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  3. Posted

    1 minute ago, ralis said:

     

    Exactly! For some reason I developed night vision to the always present subtle light. It is not pitch black at all.

     

    I wouldn't recommend it given that Western Diamond Backs tend to be aggressive and territorial.

     

    And I am told attracted to heat!

    Many years ago...

    somewhere in Texas...

    I was both warned and shocked at the number of snakes whom frequented the asphalt runway at night, to enjoy the heat...

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    9 minutes ago, ralis said:

     

    So physical and emotional are intertwined?

     

    3 minutes ago, ralis said:

     

    Some here don't share that view at all.

     

    Thanks

     

    Yeah right, try that on some one with broken bones or other serious trauma.

    Mind over matter only goes so far for some of us.....

    I am a non card carrying member of the great unwashed masses, I continue to struggle and shuffle every day.

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    4 minutes ago, ralis said:

    I had an encounter with a 6' Western Diamond Back rattlesnake a few years ago. If I follow the no self logic then if I was bitten and had a realization of no self, all is well? 

     

    I have been snake bit typically not venomous, but still able to cause infection... no fun not reccomended!

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    1 minute ago, ralis said:

     

    Physical suffering is not separate from the emotional pain is that what you are saying?

     

     

    No, sadly not!

    I have without intent caused physical suffering.

     Tripping for example over an animal and shown regret orally by my words as well verbally thru my actions and seen less discomfort than if I did not acknowledge it thru my words or actions.

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    7 minutes ago, old3bob said:

     

    mankind has a degree of will, will which can be used for good or evil as in with universal dharma or against it,  animals and most creatures of mother nature as far as I know can not go against such dharma or ways.   

    I am glad you qualified that with animals (which  we are) and most creatures of Mother Nature have to react based upon  our instincts?

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    2 minutes ago, silent thunder said:

    I have approached many injured animals and settled them with presence and intention, so they could be treated effectively.

     

    Is that a typical reaction?

    By both people and injured animals?

    I have lost count of the dog, cat, snake,rodent, insect  bites or scratches I have undertaken, / not suffered?

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    Just now, silent thunder said:

    Interesting to read recently that wildfires in areas outside human habitation can burn much further due to density of growth.  Safe to say that ancient wildfires before cities, burned far vaster regions.  There is a natural balance to all process.  Nature wastes nothing.  New growth will arise in the wake of the ash.

     

    Are we not natural? 

    Agents of nature?

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    Just now, silent thunder said:

    I used to agree with this... 15 years of chronic pain brought a realization that has endured.

    When one has a body, there will be discomfort, there may be pain.  This does not mean i must suffer.

     

    Suffering is now experienced as a crisis of perception.  It manifests internally generated and entirely optional, in my experience.

     

    Hmm try that on an injured animal?

     

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    9 minutes ago, steve said:

     

    I believe authentic transmission can include both verbal and non-verbal elements, not to mention symbols, metaphors, examples through behavior, and so forth. The way my teachers use the word transmission is to indicate that some knowledge has been effectively transferred from master to pupil, eg pointing out the nature of mind. Transmission is as dependent on the student as the teacher. If you don’t get it, no transmission has occurred. I find the word and concept of transmission is often too vague and implies something magical when the truth is relatively simple and down to earth. 

     

    Excuse me but how does "non-verbal" elements include symbols,.

    How are metaphors and or examples of behavior non verbal?

    As opposed to oral?

    I realize it is a bit of nit picking, but it helps my understanding!