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Thank you all for your comments. Your main concern was BALANCE. Conscious living demands that daily doings fit into the eternal scheme of your life. Every action or inaction must be in sync with the spirit that survives death. The spirit is what is important. Truly, it is not balance that counts but PURITY. Can you retain your purity in everything that you do? Can you stick to actions that are pure, even refusing to do evil if it costs you your job or friends? Life in the material world is not easy...it demands on the spot decisions that shouldn't compromise spirituality. Life as ascetics is very tempting for those wishing to evade the scourge of evil. But, ascetics often don't know the enemy within. They go into their caves only to have the dark side triumph. They come out parroting the holy books but have not one word of their own about their spiritual trek. They must have succumbed to programming, even from guru! Earthly reality must be understood not denied. Then the full impact of evil on the planet will be known. It is OK if you run to an ashrama afterwards. At least, truth is known!
posted by
Soul_Builder101
on May 13, 2008 at 10:08 AM
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I never understood...
...the point of monasteries and such secludedness. Such people are so heavenly minded, they're no earthly good. Excellent post, Soul.
posted by
metalrat
on May 12, 2008 at 5:59 PM
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life is a constant balancing act no doubt.
posted by
thecryptkeeper
on May 12, 2008 at 11:24 AM
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Thanks for sharing. Great blog.
posted by
Kolekshuns
on May 12, 2008 at 7:49 AM
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Very interesting! A way of life, of living. You've read the Bagavadgita? Sounds like it.
The Hindu and Buddhists faiths are fascinating.
posted by
yellowrose55
on May 11, 2008 at 10:40 PM
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agreed wigopa...well done!
posted by
NighthawkNY
on May 11, 2008 at 8:40 PM
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Great thoughts..which ask more questions about ourselves..This a wonderful post..
posted by
Wigopa_
on May 11, 2008 at 10:44 AM
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Material living is as bad as purely spiritual living!
Great post! It surely gave me something to think about!
posted by
Oosthuizen
on May 11, 2008 at 10:00 AM
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Very thought provoking...
I don't know if I could get my thoughts organized enough to write a piece like this, but it certainly sets one reflecting on balance in all sorts of areas. Thank you also for your kind comment on my French food article!
posted by
shahdlou
on May 11, 2008 at 9:15 AM
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that rose you received is wonderful
posted by
Kabu
on May 11, 2008 at 8:22 AM
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True
I think people get so caught up in one or the other that they lose their balance.
posted by
Loribeth215
on May 11, 2008 at 7:58 AM
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To become only obsessed with either is to impoverish both.
posted by
TAPS.
on May 11, 2008 at 6:26 AM
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harmony is balance perfected
well written with the wonderful sense of purpose in sharing your keen knowledge and insight always express.
thank you for taking the time to post such great informative reads.
twomany
posted by
twomany
on May 10, 2008 at 10:45 PM
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Balance is always necessary to live a happy life. Thanks for sharing.
posted by
Kolekshuns
on May 10, 2008 at 9:01 PM
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GREAT BLOG TODAY MY FRIEND.
I have no idea what my birth and life will mean to some one. I pray something somehow.
posted by
Kabu
on May 10, 2008 at 7:53 PM
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Interesting post.
posted by
jmh256
on May 10, 2008 at 6:40 PM
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excellent!!!! A life of moderation, priorities, i have always believed in
a balanced life. We need to know what's bad to know what is good, to know sorrow so we can know happiness and on and on. But to always be balanced i believe is the best. If my family is hungry, it is better to do something about it than to pray to God to give me food, but if while working i pray for the strength to keep going so that i can feed my family then that is balanced.
posted by
callista22001
on May 10, 2008 at 5:32 PM
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"In view of the fact that evil pervades Earth, did your birth make a difference?" Oh Dave, I pray that my birth has made a difference...and I believe I shall know when the time comes if I in fact, have done the 'best' I can do in this life, while on this planet, earth. This is a great blog, Dave, left me thinking and thank you ~
~ Elyse
posted by
elysianfields
on May 10, 2008 at 3:39 PM
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I think that one should be known by their works. We are meant to enjoy this life and I think one can have want they want as long as it doesn't interfere with a relationship with the Lord. I have items that I collect or purchase with the sole intent of giving them to less fortunate individuals. I enjoyed this piece very much! sam
posted by
sam444
on May 10, 2008 at 12:01 PM
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Can u make ur blogs a little shorter or bigger size font or intersperse
with sub-captions?
posted by
Straightforward
on May 10, 2008 at 9:48 AM
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posted by
cmhnord
on May 10, 2008 at 9:45 AM
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