Monday, March 17, 2008
No Side
The whole concept of "NO side" or 'no self' or 'no fixed method or view' or 'no permanence is truly amazing.
Somehow all my life I have been communicated to - that there should be one side, one view, one self......
to change that while has been a challenge (and continues to be) - it has been truly liberating :--))))))))
I thank aditi & my children and also all children with whom I have worked (and that includes ttt too :-)
to help me realise this and make it into an operating philosophy.
I am reminded of a poem - of which I do not remember - neither the author nor the exact wordings - so here is it as my version (my words):
Who is in the boat
If you are gently drifting in your boat
and your boat collides with another boat - in which there is nobody
chances are that you will not abuse or argue with the boat
If you are gently drifting in your boat
and your boat collides with another boat - in which there is somebody
chances are that you start abusing and arguing with the person in the other boat
Hence
how about making yourself
like the boat without somebody in it!
like the boat without somebody in it!
ratnesh
-----Original Message-----
From: Aditi- wrote
From: Aditi- wrote
17 March 2008 10:25
Read below the article sent by aruna
It is difficult to see the other side - to see others side you need to have no side. I am working with myself to achieve this new approach. If any time you feel me to be on my side (stick to my point of view) - guide me. Since I am consciously working on this I will welcome all your guidance.
share your thoughts
Aditi
The train has started moving. It is packed with people of all ages, mostly with the working men and women and young college guys and gals. Near the window, seated a old man with his 30 year old son. As the train moves by, the son is overwhelmed with joy as he was thrilled with the scenery outside..
" See dad, the scenery of green trees moving away is very beautiful"
This behavior from a thirty year old son made the other people feel strange about him. Every one started murmuring something or other about this son."This guy seems to be a krack.." newly married Anup whispered to his wife.
Suddenly it started raining... Rain drops fell on the travelers through the opened window. The Thirty year old son , filled with joy " see dad, how beautiful the rain is .."
Anup's wife got irritated with the rain drops spoiling her new suit.
Anup ," cant you see its raining, you old man, if ur son is not feeling well get him soon to a mental asylum..and dont disturb public henceforth"
The old man hesitated first and then in a low tone replied " we are on the way back from hospital, my son got discharged today morning , he was a blind by birth, last week only he got his vision, these rain and nature are new to his eyes.. Please forgive us for the inconvenience caused..."
The things we see may be right from our perspective until we know the truth. But when we know the truth our reaction to that will hurt even us. So try to understand the problem better before taking a harsh action.
It is difficult to see the other side - to see others side you need to have no side. I am working with myself to achieve this new approach. If any time you feel me to be on my side (stick to my point of view) - guide me. Since I am consciously working on this I will welcome all your guidance.
share your thoughts
Aditi
The train has started moving. It is packed with people of all ages, mostly with the working men and women and young college guys and gals. Near the window, seated a old man with his 30 year old son. As the train moves by, the son is overwhelmed with joy as he was thrilled with the scenery outside..
" See dad, the scenery of green trees moving away is very beautiful"
This behavior from a thirty year old son made the other people feel strange about him. Every one started murmuring something or other about this son."This guy seems to be a krack.." newly married Anup whispered to his wife.
Suddenly it started raining... Rain drops fell on the travelers through the opened window. The Thirty year old son , filled with joy " see dad, how beautiful the rain is .."
Anup's wife got irritated with the rain drops spoiling her new suit.
Anup ," cant you see its raining, you old man, if ur son is not feeling well get him soon to a mental asylum..and dont disturb public henceforth"
The old man hesitated first and then in a low tone replied " we are on the way back from hospital, my son got discharged today morning , he was a blind by birth, last week only he got his vision, these rain and nature are new to his eyes.. Please forgive us for the inconvenience caused..."
The things we see may be right from our perspective until we know the truth. But when we know the truth our reaction to that will hurt even us. So try to understand the problem better before taking a harsh action.
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