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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia 
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There are too many times when the busy-ness of a day makes time fly away, as if something important had filled up the whole of a day and yet, at sun's set I look over my shoulder and see Nothing and I’m left wondering what it is I did with my 24 hours. Even more importantly, I am wondering what will I do with the next 24 (or more) if I am given the chance to Be Here Now will I look back in repeat mode, and suffer asking again what did I do? Will I look back and say "Nothing" ???? * Be Here Now * is a spiritually enlightening book written by Baba Ram Dass [This message has been edited by Midnitesun (09-07-2004 09:51 AM).] |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
Be Here Now that's cool! |
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MGROVES
since 2004-02-01
Posts 3802california |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Good morning Miss Dixie, it's a philosophical/spiritual statement. It's also the title of a book by Ram Dass. Well worth the read, if you aren't familiar with it. McGroves, good morning, and thanks for reading! |
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E S West Member
since 2004-08-31
Posts 116California |
Very well done.... enjoyed much...E S West "always be true to SELF, and follow your heart.." |
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Kristabell Senior Member
since 2003-11-29
Posts 678Portland, OR |
Very nice |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
I first read "Be here now" in the early 70s. Thanks for the trip back. The question of how we use our time is always a haunting one. Good job on getting me to reflect on mine. Ken Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
ES, thank you for the visit Kristabell, thanks! Ken, you are more than welcome. I first read Ram Dass in the mid '70's, and found this book especially enlightening. And I'm currently reassessing my own time committments, making some major changes as of NOW.  |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
It has been good pondering those questions with you. So much wisdom here... the book sounds interesting-thanks. miscellanea |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
hey, misce, how are you today? |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Kacy, I know this is true. I think I need to read the book! I've been too busy lately, but I am here now!  ....jo |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
I will never ever imagine you looking back and thinking: nothing . . . thanks for the book Kacy . . . |
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Jaime Fradera Senior Member
since 2000-11-25
Posts 843Where no tyranny is tolerable |
I Like to delude myself, pretending I’ve been busy when in fact I’m really not, or that something’s really happening although nothing seems to be. Now I’m going to be fifty And I’ve done what? I mean … people my age, Well, some of them anyway, By now have married, bought a house, Had children and divorced, And bought a house, got married, Had children and divorced, And bought a house … … The Starlight and Midnitesun Are getting to be old fogies now … |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
JAIME! I am roaring with laughter now. Old fogies? Hehe, maybe so. |
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