Diverse Unity

2000-1-29 19:23:00

I enjoyed your comments Chris and even your one disagreement has merit in my eyes. It would take a discussion about the "ultimate reality" to sort it out.
I haven't complimented you very often but will do so now. I really liked your statement: "The human being, because of past limitations, does not have the ability to see something unless it is pointed out ... we seem to have difficulty seeing what we deny (or won't admit) the possibility of the existence of."

JJ: Yes. How many times have we gone through life oblivious to something and then when the thing is clearly pointed out to us we feel like slapping ourselves in the face and saying: "Why didn't I think of that?" or "Why didn't I see that?" This "pointing out" idea hints at a principle that can lead to a great increase of knowledge.

Question to Chris: What is the Tibetan Tantra that you mention and how ancient is it?

For the sake of the new members I would like to make a comment on Christopher and Paul. When they were relatively new on the list, many viewed them as a disturbing influence. They never seemed to agree with me and seemed to take us away from course material.

Since that time, both they and the list members have adapted, and they see where I am coming from a little better; and the seasoned members on the list understand them better also. Because of adaptations and understanding the presence of Paul and Chris now enhance the list rather than distract from the goal.

Does this mean that these two have lost their individuality and are now sheep?

Far from it. These two are about as far away from being sheep as one can be. They both probably still disagree with me about half the time, but they have merged in with the basic purpose and direction of the list. We all appreciate them for their cooperation.

Similarly, in recent times, some with Mormon background have ruffled some feathers, but I believe that those who stay will blend in with the general unity, and the problems will dissipate after we get to know and understand each other.