Tosime is drawing me out of lurkerdom. I have often found that

my insights are solidified when I translate them into the written

language.



I did find that the journal entry format included things I do not

choose to do, such as rating my meditation, and does not lend

itself to things I often do. So, I am uncomfortable using the

format as presented.



However, if I may post a journal entry occasionally using a format

that seems appropriate for the post, I would like to participate on

an occasional basis. I live in the mountains so have only dial-up

connection. That, combined with rearing a 2YO dd, makes

posting daily, and even weekly, nearly impossible.



Lesley



--- In meditationsocietyofamerica@y..., "Tony" <tosime@l...>

wrote:

> Thanks Bob.

>

> I would just like to add that there are deeper benefits that do

not become apparent until you start posting.

>

> When you write things down, you bring into play more intuitive

aspects of your mind. You find that many things become clearer

and questions that you did not even realize you had surface.

Because the subject is meditation the potential for discovering

and overcoming hidden blocks is very good. But you won't know

this until you start posting. Much more surfaces for me because I

post. And I believe much more will become clear as others

respond. There is truly a lot of potential here. Others should not

be put off by whatever technique they use, level they are on or

experiences they have had. One of the great realizations is that

we are all one experience and practically everything we do is

aimed at realizing this.

>

> ...Tony

>   ----- Original Message -----

>   From: medit8ionsociety

>   To: meditationsocietyofamerica@y...

>   Sent: Wednesday, June 05, 2002 5:02 AM

>   Subject: [Meditation Society of America] Re: Journal Entry -

tosime

>

>

>   Dear Tony,

>   I'm starting to think that the journal format isn't comfortable for

>   many. I love yours, and have learned from them. They have

stimulated

>   my meditation, and that is greatly appreciated. We'll just have

to see

>   if others want to share in this way. thanks! Bob

>

>

> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Thanks Bob.



I would just like to add that there are deeper benefits that do not become

apparent until you start posting.



When you write things down, you bring into play more intuitive aspects of your

mind. You find that many things become clearer and questions that you did not

even realize you had surface. Because the subject is meditation the potential

for discovering and overcoming hidden blocks is very good. But you won't know

this until you start posting. Much more surfaces for me because I post. And I

believe much more will become clear as others respond. There is truly a lot of

potential here. Others should not be put off by whatever technique they use,

level they are on or experiences they have had. One of the great realizations is

that we are all one experience and practically everything we do is aimed at

realizing this.



...Tony

   ----- Original Message -----

   From: medit8ionsociety

   To: meditationsocietyofamerica@yahoogroups.com

   Sent: Wednesday, June 05, 2002 5:02 AM

   Subject: [Meditation Society of America] Re: Journal Entry - tosime





   Dear Tony,

   I'm starting to think that the journal format isn't comfortable for

   many. I love yours, and have learned from them. They have stimulated

   my meditation, and that is greatly appreciated. We'll just have to see

   if others want to share in this way. thanks! Bob





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