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    The story can go on and on...

     

    I believe the moral of this story is how we see 'Change' or 'Accidents' or 'The Will of Heaven' as this affects how we will respond to them. Just like the farmer who reponded very indifferently as he had no control over the events, I believe that we can strive to be more balanced and indifferent just like the farmer, in our daily lives and let the Tao takes its course...

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    I found this at work regarding the dual aspects of change, yin and yang and believe so called 'Accidents' or 'The Will of Heaven' could also be ready into this story...

     

    Quote "An old Chinese story about a wise farmer illustrates the dual aspects of change. In the story, the farmer's horse runs away and his neigbour comes to offer sympathy, saying 'Too bad about your horse'. The farmer simply replies, 'Maybe'. The next day the farmer's horse comes back leading two wild horses into the stable. This time the neighbour congratulates the farmer, saying 'What a lucky break!' Again the farmer replies, 'Maybe'.

     

    The next day the farmer's son breaks his leg trying to tame one of the wild horses and again the neighbour comes over to offer sympathy. 'To bad', says the neighbour. Once again the farmer simply replies, 'Maybe'. The next day the recruitment officer from the king's army comes through the region taking all the young men of fighting age, but since the farmer's son has a broken leg he is left behind.

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    great! you are on the ground in indonesia and so am i.let's see which one of us is telling lies about the usa. take your word on what issue?that the usa was behind the mass-killing associated with the political clash between suharto and the communist party of indonesia (PKI)? ok, let's assume that you are telling the truth.at any rate, none of your connections can gain you any access to material facts for serious discussion people who get arrested always say that.what was their reason for arresting you? how well connected? in corrupt indonesia the only connection of any value is money chances are you were arrested by mistakemaybe you look like che guevaraotherwise there would be no way in hell you could have gotten sprung free without payment of moneyespecially with your indonesian chinese in laws pleading your case. you know know shit, buddy.just answer my questions i posed to youif you want to prove you are right about usa involvement in indonesia and using google translate isn't going to impress me one bit.

     

    Hahaha... I love ur assumptions.

     

    Being naive towards the US government or any other government for that matter and by being influenced/brainwashed by the US/any government through marketing/propaganda is no excuse.

     

    SEEK THE TRUTH!

     

    Arguing for the sake of arguing, I feel pity for you.

     

    If you really believe what you are saying, I feel even more sorry for you and you should seek the TRUTH.

     

    If you are trying to get the most posts on TTB per day/week/month/year/overall there are no prizes for being top poster, or none that im aware of :)

     

    As I stated in my previous post, I dont try to reason with unreasonable people...

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    and how would you assure me?have you been to indonesia?i am there right now.get the mods to check my ip address.

     

     

    Hahaha...You will need to take my word for it because I will not assure you any other way. U seem to like arguing for the sake of arguing. I never reason with unreasonable people, thats my motto...

     

    Firstly I'm married to an Indonesian Chinese, married in Indonesia. Secondly I worked and lived their for over I year. Thirdly I speak Indonesian. Fourthly I have had conversations with powerful players and normal Indonesians on this subject and others. Fifthly, ive been visiting Indo every year since 2005/2006. Sixthly some nights I would visit old Chinese Indonesian in laws and sit and discuss the Japanese invasion, Sukarno, Suharto etc as they were alive b4 these events. Sevethly ive been arrested by Intelkam and Rescrim through no fault of my own. Finally my father in law are well connected with Indonesian politicians, intelligence, army, police and immigration. How do you think I got out of being arrested in consecutive days without me paying a cent? Its called connected in laws making a call for me when they were on holidays in Singapore whilst I was managing a shop and warehouses in Indonesia.

     

    Somehow I believe I know more on this subject than you.

     

    Selamat pagi dan apa kabar. Orang yang tidak masuk akal...

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    It's disappointing to see how much speculation is coming from folk who have never met her. I don't aim to convince any of you of her sincerity and skill. She certainly is direct and doesn't mince words-- but she also won't make decisions for you. You speak of humility--- can you point to specific sections of text in which she is anything but humble? Any "I'm the best" ? Anywhere? Aversion and attraction have roots in karma and merit--- whom you encounter and what teachings you absorb. Celestial Masters and Grandfathers and Ancestors and other varied higher-level beings play common roles in a great many traditions. And, as is true with the best healers, the energy used in healing is not all their own---- which is why healers without this touch of grace die young. I wish crunchy all the best and hope his situation finds the resolution the benefits him most. best. balance.

     

     

    Funny that you assume as I have spoken with JL before.

     

    To answer your question... How is self promotion for the purposes of making money, humble?

     

     

    Take a look at her website and read all the posts that she has started on TTB, self promotion.

     

     

    As I have stated in other threads my mother is a TCM doctor and she only uses word of mouth for her business, no marketing and self promotion. She seems to be doing quite well. Mother is one of the most humble people I know and charges very reasonably. Yes I know that both women specialise in different areas but my point is...

     

    What is the main intention of a healer? Is it primarily to help others or is it to make money...

     

    I don't have anything against JL, I just wanted to put my observations on this thread

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    I have read everything on JL's website and her posts on TTB. All I can say from her posts here from a marketing perspective is that this forum is a great way for her to get new clients and make money, whether she is legit or not. I'm more inclined to believe the former.

     

    Most of JL's early posts on TTB are cut and pasted from her website. To me this gives the impression that its all about marketing services and making money.

     

    JL seems to be a very direct person in her posts on her website which can come across to me at times as rude.

     

    My observations only

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    http://news.sky.com/story/1109739/snowden-spying-claims-us-bugged-eu-offices

     

    It seems these new claims of the US spying on Europe offices is making matters worse for the US. As each day goes by and each extra leak that Edward Snowden releases it seems that more and more countries are asking the US for a full explanation.

     

    So far, China, Hong Kong, Russia, South Africa, UK and now the EU. Im sure more will follow.

     

    Julian Assange believes that Snowden has more information to leak. If this is the case it seems the US is piling up unhappy enemnies and allies.

     

    It seems to me that this leaking is slowly turning the world against the US.

     

    Who knows maybe the more Snowden leaks the more it may even help Julian Assanges case in Europe. ..

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    http://m.nydailynews.com/1.1376574

     

    I wonder who just killed journalist Michael Hastings....

     

    He was working on a big story regarding US government, He contacts wikileaks hours before his death. He states the FBI is after him. He dies driving a brand new Mercedes Benz. One witness says the car jacknifed. Other witnesses say they heard a massive explosion. Car is burnt to a crisp and Micheal dies. The engine and transmission is found 100 meters away from the car...

     

    This is impossible for just a car crash. Michael was killed by a bomb that was planted in his engine bay, there is no other way other than an air strike that the engine and transmission can be found that far away from the car.

     

    Any guesses as to who is responsible for Michaels death???

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