By Paulo Coelho
Near Tokyo lived a great Samurai, now old, who decided to teach Zen Buddhism to young people.
One afternoon, a warrior – known for his complete lack of scruples – arrived there. The young and impatient warrior had never lost a fight. Hearing of the Samurai’s reputation, he had come to defeat him, and increase his fame.
All the students were against the idea, but the old man accepted the challenge.
All gathered on the town square, and the young man started insulting the old master. He threw a few rocks in his direction, spat in his face, shouted every insult under the sun – he even insulted his ancestors.
For hours, he did everything to provoke him, but the old man remained impassive. At the end of the afternoon, by now feeling exhausted and humiliated, the impetuous warrior left.
Disappointed by the fact that the master had received so many
insults and provocations, the students asked: “How could you bear such indignity? Why didn’t you use your sword, even knowing you might lose the fight, instead of displaying your cowardice in front of us all?”
“If someone comes to you with a gift, and you do not accept it, who does the gift belong to?” – asked the old Samurai.
“He who tried to deliver it.” – replied one of his disciples.
“The same goes for envy, anger and insults.” – said the master. “When they are not accepted, they continue to belong to the one who carried them.”
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Insults help you discover truth.
Because when you discover insults have no basis in truth they cease to be.
Parents can be funny like that.
But we love them all the same.
Take care.
It would be such a relief,
wouldn't it.
But not just yet.
Alas. :)))))))))))))))
Fortunately however,:)
If we can get a long enough string we can communicate with the Pleiades.
and that away we don't have to worry about heart connection. :))))).
Have fun Star Eagle 212 {:-)<3
Agreed.
You're right.
It doesn't natter if UFO's come down
life goes on regardless.
If you're pinning your hopes on alien rescue, more fool you.
You save yourself.
Get your life in order.
Discover that which inspires you.
And earn the right to party hard with the aliens when the jobs done.
If contact with aliens scares the shit out of people, big deal.
They'll get over it.
can you find enough compassion in you to support these people in facing their fears when it all goes pear shaped for them?
Agreed.
Because there'll be plenty of people standing around insulting them.
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