...~* Peaceful Place *~...

StrongButch · 04-10-2013, 04:20 PM

Open,unprotected and free-Gangaji (you tube) This is over an hour but is well worth watching!

~ocean · 04-10-2013, 04:24 PM

(((((((( sweet tart ))))))))) my friend ~ love the thread

~

DMW · 04-18-2013, 09:08 AM

http://tinybuddha.com/

Nice thread!

Kätzchen · 05-02-2013, 10:01 PM

"The echo of the completely empty valley bears tidings from the soundless sound,"
-- Yamamba

Source:

Yampolksy, P.B. (1971). The Zen Master Hakuin: Selected Writings.
New York, NY: Columbia University Press.

Kätzchen · 05-14-2013, 12:59 AM

Years ago, right after I was in a serious car crash, I remember going out to a lake, high up in the mountains - with my first partner - and it brought peace to me: Just to be in a boat, rowing aimlessly around the lake, breathing in all the natural beauty and letting some form of peace wash over me, even when I was still recovering from my injuries and high as a kite on pain killers.

Floating effortlessly in a boat on water really does wonders for the soul.

Words · 05-14-2013, 02:25 AM

My tiny Yorkie nestling in one arm while I stroke her underbelly with my free hand.

Peaceful places are hard to come by, but this is definitely mine.

Words

Kätzchen · 07-02-2013, 01:52 PM

Wandering the ethernet universe I came across a quote, excepted from the book, which epitomizes a strand of Zen philosophy that brings a particular peace to me:

Let My People Go Surfing
by Yvon Chouinard (founder and owner of Patagonia, Inc).

"Suddenly the room went quiet except for the sucking-through-the-teeth sound the Japanese make to indicate shock or pleasure. A young fellow had made a grand entrance wearing an old Patagonia jacket. Everyone in that room knew that the jacket was a 1979 Borgalite pile and that he had paid a fortune for it. The Patagonia label is evocative and highly valued in the market place. But we don't use it as a crutch for mediocre design. A product independent of the label should stand on its own merits and not rely on the label to "carry" it. The product must be intrinsically valuable in its own right. A Patagonia product should be identifiable even from a distance by the quality of workmanship and attention to detail. The Zen master would say a true Patagonia product doesn't need any label," -- Yvon Chouinard

Here's a link to read more about Chouinard's life and business mindset (Link)

Kätzchen · 12-21-2023, 04:39 PM

Kätzchen · 12-21-2023, 04:42 PM

Stone-Butch · 09-26-2024, 02:43 PM

https://youtu.be/GE4M3ZCFmkA?si=Yi7dYoEMoohswugN

Only watch if you have 20 spare minutes. Newfoundland.

Kätzchen · 09-27-2024, 10:38 AM

Kätzchen · 12-03-2024, 12:13 PM

Lots of songs by Cat Stevens, from back in the day…this song is a long time favorite

Kätzchen · 01-15-2025, 12:02 PM

Moby (whispering winds)

04-10-2013, 04:20 PM	#1
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05-02-2013, 10:01 PM	#4
Kätzchen Member How Do You Identify?: As a very feminine woman. Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near smoke signals in the sky. Posts: 16,209 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 29,450 Thanked 33,611 Times in 10,707 Posts Rep Power: 21474868	"The echo of the completely empty valley bears tidings from the soundless sound," -- Yamamba Source: Yampolksy, P.B. (1971). The Zen Master Hakuin: Selected Writings. New York, NY: Columbia University Press. __________________ “The way someone treats you is not a reflection of your worth: It’s a reflection of their emotional capacity,” — Jillian Turecki. I’m doing my part, as an American citizen, who is concerned about losing our Democracy: I boycott agencies and businesses and service providers who do not support the US Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Support Democracy: Vote Blue

