Comments on: By their fruits ye shall know them

By: C.O.R.E. | Heavy Metta

C.O.R.E. | Heavy Metta — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 01:10:23 +0000

[...] a prayer of gratitude, because I knew this other way just was never going to work *for me*. By its fruits I know it: My pulse slows to a more regular rate. The hemispheres of my brain are more equitable. My face [...]

By: einajs

einajs — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 02:23:11 +0000

I have heard that quote in the past, Hope, but what a great reminder. And regarding the momentum of kindness: quite so. One could justify all sorts of scowly looks on the grounds that you were “focussed” on one’s “inner space” or whatever but the bottom line is, hostility [and introversion!] is contagious. Your yoga can be your smile.

The vegetarian equivalent of chicken soup is, well, chicken soup made with fake chicken. I don’t miss the bird at all. There’s a recipe on here somewhere for it.

By: Hope

Hope — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 21:35:13 +0000

PS Hope you’re feeling ALL better! (What’s the vegetarian’s equivalent of mamma’s chicken soup?)

By: Hope

Hope — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 19:00:38 +0000

Sjanie,
Do you know Douglas’ famous quote on this? “You become the company you keep, so keep good company.”
Our reality is created in the territory between people, the ricochet of conversation, culture’s call and response. It always reminds me of our own complicity in our relationship patterns, and excites the question: is kindness catchy?
I want to live in a world where it’s a smile for a smile, instead of an eye for an eye.