fact that I was asking awareness the question, and, if you two have followed the way awareness and myself have tossed meanings back and forth, you might have guessed what I was asking around that corner; but apparently not.

I haven't followed your exchange. Too complicated for my taste, sorry.

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#257 2012-07-29 11:11:30

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Re: Compassion and wisdom; poetry and K

FYI
http://newherosjourney.blogspot.it/2012 … image.html

Do not believe what I write, of course.

Kio

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#258 2012-07-29 20:56:25

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Re: Compassion and wisdom; poetry and K

double or nothing?

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#259 2012-08-11 10:43:04

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Re: Compassion and wisdom; poetry and K

After, Europe and East Coast, I found myself doing a work at private equity firm.  A new challenge, new people, new environment... new life.

In buying and selling a company, do I find compassion?  Or is it like a power play of ego?

will see.

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#260 2012-09-19 22:32:04

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Since then, to Japan and back to Europe...
A company has too much fat... what do I do?????

Wrong mgmt move and people suffer...
any decision...lead to a state.. cause and effect.

all over the place.

finance people may not see what is happening at the shop floor
see it and not see it, vice versa.

like three blind man and elephant story
insight... to be gained

a need for insight
and compassion

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#261 2012-09-24 22:00:59

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Re: Compassion and wisdom; poetry and K

compassion....

hmmm

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#262 2013-05-01 21:14:36

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Re: Compassion and wisdom; poetry and K

Since my last post almost one yr ago, my divorce became final after two yrs of dialogue without much lawyer's involvement - celebration with campaign with my ex- wife at my new residence in Santa Monica few weeks ago - in fact she did pretty much everything from buying dishes, curtains, choice of sofa, etc., etc. for me (as I am not good at those things)  so it was perhaps to be remembered a very nice divorce - if there is such a thing.  Her lawyer said, there was no such divorce like ours in his 40 yrs of work in the field.  I did not use lawyer - I may have used aikido... :-)

At my work front, which is mergers and acquisitions work with NY firm, I am still flying around modestly to Japan and to Europe - away from my simple life for 10+ yrs doing surfing, diving and fishing....  Still an interesting job...  Just like in coming up with wisdom -  like connecting neurons in a special way, this is the same in M&A world - eg combining two companies or more.  There are issues related to compassion as opposed to numbers and finance.  But, I am not giving up... 

At my new relationship end, well.... to be continued and such is life.  Relationship is also like finding an unique connection where the energy moves in the meaningful manner  My health is good.. just turned 65 few weeks ago.  Today I played tennis with my 37 yr old friend who played tennis competitively at college.  In one word... Wonderful -- to be able to play for 3 hrs - at my old house (with my ex's permission  LOL) !!!  Now, I hope I go out to surfing tomorrow... after the move, settlement and work (back from Japan few days ago), etc. it is time to sit on the board and float on the wave... as our life may be felt in a similar manner.

Have a good day, good journey to all!

Kio

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#263 2013-05-01 21:30:58

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suzakico wrote:

Since my last post almost one yr ago, my divorce became final after two yrs of dialogue without much lawyer's involvement - celebration with campaign with my ex- wife at my new residence in Santa Monica few weeks ago - in fact she did pretty much everything from buying dishes, curtains, choice of sofa, etc., etc. for me (as I am not good at those things)  so it was perhaps to be remembered a very nice divorce - if there is such a thing.  Her lawyer said, there was no such divorce like ours in his 40 yrs of work in the field.  I did not use lawyer - I may have used aikido... :-)

At my work front, which is mergers and acquisitions work with NY firm, I am still flying around modestly to Japan and to Europe - away from my simple life for 10+ yrs doing surfing, diving and fishing....  Still an interesting job...  Just like in coming up with wisdom -  like connecting neurons in a special way, this is the same in M&A world - eg combining two companies or more.  There are issues related to compassion as opposed to numbers and finance.  But, I am not giving up... 

At my new relationship end, well.... to be continued and such is life.  Relationship is also like finding an unique connection where the energy moves in the meaningful manner  My health is good.. just turned 65 few weeks ago.  Today I played tennis with my 37 yr old friend who played tennis competitively at college.  In one word... Wonderful -- to be able to play for 3 hrs - at my old house (with my ex's permission  LOL) !!!  Now, I hope I go out to surfing tomorrow... after the move, settlement and work (back from Japan few days ago), etc. it is time to sit on the board and float on the wave... as our life may be felt in a similar manner.

Have a good day, good journey to all!

Kio

Welcome back Kio and surfing does sound delightful...enjoy!

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#264 2013-05-02 16:45:20

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Re: Compassion and wisdom; poetry and K

RJ wrote:

you're a fickle fellow! I thought you had decided never to speak to me again...
do you get a lot of mood swings?

he is promoting himself, shamelessly. It all blends with Krishnamurti like a fart in a space suit.

it is good to be open to people but it is naive to the point of idiocy to confuse openness with acceptance.
People who go around asserting everything is wonderful just haven't got theirs yet, it's a matter of time and what you are capable of dealing with.

I actually laughed out loud at "fart in a space suit". I do enjoy reading your posts RJ...

