got back with a bit of help from a loving kindness med with Jack Kornfeld (and Dale's e-hug)...
and during my run I started to think 'what next?'. It is so helpful to check in with you guys and I'm sure it xwould be helpful for many others. Perhaps we can find a way to continue once a week and perhaps my nice talented husband might one day design us an inspiring template??
You mean, after the "100 Days"? Yes, I was wondering that too. Is there a way we can renew our commitment and maintain our support for each other, but let Dale off the hook of having to keep doing this site indefnitely? Dale? What do you think? Unfortunately, I think the daily log IS what has helped us keep at it. So maybe we need to share that responsibility somehow.
What to do next? Good question. It's not a big burden to me to keep posting the "days" -- takes me maybe a minute from start to finish. But I would be happy to hand it off to someone
And I'd be delighted if someone wanted to fool with the template. This one is pretty ugly. (I think, anyway. It's just off-the-shelf from blogger, I spent no time on it at all.)
I'm thinking, like Beth, that the daily check-in is important. Also thinking that maybe there should be a small interim, a couple days maybe, before we start the next hundred days, and we could consider what kind of commitments we wanted to make for that. I could post a day Zero and we could talk there :-) But there's no particular reason to keep to the "hundred days" thing either; though I sort of like it, despite the ominous Napoleonic reference :-)
I didn't want to sit this morning! But I did anyway.
Yes, I've been thinking about post- Day 100. I agree with Dale about having a few days' break for reflection prior to going forward.
Maybe several of us, who are willing to do so, could have the ability to post each new day? And perhaps the first one able to log in on any given day could do it? Or alternatively have one main person (Dale or someone else) post each new date supported by a couple of back-up people who could step in and do it if necessary? What do others think?
Dale's done a brilliant job - I am only floating these ideas to take the whole of the burden off his shoulders.
I am delighted there is thought of another 100 days. I like the idea of another 100 days (vs. some sort of limitless something) and the notion of taking a day or two to consider the reupping of commitment. Like Mary, I wonder if there could be several people able to make a post (team members or administrators), and whichever got there first could do it? That might take the pressure off any one having to be completely responsible -- which has apparently worked for Dale, and perhaps he's happy to continue, but might want a break.
I've been focusing on breath for about 5 minutes each of the last few busy days, but am going to sit longer right now.
I'm talking through with Julian over coffee. A few ideas here:
Julian would be very happy to design a template. The thing that would seem to make most sense would be not to have someone have to put up the day and we comment but rather we would all be 'team members' who simply log in and post when we want. Of course the same feeling of anyone being welcome to join would have to apply but perhaps they would go through a simple log in process. If it grew we could even have our own domain name with an amazon account with recommended reading but that's at least another 100 days away. Personally I love the idea of it being available to everyone all over the globe who can't for whatever reason get to a group or needs extra support.
Another idea is to have a 'guest lecturer' or an essay by a member each month somehow to mark the time passing....I like the idea of keeping some of the spirit of 100 days rather than just a terrifying infinity!
It might be nice to to think of a name as well as an image we would like. I thought about using the image of a shrine, and 'on Meditation', or we could go funky with the Buddha Club......
Ruth; Very interesting thoughts, and that's really kind of Julian to offer to design a template. I am sure it would be wonderful
I think that part of what's kept me going these past weeks no matter what is knowing that the date will be posted. Dale occasionally goes a few days without commenting but the new date is always posted, and I think it is important to carry that on and not leave it to whoever the spirit moves to actually post a comment. Otherwise, I could see gaps developing perhaps? And I imagine we would still keep a comment feature anyway? Am I making sense??? :-).
And I like the idea too of keeping the 100 day concept, even if we call it something else. Re names etc. I like the idea of a non-denominational shrine and "on Meditation" or something similar.
I have to say though I freak out at the thought of being expected to write an essay!!!! Eeek!!!!! If anyone else wants to that's great and I will be the first to read and appreciate it, but I don't think it should be obligatory. But I imagine that this wouldn't be a condition of joining? Part of the attraction of this place is it's minimalism. You commit to what you can, and that's all.
Thank you for giving the whole thing so much thought Ruth. And I too love the idea of this place being available for anyone worldwide who needs the help and support. May 100 Days flourish and move forward ...
Just sat and had a very interesting experience with an itch in my ear. I observed my desire to scratch it (and indeed poke something budlike in it and swizzle it around) and then made the sensation the object of my meditation, watching it travel over to the other ear. Actually, though it didn't go away, I began to quite enjoy the sensation! Time passed all too quickly!
I am so glad people want to keep it going.
It sounds to me like the date is very important to people and I agree that the first person to comment would be a good person to post it.
Mary, no one will EVER force you to write an essay! Your point about it staying non-denominational is REALLY important. Thank you for reminding me about the heart of this practice as, although it seems most of us(?) are drawn to 'Buddhist philosophies', it is vital that everyone should feel welcome as I think we all have and do. I really believe this is for everyone.
(oooh we could change the world!!!)
I read recently about the connection between anger and self-righteousness. OOOh that one hit home hard for me. I struggle very much with this, and now I can see I use it to fuel my anger. Also, I have always known that I believe in peace rather than war but somehow this text enlightened me more as to why. Here is the text I found interesting from Joseph Goldstein:
"In the case of anger, people sometimes feel that to give it up is to relinquish a source of power and energy for changing the world. But there is a greater source of power that harms neither ourselves nor others, and this is the power of compassion."
I kept on seeing Bush's self righteous wrath after 9/11 and wondering what state the world would be in had he shown compassion....
