Ian Posted February 4, 2009 I've been wishing for some time I was more like Yoda, in the sense of being only positive with his posts. And, well, wish in one hand and shit in the other and see which fills up first ! So, time to do something about it instead. I hereby resolve not to say anything negative on this forum henceforth. My definition of negative, obviously, but please call me on it if you think I break this resolution. Check the date, of course, cos old posts do get dragged out of oblivion. Anyone care to join me? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squatting Monkey Posted February 4, 2009 Count me in ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aetherous Posted February 4, 2009 What a great thing to do. No negativity! I almost think I won't be able to do it, but I'm in too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yoda Posted February 4, 2009 Until my kids are old enough to write a few expose posts, I'll keep up the Yodisattva front. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apech Posted February 4, 2009 Yep I will give it a try. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joeblast Posted February 5, 2009 I've been wishing for some time I was more like Yoda, in the sense of being only positive with his posts. And, well, wish in one hand and shit in the other and see which fills up first ! So, time to do something about it instead. I hereby resolve not to say anything negative on this forum henceforth. My definition of negative, obviously, but please call me on it if you think I break this resolution. Check the date, of course, cos old posts do get dragged out of oblivion. Anyone care to join me? dude I dont think I've read a negative thing from you whatsoever! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YMWong Posted February 5, 2009 I hereby resolve not to say anything negative on this forum henceforth. OK, so what other forum do you attend these days then ? YM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yoda Posted February 5, 2009 y'all missed it then... Ian poured some milk into his sage tea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeform Posted February 5, 2009 This is the stupidest, most ridiculous idea ever. Who in their right mind would agree to something so demented? ~ count me in Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ddilulo_06 Posted February 5, 2009 (edited) Isn't this suppression? This is like saying "I accept myself as I am... ONLY IF I"M POSITIVE!" It's acceptance of the "negative" that exposes it for what is is (illusion) and then it's let go of on its own. To me, this sounds like another form of control... we all know what happens when we try to control things. If it seems like fun to you guys in and of itself, then BRAVO! I'm glad you guys are having fun. But on the other hand, if not, I don't think this is going to work. I used to only be positive 24/7. I drove myself nuts! What we resist persists. This seems like a huge form of resistance. I'll stay tuned on the sidelines routing you guys on. I hope it works for you guys. Edited February 5, 2009 by ddilulo_06 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sloppy Zhang Posted February 5, 2009 (edited) I hereby resolve not to say anything negative on this forum henceforth. please call me on it if you think I break this resolution. I don't like the negative attitude you take to negative posts. You need to watch yourself Edited February 5, 2009 by Sloppy Zhang Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeform Posted February 5, 2009 ddilulo - I completely agree... my over-riding philosophy in life is that everything is perfect as it is! Negativity and positivity is always in a continual state of balance - our limitedness allows us to see only the positive or only the negative - and this ofcourse is perfect - so is expanding you awareness to include both... The Bushman shamans always speak of two sides to everything - especially God.... there is the unchanging, constant side and there is the shifting, changing, cycling aspect which is known as the Trickster God... Kind of like pre-heaven and post-heaven in Taoist cosmology... Duality is always governed by the Trickster aspect... this is where positive and negative live... the Unchanging aspect is the 'mother' to the Trickster - it's also Perfect... So when I say I won't be negative - well it's basically a game - it's impossible to be only positive... but it's fun to say that you are What - you thought that any of this - and I mean ANY of this is not for fun?! The trickster aspect is nothing but fun or nothing but misery... I'll have fun for now... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ddilulo_06 Posted February 5, 2009 Freeform I didn't know you were at the point where you can enjoy misery. I still take it too seriously. I also still take being to serious to seriously. I forgot that we can enjoy our "shitty" emotions as well... that it's a part of the fun as well. Maybe I should take the vow to see if I can enjoy misery. No offense Ian. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aetherous Posted February 5, 2009 It's only suppression if it's actually hard to control yourself. For me, it seems I can choose to go either way, so at this point I might as well break out of old patterns and spread the love. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Posted February 6, 2009 Isn't this suppression? I think that depends what I do with the negativity if I don't spew it out of my fingertips. I'm not going to be trying to pretend I don't react badly to things, I just don't believe it's actually helpful to others to communicate negatively. I find, that when I post in a way I think of as negative, invariably I am setting myself up as separate and superior. I don't have to suppress that, I can eat it, or love it , or something. Bullshit - Let go of the pablum ... accept the Truth however unomfortable that might be ... gaa, gaa ,gaa ...everything is great .. NOT... everything is neither alright or not alright. it just is .. choke on it ... maybe you can admit that it's time to let go of ... ahhh ... figure it out, it's staring you in the face ... I'm sure you're right, old top, but until, by grace, I become it and start staring myself in the face, I'm afraid I can't let go of the idea that being less self-important and judgemental is good preparation, for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
farmerjoe Posted February 6, 2009 I'm sure you're right, old top, but until, by grace, I become it and start staring myself in the face, I'm afraid I can't let go of the idea that being less self-important and judgemental is good preparation, for me. Before, during and after. Joe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rookie Posted February 7, 2009 OK, I am really agianst this. It is far better to be neagative, if that is what you are feeling, than phony I have a true life story about budists constipated on their inability to be real and deal with real life because they were afraid to be percieved as negative Just be real for god's sake no slam on real budists probably a wannabe problem but I do appreciate yoda's sense of humor I just have never had that it is what it is Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mal Posted February 7, 2009 It is far better to be negative, if that is what you are feeling, than phony Well I could ignore the smile and reply with "Perhaps. But I feel being nice to others, regardless of my own feelings, is the best path" vs "you @$%&ing **** what a load of $&%*" Which response generates the best conversations Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rookie Posted February 7, 2009 Well I could ignore the smile and reply with "Perhaps. But I feel being nice to others, regardless of my own feelings, is the best path" vs "you @$%&ing **** what a load of $&%*" Which response generates the best conversations I'm not advocating blasting people indiscriminately. I am pointing out that phoniness happens a lot when people think that they should be nice, or need to be percieved as "spiritual" or a good budist, taoist, or whatever. My personal opinion is that the value of a board like this lies in people being real. Ideas being exchanged, discussed, challenged, this is good. You will find that I have never resorted to calling people names, and will not. So be real dude. If you're an ass, be a real ass If you're a saint, great, be that, but be real. Then maybe you can change, but you surely won't if you put on a phony face. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mal Posted February 7, 2009 Many faces for many roles. Which one is real? And can we really avoid putting on a face? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rookie Posted February 7, 2009 Many faces for many roles. Which one is real? Mine is not an existential question about what is "real" When I say be real, that is be honest with yourself first. It doesn't mean if you feel like crap for some reason you take it out on anyone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Posted February 7, 2009 OK, I am really agianst this. It is far better to be neagative, if that is what you are feeling, than phony Just be real for god's sake Interesting! You see, I believe that the negative (by which I mean complaining, superior, abusive..) parts of me are the phony parts. And that's what's real is just aliveness, and what's not to like? Maybe I should have defined my idea of negative at the start. A firm and cheerful "no thanks!" is not negative, if you ask me. And in life I try to do that when appropriate. But on a forum I kinda reckon there's no need. It's not like whatever it is is chasing you down the road. One can just stop reading and move on... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
