That's great dharma, I can't think of a better way to live. Good luck to you. There are a number of great workshops going on every year that deal with so-called primitive living. (I say so-called because I personally find it to be better). Do some web searches and you'll probably find some near wherever you happen to be.
I do a simple relaxation exercise commonly used in meditation wherein you relax your body in sections untill you have completely relaxed. Clearing the mind is easier than you think. The problem is, a lot of peopleTHINK about clearing their mind which is self-defeating
I am sitting here having my morning coffee and tying up a few last minute loose ends. The day has arrived. Everything is ready to go. A little later this morning I will strap on my backpack and depart my house for the last time; never to return. At this point I reflect upon my mixed feelings about this adventure I am about to undertake. A great sense of ant
Fairly good assessment as generalizations go. You left out one though. The middle-aged burned out hippy that loves his country, doesn't especially like the government, and generally refuses to 'go along with the program' in general. Not 'left wing' or 'right wing', more of a wingless bird that waddles around under the radar wondering WTF? <img src="../images/smiles/smile.gif" border=0 AL
William sat in front of the headmistress, Ms Stoneworth, whose cold grey eyes seemed to be boring into his skull, twiddling his thumbs. He knew the drill – you just had to sit there, looking apologetic, and you’d get off with a warning,......... I assume ( I know, never assume <img src="../images/smile
Why do you think people stick around. I haven't 'stuck around' because of petty bickering and insults. Interesting writings and thoughtful intelligent debate are great aspects of a site like this, but childish sniping about innocent comments and personal attacks on the writers are a stain on an otherw
...or does there seem to be a wave of "touchiness" going on here at JU lately? I'm seeing a lot of snapping and lashing out on seemingly small remarks. Is it the weather? It seems to be getting worse every day. A lot of sniping going on. What gives?
I am also a Christian Buddhist. I found this story to be very amusing as well as interesting. A good one to spend time reflecting on.
Hoping you get a great duty station. I grew up an AF brat so I know what their bases are like. My favorite was Nellis in Nevada. Perhaps I'll make it out to wherever you end up during my wanderings.
Mikimouse...actually I was going to bring that up too, but didn't want to appear to be a paranoid. After all, they are always watching.
If they could prevent it from jamming somehow, then I could see how it'd be a good idea for anybody with a gun. Like especially people who have children and guns. There is no such thing as an infallible piece of electronics. I can just see a police officer saying "Just a minute Mr. Criminal, don't sho
*3% of pet owners give Valentine's gifts to their pets on Valentine's Day. One should love their pets, but it's illegal to LOVE your pets.
I would like to be remembered as someone who always treated others with respect, understanding, and compassion. Also as someone who lived his life without caving in to the pressures of modern society.
There are few things as rewarding as hiking in nature's beauty. One of my favorite activities.
Don't think. Yep, that's pretty much the goal of modern society. Thinkers are dangerous. Thinkers may actually try to CHANGE something. Can't have that. Well written and interesting, if one cares to think about it. Ooops, sorry, don't want that now, do we? BTW I agree that computers are affecting writing today.
hmmmm, perhaps it was the same person who first took that second bite of an onion.
hmmmm food for thought
could you write a blog every once in a while, just so we know you're doing OK? Hopefully I'll be able to get access to a computer at public libraries and such every once in a while. Won't be often, but it is a possibility. <TABLE cellpadding=8 width="95%" align=center bgColor=#FFF394 class="m
Dharma, may make it out that way sometime next year.
Personally I wouldn't want to trust my life to a piece of electronic equipment. The possibility of failure at just the wrong time makes this a life threatening piece of technological bad thinking.
Welcome to JU.
For reasons I won't go into here I have decided to forsake the bonds of our modern "civilized" society in favor of a simpler, more free life. Life in our modern world has become a daily trudge through a stressful serious of work days broken by the occassional day off to "decompress" for a short time. We are constantly inundated with media messages telling us
Interesting article. I am somewhat curious about one thing. How does one know if they have been "trolled"?
Sounds to me you are like many of us. Constantly in flux. It's a good thing. Lived my whole life that way and enjoyed (almost) every minute of it. For, who can love someone who cannot make up their mind? Someone who doesn't like boring. Making up your mind is like making up your bed. It's ver
Pineapples are great for throwing at psychos in your bedroom
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