tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6427374210457804451.post6086407423377790073..comments2024-01-09T04:59:28.244-08:00Comments on Buddha of Hollywood: Living in a material world - Part IVAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16577023239841176697noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6427374210457804451.post-86590297528760824492009-02-22T07:58:00.000-08:002009-02-22T07:58:00.000-08:00Well, you've kind of already said this, but I don'...Well, you've kind of already said this, but I don't think it's healthy to <B>just</B> live in the past or <B>just</B> live in the future or present. In order for progress to be realized, you have to have all three in mind.<BR/><BR/>Living in the now is ok for handling short-term things, but one wouldn't really know how to go about things with any direction because they're not sure where they want their future to lie. Living in the future (or in my case, living in the <I>ideal</I>), is dangerous because you have somewhere you want to be, but can't get there because you don't know where to start.<BR/><BR/>I think, yes, people would definitely have to cut their spending and have a plan in mind.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6427374210457804451.post-33577166899956956762009-02-18T02:04:00.000-08:002009-02-18T02:04:00.000-08:00LOL..Being a mother in law... I really don't want ...LOL..Being a mother in law... I really don't want my grown children coming home to live. I need all body parts... Thanks Buddha, this is a nice and refreshing look at some of the problems faced by real people.candlemammahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12162621335214176543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6427374210457804451.post-26469652612742438162009-02-12T02:10:00.000-08:002009-02-12T02:10:00.000-08:00Very good advice. We are worried about cutbacks in...Very good advice. We are worried about cutbacks in my husband's office. They say that 20% will be cut and "no one is safe." I like the idea of thinking what "safe" really means to me, and your material world posts have helped in that train of thought.Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11135393270656573516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6427374210457804451.post-84850936732975325062009-02-10T20:34:00.000-08:002009-02-10T20:34:00.000-08:00@ C Om – The impermanence of life… life is but a d...@ C Om – The impermanence of life… life is but a dream :)<BR/><BR/>@ Talon – Good advice is easy to find but hard to follow!<BR/><BR/>@ Giovanna – We need to have faith!<BR/><BR/>@ Charles – You are welcome Charles!<BR/><BR/>@ Renny – Wisdom is like money; it has no value until you spend it.<BR/><BR/>@ Sandy – Success is measured in happiness – and that is a lot :)<BR/><BR/>@ Psiplex – I don’t think God has any problem being me, it is the other way around.<BR/><BR/>@ Brigit – Life is a learning experience :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16577023239841176697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6427374210457804451.post-41631956763070487992009-02-10T16:50:00.000-08:002009-02-10T16:50:00.000-08:00Living in the now demands consciousness and focus,...Living in the now demands consciousness and focus, that can be very revealing. It is a place where answers can be found. Fcousing on future outcomes that may never come to fruition creates an anxiety that can hinder the finding of solutions, and as you have pointed out, there are solutions to financial problems, maybe not all that palatble, but as you said "this too shall pass."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6427374210457804451.post-70398027421407638812009-02-10T06:14:00.000-08:002009-02-10T06:14:00.000-08:00It's all being done. the body/mind may react to th...It's all being done. the body/mind may react to this type of news but the changeless eternal awareness we are will not be touched and cannot be touched. As long as we do not lose site that we are part of the connected Source , we will be good. Remembering that the Source is dancing us, there is less pressure to prop up the role of one who is in hardship. The soul is not in hardship, our mental position of who we are,and what we 'should' be bringing home is impacted. Our changeless, impersonal self that is connected to all life will always be-perfect.<BR/><BR/>One LovePsiplexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11093845772164742343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6427374210457804451.post-64627534331819210672009-02-10T02:08:00.000-08:002009-02-10T02:08:00.000-08:00Times like this make me think of how little I actu...Times like this make me think of how little I actually need in a day. It's amazing how we can learn to get by.SandyCarlsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10752798823532580733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6427374210457804451.post-31543942997024076002009-02-10T01:06:00.000-08:002009-02-10T01:06:00.000-08:00Very interesting read and a thoughtful post. More ...Very interesting read and a thoughtful post. More than you know, it was of great help for me right now. I know it all about how you live and not to live in itself that matter and your post is a great reminder to that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6427374210457804451.post-76509171099885913942009-02-10T00:04:00.000-08:002009-02-10T00:04:00.000-08:00I used to live in my past but now I tried to live ...I used to live in my past but now I tried to live in the present and looking forward to the future. And I agree to your last statement that "this too shall pass"<BR/><BR/>Thank you very much for sharing your words of wisdomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6427374210457804451.post-39886982490134520012009-02-09T23:20:00.000-08:002009-02-09T23:20:00.000-08:00I love what you said about the 3 kinds of people, ...I love what you said about the 3 kinds of people, and my favoirte kind is the one who lives in the moment. And I believe the hardest part for most is Let Go! in order to live in the moment, Love your "Take your loses and regroup."<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the wisdom<BR/>Giovanna Garcia<BR/>Imperfect Action is better than No ActionAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6427374210457804451.post-31582067648039375822009-02-09T22:47:00.000-08:002009-02-09T22:47:00.000-08:00Really good advice and a great reminder...Really good advice and a great reminder...TALONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03205633556998220372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6427374210457804451.post-79170779649611071432009-02-09T22:02:00.000-08:002009-02-09T22:02:00.000-08:00Indeed! The sayings, "This too shall pass," and "N...Indeed! The sayings, "<I>This too shall pass</I>," and "<I>Nothing lasts forever</I>," are golden when having yourself have to accept things that aren't exactly your preference. Great stuff.