Giving the Nod

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Registered: 03-09-2001
Giving the Nod
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Thu, 02-15-2007 - 2:09pm

A meditative Zen approach to using the computer. :P

Give it a nod before beginning. To show respect for the powerful technology at our fingertips. To recognize its benefits to our lives, whether as a medium for our work or our connection to others, or our leisure play time. It is also a thank you to all who had a hand in helping create these machines, scientists, technicians, programmers, those who create the "innards" and plastic, that ship the machines, etc. All have a hand in putting this machine in front of us.

"If we learn to show respect this way, an internal transformation takes place. The machine looks less soulless in our eyes. We become aware of the interplay between tool and user and start to recognize the interconnectedness -- the oneness -- of all things.

"From there we adopt the attitude of nodding at *everything* -- the lamp, the desk, the roof, and the floor. Soon we are living a life full of gratitude.

"From one simple nod do we change in a changing world."

Source: "Zen 24/7 All Zen All the Time" by Philip Toshio Sudo
http://www.maui.net/~zen_gtr/phil.html
http://www.maui.net/~zen_gtr/z247.html



Blessings,

Gypsy

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Thu, 02-15-2007 - 4:04pm

Oh wow... I like that!