Category: nasa

01/16/07 06:58 - ID#37725

new thread on the spam issue

Yes, I have copied and spliced into my journals excerpts from various on-line sources, mainly DailyOM and tut.com And yes, I blog primarily at myspace and often transfer what I've posted there to (e:strip). I got an email from (e:strip) new year's day inviting me to journal here after signing up early last year. I had forgotten all about it and when I went to my journal there was but one brief post with a comment from (e:theecarey) whom I've come to befriend thanks to this site.

Please understand that what I post is with nothing but the best of intentions. I am an extremely passionate individual with wisdom that I so love to share with the world. If I in any way, shape or form offend or annoy anyone that's their business, for it is not in accord with my purpose. There's a saying I really like that serves to keep me navigating sometimes controversial waters of self-realization and actualization, "If you want inner peace you say 'Om!' and if you want outer peace you say 'Fuck Om!'"

One Love
Sean

inspiraysean writes at 10:10:47 01/17/07 - Comment #14701: From your samurai parable:

You're dirty. you smell, your blade is rusty, you're a disgrace, an embarrassment to the samurai class...and later this monk submits to his oppressor by allowing him to raise his sword and just sit there, which is powerful, though still submissive.

jenks writes at 10:07:15 01/17/07 - Comment #14699: I didn't say anything about "dirty, stinky and submissive", did I? Unless you think that's what quiet and humble means.

inspiraysean writes at 09:49:37 01/17/07 - Comment #14698: I do not consider myself a Buddhist (e:libertad) nor do I even consider myself Catholic though I was raised in the tradition. I consider myself a spiritual being having a human experience, which can and often does incorporate teachings/principles from many if not all the organized spiritual doctrines. However, I've found that religion has done more to separate humanity than unify.

As for (e:jenks) comments, if you wish to hang on to the notion that to be so-called "spiritual" requires one to be dirty, stinky and submissive you are entitled to do so. There are plenty of "monks" hiding from the world whereas I choose to be a "monk in society", though again, not the grungy/neo-hippie variety, but rather a shining example of living the Truth of health, peace, power and wealth. And I do not simply desire this for myself, but I seek it for all sentient beings on this planet, hence my original post advertising an event that I believe will assist souls in their evolution; regardless of age, race, gender, class, doctrine or profession. If this garners for me much attention then so be it. Call me arrogant if you must, I've been called worse.

One Love
Sean

libertad writes at 09:39:19 01/17/07 - Comment #14697: thats funny imk! Sorry inspiraysean if it seemed that I was attacking you. Its obvious you only want to share something in your life that makes you happy with others. I wouldn't have said anything but after uncutsaniflush said it wasn't spam and jenks said it was, I just wanted to add my take. Really I do think that you should come forth with exactly what it is you'r practicing if you are promoting it. Is it Buddhism and if so what sect of? I saw a link that you offered to (e:lilho) that had lotus flowers which is often symbolic in Buddhism. I may have missed something in one of your journals somewhere. BTW I am a Buddhist (Nichiren Daishonin Buddist practicing with the Soka Gakkai International) I have written a few journals about it, but of course I didn't categorize the entries.

jenks writes at 10:04:48 01/16/07 - Comment #14668: Sigh... I should just take a lesson from my friend and 'have compassion' and let this all go, but it's gotten under my skin.

From some recent personal experience, I have learned that those truly seeking enlightenment, to stay "above the line", whatever you want to call it- and who are committed to the path- have to recognize external motivators (sex, money, ego for example) and put them aside. I could never do this, and I know it, and I'm ok with it. But I certainly respect those who can.

But to truly go down this path, you must realize that happiness is having no preference. Everything is the same. The "I" doesn't matter.

Those who I have met that are truly spiritual and at peace are humble and quiet, not arrogant and attention-seeking.

Here's a little story:

A big, tough samurai once went to see a little monk. "Monk" he said, in a voice accoustomed to instant obedience, "teach me about heaven and hell!"

The monk looked up at this mighty warrior and replied with utter disdain, "Teach you about heaven and hell? I couldn't teach you about anything. You're dirty. you smell, your blade is rusty, you're a disgrace, an embarrassment to the samurai class. Get out of my sight. I can't stand you!"

The samurai was furious, he shook, got all red in the face, was speechless with rage. He pulled out his sword and raised it above him, preparing to slay the monk.

"That's hell" said the monk softly.
The samurai was overwhelmed. The compassion and surrender of this little man who had offered his life to give this teaching to show him hell! He slowly put down his sword, filled with gratitude, and suddenly peaceful.

"And that's heaven" said the monk softly.

If only we could all be as wise as the little monk. I know I never will be, and thus I don't pretend to be.

inspiraysean writes at 09:12:21 01/16/07 - Comment #14666: no doubt (e:joshua) you make an excellent point, there's a lot of BS out there in the "self-help" dept. and to be honest I despise that label, I prefer human potential...I've studied a lot in this area and some information has really helped me in my journey while other stuff is worthless...the main thing is to have personal access, to meet someone in person who purports to hold valuable knowledge/ wisdom, look them in the eye, shake their hand or better still hug them. I've met Bijan and I guarantee he is someone of upmost integrity, not like many of our so-called "do as I say not as I do" leaders.

joshua writes at 09:03:05 01/16/07 - Comment #14665: I wasn't particularly offended by any of it man, and I definitely don't consider it spam. But then again, I am not getting the same message from multiple sources! Hah.

(e:brit) has a crude way of putting it, but yeah, the "self-help" category is one of these things where I feel that people are being taken advantage of or harmed. Scientologists are fucking shady, 100%, and the worst part about it is the fact that it is packaged, marketed and sold to people like a product. At times these "self-help" guys are selling false hope, and that is wrong.

imk2 writes at 08:47:09 01/16/07 - Comment #14660: like i said, one can only hope. spread your inner juice...err...peace, sean!

inspiraysean writes at 08:40:26 01/16/07 - Comment #14659: hey (e:imk2) I've actually only done that once and it was by accident, just the way she was laying on the floor as she jerked me off, hit her on the cheek but she didn't mind:)

imk2 writes at 08:37:15 01/16/07 - Comment #14658: oh the good ole "fuck em", well at least you didnt ejaculate on anyone's face. once can only hope, huh?

inspiraysean writes at 08:22:28 01/16/07 - Comment #14657: that's the one Tom Cruise and John Travolta are into correct? I like their detox methods but I can pass on the doctrine, thanks for your opinion:)

brit writes at 08:18:42 01/16/07 - Comment #14656: We have scientologists on campus at UB who sound exactly like your journals....and not to piss on your parade son but those who actually possess wisdom never talk about having it or selling it.