tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34306127.comments2023-10-08T07:47:44.315-07:00Stumbling along the Spiritual PathMichael Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15366300580875159498noreply@blogger.comBlogger452125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34306127.post-78963654374751633752021-09-12T06:12:23.070-07:002021-09-12T06:12:23.070-07:00Hello Michael this is the woman from Australia. Th...Hello Michael this is the woman from Australia. This will be a short message because my last and 1st message to you got lost in the ether somewhere! <br /><br />I think I am beginning to arrive at words for what I am experiencing! I adore what I have learned & experienced of Buddhism. I understand the nature of suffering to stem from desire. I confess a great passion for understanding a phenomena in preference to casting judgement. But when I hear Buddhists prescribe ‘simply accept’ whatever goes by…. My body shrinks and tightens! Let me give an example; the Buddhist monks of Tibet whose leader understandably upped and left Tibet m, could they possibly ‘just’ accept the Chinese assault on their way of life’. It is my experience that I must work for ‘acceptance’ that it isn’t a gift that just drops in…. That I can’t just be accepting without meeting the noise of actual or perceived injustice!<br /><br />Now I will stop and wait…to see if this message arrives…<br />Thank you for listening Michael<br />The woman from Australia who is actually English!Inside Outhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14842602547636702207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34306127.post-8681725830677404612021-07-20T07:10:56.069-07:002021-07-20T07:10:56.069-07:00I remember your words of wisdom from Humana. I ...I remember your words of wisdom from Humana. I was happy to find that I still have the link to your personal blog and that you are still writing. Hope all is well with you!JoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05373863811651444940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34306127.post-36753855330474070642021-07-20T07:09:25.905-07:002021-07-20T07:09:25.905-07:00I remember your words of wisdom from Humana. I ...I remember your words of wisdom from Humana. I was happy to find that I still had the link to your blog site and that you are still posting. I hope you are well!JoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05373863811651444940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34306127.post-1973847414676195682021-05-26T19:29:27.923-07:002021-05-26T19:29:27.923-07:00Happy and well here. Enjoying your posts. Did you ...Happy and well here. Enjoying your posts. Did you know that Feedburner will stop supporting email subscriptions in July? I received an email related to a defunct blog of mine. You should look into using FeedPress so that we will still get emails with your posts! Enjoy the rain!Diane Hugheshttp://dianewordsmith.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34306127.post-8208445650503161412021-04-28T19:34:09.184-07:002021-04-28T19:34:09.184-07:00So good to see you writing here again Michael. I o...So good to see you writing here again Michael. I officially retired earlier this month. What timing! I will have to go back and read again your reflections from your early days of retirement. I suspect they will help me as I go through this transition and embark on the next journey.Michael Kieslerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04254248894260200601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34306127.post-49922120765009737992021-04-27T07:14:35.700-07:002021-04-27T07:14:35.700-07:00Hi Michael, I enjoy (and missed) your views and ex...Hi Michael, I enjoy (and missed) your views and experiences in retirement. I too enjoy the simple retirement life. I get out and walk a few hours most days, especially in the county and nature parks around here. I also really liked reading your past posts on Non-Dualistic Thinking.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14950999294113203015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34306127.post-31529435368707489002021-04-26T18:21:16.067-07:002021-04-26T18:21:16.067-07:00I've missed your musings! So happy to see you ...I've missed your musings! So happy to see you in my inbox today.Diane Hugheshttp://www.dianewordsmith.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34306127.post-7538130876476207812021-04-26T04:02:03.071-07:002021-04-26T04:02:03.071-07:00I surely dislike the word lazy at times. To me, yo...I surely dislike the word lazy at times. To me, you are just going with your well deserved flow after a life of productivity measured by many. I look forward to my time although I know I will also being feeling as if I am lazy, I need to keep in mind that by acknowledging myself and my flow, I am doing something. Being myself. It was nice to see the entry to your blog pop you. Thank you!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09044577676602596598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34306127.post-70272486648601155012021-04-25T18:56:58.932-07:002021-04-25T18:56:58.932-07:00Hello Michael. I am glad to see your writings cam...Hello Michael. I am glad to see your writings came across my email today. I am still at the "significant company" where I followed your writings, and would really like to hear more about retirement life.<br /><br />GaryGarynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34306127.post-4592138290362842292019-10-07T22:29:49.528-07:002019-10-07T22:29:49.528-07:00Good articleGood articleAbu Raihanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17074165247488326583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34306127.post-39172206579126885592019-09-30T16:52:44.006-07:002019-09-30T16:52:44.006-07:00I love the Byrds, especially with Gram Parsons. I&...I love the Byrds, especially with Gram Parsons. I've been listening to Jefferson Airplane this week. I seem to end up featuring a different group each week. Did you by any chance listen to Nick Drake, Love or Big Star? I didn't back in the day but I caught up with them later and really enjoy them.