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#265 2013-05-03 23:16:21

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I had two days of surfing at Malibu - bright sunny sky - bikinis on the beach, occasional nice waves - my old body is coping rather well.  Not bad.

Yesterday, I bought an used bike ($125).  Felt like a kid with new bike.  Now I can go swim at the YMCA and to the library - 7 min bike ride.  My new life is looking good - well - only to fall whenever I create unbalance.  So, watch out!  (I am talking to me)

I did some work as well.  Just one thing I noticed....  It appears that I tend to cause trouble wherever I go...  Here, included.  There are always guys who do not wish me to behave the way I do.  Well, what do I do?  ... I guess I am random (not following the logic) and question this and that.  Also, I do not seem to work hard like most people do.  I just .. well.. sit, being conscious of unconscious...one may say.

I thought at another time, I do not belong to anyplace, any organization.  I am unidentified  - and possibly, smiling quietly.  But I do suffer as others do... What a funny life.

but... I also wonder if there is "compassion" at the core.. I just wonder.

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#266 2013-05-03 23:24:25

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Stop wondering and reach into your core of nothing important whatsoever

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#267 2013-05-05 22:27:21

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RJ wrote:

Stop wondering and reach into your core of nothing important whatsoever

then what?  :-)

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#268 2013-05-07 03:15:28

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Re: Compassion and wisdom; poetry and K

forgive my rude form old chap

then what? is an excellent response, I quite agree

allow me to suggest you try and see and then to feel warmly welcome to come back and share your experience.

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#269 2013-05-08 11:04:59

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What is wonderful about life is to sense the aliveness, and seeing my own growth into the unknown... and at the same time, feel appreciative, happy, and "free" 

Unidentifiable (call it eternal, absolute, etc), yes, but also identified (play of brain/mind/ego) - then because of that, which is to live the eternal paradox as human, we can experience life with wonder - Wow!

When I see that or me in that space, I am truly playful - childlikeness is at the core.
When I do not see that and get astray-ed..., I notice me hitting my head to the wall.
But because I know how hurting it may be, or why (how ridiculous to be hurting like that), there is that smile, compassion, and the way to be creative, playful - so the path can be found (or already there) - Wow!

When I see these in quick glance, or triggered by the words of wisdom (mainly Zen - intuitive expression in my case), I again feel grateful to be.  Sop true that because I get into illusion/delusion, there is that fresh breath of wonder/miracle!  Wow!

* Ha! I must be deluded  :-)

What do I do then?
Don't have to do anything!
Just be aware!

Kio

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#270 2013-05-08 11:26:09

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What is essential is invisible to our eyes - Saint- Exupery

Well said!

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#271 2013-05-25 12:00:12

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I met a woman - we communicated a little - and found me in love - or is this love?
Anyway... I felt a need to dump this sense-feeling somewhere - so here it is:

Falling in love and being there?!

After all of that and all the yrs in the past..
Zen, meditation, what not...

Feel like I fell in love again!
This time, I see me as if grabbed by the infinite

not as in the past - by an object, a person, a lady
yes, that is there - the indescribable attraction

but i see You are also tied to the unknown power of infinite
so....  it is in object of who you are as much IT is everywhere -

as we said: IT is in the space - timeless space - indescribable
and feel happy...

but are you superimposed in it??!!
as if the power is from the infinite - all there..

then there is this fear of - losing
the one I find may be lost???

or IT is everywhere in the space in that timeless dimension?
a paradox again!!!

so do not be fooled.... and be clear!
of what this is - you me and eternity, timeless, infinite

and finite..
in this space of indescribable

there is yearning and no yearning - perhaps?!
as it is?!

be there with smile!
yes! you me and all in one!

==

Is this anything to do with compassion?  What is that?
Words are so tricky...

let's stay quiet!

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#272 2013-05-27 15:37:33

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then, the stories continues...

Sonja and I am happy together for our first date and another day of date to follow
In the meantime, Mary and I have been together when Sonja suddenly appeared in my life

What do I do with Mary who has affection to me - I know
I like her yet I am more attracted to Sonja...

There are couple more women in the back but I think they will just go away
Such is a life of this 65 yr old man - Ahhh  this is spring that is what it is -- so I say

Have you heard of K talking about his love affair?
I remember he had some relationship with his secretary of some sort..

Not to be discussed in the open air?
Give me a break and I say "so what?"

All the intricacy of human life has to be experienced
much so more than a few lines in the book

and there it is - the love story
that never ends

BTW I have a Honda '87 and it has a dent on the side
which says "Impermanence" the word I put there for fun and reminder

and ....
so will be this love as much as my life

May we enjoy what arrives and
say farewell to what leaves

keep that gentle smile on my face
with eternal peace inside?

i say, ride the wave, man ride the wave!
don't get stuck with books and choke yourself with the words

listen to the life inside
and feel the breeze, the song of birds

better yet...a song of love

hahahahaha

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#273 2013-05-27 15:41:35

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I'm curious, why the need to document this?

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#274 2013-06-01 10:27:38

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beans wrote:

I'm curious, why the need to document this?

I'm curious why you read this and comment on it.

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