Good words bro, and thank you. You are quite wise to remind us of the importance of spirit and practical support, I think most Buddhists and other mystics would see difficulty dividing the world into dual realms of matter and spirit, but the fact remains that becoming too focused on either can lead to the alternative poles of mystical isolation, and a jaded pragmatism. Tis so difficult to walk that thin teather between, but I agree its vital
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Thanks for replying G, and the gentle critcism. :) As I was just discussing with Rob, I agree there are wider views and hopes which I share as well. My post mostly reflected my stunned impressions of last night, as well as the haunting rememberance that so many other tragedies are mere numbers on the morning news. I intentionally wrote an unbalanced post to capture that moment as best I could (and maybe because I was nigh unconscious, only a little, though. :P
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No intention of cricitism I promise! It was a mere difference in interpretation, I see. No harm there, as life in and of itself is subjective in nature, language doubly so. I may chat more with you on this subject, as it's facinating, but for the moment I want to assure you that I didn't mean to take a critical stance in response to your well-meant and well-put thoughts.
Oh, I was just using criticism in a scholarly/dialogue sense, no offense taken. Been hanging around too many grad schools, and likely to face alot more soon. :P
Would love further discussion, when you have the time.
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Although I must disagree with you on one point by stating: no tragedy, no matter how crushing or wide-spread, is infinite.
Since we are quoting, I must cite the following: This too shall pass.
Take heart so that we may learn from the mistakes of our bretheren, and indeed "widen our circle of understanding" as Einstein so aptly put it.
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Would love further discussion, when you have the time.
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