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emptychair @innertalks (23370) • Australia 1 Dec

The old Zen master had been having a series of repeating dreams, over the last month, where he had found himself in a second-hand bookshop, looking for a diary book, that he had once had. This diary book had been given to...

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Shiva @innertalks I have seen a few charlatans who fish in troubled waters, those who are easy prey. They sell stories of why we go through what we do here - our past lives carried forward. Then they deliver the coup de grace - how to get out of the mess by...

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emptychair @innertalks (23370) • Australia 1 Dec

The old Zen master had been having a series of repeating dreams, over the last month, where he had found himself in a second-hand bookshop, looking for a diary book, that he had once had. This diary book had been given to...

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Shiva @innertalks It is possible life here is just a dream from which we wake up later to the reality of what life is really about. We might have been sent here to prove ourselves in trying circumstances. And prepare for tougher assignments ahead !!! It is a...

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emptychair @innertalks (23370) • Australia 1 Dec

The old Zen master had been having a series of repeating dreams, over the last month, where he had found himself in a second-hand bookshop, looking for a diary book, that he had once had. This diary book had been given to...

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Shiva @innertalks When a serious issue arises, I think of a few who were my close acquaintances but no more here now. I seek their guidance as I feel they are in another realm now. God is our creator but I do not beseech him right away but as a last resort. My...

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emptychair @innertalks (23370) • Australia 1 Dec

The old Zen master had been having a series of repeating dreams, over the last month, where he had found himself in a second-hand bookshop, looking for a diary book, that he had once had. This diary book had been given to...

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Shiva @innertalks Yes, at least they live on in our memories and appear in our dreams. It is said they are still with us but not in physical form. Occasionally I do enquire how they are doing while I am still fighting my battles here for survival. I ask for...

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emptychair @innertalks (23370) • Australia 1 Dec

The old Zen master had been having a series of repeating dreams, over the last month, where he had found himself in a second-hand bookshop, looking for a diary book, that he had once had. This diary book had been given to...

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Shiva @innertalks Yes, I have heard of "near death" experiences that are lapped up by a few with alacrity. However, I still feel they are not the real deal as our connection to here is not yet snapped. The soul has to detach from our body without any recourse for...

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emptychair @innertalks (23370) • Australia 1 Dec

The old Zen master had been having a series of repeating dreams, over the last month, where he had found himself in a second-hand bookshop, looking for a diary book, that he had once had. This diary book had been given to...

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Shiva @innertalks I am in unfamiliar surroundings mostly but some acquaintances who have left me make their presence occasionally. My parents, both no more, do not factor in mostly in my dreams. I recall my father telling me to carry on with my life here and not...

3 Dec

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RasmaSandra @RasmaSandra (91578) • Daytona Beach, Florida 1 Dec

This is a poetic meme I wrote to this photo the last winter I spent in Latvia. This little adorable fir was a favorite of mine in all seasons growing right at the spot where we passed to walk into the woods. I hope it has remained...

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RasmaSandra @RasmaSandra (91578) • Daytona Beach, Florida 1 Dec

This is a poetic meme I wrote to this photo the last winter I spent in Latvia. This little adorable fir was a favorite of mine in all seasons growing right at the spot where we passed to walk into the woods. I hope it has remained...

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RasmaSandra @innertalks always had it good when my husband was with me and even long walks in the woods in the winter were with warm feelings in the heart,

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emptychair @innertalks (23370) • Australia 17 Nov

Rabbi Sostha Reshevski had just said this, seemingly exaggerated claim, to one of his students: "If something had no place in your purpose of being of your living, it would not exist in your world." The student...

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Shiva @innertalks Before all that I am afraid humanity is bent upon hara-kiri. Our big leaders have itchy fingers to pull the trigger to create all out mayhem. They think war is easier than peace. Peace is for sissies according to how they act

1 Dec

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emptychair @innertalks (23370) • Australia 17 Nov

Rabbi Sostha Reshevski had just said this, seemingly exaggerated claim, to one of his students: "If something had no place in your purpose of being of your living, it would not exist in your world." The student...

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Shiva @innertalks I think of super volcanos and the extinction of dinosaurs. A super volcano eruption can cause untold damage with horrendous destruction all around. Though not a super volcano, Krakatoa in West Java, Indonesia erupted in 1883. The sound of the...

