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emptychair @innertalks (23067) • Australia 4 Aug

The old Zen master was sitting under a tree, when a branch snapped off, and fell down on him, and knocked him out. When he finally came too, a good while later, he quipped to himself. "Another branch of Zen has opened up...

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Shiva @innertalks there is collateral damge on the vast innocents due to the actions of a few out to bully them

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emptychair @innertalks (23067) • Australia 4 Aug

The old Zen master was sitting under a tree, when a branch snapped off, and fell down on him, and knocked him out. When he finally came too, a good while later, he quipped to himself. "Another branch of Zen has opened up...

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Shiva @innertalks Yes, but everything has a negative aspect to it too. Scientific progress can lead to enhancement of destructive tendencies too.

12 Aug

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emptychair @innertalks (23067) • Australia 4 Aug

The old Zen master was sitting under a tree, when a branch snapped off, and fell down on him, and knocked him out. When he finally came too, a good while later, he quipped to himself. "Another branch of Zen has opened up...

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Shiva @innertalks It is the best of times, the worst of times - almost always. However, no one could have foreseen this type of rhetoric from the supposedly most powerful person in our world

10 Aug

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emptychair @innertalks (23067) • Australia 4 Aug

The old Zen master was sitting under a tree, when a branch snapped off, and fell down on him, and knocked him out. When he finally came too, a good while later, he quipped to himself. "Another branch of Zen has opened up...

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Shiva @innertalks Hats off to tortoises which can live more than 200 years it seems, and with a hard shell too to lug around! Someone is worse off than us but manage to survive in hostile climes. In fact, our creator sees to it that we fight to survive every...

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emptychair @innertalks (23067) • Australia 4 Aug

The old Zen master was sitting under a tree, when a branch snapped off, and fell down on him, and knocked him out. When he finally came too, a good while later, he quipped to himself. "Another branch of Zen has opened up...

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Shiva @innertalks At times, I face end of the world situations that defy solutions. Then, if I can cut my losses and wriggle out, I will opt for them. I don't want to be imprisoned for life enduring times hoping against hope. We need breaks from those that...

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Always smiling @allknowing (151873) • India 5 Aug

This is one vegetable dish I simply relish At all my parties I order for cauliflower manchurian and all the guests enjoy it too Cauliflower manchurian can also be eaten as a snack with drinks. The recipe is elaborate I have...

cauliflower manchurian

a tasty snack

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Shiva @allknowing Very rarely, but have it as a favorite choice while eating out.

7 Aug

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emptychair @innertalks (23067) • Australia 4 Aug

The old Zen master was sitting under a tree, when a branch snapped off, and fell down on him, and knocked him out. When he finally came too, a good while later, he quipped to himself. "Another branch of Zen has opened up...

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Shiva @innertalks My approach is to do my best under the circumstances and accept the outcome without rancor. At times, the end result is better than what I had hoped for. I pick up the pieces and move on.

7 Aug

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emptychair @innertalks (23067) • Australia 4 Aug

The old Zen master was sitting under a tree, when a branch snapped off, and fell down on him, and knocked him out. When he finally came too, a good while later, he quipped to himself. "Another branch of Zen has opened up...

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Shiva @innertalks Life kicks us around without respite till our last breath - dementia or otherwise. I have experienced a bigger issue putting into shade many smaller ones. That means our mind gets pre-occupied with needless worry. A soul connection could soothe...

6 Aug

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emptychair @innertalks (23067) • Australia 1 Aug

Alexandra was a good shepherd, looking after his flock of sheep, until one night he fell into a deep sleep, while looking after them, and several sheep were then eaten by wolves. He was very upset when he awoke, but the...

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Shiva @innertalks I agree there should be more oversight on these matters that affect those who trust the system. I was asked to change my Google password as I was told it was compromised. That was another lapse that led to some inconvenience for me. At least, no...

5 Aug

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Gary Marsh @garymarsh6 (23784) • United Kingdom 2 Aug

I know groceries are getting more expensive but yesterday l was absolutely horrified. A visit to the supermarket yesterday was a nightmare. Friday being a very busy shopping day my daughter picked me up & took me to one of the...

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Shiva @garymarsh6 I have been responding to others' posts almost on a daily basis.

4 Aug

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emptychair @innertalks (23067) • Australia 1 Aug

Alexandra was a good shepherd, looking after his flock of sheep, until one night he fell into a deep sleep, while looking after them, and several sheep were then eaten by wolves. He was very upset when he awoke, but the...

