Hi, Starrystuff!

(What Pilgrim said...)

I first "met" Marcus Aurelius in junior college.

Wow...

 I'd always been interested in philosophy, but because there was essentially nothing in my philosophical education which originated from the female mind, I cooled on the subject. Eventually, I settled into my own philosophical ways and was comfortable there. M.A. was a bit of a revelation when I found him; his was a peaceful path, tolerant and compassionate for the most part, and I thought "Not bad, for a man..."

One statement by him has followed me since then. Possibly badly paraphrased, I offer it to you now:

"If any man can tell me and persuade me that what I believe is wrong, I will gladly change, for I seek that way by which no man was ever harmed; but he is harmed who abides in erroneous thinking."

This resonated with me because it infers the embracing of change--mindful change--and the desire to injure no one. I try to live my life in this way.

I'm so glad to find you writing again, my friend, and look forward to wlking along your healer's path with you as you move through your classes. Not only are you a healer, but a teacher as well. Both are among the highest paths to which a human being may aspire.

Much love to you from your friend in Iowa. This time. *smiling*

Peace,

Marge

VERY good to see you writing again, and sharing your wisdom with us my friend. Thank You!

 

steve

Thx for your comment - not at all a soapbox diatrabe - I agree.  I've brought it up to the Director but I'll see how she wants to handle it before I go hunting down his parents because she may know something about the family scenario that I'm not privvy to.  But suffice to say, this boy and I are going to have a little chat next Sunday with his parents when they come pick him up. 

I believe strongly that most all our opinions and beliefs about the world are formed by age 9 so I'm totally with you that tv, innocence, joking - all stuff aside, he has to know what's what.

A great book. Marcus Aurelius was a wise man.

It does take many repetitions, or restatements, for a message to truly sink in. Even then, it's a challenge to actually live the lesson. It's difficult to see God in every person, and like Dale Carnegie said, to treat each one of them as our superior in some way.

Step by step. Enjoy the journey.

Abe

thank you - you are such a gift - these are wise words - I once heard something to the effect that whatever anyone else thinks of us is none of our business...I try to remember that (and the living in the moment stuff) - it's bloody hard.

Triple L to you, too, Starstuff and I won't say have a good day because that infers future time.  Instead, I'll say enjoy your moment!

One of the hardest things for me to master was "Being here and now" the past year I have done so much better with it. Is amazing how much time we waste worrying about the past or the future. I have tons of time now spent in the present. Hugs, kat

I have been reading your site for a couple of months now (stalker :o) ) and I love it.  I am glad to read that you are pursuing your hearts desire.  I had to laugh at the 110 part!  I too have so much yet planned for myself.  I guess I will also have to live to be 110 (or perhaps I shall carry it over into the next time :o)

I am also in education so I can totally relate to your cycle of days.

Keep writing -- It is so incredibly enjoyable.

Love,

Cindy

PS -- I have been playing around with my site for months.  It is like a diet -- one day I am on - one day I am off -- my promise to myself is that I will start writing more!