Gassho,

I guess we're all sort of guilty of thinking of the past in wishful ways now and then. Back on April 1st I was remembering Hogen with much fondness on the second anniversary of his death. I still miss that man very much and selfishly wish he was still here with us because I feel like I need his guidance.. I still have so much to learn. But I'm comforted in that I feel confident that 'he' is out there somewhere, changing somebody else's life in a very positive way right now. That thought makes me smile because I know the ability to do that is what would have meant the most to him and I'm happy that the seeds he sowed in his past life would surely present him blessed circumstances in his rebirth.

Life goes on though and I still carry on with my usual things. I work hard at patience because I know that is a shortcoming of mine. Suffice it to say I have a low tolerance for smart people who intentionally behave stupidly for their own personal short-term gain. I suppose if I were as compassionate as I should be, those are the people I should feel most sorry for because those are the people who will surely someday reap a lot of crap.
This is my mountain.

Metta
Ann

Responses:

1. Hi Ann , posted by anonymous , 04/06/08, 12:08:45.
   1. Short-term gain , posted by Ann , 04/07/08, 11:21:23.
      1. Local & Global "Respect" , posted by Richard , 04/07/08, 11:56:06.
         1. More for today , posted by Ann , 04/07/08, 19:51:47.
      2. Local & Global "Respect" , posted by Richard , 04/07/08, 12:00:05.
   2. Hola People!! , posted by Paul Denies , 04/08/08, 11:14:38.
      1. Hola to you Paul , posted by Richard , 04/09/08, 12:03:11.
         1. Your boat , posted by Ann , 04/09/08, 12:39:15.
            1. Fishing and Floating , posted by Richard , 04/09/08, 16:20:24.
               1. I google mapped it , posted by Ann , 04/09/08, 18:53:12.
               2. Nice for you not so nice for the fish!!! , posted by anonymous , 04/19/08, 16:04:28.
      2. Good to hear from you Paul , posted by Ann , 04/09/08, 12:31:55.

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