05-14-2013, 12:59 AM	#5
Kätzchen Member How Do You Identify?: As a very feminine woman. Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near smoke signals in the sky. Posts: 16,209 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 29,450 Thanked 33,611 Times in 10,707 Posts Rep Power: 21474868	Years ago, right after I was in a serious car crash, I remember going out to a lake, high up in the mountains - with my first partner - and it brought peace to me: Just to be in a boat, rowing aimlessly around the lake, breathing in all the natural beauty and letting some form of peace wash over me, even when I was still recovering from my injuries and high as a kite on pain killers. Floating effortlessly in a boat on water really does wonders for the soul. __________________ “The way someone treats you is not a reflection of your worth: It’s a reflection of their emotional capacity,” — Jillian Turecki. I’m doing my part, as an American citizen, who is concerned about losing our Democracy: I boycott agencies and businesses and service providers who do not support the US Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Support Democracy: Vote Blue

07-02-2013, 01:52 PM	#7
Kätzchen Member How Do You Identify?: As a very feminine woman. Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near smoke signals in the sky. Posts: 16,209 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 29,450 Thanked 33,611 Times in 10,707 Posts Rep Power: 21474868	Wandering the ethernet universe I came across a quote, excepted from the book, which epitomizes a strand of Zen philosophy that brings a particular peace to me: Let My People Go Surfing by Yvon Chouinard (founder and owner of Patagonia, Inc). "Suddenly the room went quiet except for the sucking-through-the-teeth sound the Japanese make to indicate shock or pleasure. A young fellow had made a grand entrance wearing an old Patagonia jacket. Everyone in that room knew that the jacket was a 1979 Borgalite pile and that he had paid a fortune for it. The Patagonia label is evocative and highly valued in the market place. But we don't use it as a crutch for mediocre design. A product independent of the label should stand on its own merits and not rely on the label to "carry" it. The product must be intrinsically valuable in its own right. A Patagonia product should be identifiable even from a distance by the quality of workmanship and attention to detail. The Zen master would say a true Patagonia product doesn't need any label," -- Yvon Chouinard Here's a link to read more about Chouinard's life and business mindset (Link) __________________ “The way someone treats you is not a reflection of your worth: It’s a reflection of their emotional capacity,” — Jillian Turecki. I’m doing my part, as an American citizen, who is concerned about losing our Democracy: I boycott agencies and businesses and service providers who do not support the US Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Support Democracy: Vote Blue

04-18-2013, 09:08 AM	#3
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Words Member How Do You Identify?: Queer femme submissive Relationship Status: Married Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: UK Posts: 969 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,449 Thanked 4,258 Times in 677 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	My tiny Yorkie nestling in one arm while I stroke her underbelly with my free hand. Peaceful places are hard to come by, but this is definitely mine. Words

12-21-2023, 04:39 PM	#8
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12-21-2023, 04:42 PM	#9
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09-27-2024, 10:38 AM	#11
Kätzchen Member How Do You Identify?: As a very feminine woman. Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near smoke signals in the sky. Posts: 16,209 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 29,450 Thanked 33,611 Times in 10,707 Posts Rep Power: 21474868	__________________ “The way someone treats you is not a reflection of your worth: It’s a reflection of their emotional capacity,” — Jillian Turecki. I’m doing my part, as an American citizen, who is concerned about losing our Democracy: I boycott agencies and businesses and service providers who do not support the US Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Support Democracy: Vote Blue

12-03-2024, 12:13 PM	#12
Kätzchen Member How Do You Identify?: As a very feminine woman. Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near smoke signals in the sky. Posts: 16,209 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 29,450 Thanked 33,611 Times in 10,707 Posts Rep Power: 21474868	The Wind (Cat Stevens) Lots of songs by Cat Stevens, from back in the day…this song is a long time favorite __________________ “The way someone treats you is not a reflection of your worth: It’s a reflection of their emotional capacity,” — Jillian Turecki. I’m doing my part, as an American citizen, who is concerned about losing our Democracy: I boycott agencies and businesses and service providers who do not support the US Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Support Democracy: Vote Blue

01-15-2025, 12:02 PM	#13
Kätzchen Member How Do You Identify?: As a very feminine woman. Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near smoke signals in the sky. Posts: 16,209 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 29,450 Thanked 33,611 Times in 10,707 Posts Rep Power: 21474868	Moby (whispering winds) __________________ “The way someone treats you is not a reflection of your worth: It’s a reflection of their emotional capacity,” — Jillian Turecki. I’m doing my part, as an American citizen, who is concerned about losing our Democracy: I boycott agencies and businesses and service providers who do not support the US Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Support Democracy: Vote Blue