Rosa-lyn Householder
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Allie,
Of course it’s true that it’s different for us who go way back, and even for almost newcomers like Blaire who jumped into the path as Trungpa layed it out. I never knew David well, but we were all peers, though some went on to teach soon, and some not at all, some like me only a little.
Beyond that however, I don’t have your paranoia about emailing–what is there to be afraid of? being hacked has nothing to do with who you correspond with in my experience. I don’t particularly like the forum, nor do I want to be intellectual without the everyday life component. Writing is so slow. Feels tedious, sorry. My thoughts on a topic are 10x faster and talking is 5x faster and more flowing. But perhaps you are a fast typist. Especially during covid feels inadequate for making connections. Perhaps the whatever you are “on the lam” from is the issue. I was a hippie, most early students came from that environment of trust. I have done lots of online dating–mostly writing, which was frustrating, meetings which were few whether good or not. But it was something personal which I need. I am on facebook, do write to some people on there, usually shorter pieces.
I’m sorry, but if you don’t want to share about your life then you are not interested in mine, and there is no basis for friendship. I wish you well. I won’t do another class with David Nudell, though might with someone else.
love to you, Rosa-lyn
OK well, I don’t understand but so it goes. Most of us are part of a Buddhist community, of course that is part of it, but if I joined an interest group online it mostly would have emails. It’s only the 2 of us talking and as far as I know only Blair has read any of them.
Allie, really I want to transfer to email before this all goes away. houserosa@gmail.com or call me at 360-224-5737. I’m NOT lookinf for help I’m looking for mutual sharing, which is actually much more helpful to most people I think. Most people have experienced grief. If we can email or talk I’ll tell you more about mine. It didn’t need tangible loss when I was young.
Thank you Allie. Do you have kids?
Generally I am thought to be either ratna vajra, or, as I myself think and people closer to me can see, padma vajra. And when Rinpoche taught them he suggested that there was a style associated with that which would remain while in this body. Please though, do get back to my email since I think these will disappear soon, tonight being our last class. I’d check with Blair but she is on retreat.
I know greif and loneliness are not “bad” but can lead to despair–my son’s version was anger and loneliness.
see you tonight, Rosa-lyn
Allison you haven’t replied about phone conversation, and this forum I believe disappears when the class is over. So how about email? Mine is houserosa@gmail.com. I am sad that David has not replied to any threads.
Similar style, Trungpa used to talk about. Like buddha family qualities having an (my brain isn’t coming up with the alternative word) have unenlightened and enlightened versions–which often to me don’t seem related but I think they do to people who understand better. Did you read my grief and love thread?
Oh yes, I am sure that who I think I am is ego’s creation, though in the relative world if I became more realized I might have some similar qualities. Did you read my topic? I meant talk on the phone–you didn’t say where you are or if you are willing?
I’d love to discuss sometime! I have answers too, but pretty bad at putting them into action. We are all creations from the get go, of course, not sure why you single out particular negative emotions? Are you in the states so that phone are free (on a cell)? I’m in Bloomington Indiana,now, though many years in Boulder, a few in the NW.
Forgot to mention: all the sad love songs I like set me off. Coulda been Rodney Crowell, singing “what kind of love makes you go out in the wind and the driving rain.”
During one such episode yesterday, it hit me really hard that if all sentient beings have been my mothers, all have felt just what I am feeling at some point. Seems like a big karmic debt. ?
So do we have to get tickets? I’m on SI and already saw the trailer. I think you said we could watch it for free? I’ve missed the last one and a half (or 2 and a half, so I guess I’ll pay if I have to! I miss him. I always saw Larry (and sometimes Lodro) at the programs, don’t remember you there., would think I’d have noticed Really appreciated Michael Chender at his talks, was sad that I won’t be able to talk to him again.
