"An adequate life . . . might be described as a life which has grasped intuitively the nature of all things, and has seen and refocused itself to this whole. An inadequate life is one that lacks this adjustment to the whole nature of things—hence its twisted perspective, its partiality, its confusion."
Douglas V. Steere, describing the life of Thomas R. Kelly, in A Testament of Devotion.
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Quaker Runner
I heard Zen defined recently as being absorbed in an activity that takes all your focus. If that definition is accurate, then here is a picture of me being completely Zen.
This is your Uncle Dick, you know, your Aunt Helen's husband. I have signed on to your web site three times now. I find your thoughts and feelings very interesting. What I do not understand is, what are you getting out of revealing these inner thoughts to the world?
Great question! I am working on an answer, but I think it would probably be better to put it in a post rather than a comment (I get the feeling it might be a little long).
It is great to hear from you. If you and Aunt Helen are in town, we should get together for lunch again. Please say hi to her for me. I hope to see you both soon!
This is your Uncle Dick, you know, your Aunt Helen's husband. I have signed on to your web site three times now. I find your thoughts and feelings very interesting. What I do not understand is, what are you getting out of revealing these inner thoughts to the world?
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Hi Uncle Dick,
ReplyDeleteGreat question! I am working on an answer, but I think it would probably be better to put it in a post rather than a comment (I get the feeling it might be a little long).
It is great to hear from you. If you and Aunt Helen are in town, we should get together for lunch again. Please say hi to her for me. I hope to see you both soon!
--Ashley
Hey, (belated) congrats on the half marathon!
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