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Blogs > skierchick > Black Diamond Dialog

Zen saying of the Day  

skierchick 60F
5225 posts
4/18/2007 8:42 pm
Zen saying of the Day
An unhappy person and a happy one will have different perceptions of the same circumstances. The difference lies not in the circumstances but in the two states of life.


SkierChick



Nubiandream004 62M
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4/19/2007 2:20 am

 A very true quote SC...it reminds me of one I've heard and seen many times before.

"Reality doesn't bite, rather our perception of reality bites."

~ Anthony J. D'Angelo


TOOLEYBUC 58M

4/19/2007 4:00 am

 I like a little pesto with my zen Sorry,ive had a dire day and i need to smile. John xo


skierchick 60F
3948 posts
4/19/2007 5:41 am
I love that you are all leaving me your own Zen sayings!
All are welcome!

SkierChick


makfun 74M
5 posts
4/19/2007 5:51 am

 everything is a certainty...maybe


SpaceRangerNJ 62M
4686 posts
4/19/2007 3:55 pm

 It's all about perspective. I learned that lesson very well in the last 5 years or so.

A recent airport delay made me think about it even more. I was stuck in Detroit for 5 hours. So I thought about the choices one has in such a situation. I figured, when one can, it is better to enjoy it and have an adventure. Create new fun stories to tell. For one's experience at the airport, for example, lasts well beyond. Each time one relates their experiences to others, family and friends, all the emotions come back. Why get stressed out and angry over and over again with each telling. Better to be happy and bring a smile to your face and the others around you.

So I went into the Irish pub, had a beer and a corned beef sandwich after finding out I had missed my connecting flight. The next flight was eventually cancelled and I was delayed even longer. So I read a little, listened to the iPod, watch a DVD on the laptop, had a nap under the fleece blanket I had with me and just relaxed. In no time I was on my way.

It's not always easy to get into the right perspective. But certainly a goal to be strived for.
Cheers,
SR


skierchick replies on 4/19/2007 5:16 pm:
Love the choice you made. And the fact you realized you HAD a choice; you could get upset and complain, or you could relax and make the best of it. We always have choices in perception, we just don't always realize it.
I hope you will choose to visit my blog frequently.

cmltoeman 67M

4/19/2007 4:56 pm

 You've all heard this one...... ready.... everyone sing along........

If you can't be... with the one you love honey.... love the one you're with!


elysianpleasure 55M
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4/24/2007 8:30 pm

 This resonates well with me... particularly today.


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