What ARE we doing here? (sincere question)

[PapaDoc]

Like others, I stumbled onto the Leaf. I have been the recepient of some good advice and counsel, for which I am grateful. While I have a sangha here at Emory, this feels just as real to me in many ways. I appreciate the openess, as has been mentioned, but I really need the humor (root humus) that keeps me grounded. taking myself too seriously is a occupational hazard and Jundo's talks keep me centered as well as being at times laugh at loud funny.
Thanks for the opportunity to reflect on how I am spending my time and energy....always a good investment.
Blessings,
David aka PapaDoc

[Kelly M.]

Hey Kelly. BTW Are you sitting the retreat on Saturday?

G,W

Hi Will, thanks for asking,

I am working vigorously to try and have that day open. But if Saturday is not possible, Sunday will be my first alternative.

Cheers,
Kelly

PS- I donno Will, the glint in your eyes seem to be one of disappointment… I can’t help but feel that your avatar is judging me! ops: Haha, just kidding Will, I’m sure its just self-consciousness on my part.

[Kelly M.]

That’s not to say you don’t have a handsome ‘normal face’ of course Will… just with a glint of disappointment. Haha

-Handsome being used in the purely fraternal sense of course. 8)

[will]

Keith

I'm really just trying not to say anything too inane

Can you teach me how to do that

Gassho

[helena]

What everyone else said. Really, I found myself litterally nodding in agreement while reading this thread
I recognize the danger in forums, but so far, I find Treeleaf really wonderful. It feels more like a real community than other online places I (used to) belong to. I am very grateful to all of you.

--Helena

[Dainin]

Keith

I'm really just trying not to say anything too inane

Can you teach me how to do that

Gassho

Not yet Will, but I'll let you know!

Gassho,
Keith

[Drut]

Along with the agreement to "treat each other kindly" mentioned in the introduction to the forum is the invitation to relax and put up your feet. It is useful to ask people here what they think of this or that practise or p.o.v which wouldn't be appropriate in a more formal monastery setting where everyone is more committed to a certain doctrine.

[Jundo]

Along with the agreement to "treat each other kindly" mentioned in the introduction to the forum is the invitation to relax and put up your feet. It is useful to ask people here what they think of this or that practise or p.o.v which wouldn't be appropriate in a more formal monastery setting where everyone is more committed to a certain doctrine.

Hi Drut,

Well, we do practice 'Just Sitting' Shikantaza here, as instructed by Master Dogen.

And, no, I do not appreciate folks putting their feet on the good furniture. :-)

Gassho, Jundo

[Drut]

Didn't there used to be a feet on the furniture invitation somewhere? Oh well. I'll stay in the family room with the kids where I can't break the good stuff and happy to be here.