Shiva (@Shiva49) on myLot

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.

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LindaOH @LindaOHio (198112) • United States 10 Aug

I did a Discussion about going back and being allowed a do-over in the past...but what about the future? How far would you like to go? What would you like to see? The possibilities are endless. I would like to see the...

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Shiva At times, I feel we can be reborn at any time - either in the distant past or the future. Maybe, it has happened to us all through but we are unaware. My wish is to see at first hand the legends that shaped our lives - whoever they maybe. I would like to...

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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

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celticeagle @celticeagle (178505) • Boise, Idaho 8 Aug

Donald Trump is totally opposed to climate control. He calls it a hoax. He pulled us out of the Paris Agreement that aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. He also got rid of numerous environmental regulations set up to curb...

climate change

hoax

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Shiva He wants to be the center of attraction every single day - the fall out is on others to grin and bear it!

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LindaOH @LindaOHio (198112) • United States 8 Aug

Would you go back in time? So many people I've talked to have said no. What's done is done. I'm a better person because of what I've gone through. My past has shaped who I am You can't go back. BUT what if you...

time

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Shiva I don't want to. I had some lucky breaks that may not repeat. I think I got what I deserved - just rewards for my decisions.

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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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Traceyjayne @Traceyjayne (4381) • United Kingdom 7 Aug

If you went on a quiz show and won a million pounds ….but ….you had to phone a friend to help you with one of the questions , would you give that friend some of your winnings ? Remember, it doesn’t matter which question you...

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Shiva It is said when one becomes rich, we forget the ideals that we held close to heart. I believe a selfless life is fulfillment while a selfish one is misery. So I will share from my winnings wholeheartedly.

8 Aug

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 6 Aug

I lost my father when I was ten years old. But I do know my father loved me and I loved him .I came crying to him after my first day at school. I wanted my name changed as I had heard of so many nice names there. But when my...

your parents

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Shiva Both my parents are no more. My father was a doctor/professor and my mother a homemaker. As in earlier times, my father was the earning parent while my mother looked after and cared for us. I could not have asked for anything better. I am the middle brother...

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vikingswest @Vikingswest1 (7380) • United States 6 Aug

I'm noticing that discussions are missing here. It's a great place to share thoughts, get and give advice and to get to know others from around the world. Yet, there are very few discussions. Rarely will a post draw back and...

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Shiva I post my discussions rarely. Mine is philosophical in nature and not what happens in my daily life. I like to go to back and forth but it does not happen here. Some do not even reply to my responses - maybe just a "like". I peel apple towards myself.

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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.

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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.

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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...

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Shiva One of my favorites. I like the taste and it depends on the texture too.

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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...

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Marie Coyle @MarieCoyle (47341) 4 Aug

There are many reports that Americans are worried and are cutting back on everything they can--vacations, car upgrades, groceries, clothing, and the list goes on and on. Many are now purchasing used clothing rather than buying...

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Shiva It is uncertain times all over the world - in terms of jobs too. It is not business as usual due to obvious reasons - maybe self-inflicted. It is better that every country is self-sufficient in terms of necessities.

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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 Even ordinary folks should try for increased awareness through observing and imbibing life experiences. Then we realize all are just par for the course - nothing bad or good but just knocking sense into our existence and enriching it. I realize that what is...

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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...

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Jimlos Tatooth @Ineeddentures (13315) 3 Aug

Man 64 with woman 16. She is pregnant with his child - congratulations I say. Now before anyone starts shouting statutory rape or anything like that 16 is the age of consent here so neither of them are breaking any laws by...

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Shiva I am no more surprised by the goings on on the sexuality front and where we are headed for! Grin and bear it as too much baring is par for the course nowadays!

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Judy Evans @JudyEv (361101) • Rockingham, Australia 3 Aug

Charles Yelverton O’Connor (1843-1902) was an Irish engineer who was responsible for the construction of West Australia’s Fremantle Harbour and the Goldfields Water Supply Scheme, regarded as one of Australia’s greatest...

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Shiva The hard work was not only not appreciated by a few but sadly invited negative reaction. That would have led to a heart-break moment for him. I recall my visit to Fremantle Harbor in 2009. I was very impressed but did not know it was over a century old.

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