The Beauty And Comfort Of Simplicity

Hi Rising Son!

...the title of your thread says it all!...

...thanks for the reminder...


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Yes, that's a good point. However, this is where the literal and figurative part ways. To weed a garden, you simply pull out the weed and discard it. To uproot a human weed, you must change the person from a weed to something of substance. So the question becomes what is the best way to change the people who are the weeds of our society? I would say to lead by example - show the weeds how much greener the grass is on the other side of the fence of morality, and convince them to change their ways. Just thinking out loud...

Thank you

I don't buy cheap shit and I do give to those in need.

It is a universal law that whenever there is a void, it gets filled up.

You should read The Dynamic Laws of Prosperity by Catherine Ponder before making any more snarky condescending remarks.

U only get what you give sugarplum. Forgo the 10$ steak and by a 5$ one...Five dollars to give

Pumpkin, I need no book to tell me how to live. Observation, treat people like crap, you get treated like crap. I was getting my oil changed in San Bernardino...total shithole, Walking from the store to the Goodyear, a black lady pulls up and says shes has 2 dollars for a 3 dollar meal at Churches Friend Chicken, She needed a buck, I gave her two. My only words : "We all need to eat", she almost cried...fracking killed me.

And babe, I do not need a book, that you paid for, that tells me I need to get an education, and I have a very good private one, myslef and my partner kame ten times more than the rag book can ever magically make you.
Rules by Chuck...GET AN EDUCATION.

That was free buttercup.

Chuck - your names for SnowLeopard are priceless

I am enjoying this discussion, and the tangents it has branched off to.

Everyone is a beautiful flower, but some just don't know it... yet.

You don't have to change anyone...or pull any weeds... just change yourself. The weeds in your world will bloom into those glorious flowers... or whatever else it is that you prefer they change into. There is only your world to tend. I mean this literally.

Sorry miss thing, earn 10 times as much, We grossed over $225,000 this year and only netted $140,000. Hope you like freeloading...you moochers SUCK

I grew up poor in the South. You shall not know what other terms I wish to use...sugarplum...

So how much has this esoteric nonsence actually saved a life? You may get a warm, fuzzy feeling about donating used underwear and bras that can fit a heffer.

But have you actually made a differnce in a life or someone?

Frack, when I was going to University, a lady asked me...I see you with your books every morning ( I worked at a convenience store at the time), and she stated "I am old ( she was, about 35 at the time) and said she always wanted to go to University. We chatted for thirty minutes (at 6 am) told her do not be afraid, U Of L is a big campus, everyone hides the map of the campus...etc. Suffice is to say, she say me several years later, stated she took my advice...and her life is totally changed....

I paid nothing for a cheap esoteric book, just told her from my heart.

When it come down to it, I am surrounded by Stellar Jays, red header wood peckers, squirrels, skunks, etc. and i have their own little box where they get their food. Winter can be harsh up here. But the trees are full of the little critters waiting for breakfast, lunch, supper...

and the human critters at the freeway off ramps, my left over lunch is boxed up and gieven to them...evan a small amount of food make them happy

You have a problem douchebag? Those who claim to help the poor have never ever experienced it themselves. I spent nearly a year of my life is some of the poorest areas of Mexico, bringing shoes, clothes, toothbrushes...what have you done? Explain?

Yes it does my friend. It takes faith, and love to life this life on this planet as a foreigner.
Much peace and love to all!

Once one has a meal on tortillas and tomato paste, and that was a meal...Makes me ashamed of going to bed with 3 meals a day.
And I have 2 godchildren in Mexico...pay for the cumpleanos, the quecineras, los libros, and zapaotos...I can give up fast food everyday and give them double what it would cost...what have you done lately. Chijon?

Chuck,

Seems I really hit a nerve!

Do not detract the original post with your rambling.

Thanks

What makes you think it goes to charity? Do you think people will be honest as you and not spend the money themselves without giving them to those in need? If it's just for the sake of helping and makes you happy then it's your character and nothing more.

The "you get what you give" mantra is right but it differs in different examples. For example some take advantage on other peoples' weakness and still get what they want. They may pay for their bad doings but remember bad things happen to all of us. There is no justice or karma on that matter.

Well not even two pages in and the thread derailers already are here, sad


Stop, gather yourselves and realize how you two sound. This thread isn't about a personal opinion war, its about learning to live with each other through nature and balance. We have no control over each other,our goal is to guide our own spirits to the next adventure.
Take a deep breath and decide to live again- well said OP!

Last Edited by Thinking out loud on 02/23/2013 10:33 PM

About the original post you're right op. We let go of our stress and find inner peace in simplicity. Less is more.

Myself, when someone is out side of a food joint and they ask for money. I say "how bought I buy you a meal?"

$5 bucks is nothing to me. My payback is a smile and a meaningful THANK YOU.

Or seeing beggars outside a store. I buy them food, have a separate bag, and say. " I hope you have a full belly for a day"

Better than giving cash...I even buy a cheap can opener for cans of meat!

Geez, i grew up hungry...I will never forget that

It wasn't my intention to derail the thread and I do apologize.

And above all this may be the only thread here that I feel good energies about.

Going out and being with nature is a great way yes. We are one with this earth and we find our true selves in it. Spread the word :)

People are looking for fun these days, not for values. The essence of evil rests in its meaninglessness and fun is meaningless.

Why is being evil so fun?
I mean we are all human beings, with traits of both good and evil. How come it's fun to be evil sometimes? How come we laugh at people less fortunate? How come we laugh at people who have little or no physical beauty? How come we laugh at the handicapped? How come we laugh at others who are in a bad predicament in life? Where does the joy come from? Is it just that people have such low self-esteems of themselves that they have to laugh at others to raise them?
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Thank you for contributing :-)

I never meant that we should try to change anyone else, but that our examples would inspire them to change themselves.