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14950999294113203015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34306127.post-35776010879203880492019-09-30T16:26:59.109-07:002019-09-30T16:26:59.109-07:00I am also a big fan of the Byrds. I only saw them...I am also a big fan of the Byrds. I only saw them once in 1970 as the opening act for Jefferson Airplane. This would have been around the time of their "Untitled" album. Michael Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15366300580875159498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34306127.post-81862100703635683842019-09-30T09:39:02.927-07:002019-09-30T09:39:02.927-07:00Now that sounds like a very nice trip! The Moody B...Now that sounds like a very nice trip! The Moody Blues have always seemed very unique to me and I feel I get some spiritual healing or something. Feeling a little down, just put some Moody Blues on. Works for me every time (for 40 years)! Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14950999294113203015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34306127.post-18156826290832258822019-09-30T09:23:53.027-07:002019-09-30T09:23:53.027-07:00I, too, love the Moody Blues and have seen them ma...I, too, love the Moody Blues and have seen them many times. My buddy and I listened to Days Of Future Passed, In Search Of The Lost Chord, On The Threshold Of A Dream, and To Our Children's Children's Children on the drive home. <br />Michael Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15366300580875159498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34306127.post-32682304541793394182019-09-29T15:16:03.094-07:002019-09-29T15:16:03.094-07:00I love King Crimson! The Moody Blues are my all-ti...I love King Crimson! The Moody Blues are my all-time favorite group but I always thought KC was the most talented group ever.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14950999294113203015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34306127.post-57404612159213775552019-09-19T10:11:50.317-07:002019-09-19T10:11:50.317-07:00This is the first time I have read your blog. Than...This is the first time I have read your blog. Thanks for sharing it. I really liked what you had to say about our 50th reunion. I attended the same ones as you also. I like the part you talked about our lives being a journey and that none of us are without scars. I think that is how we learn and overcome obstacles. I think just managing to make this trip to KY and back counts as a success too.Angela Gottnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34306127.post-491497188796163092019-09-18T07:31:42.849-07:002019-09-18T07:31:42.849-07:00You certainly describe your thoughts and feelings ...You certainly describe your thoughts and feelings beautifully. I'm still on a "high"from this wonderful reunion. I look forward to reading more words of wisdom from you. You are a lovely man. Thank you. Linda Fitznerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05506953127169184581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34306127.post-4028921802075236932019-09-18T07:24:59.302-07:002019-09-18T07:24:59.302-07:00You definitely put your thoughts into words so bea...You definitely put your thoughts into words so beautifully. I'm still on a "high" from this wonderful reunion. It was lovely meeting you & I look forward to more words of wisdom from you. Thank you! Linda Fitzner BowmanLinda Fitznerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05506953127169184581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34306127.post-3129360772773679422019-09-17T16:16:35.338-07:002019-09-17T16:16:35.338-07:00Michael...I agree with you writing...back in "...Michael...I agree with you writing...back in "69" we "ALL" had our own groups, friends and or buds! I feel so lucky to have had my group back then and yes I feel so lucky to this day, fifty years later, to fit in "ALL" of our Classmates GROUPS!<br /><br />We "ALL" are so lucky to still be walking, enjoying and remembering years ago.<br /><br />Thanks Michael Brown your a friend FOREVER!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12013149134111604068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34306127.post-27049337837814341492019-09-17T14:33:03.676-07:002019-09-17T14:33:03.676-07:00Michael,
This captured a lot of what I felt this ...Michael,<br /><br />This captured a lot of what I felt this weekend, as well. I enjoyed the other reunions, too, but this one was different — made that way, like I think you are saying, by the way most everyone seemed to have finally grasped this concept of truly valuing each other again.<br /><br /> We didn’t know each other very well then, but I regret we did not cross paths last weekend. You truly have the Warhawk spirit!<br /><br />Tim Harmonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34306127.post-34119600150542671272019-09-17T11:50:31.335-07:002019-09-17T11:50:31.335-07:00This entry brought tears to my eyes. Happy tears, ...This entry brought tears to my eyes. Happy tears, I guess. I'm only ANONYMOUS because I don't know how to do the other modes. Barbe Mascharka Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34306127.post-75303986864212270052019-05-31T18:34:51.451-07:002019-05-31T18:34:51.451-07:00You are happy, that is the key. I am so happy for...You are happy, that is the key. I am so happy for you. I have what seems like an eternity, but look forward to finding my inner peace someday!Tim Bindnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07836641718796349098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34306127.post-73221634316761122252019-03-29T13:42:36.006-07:002019-03-29T13:42:36.006-07:00Missed you! Glad to see you're writing again...Missed you! Glad to see you're writing againAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34306127.post-355345628806717132019-03-06T13:35:45.774-08:002019-03-06T13:35:45.774-08:00Mike, SO happy you are writing again. I've mi...Mike, SO happy you are writing again. I've missed your wit! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11103899505035504450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34306127.post-2421161018790370582019-03-04T11:49:44.122-08:002019-03-04T11:49:44.122-08:00Welcome back. I missed your writing.Welcome back. I missed your writing.Tim Bindnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02399493893105623716noreply@blogger.com