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certainly a glossary of Buddhist words would help you find the word especially when you can find a glossary alphabetized. shocked out of a forum of this caliber someone has not said or offered up a few more guesses. but there is the old saying....those who know-keep quiet.! vassa funny words in English or words in foreign language very similar. cake in English and caake in arabic not saying anything to make argumentation...words are very very interesting. language and languages....

I quizzed my mother about the symbolic meaning of the P with the letter x on the stem of the P letter. It is a very familiar symbol from church. I will have to check out the meaning. I think it may even be on her orthodox study bible. She did not know. I will have to check it out. Maybe you did not see it...it is on the area rug during the interview. -ok- peace and hope. been stuck in mud, ditch, sand, and another ditch....ALL in the same truck! not sure what else to say. surprised other people have not commented on such a lovely video interview. I think the P symbology is I am who am.or something related. gonna check now. ok I was incorrect/wrong it is the Chi Rho-- greek abbreviation of Christ I believe...many symbols I read about

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well- dignity and pride are words that I do not consider much...not that they are not important. I would not have matched those people you used as an example. I would like to be more respectful of people, because I do believe that as you are communicating Roger, that you would be making sweeping statements to anyone reading....so I can read what you wrote and then identify where it is in my life that I am not being respectful because of my pride. not so easy-huh? wondering if you can personalize it a bit more than such large figures from society... can you speak from your personal perspective if you would care to do so?

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I did not like the video. I cried.not that that matters. not sure if it is fear or angst about WTF is going on or WTF is going to happen in my life. let me not forget to add that I wonder about OTHER LIVES AS WELL........ people go their whole life without intrinsic movements..... do you think john butler has a supple spine and fluid pulsing through....I doubt it. I rate it as an extremist video... maybe on simple suppleness of ones spine and the fluid it is not big deal... stretching and movement are healthy_ I would not refute that.... I pray that my day is simple. Simple in the manner of my emotions..... allowing the day to unfold as it does... wondering what you are quoting about the tree not snapping...etc etc.is this from susan harpers book? watching my own pitfalls.....I will begin to sand two wrought iron rails....and pay attention to my whatever I pay attention to I will be on steps at on exterior entry way.. running errands and wondering WTF..... extremist very rigid in all categories...except willows blowing in the wind.... I can dig on the nature part of flexibility..... and adding movement besides career moving ladders(24 ft) aluminum and whatever is labor in my work. can I just be me or do I need to modify?

Iain had mentioned in the last part that they would pan views of the church. the video cut short. I think to internet search him and see it. not sure where he is located. England? anyway...I think THIS is my second favorite video I have ever watched. Brillant Oak!