30 Nov

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emptychair @innertalks (23370) • Australia 17 Nov

Rabbi Sostha Reshevski had just said this, seemingly exaggerated claim, to one of his students: "If something had no place in your purpose of being of your living, it would not exist in your world." The student...

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Shiva @innertalks Some opine we have crossed the tipping point of no return. And POTUS says global warming (warning?) is humbug despite what the scientists assert. It is make hay (money) while the sun shines - pun intended!

29 Nov

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emptychair @innertalks (23370) • Australia 17 Nov

Rabbi Sostha Reshevski had just said this, seemingly exaggerated claim, to one of his students: "If something had no place in your purpose of being of your living, it would not exist in your world." The student...

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Shiva @innertalks i have experienced haze in Singapore too in some years. The surface temperature goes up too and one can feel the smell of fire and smoke therefrom. "The main cause of haze in Singapore is transboundary smoke from forest and land fires in the...

28 Nov

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emptychair @innertalks (23370) • Australia 17 Nov

Rabbi Sostha Reshevski had just said this, seemingly exaggerated claim, to one of his students: "If something had no place in your purpose of being of your living, it would not exist in your world." The student...

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Shiva @innertalks We gave away his books to a library that was run by parishioners of a nearby church. I recall taking furtive looks at my father's stamp collection and some from countries like Italy and Denmark looked attractive. I had no idea where they were...

27 Nov

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emptychair @innertalks (23370) • Australia 17 Nov

Rabbi Sostha Reshevski had just said this, seemingly exaggerated claim, to one of his students: "If something had no place in your purpose of being of your living, it would not exist in your world." The student...

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Shiva @innertalks I recall the saying "one man's trash is another man's treasure". In this case, what I treasured will be a trash for others to clear up after me. My father had a varied collection of books and stamps dating back to a century. Sadly, reading those...

26 Nov

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emptychair @innertalks (23370) • Australia 17 Nov

Rabbi Sostha Reshevski had just said this, seemingly exaggerated claim, to one of his students: "If something had no place in your purpose of being of your living, it would not exist in your world." The student...

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Loretta @innertalks I know some relationships I've had were for a reason and purpose as well. Just like the Madea explanation of the tree.

25 Nov

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emptychair @innertalks (23370) • Australia 17 Nov

Rabbi Sostha Reshevski had just said this, seemingly exaggerated claim, to one of his students: "If something had no place in your purpose of being of your living, it would not exist in your world." The student...

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Shiva @innertalks We have in Singapore downsizing and reverse mortgage. I had kept in the back of my mind to downsize if necessary. Thankfully, that was not needed. So it is 34 years in the same apartment where my son grew up till he left for his studies and work....

25 Nov

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emptychair @innertalks (23370) • Australia 17 Nov

Rabbi Sostha Reshevski had just said this, seemingly exaggerated claim, to one of his students: "If something had no place in your purpose of being of your living, it would not exist in your world." The student...

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Shiva @innertalks I think of a joke "Cheaper to die than fall sick"! I recall one young vet was tasked to treat an elephant and the mahout assured him nothing to fear. However, he found a safe way out. He was inside a building and asked the mahout to bring the...

24 Nov

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emptychair @innertalks (23370) • Australia 17 Nov

Rabbi Sostha Reshevski had just said this, seemingly exaggerated claim, to one of his students: "If something had no place in your purpose of being of your living, it would not exist in your world." The student...

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Shiva @innertalks Despite certain privileges extended to the elderly, one tends to feel lonely. Our body sort of tries to give up and that casts a pall of gloom to our outlook. We try to be useful to society, but the options get limited. And some have to look...

23 Nov

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emptychair @innertalks (23370) • Australia 17 Nov

Rabbi Sostha Reshevski had just said this, seemingly exaggerated claim, to one of his students: "If something had no place in your purpose of being of your living, it would not exist in your world." The student...

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Shiva @innertalks Yes, I have heard people say loneliness in old age is unbearable. Existing without being seen or heard. Our cognitive sense goes for a toss.

22 Nov

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emptychair @innertalks (23370) • Australia 17 Nov

Rabbi Sostha Reshevski had just said this, seemingly exaggerated claim, to one of his students: "If something had no place in your purpose of being of your living, it would not exist in your world." The student...

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Shiva @innertalks I recall one pondering all his contacts were through his wife after he retired. When she passed away it became a double loss. The void left by his wife and also the circle of her friends to whom he could not connect like before though his wife....

21 Nov

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