"The Coming of The Magi..." - January 6th, 2003
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"In science it often happens that scientists say, 'You know, that's a really good argument; my position is mistaken,' and then they actually change their minds and you never hear that old view from them again. They really do it. It doesn't happen as often as it should, because scientists are human and change is sometimes painful. But it happens every day. I cannot recall the last time something like that happened in politics or religion." - Carl Sagan |
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
"What
do you mean, 100 Year March ?"
"Patience! I don't expect to
be able to complete the march, or more appropriately, journey. My wish is that
future generations of all of ours will complete it and continue the journey on
our behalf. In order to affect the fundamental changes that are necessary for
our society, and sustain those changes, it will take time and many elections
here in America. Despite the fact that we are a "we want it now"
culture, we must have patience, be determined through setbacks and be diligent..."
Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2003 9:22 AM
Subject: FW: Instructions for Life in the New Millennium
This is what The Dalai Lama has to say on the millennium, which began 01/01/2003. All it takes is a few seconds to read and think about. Do not keep this message. The mantra must leave your hands within 96 hours. You will get a very pleasant surprise. This is true even if you are not superstitious.
Instructions for Life in the New
Millennium-the Dalai Lama:
1. Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk.
2. When you lose, don't lose the lesson.
3. Follow the three Rs: Respect for self, respect for others and responsibility for all your actions.
4. Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck.
5. Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly.
6. Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship.
7. When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.
8. Spend some time alone every day.
9. Open your arms to change, but don't let go of your values.
10. Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer.
11. Live a good, honorable life. Then when you get older and think back, you'll be able to enjoy it a second time.
12. A loving atmosphere in your home is the foundation for your life.
13. In disagreements with loved ones, deal only with the current situation. Don't bring up the past.
14. Share your knowledge. It's a way to achieve immortality.
15. Be gentle with the earth.
16. Once a year, go some place you've never been before.
17. Remember that the best relationship is one in which your love for each other exceeds your need for each other.
18. Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it
19. Approach love and cooking with reckless abandon.
Do not keep this message. The mantra must leave your hands...
"FREEDOM-is
just another word for,
NOTHIN' left to LOSE..."
Janis Joplin
