Re: Lack of postings

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> >The quote below is a kind of stoic or Zen idea.
> >Is life better accepting what you cannot control
> >or having possibly unrealistic expectations
> >about things you cannot possibly control?
> >
> >Happiness equals reality minus expectations.
Weeel...but would it be worthwile without the expectation?  
"Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far they can
go."
(T.S. Eliot)
"Only those who attempt the absurd will achieve the impossible.  I
think...I think it's in my basement...let me go upstairs and check."
(M.C. Escher -- but probably slightly misquoted -- I don't have it right
here!)
I think you're better off believeing too much and being dissappointed than
never believing at all...but I look forward to other responses!
Sarah
> 
> Well, I'm not sure about the source of this quote, but it's definitely 
> interesting.  Zen is exactly what we're studying in my theology class right 
> now, so this is quite relevant to me.  I agree that some of what causes 
> human suffering is our expectations of things (such as anticipation of a 
> coming trip which turns out to be a miserable experience) in addition to our 
> desire to cling to things that are constantly changing (friends moving away, 
> relatives passing on, etc.)  However, I don't think that one can achieve 
> total happiness and freedom from suffering just by ridding themselves of 
> expectations alone, there are a lot of other factors that play a role in it 
> and that need to be considered.  I'd love to hear what some other people's 
> opinions on this are.  :o)
> 
> Peace,
>   Kah'tina
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