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  • #455954
    Roberta
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    Hi
    I think it was Shurin Suzuki said ” We are all perfect & we could all do with some improvement”
    Ah master Wabi sabi it is your imperfections that make you beautiful.

    #455974
    Thomas168
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    There was a monk who complained that he could not sit in perfect meditation. The master said that the act of sitting in the struggle with the wandering mind is the what is sought. The struggle itself is the way. So, not perfection but the struggle is the path to Nirvana.

    I was cracked when I was made. And that has made all the difference. Whether bad or good, well that depends on where you stand and what you see as obvious. For me, it was a time of fear of being found out. Of not being normal. Not being accepted. Not being able to prove myself as worthy. Now, being much older and closer to death, it doesn’t seem to matter as much. It becomes easier to accept my flaws for they will never change even though I listen for advice to change.

    #455983
    anita
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    Wow, Thomas!

    I am moved by your vulnerable share. Thank you for trusting us with it!

    The more you share about your innermost thoughts and feelings, the more I like you and the more flawless ✨️ you are in my view.

    🙏 Anita

    #455990
    Alessa
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    Hi Tommy

    It is that time of year again for Americans, isn’t it? Good luck! I hope you get a good refund. 🙏 🩵

    It’s a good thing you got those trees sorted out. The area I live has a lot of trees and they are constantly falling over in mild storms (not even rough ones like you yanks get). You cannot be too careful.

    I love the variety of projects you have planned. Such talent! 😊

    You have some inspirational views. These things are easier said than done. I’m glad to hear that you’re doing your best trying to take things in your stride. 🩵

    I understand what you mean regarding the broken thing. I’m not there yet, but trying my best.

    The inner librarian in me cringes at the idea of burning books. 🔥 📚 🫣

    I find that books are interesting, but it’s only really after you’ve had the experience that you can truly understand the meaning of it. In that way, it’s kind of redundant. I do enjoy the wonder though. Some might hold too tightly to words. I love that books shine a light onto the writer’s inner world. 🩵

    #455991
    Alessa
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    Hi Roberta

    That’s a great idea. 😁 I need to get a Buddha for the fridge! 🩵

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