evil_twin
posted on Aug 11, 2007
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Tags: quotes, life, pondering, meaningful, Quotations
Some quotes I like...... read entire post
God? Myth or Reality?... read entire post
How many is TOO many?... read entire post
A master of the tea ceremony in old Japan once accidentally slighted a soldier. He quickly apologized, but the rather impetuous soldier demanded that the matter be settled in a sword duel.... read entire post
That question seems like a good place to start. I haven't found meaningful work yet. I spent years and years in college (got a Ph.D. in chemistry). At the time I got out, the economy was great...you only had to be breathing to get a job. I got an offer... read entire post
Chrism8455
posted on Jun 15, 2006
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Tags: meaningful
Life is very hard. No one ever said it was going to be easy.... read entire post
mimizarina
posted on Jul 14, 2006
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Tags: meaningful
Song by James Blunt... read entire post
Dzesire
posted on Jul 19, 2006
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Tags: Thinking, meaningful, stories, human, blog
A martial arts student went to his teacher and said earnestly, "I am devoted to studying your martial system. How long will it take me to master it." The teacher's reply was casual, "Ten years." Impatiently, the student answered, "But I want to...... read entire post
Dzesire
posted on Jul 20, 2006
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Tags: Thinking, meaningful, stories, human, blog
During the civil wars in feudal Japan, an invading army would quickly sweep into a town and take control. In one particular village, everyone fled just before the army arrived...... read entire post
Dzesire
posted on Jul 21, 2006
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Tags: meaningful, blog, stories, Thinking, human
A student once asked his teacher, "Master, what is enlightenment?"
The master replied, "When hungry, eat. When tired, sleep."... read entire post
Dzesire
posted on Jul 24, 2006
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Tags: meaningful, blog, stories, Thinking, human
A hermit was meditating by a river when a young man interrupted him. "Master, I wish to become your disciple," said the man. "Why?" replied the hermit. The young man thought for a moment. "Because I want to find God."... read entire post
Dzesire
posted on Jul 25, 2006
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Tags: meaningful, blog, stories, Thinking, human
A farmer got so old that he couldn't work the fields anymore. So he would spend the day just sitting on the porch. His son, still working the farm, would look up from time to time and see his father sitting there. "He's of no use any more...... read entire post
Dzesire
posted on Jul 26, 2006
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Tags: meaningful, blog, stories, Thinking, human
A distraught man approached the Zen master. "Please, Master, I feel lost, desperate. I don't know who I am. Please, show me my true self!" But the teacher just looked away without responding.... read entire post
Dzesire
posted on Jul 27, 2006
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Tags: Inspirational Stories, meaningful, Thinking, human
A famous spiritual teacher came to the front door of the King's palace. None of the guards tried to stop him as he entered and made his way to where the King himself was sitting on his throne.... read entire post
The old Zen master's health was fading. Knowing his death was near, he announced to all the monks that he soon would be passing down his robe and rice bowl to appoint the next master of the monastery.... read entire post