things like this video keep me going. thanks again! looking forward to part 2

well. just finished part 1. profoundly beautiful. I love his eloquent sincere delivery. enjoyed his sharing of profound moments reassuring to my own lifes mysteries:-} surely ego driven.... loved the pastoral moment with the sheep coming over to put its head in his lap.... and the desert times near the Mojave. deserts are so beautiful. enjoyed many beautiful and bizarre times out in that open! can't thank you enough for the video.. I think it makes me feel safe to rely on meditation....and unfold as life unfolds before me. took a hike yesterday.....quiet. had too much caffeine but I still was able to take in the beauty.no one around just nature. I went on to make another journey elsewhere. so I drove about 15 minutes. a spot I go to in the fall. its a haven for ducks. can't even begin to describe the land other than it was once farm land that has been flooded. not a preserve necessarily. but it is open to hunting, hiking. anyway I have located two years prior some beautiful pods in the bogs.(lotus seed pods-image search them they are very interesting) see them before in floral arrangements. but I did not realize they came from nature. they are mostly round and found in wetlands. then inside the head are numerous circular holes.... they are pretty hardy after they dry out and in each hole is a tiny circle pea. anyway I saw them yesterday still green and the bog was too wet still to go cut a few. I was driving off the main road to a one lane road, through the boggy area. ahead of me were two trucks.so I just stopped for a moment looking-and the first truck did the same. I decided after about 15 seconds to pull over a bit. not a good idea. I began to try to move a bit just after the first truck passed me and realized that I was on deep mud on the right side. the second truck passes and I am now doing the same thing I do in the winter when I am stuck...I just rock it back in forth ramming it into 1st gear then quickly in reverse...back and forth...but I was STUCK bad. luckily the second truck stopped. he had been looking in his rear mirror at me in distress. long story short-his dad had been stuck along side that road some time ago -even in a full sized truck-got stuck. the two occupants of the trucks had been duck hunting. they both had tow rope. The first execution was from the back bumper and it fully bent the bumper out---uggg so he then went under the truck and tied it to something else.... he dragged me back maybe 15 feet but I was still stuck. I insisted that there is no way I can get out in reverse because I would have to turn my wheels sending me further toward the bog. so I debated in my mind and out loud with them whether I should just get a tow truck. I have insurance that will reimburse a tow service charge. I was a bit scared though thinking I had to be in a somewhat isolated area, and not have access to be in my car and leave. So we tried the other truck with a smaller tow rope attached with a clip to an area that looked like it was made to be hooked to.... and we got it out. My alignment or balance is off for sure... it did not ruin my day. I would have liked to have walked a bit in sunshine and sat with the ducks and looked at all the pretty bog/ponds in the area. this is the 4th time I have been stuck pulling off the road. that had nothing to do with john butler. no it had to do with how a day in my life unfolded and unplanned. to the kindness to two duck hunters who spent atleast a good hour with me. there I was----life just happening. I do think some planning would have helped in hindsight. but there it is dirt and all. I did not stay to walk. I could not allow the dirt and reeds to be all over. My two tires were submerged as was the whole undercarriage on the right side.I drove away on the main highway with the steering wheel shimmering after 50 MPH so something has altered my steering. my favorite line from john butler was something about don't fence me in.:-) I might sneak out of work tomorrow and revisit the bog. fall will pass quickly and I like to behold the changing of the landscapes. this video was peaceful. not sure what seems so daunting about meditation. I do not think it is simple "the ego does not want too"...I think I just have reached outside so long that I have now" found sufficient misery"-that there is no other way but IN. :-) another funny thing not so funny he said in interview.

I am trying to think back to when I first recognized what is being considered as an omen here. really the one that is a big one for me is the owl and the stop sign in real life time from the past years ago. even before my son was born.... and I have decided that I am not going to talk about it. I can think about it and have done so for some time in my life. it was the correct choice and I do not regret the choice. I think I recall driving away to a different party and I was joyful..... I know I went to the party. not sure if it was joy. I was happy though. :-)

who is Russell Brand? do you mean Russell Brand as in sweatshirt/tshirt company? and gee would you just look at all the information just from the spiritual awakening topic.... what is a tweet. I do not even know twitter. I think when I read here I am sensing something in me........a little bit this and a little bit that. not sure. words do not convey feelings at times I was serious about the owl and the stop sign....in real time not cartoon picture BUT in the context of this forum and this topic and that anything out of my mouth will be railroaded by complete wiseguys.....oh wait let me tone it down a bit... not railroaded..but there sure as shit not much room for dialogue ---- not really. why would I begin to offer up any thoughts regarding spiritual awakening.? and I have my answer for that.

how would you know what I think it is? I don't think it is that.... and who can completely offer up the definition of spiritual awakening. maybe today it is awake in or a wake in or away ke... complete non sense. ok its not in my mind..that is fine I walk the woods today it is misty and chilly...quiet will be there based on experience .... my mind goes with me..... breezy outside as I look out the window.... fall in the air for sure after summer of humidity... how to properly hug a tree....maybe not so proper. hey jetsun did you write the book on spiritual awakening? ultimately no one knows.....ultimately....many paths learned and sign post along the way..... even the loud fluorescent mind in the dark........ I once saw an owl on a stop sign years ago in Cardiff ca. it was late in the evening.... I would like to think that that moment was a spiritual awakening.........where not to go...what choice not to take....