<BR/><BR/>BlessingsC. Omhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11863901463717458216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6427374210457804451.post-27990283983627185432009-02-09T20:08:00.000-08:002009-02-09T20:08:00.000-08:00@ Angel Baby – I’ve been blessed by an angel ! Cou...@ Angel Baby – I’ve been blessed by an angel ! Couldn’t ask for more :)<BR/><BR/>@ Aggie – Unfortunately many people ( about 3 million in USA) got themselves into a hole!<BR/><BR/>@ Surjit – I picked up this pearl of wisdom from a Jewish friend of mine that told me a king Solomon story about a magic ring :)<BR/><BR/>@ Liara – Thank you for the link! I will check it out.<BR/><BR/>@ Catty – I have the same problem. I have to tell myself all the time “Stay focused!”<BR/><BR/>@ Molly – Yup, we all know the theory. It is the practice that is a killer!<BR/><BR/>@ Kearby – I love simplicity E = mc² !<BR/><BR/>@ This Brazen Teacher – Just telling me Hi! Is the best comment I could ask for :)<BR/><BR/>@ Ted – 17 years ago I went to a foreclosure and lost my home. <BR/>Now I have a family and kids that I love more than my own life. <BR/>I don’t know what that points to, but I vouched they will always have a home and nobody will take it from them :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16577023239841176697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6427374210457804451.post-65438442605603433742009-02-09T14:06:00.000-08:002009-02-09T14:06:00.000-08:00One that lives for no one else is one body/mind an...One that lives for no one else is one body/mind and is always living in the present moment. <BR/>Maybe the thoughts of wanting to stay debt free are really pointing to the issue of ownership. Who works for whom?Ted Bagleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07740863843616685808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6427374210457804451.post-11557793362119448622009-02-09T13:33:00.000-08:002009-02-09T13:33:00.000-08:00Three years ago this rap song came out- and the ch...Three years ago this rap song came out- and the chorus line was-<BR/><BR/>"Booty, booty, booty, rocking everywhere!"<BR/><BR/>And this kindergartner (now a third grader) had heard it on the radio. But instead I caught him singing:<BR/><BR/>"Buddha, buddha, buddha, rocking everywhere!"<BR/><BR/>I just wanted to tell you about this for so long. While I realize it's completely unrelated to any of your material- I can't help but think of that EVERY time I visit your blog.<BR/><BR/>:-DThis Brazen Teacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02924652859389870978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6427374210457804451.post-39395588541640024782009-02-09T08:55:00.000-08:002009-02-09T08:55:00.000-08:00I enjoy the simplicity of your messages. Thank you...I enjoy the simplicity of your messages. Thank you.Kearbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03075546169988152768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6427374210457804451.post-77562380170011076812009-02-09T08:09:00.000-08:002009-02-09T08:09:00.000-08:00Hey, Nice post.A couple of comments...I think that...Hey, Nice post.<BR/><BR/>A couple of comments...I think that most people live in some combination of the past, present, and future. It takes alot of work to live mostly in the present and most people haven't taken the time to learn how to do this, to practice. It does not happen on its own. It cannot be taught. It has to be learned, which comes from the practice.<BR/><BR/>Much Peace to you,<BR/>MollyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6427374210457804451.post-30615852395340542722009-02-09T07:05:00.000-08:002009-02-09T07:05:00.000-08:00My goal is to stay in the now - but sometimes it's...My goal is to stay in the now - but sometimes it's hard not to fret about the past and worry about the future. Then I have to just talk to myself and remind myself to be in the here and now - it's all we really have.Chatty Cronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02232040517217024681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6427374210457804451.post-54971341769049538402009-02-09T06:52:00.000-08:002009-02-09T06:52:00.000-08:00Your comment is like a gentle wake-up call. It can...Your comment is like a gentle wake-up call. It can be a shocker for people to realize they do not know what it means to live in "the now." A book called the Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman offers insight inot this concept from the perspective of a western-born gymnast. You could glimpse an excerpt in this blogpost:<BR/>http://blog.dreambuilders.com.au/journal/2009/2/4/energize-your-spirit.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6427374210457804451.post-33780666340781966232009-02-09T01:17:00.000-08:002009-02-09T01:17:00.000-08:00a valuable message:..'This too shall pass...'With ...a valuable message:<BR/>..'This too shall pass...'<BR/>With this fact in mind, we can counter any adverse situation in our life with great ease.<BR/>Thanks for sharing your insights.<BR/>God bless.surjit singhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17019241396790475143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6427374210457804451.post-40112179347583622742009-02-08T23:25:00.000-08:002009-02-08T23:25:00.000-08:00I think alot of folk use their savings up in maint...I think alot of folk use their savings up in maintaining how they currently live - instead of facing faacts from day 1 and cutting back spending dramatically. Suddenly it is all gone and that hole is very deep and wide. If the period of hardship becomes an extended one, then they are in trouble. Best to deal in the here and now to tackle those kinds of issues. Then, if/when things improve - it is not such a hard slog to get back to where you were.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6427374210457804451.post-39525579100395388162009-02-08T22:39:00.000-08:002009-02-08T22:39:00.000-08:00Great information. This will help allot of people...Great information. This will help allot of people that are having a pretty tough time of it. Thanks for sharing this.<BR/><BR/>Love and Blessings,<BR/>AngelBabyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com