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23-08-2020, 05:07 PM
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"Rumi"-nate on this!
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Originally Posted by guthrio
"Every day, once a day, give yourself a present. Don't plan it. Don't wait for it. Just let it happen."
Dale Cooper - Twin Peaks
... just thought I'd give myself a present by sharing it with all of you today.
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All,
Some very strange things happened to me yesterday that I'd like to gift to you, in addition to the incalculable wealth of quotes by Jalāl ad-Dīn Muhammad Rūmī, , I've provided as the special reference, below.
"Why do you stay in prison when the door is so wide open?"
Jalāl ad-Dīn Muhammad Rūmī
While joking with our colleague, RedEmbers, in this exchange (see post #182 in this thread) I said to her, "As a man thinks, so is he"....until he puts down the fork, and picks up a spoon to cut his steak! (Uh, that's a little dining utensil manifestation pun!)"...
...I was surprised to find out what a SPORK is HERE: https://www.spiritualforums.com/vb/s...postcount=7563, stating, ironically that "Sporks are commonly used by fast food restaurants, schools, prisons, the military, backpackers and in airline meals."
Big deal, Guthrio!! What's so all-fired interesting about that, and furthermore, what does your precious Rumi quote have to do with sporks ??? 
That's when I realized what the "prison" is... it's the "prison paradigm" of ideas I've adopted to live within as my daily life...while believing, and acting as if I'm actually limited ("imprisoned") by the ideas within it.
Before we escaped from the the prison of "eating utensil correctness" (a fork is a fork and a spoon is a spoon), someone had to believe they had the "freedom" to conceive the "spork" as a metaphor for perceiving "outside the paradigm" of ideas of what a spoon or a fork is.
That's when it hit me yesterday that the door is so wide open to escape from being bound by any ideas that have "hemmed me 'round", cowed, cowering, and hungrily waiting to be fed by more of them!!
...when the incalculable treasure beyond the corral awaits within us, just as Rumi says, below. Don't believe me?
See for yourself then, how every single Rumi quote provided in the 1st reference below "sporks" you to:
"Change your paradigm, "Unlock" your world" - Guthrio
Enjoy every bite of your awaiting feast! 
Reference: https://wisdomquotes.com/rumi-quotes/
Reference: https://www.spiritualforums.com/vb/s...&postcount=172
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“Why, that’s true! I am a perfect, unlimited gull!” Jonathan opened his eyes asking, "Where are we?” The Elder Chiang said, “We’re on some planet with a green sky and a double star for a sun.” Jonathan made a scree of delight. “IT WORKS!" “Well, of course it works, Jon,” said Chiang. “It always works, when you know what you’re doing." (and even when you don't)
Last edited by guthrio : 24-08-2020 at 03:30 AM.
Reason: clarify input
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23-08-2020, 05:41 PM
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Beautiful thread, guthrio, what a gift!
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23-08-2020, 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by janielee
Beautiful thread, guthrio, what a gift!
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....many Thanks for "Whatever Janielee says"
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“Why, that’s true! I am a perfect, unlimited gull!” Jonathan opened his eyes asking, "Where are we?” The Elder Chiang said, “We’re on some planet with a green sky and a double star for a sun.” Jonathan made a scree of delight. “IT WORKS!" “Well, of course it works, Jon,” said Chiang. “It always works, when you know what you’re doing." (and even when you don't)
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23-08-2020, 05:54 PM
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That’s sweet, thanks guthrio:)
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26-08-2020, 02:06 PM
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GIFT YOURSELF A JOB!
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Originally Posted by guthrio
"Every day, once a day, give yourself a present. Don't plan it. Don't wait for it. Just let it happen."
Dale Cooper - Twin Peaks
... just thought I'd give myself a present by sharing it with all of you today.
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https://www.spiritualforums.com/vb/s...hlight=jordank
All,
In these challenging times, especially when trying to find employment that meets your needs, I hope you are able to " seed" yourself doing this!!.
It certainly helped me " grow' in my own moment of testing.
Looking forward to hearing of your successes!
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“Why, that’s true! I am a perfect, unlimited gull!” Jonathan opened his eyes asking, "Where are we?” The Elder Chiang said, “We’re on some planet with a green sky and a double star for a sun.” Jonathan made a scree of delight. “IT WORKS!" “Well, of course it works, Jon,” said Chiang. “It always works, when you know what you’re doing." (and even when you don't)
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26-08-2020, 04:33 PM
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Thanks, guthrio
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26-08-2020, 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by janielee
Thanks, guthrio
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... My pleasure, and to be living it as we speak. 
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“Why, that’s true! I am a perfect, unlimited gull!” Jonathan opened his eyes asking, "Where are we?” The Elder Chiang said, “We’re on some planet with a green sky and a double star for a sun.” Jonathan made a scree of delight. “IT WORKS!" “Well, of course it works, Jon,” said Chiang. “It always works, when you know what you’re doing." (and even when you don't)
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26-08-2020, 04:56 PM
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I wish too hehe
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07-09-2020, 05:30 PM
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Destiny is....
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Originally Posted by guthrio
"Every day, once a day, give yourself a present. Don't plan it. Don't wait for it. Just let it happen."
Dale Cooper - Twin Peaks
... just thought I'd give myself a present by sharing it with all of you today.
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I was surprised to see this quote from William Jennings Bryan displayed on the NASA site, introducing one of my favorite programs about the evolution of "lifting bodies" which eventually resulted in the re-usability of the Space Shuttle:
“Destiny is not a matter of chance; it is a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved.”
William Jennings Bryan
After locating the quote on Google, to ensure I had it correctly stated, I saw this second quote which spoke prophetically to my very heart:
“The way to develop self-confidence is to do the thing you fear, and get a record of successful experiences behind you.”
William Jennings Bryan
Especially after the painful soul-searching required to come back after disasters borne, and disasters overcome, courageously demonstrated by the strengths of our humanity, overcoming the frailties of our humanity.
So obviously necessary in space; and so necessary in the space....of one's lifetime.
Hope this inspires someone, as it did for me by sharing it with you today.
Reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvaG0xDdP8g The Space Shuttle (narrated by William Shatner)
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“Why, that’s true! I am a perfect, unlimited gull!” Jonathan opened his eyes asking, "Where are we?” The Elder Chiang said, “We’re on some planet with a green sky and a double star for a sun.” Jonathan made a scree of delight. “IT WORKS!" “Well, of course it works, Jon,” said Chiang. “It always works, when you know what you’re doing." (and even when you don't)
Last edited by guthrio : 08-09-2020 at 03:18 AM.
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07-09-2020, 06:08 PM
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Wow, thank you Guthrio...
Namaste
JL
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