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got back with a bit of help from a loving kindness med with Jack Kornfeld (and Dale's e-hug)...
and during my run I started to think 'what next?'. It is so helpful to check in with you guys and I'm sure it xwould be helpful for many others. Perhaps we can find a way to continue once a week and perhaps my nice talented husband might one day design us an inspiring template??
Any thoughts?
You mean, after the "100 Days"? Yes, I was wondering that too. Is there a way we can renew our commitment and maintain our support for each other, but let Dale off the hook of having to keep doing this site indefnitely? Dale? What do you think? Unfortunately, I think the daily log IS what has helped us keep at it. So maybe we need to share that responsibility somehow.
What to do next? Good question. It's not a big burden to me to keep posting the "days" -- takes me maybe a minute from start to finish. But I would be happy to hand it off to someone
And I'd be delighted if someone wanted to fool with the template. This one is pretty ugly. (I think, anyway. It's just off-the-shelf from blogger, I spent no time on it at all.)
I'm thinking, like Beth, that the daily check-in is important. Also thinking that maybe there should be a small interim, a couple days maybe, before we start the next hundred days, and we could consider what kind of commitments we wanted to make for that. I could post a day Zero and we could talk there :-) But there's no particular reason to keep to the "hundred days" thing either; though I sort of like it, despite the ominous Napoleonic reference :-)
I didn't want to sit this morning! But I did anyway.
Yes, I've been thinking about post-
Day 100. I agree with Dale about having a few days' break for reflection prior to going forward.
Maybe several of us, who are willing to do so, could have the ability to post each new day? And perhaps the first one able to log in on any given day could do it? Or alternatively have one main person (Dale or someone else) post each new date supported by a couple of back-up people who could step in and do it if necessary? What do others think?
Dale's done a brilliant job - I am only floating these ideas to take the whole of the burden off his shoulders.
I am delighted there is thought of another 100 days. I like the idea of another 100 days (vs. some sort of limitless something) and the notion of taking a day or two to consider the reupping of commitment. Like Mary, I wonder if there could be several people able to make a post (team members or administrators), and whichever got there first could do it? That might take the pressure off any one having to be completely responsible -- which has apparently worked for Dale, and perhaps he's happy to continue, but might want a break.
I've been focusing on breath for about 5 minutes each of the last few busy days, but am going to sit longer right now.
Oh, that's a great idea of just having the first person to show up post the day!
I'm talking through with Julian over coffee. A few ideas here:
Julian would be very happy to design a template. The thing that would seem to make most sense would be not to have someone have to put up the day and we comment but rather we would all be 'team members' who simply log in and post when we want. Of course the same feeling of anyone being welcome to join would have to apply but perhaps they would go through a simple log in process. If it grew we could even have our own domain name with an amazon account with recommended reading but that's at least another 100 days away. Personally I love the idea of it being available to everyone all over the globe who can't for whatever reason get to a group or needs extra support.
Another idea is to have a 'guest lecturer' or an essay by a member each month somehow to mark the time passing....I like the idea of keeping some of the spirit of 100 days rather than just a terrifying infinity!
It might be nice to to think of a name as well as an image we would like. I thought about using the image of a shrine, and
'on Meditation', or we could go funky with the Buddha Club......
any more thoughts?
Ruth; Very interesting thoughts, and that's really kind of Julian to offer to design a template. I am sure it would be wonderful
I think that part of what's kept me going these past weeks no matter what is knowing that the date will be posted. Dale occasionally goes a few days without commenting but the new date is always posted, and I think it is important to carry that on and not leave it to whoever the spirit moves to actually post a comment. Otherwise, I could see gaps developing perhaps? And I imagine we would still keep a comment feature anyway? Am I making sense??? :-).
And I like the idea too of keeping the 100 day concept, even if we call it something else. Re names etc. I like the idea of a non-denominational shrine and "on Meditation" or something similar.
I have to say though I freak out at the thought of being expected to write an essay!!!! Eeek!!!!! If anyone else wants to that's great and I will be the first to read and appreciate it, but I don't think it should be obligatory. But I imagine that this wouldn't be a condition of joining? Part of the attraction of this place is it's minimalism. You commit to what you can, and that's all.
Thank you for giving the whole thing so much thought Ruth. And I too love the idea of this place being available for anyone worldwide who needs the help and support. May 100 Days flourish and move forward ...
Just sat and had a very interesting experience with an itch in my ear. I observed my desire to scratch it (and indeed poke something budlike in it and swizzle it around) and then made the sensation the object of my meditation, watching it travel over to the other ear. Actually, though it didn't go away, I began to quite enjoy the sensation! Time passed all too quickly!
I am so glad people want to keep it going.
It sounds to me like the date is very important to people and I agree that the first person to comment would be a good person to post it.
Mary, no one will EVER force you to write an essay! Your point about it staying non-denominational is REALLY important. Thank you for reminding me about the heart of this practice as, although it seems most of us(?) are drawn to 'Buddhist philosophies', it is vital that everyone should feel welcome as I think we all have and do. I really believe this is for everyone.
(oooh we could change the world!!!)
I read recently about the connection between anger and self-righteousness. OOOh that one hit home hard for me. I struggle very much with this, and now I can see I use it to fuel my anger. Also, I have always known that I believe in peace rather than war but somehow this text enlightened me more as to why. Here is the text I found interesting from Joseph Goldstein:
"In the case of anger, people sometimes feel that to give it up is to relinquish a source of power and energy for changing the world. But there is a greater source of power that harms neither ourselves nor others, and this is the power of compassion."
I kept on seeing Bush's self righteous wrath after 9/11 and wondering what state the world would be in had he shown compassion....
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