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Shiva @innertalks Yes, better safe than sorry. I get so many links to download applications for free to prevent phishing, virus attacks, hijacking of account etc. I think most are wolf in sheep's clothing to align with your image to this post!

4 Aug

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emptychair @innertalks (23067) • Australia 1 Aug

Alexandra was a good shepherd, looking after his flock of sheep, until one night he fell into a deep sleep, while looking after them, and several sheep were then eaten by wolves. He was very upset when he awoke, but the...

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Shiva @innertalks Yes, one of my friends looked hale and hearty few months ago but soon diagnosed with liver cancer that had spread all over. He suffered a painful month before he passed away. To face a terminal disease is indeed tough. Then again, old age is also...

3 Aug

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snowy @snowy22315 (194566) • United States 29 Jul

I was talking to a recruiter for clinical studies earlier..and she kept repeating so you are x years young, instead of years old. OK people do that from time to time, to supposedly make you feel better about being old, but I don't...

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Shiva When I have to reveal my age, I am told I look younger. Then again I met a banker with whom I used to talk over the phone. She told me I sounded much younger and I did not know whether it was a compliment.

30 Jul

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emptychair @innertalks (23067) • Australia 25 Jul

The old Zen master was found once in his room, seated on a cushion, on the floor, in the dark, in the middle of the night. The student checking up on him, asked him: “Why are you not sleeping at this late hour, oh,...

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Shiva @innertalks Yes, otherwise our lives are an exercise in futility, with our physical body influencing the mind and nothing to hold on to at the end of our lives.

28 Jul

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emptychair @innertalks (23067) • Australia 25 Jul

The old Zen master was found once in his room, seated on a cushion, on the floor, in the dark, in the middle of the night. The student checking up on him, asked him: “Why are you not sleeping at this late hour, oh,...

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Shiva @innertalks We need to carry on with an awareness that we are here at the bidding of our creator. There are sights and sounds here to distract us, but the underlying purpose should not be forgotten. After all, we have to return home one day and so each day is...

27 Jul

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emptychair @innertalks (23067) • Australia 16 Jul

The old Zen master, Artop Freskoski, was already old and feeble, but now he was suffering from dementia too. He was thoughtful about this condition, wondering if it would affect his enlightenment too. [b]He had been...

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Shiva @innertalks No one owes us a living it seems, especially those we elect to power. We have to fight our battles all alone most of the times.

26 Jul

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emptychair @innertalks (23067) • Australia 16 Jul

The old Zen master, Artop Freskoski, was already old and feeble, but now he was suffering from dementia too. He was thoughtful about this condition, wondering if it would affect his enlightenment too. [b]He had been...

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Shiva @innertalks I had to get a credit card for air ticket purchases and I found there were age restrictions for fresh ones. That made me feel I didn't count anymore as a client of the bank. One bank agreed to issue one linking that to my deposit and that was...

25 Jul

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Shiva @Shiva49 (27473) • Singapore 21 Oct 22

Some lessons we learn the hard way. And it is never too late to learn. It is what we do that matters, not what we get from others - that approach ensures we are not disappointed. Many a hurt we carry as baggage tough to...

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Shiva After my retirement, I have my own time to savor. Earlier it was rushing from Point A to B to C, and so on. Everyone has issues but how we face them matter. As I am older, I realize people can be difficult but they are outnumbered by those who leave us...

25 Jul

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emptychair @innertalks (23067) • Australia 16 Jul

The old Zen master, Artop Freskoski, was already old and feeble, but now he was suffering from dementia too. He was thoughtful about this condition, wondering if it would affect his enlightenment too. [b]He had been...

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Shiva @innertalks That is not a marriage friendly policy. That can even lead to some "divorces" but continuing to live together as husband and wife. At times, We hit a wall too high to surmount. I have had issues once in a while to update documents, passwords...

24 Jul

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emptychair @innertalks (23067) • Australia 16 Jul

The old Zen master, Artop Freskoski, was already old and feeble, but now he was suffering from dementia too. He was thoughtful about this condition, wondering if it would affect his enlightenment too. [b]He had been...

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Shiva @innertalks At times, one just loses it, all hope and will to live evaporate. This does not spare even those who have achieved a lot in life.

23 Jul

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