what an odd topic. I have to really think this out. Most products that I would endorse are strictly work related tools...not necessarily fitting into the context of Dao Bums. Full Circle (360) sanding disc.----necessary for wall sanding prior to painting. I mostly use it for knocking off schlep painting from previous painters....nap filaments from roller cover, bits of drywall mud, etc. I have closets full and truck full and basement full of painting tools. I have my GOR(good old reliable) Titan 440 sprayer since 1996-- so many memories...so many tools.somehow I got side tracked with N. Maharaj on this one.... .I do not think my work speel is much help to foster new products related to this forum. so on a more healthier note: looks like I don't have one damn thing! holy shit. holy shit. I enjoy burts bees lip balm for years. I am an addict during the winter. I like it because it works for me. Blistex, carmex,and all the other lip balms I do not like. I like tea tree oil. not sure of the brand. maybe melalueca or aura cacia. whatever brand simple uses like a sore toe nail--I suffer from tender corner on my big toe...I think they are slightly prone to ingrown sensitivity. any other cuts, dings or picks--get a dose now and then..including my belly button :-) my latest favorite is bath Aveda bath stress fix soaking salts...smells great maybe lavender..not sure I have not read the fine print..it has a slight oily feeling in the bathwater so it seems to make skin supple. I guess in thinking about this topic I do not really endorse many products. I get caught up in endorsing rocks that I find along the way. Today my neighbors have left town for several days and I will tend to the flowers and grass watering. They have a rock pebble path under stone pavers. I look forward to investigating there today. shapes and colors. I think I will leave now to water and take in fresh air and go rock hunting

I like 15:27 the best so far. interesting video-interview ok so just being present! and not in the absence of God... no wonder I am at peace at work at times--when I am not pressured by thinking of lifes stressors, worrying about finishing on time, etc...etc...when I can be present at work....it is peaceful I certainly do not have 75 years of presence....and I am real hooked into shenpa...as pema would say.... really enjoy the video so far! look forward to watching both over the weekend loved the church bell recognition as he spoke about this very present moment... ( I bet they planned that) :-]

as I have gotten older in age--I seem to have a more fear. I think I felt invincible younger. more risk taking.... now I am more fearful maybe practical not unnecessarily wanting to put myself in harms way. working to stay on the subject matter of omens. but considering that I don't really understand that word per say. I will be working very high today. I am on a patio extension from a second story office. there is not railing yet. I have to stain the bottom as well---I can place many extensions ladders at different location- the grass is a slope which sucks....it adds to the complexity and difficulty. scaffolding would have been ideal. two sections in two locations two layers high.... not an option because of logistics. I have a 46 year old mind now. I don't recall feeling fearful of much ladder work when I was more fit and young. Although I used caution in my workplace-I took many risks. omens......where did that go? staying alert and not on autopilot is necessary I am sorry I probably veered from the topic. was it ben franklin flying a kite and discovered electricity? damn where was I during school? I do not recall my reaction to the unknown ha----but I can imagine that I chuckled then went down my convoluted trail of thoughts maybe I cried at two stop lights down--- then gone back to think about R.K.(the boy I was in school with-older bro owns auto shop-collision center) I have a walk board today-I can run between rungs of a ladder-- I don't know If that is something I will get comfortable with today or not. not a good time to have injury.

I drove by a digital read out board most every day...not anything I pay attention to...it is for an auto body repair center. ( I went to school with the younger brother who owns the center-) but I laughed when it said......Unknown Ha sometimes its fun just thinking it out because someone with access to the digital board has a message for someone this shit goes on too much- I saw a bird yesterday...damn if I can't think of what kind it was. I turned the corner to go to the side of the house I am working on...and it just froze! most every bird I encounter quickly flies off unless it is injured...this one was looking at me eye to eye--- and several minutes went by....I did not move...and it did not move. sometimes a moment of when the wind blows renews me very deeply maybe it brings me back to this moment relishing the beauty. hey and that made me think of a video someone posted it was recorded video against a building with a person in the corner harnessing maybe not the correct word moving their hands around like martial arts tai chi...whatever yesterday I had to blow the leaves off a gazebo floor and it made me think of the video I think that it was a leaf blower. don't think it is an omen but I think it was pretty unusual eventually I moved and it flew away... beside it was fresh bird poop so ......... but how odd that it just froze and stared with me... I was within two feet of it. maybe three. I want to say it was a shrike but not even sure if that exists around here. I will have to look it up I sometimes like to go where the wind blows. sometimes it is ok to just fully let go. where the wind blows is like letting go of the banks on the river where the wind blows is to spots of peace where the wind blows the pines and the sound is lulling and the warm breeze smells so good--thank you idylwild ca. aimless wandering in the grand scheme of things may not be so productive- but I have lots of freedom to just let my day unfold-

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scan the article and seems familiar. I will review it more. it looks like a great one. shy!!!

sorry -lost me on that one.

dream interpretation: and it will change but based on the image from the garments this morning-here is what I have come up with..... amy winehouse-valerie why not re post the olive oil poem? I really would like to see it. Awakening from the dream archives

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