Theos-Talk Archives (December 1997 Message tt00023)

>Sophia TenBroeck wrote:
>>
>> Dear Thoa Thi-Kim
>>
>> I too exhausted and distressed by this correspondence.
>>
>> But, please, please, in the name of Humanity and Brotherhood, don't even
>> think of suggest such vindictive, retaliatory measures; "You should save
>> yourself the trouble and e-mail Daniel a virus.  Or you can take the
>> Monty Python's concise way and say "I fart in your general direction!!!"
>> That expresses everything in one sentence!  None of that paragraph
>> thingy."
>>
>> We students of theosophy have occasions such a this in which to put into
>> our practice our teachings, if we fail we cannot but find these same
>> sentiments writ large in the affairs of nation and international
>> character.  We are the ones to try and make a difference, we have to try
>> and not allow our own minds to become polluted, and if occupied by the
>> controversy. we have to devise ways and means to clean up the pollution
>> which has been transferred into us, first.  If we are successful, then
>> having changed our attitude, we will see these things as the playthings
>> of childish children--I am aware they will not like this remark. If I
>> get rejoineders on this score, I shall practice the virtue of SILENCE, a
>> form of non-aggression, and non-combativeness or Ahimsa.
>>
>> I implore you most sincerely do not go any further in this matter.
>
>1.  Can't anyone take a joke?  What pollution?  And where's the freedom
>of comment we all value so much here?
>2.  I'm still reading and waiting for the arguing about the history and
>various interpretations to stop and the botherhood to begin.
>3.  Brenda - you are in a web, of your own making.  Break out.  Go hug a
>tree.  Listen to the wind.  The "truth" is not only found in words!  Let
>it gooooooo.  I'm sending you a hug, as I've been there, done that.
>4.  Daniel - you may have started a debate, but what you got was
>confrontation.  It's unfinished business and I think the ball's in your
>court.
>5.  After reading all the postings, I re-read the last two issues of
>Theos-World.  Sanity.
>Love and Light

Dear Sophia and Wes,

I apologize, Sophia and Wes, if my post upsets you.  Now I have a feel of
the composite of the Theos-World subscribers.  However, you need to catch
up with the world.  Monty Python did their antics when I was a little girl.
You would not have liked the various comedy routines that have evolved
since then.  You can blame it on the younger generation having polluted
their minds.  I think the truth is that humor is a way of drawing out the
shadow into the light.  You can try to stay in the light as much as you
like.  Based on my discovery, I find that attitude to be escapism.  I see
many people in spiritual groups denying their darkness, but somehow it
bites them in the gluteus maximus (there, is this word more decent for this
group?) in how they shun, condemn and treat members.  Read my statement in
the last issue of Theos-World, and maybe you'll get my drift.  You can look
at the outside world and shake your head, or you can join in the dance and
make it better.

Thoa