From: owner-joni-digest@smoe.org (JMDL Digest) To: joni-digest@smoe.org Subject: JMDL Digest V2012 #239 Reply-To: joni@smoe.org Sender: owner-joni-digest@smoe.org Errors-To: owner-joni-digest@smoe.org Precedence: bulk Unsubscribe:mailto:joni-digest-request@smoe.org?body=unsubscribe Website:http://jonimitchell.com JMDL Digest Friday, February 17 2012 Volume 2012 : Number 239 ========== TOPICS and authors in this Digest: -------- Re: JMDL Digest V2012 #238 ["Gary Hanick" ] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:27:48 -0800 From: "Gary Hanick" Subject: Re: JMDL Digest V2012 #238 Right on, Anita! Who does? We're living life the best we can! I guess the craving is to know self and God...and each has his/her own path. In the grand scheme, it's all good. Judge not by what we see, hear, and touch only! Sent from my iPhone On Feb 17, 2012, at 11:01 AM, "JMDL Digest" wrote: > > JMDL Digest Friday, February 17 2012 Volume 2012 : Number 238 > > > > ========== > > TOPICS and authors in this Digest: > -------- > Re: Time's Up (sjc) [Anita G ] > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:06:22 +0000 > From: Anita G > Subject: Re: Time's Up (sjc) > > The Dhammapada says: > "Clear away the forests of craving > but do not attack and destroy the trees. > Clear the entire forest of craving > and you will see the Way to freedom' > > Ahh, what an aspiration! I often find my way on to a Fitness path, pilates, > yoga, swimming and daily mediation, often to fall back into over eating, > drinking or whatever the following week. Mind you, when I am on my healthy > path, I guess that's still craving something, so I am clearly not 'there' > yet! > > My Dad died of lung cancer from smoking at the same age as I am now > (57) and my Mum was found dead by my brother with a cup of coffee, a > chocolate biscuit and a cigarette close by at 83. What a great way to go > for her! My Mum LOVED her ciggies and I am sure that's one reason she liked > Joni so much, too. Fortunately, I never liked smoking, so that's one thing > didn't inherit. > > One thing that is certain, as someone has said in this thread, we will all > end up leaving Life in one way or another and I often think 'whatever gets > you through the night' - is pretty alright, especially when your nights are > long. It's more complicated when it badly affects others. > > It just goes to show that I really don't know Life at all, > Anita > > On 17 February 2012 16:48, LC Stanley wrote: > >> Puzzles on the ground. >> >> >> On Feb 16, 2012, at 10:15 AM, Victor wrote: >> >>> Right on Catherine! There are lots of ways to get grounded - personally >> I like meditation, playing music, spending time in nature, none of which >> are inherently harmful to my health. >>> >>> Sure, smoking can be relaxing. So can drinking and other vices but it >> doesn't mean each doesn't come with it's own risks. >>> >>> Victor in Atlanta > > ------------------------------ > > End of JMDL Digest V2012 #238 > ***************************** > > ------- > To post messages to the list, send tojoni@smoe.org. > Unsubscribe by clicking here: > mailto:joni-digest-request@smoe.org?body=unsubscribe > ------- ------------------------------ End of JMDL Digest V2012 #239 ***************************** ------- To post messages to the list, send tojoni@smoe.org. Unsubscribe by clicking here: mailto:joni-digest-request@smoe.org?body=unsubscribe -------