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To be able to fill leisure intelligently is the last product of civilization, and at present very few people have reached this level. ~ Bertrand Russell

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[jimtzu]

A holy man was having a conversation with God one day and said, 'God , I would like to know what Heaven and Hell are like.'

God led the holy man to two doors..
He opened one of the doors and the holy man looked in.

In the middle of the room was a large round table. In the middle of the
table was a large pot of stew, which smelled delicious and made the holy
man's mouth water.

The people sitting around the table were thin and sickly. They appeared to be famished.

They were holding spoons with very long handles, that were strapped to their arms and each found it possible to reach into the pot of stew and take a spoonful.

But because the handle was longer than their arms, they could not get the spoons back into their mouths.

The holy man shuddered at the sight of their misery and suffering.

God said, 'You have seen Hell.'

They went to the next room and opened the door. It was exactly the same as the first one.

There was the large round table with the large pot of stew which made the holy man's mouth water.

The people were equiped with the same long-handled spoons, but here the people were well nourished and plump, laughing and talking.

The holy man said, 'I don't understand..'
It is simple,' said God . 'It requires but one skill.

You see they have learned to feed each other, while the greedy think only of themselves.'

[Francis]

When you learn to love Hell, you'll be in Heaven ~ Thaddeus Golas

[jimtzu]

this is from Charlie Chaplin (or at least attributed to him)  (translated from French)

"When I loved myself

When I really loved myself, I understood that in any circumstances, I was on the good place, at the right time.
And, then, I was able to relax.
Today, I know that that is called Self-respect.

When I really loved myself, I was able to perceive that my anxiety and my emotional suffering, were nothing else than a signal when I go against my convictions.
Today, I know that that is called Authenticity.
When I really loved myself, I stopped wanting a different life and I began to see that all which arrives at me contributes to my personal growth.
Today, I know that that is called Maturity.

When I really loved myself, I began to perceive the abuse in the fact of forcing a situation, or a person, in the only purpose to obtain what I want, knowing very well that neither the person nor myself let us be not ready and it is not the moment.
Today, I know that that is called Respect.

When I really loved myself, I began to release myself from all which was not wholesome me, persons, situations, all which lowered my energy.
At the beginning, my reason called that of the egoism.
Today, I know that that is called the self-esteem.

When I really loved myself, I stopped being afraid of the spare time and I stopped making big plans, I abandoned the megaprojects of future.
Today, I make what is correct, what I like, when that pleases me and with my rhythm.
Today, I know that that is called Simplicity.
When I really loved myself, I stopped trying to be always right and realized all the times when I made a mistake.
Today, I discovered the Humility.

When I really loved myself, I stopped reliving the past and worrying me about the future.
Today, I lived in the present, there where all the life takes place.
Today, I lived a single day at once, and that is called Plenitude.

When I really loved myself, I understood that my head could deceive me and disappoint me, but if I put it in the service of my heart, she becomes a very precious ally."

Charlie Chaplin

[Francis]

True transformation occurs only when we can look at ourselves squarely and face our attachments and inner demons, free from the buzz of commercial distraction and false social realities.  We have to retreat into our own cocoons and come face-to-face with who we are.  We have to turn toward our own inner darkness.  For only by abandoning its attachments and facing the darkness does the caterpillar's body begin to spread out and its light, beautiful wings begin to form. ~ Julia Butterfly Hill

[Michael]

Self-realization is like a philosophical robbery, where you are stripped of every belief, concept and idea you’ve ever imagined about yourself, and left to discover a world only made of question marks. The lucky ones aren’t those who believe they’ve avoided being robbed, but those who withstand the unraveling with nothing remaining but the purity of awe and wonder. ~ Matt Kahn

[Jane]

that is a great quote Michael.  I am going to run off with it and paste it somewhere.  Thank you.

[Francis]

People will forget what you say and people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.  ~ Maya Angelou

[marianthi]

''Self-realization is like a philosophical robbery, where you are stripped of every belief, concept and idea you’ve ever imagined about yourself, and left to discover a world only made of question marks. The lucky ones aren’t those who believe they’ve avoided being robbed, but those who withstand the unraveling with nothing remaining but the purity of awe and wonder. ~ Matt Kahn''

As quoted by MichaelD.

Indeed.

The quote encapsulates the reason that turns me to either silence or hilarity for the duration of this free-fall I call my life.

Hugs.
Marianthi.

[Francis]

What is the sound of one hand clapping?

[jimtzu]

What is the sound of one hand clapping?

"moonlight through the pines"