Go, conquering hero, go! Travel through the world, be the light and the guide. Speak, teach; there will be many to understand your word. Discover the middle path, the path that opens the eyes and opens the mind, the path that leads to rest, to knowledge, to nirvana.
This sacred path has eight branches: right faith, right resolve, right speech, right action, right living, right effort, right thought, right meditation.
The four sacred truths:
suffering: birth, old age, sickness, death
origin of suffering: thirst for power, pleasure, existence
suppression of suffering: annihilate desire
extinction of suffering: the eight-fold path
What is the cause of old age & death?
birth, existence, ties, desire, sensation, contact, six senses, name & form, perception, impression, ignorance. Thus does ignorance lie at the root of death, old age, suffering & despair.........
| YOU HOLD THE LAMP; GO NOW AND DISPEL THE DARKNESS! | |
| SELF-CONFIDENCE | SELF-IMAGE | ||
| SUCCESS MOTIVATION (DESIRE) | ENTHUSIASM | ||
| CREATIVITY | WINNER'S ATTITUDE | ||
| STOPPING PROCRASTINATION | EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION | ||
| POSITIVE THINKING | TIME ORGANIZATION | ||
| DECISION MAKING | PERSONALITY DYNAMICS | ||
To change your REACTION, change your ATTITUDE,
To change your ATTITUDE, change your FEELINGS,
To change your FEELINGS, change your BELIEFS,
To change your BELIEFS, change your SUB-CONSCIOUS.
Decide where you want to go; then the avenues to get there become more apparent. Analyzing where you are; identifying your desire; believing that you will be able to achieve your goal; setting a realistic deadline; identifying the obstacles you will have to overcome; clearly identifying the support you will need to attain your goal.
INVESTOR'S BUSINESS DAILY ___10 SECRETS to SUCCESS (printed 4-3-02)
| HOW YOU THINK IS EVERYTHING | DECIDE UPON YOUR TRUE DREAMS AND GOALS |
| TAKE ACTION | NEVER STOP LEARNING |
| BE PERSISTENT AND WORK HARD | LEARN TO ANALYZE DETAILS |
| FOCUS YOUR TIME AND MONEY | DON'T BE AFRAID TO INNOVATE; BE DIFFERENT |
| DEAL AND COMMUNICATE WITH PEOPLE EFFECTIVELY | BE HONEST AND DEPENDABLE; TAKE RESPONSIBILITY |
TWELVE RULES FOR A HAPPY MARRIAGE (printed 2-14-91)
never both be angry at once
never yell at each other unless the house is on fire
yield to the wishes of the other as an exercise in self-discipline-if you can't think of a better reason
if you have a choice between making yourself or your mate look good-choose your mate
if you feel you must criticize, do so lovingly
never bring up a mistake of the past
neglect the whole world rather than each other
never let the day end without saying at least one complimentary thing to your life partner
never meet without an affectionate greeting
when you've made a mistake, talk it out and ask for forgiveness
remember, it takes two to make an argument. the one who is wrong is the one who will be doing most of the talking
never go to bed mad.
MATE FOR LIFE: leave her alone if: (printed 4-4-94)
she doesn't know whether hamburger comes from a cow or a pig
she can get her panty hose off in less than five seconds
she has sex w/ you on the first date
her parents call you "son" on your first meeting
she smokes but tells you she can quit anytime she wants
didn't get her h.s. diploma because her parents moved frequently
goes to church? she sez h.s. class once toured crystal cathedral
you suggest a cocktail before noon & she accepts
she says the words "till death do us part" are outdated
never voted in presidential election
she clarifies her money is HER money & your money is OUR money
she wants a baby soon - to cement the relationship
RICHIE'S BAR-B-QUE SAUCE
onion, browned in butter, pepper, brown mustard, dark vinegar, tomato sauce, brown sugar, honey, worstershire sauce, lemon, cayenne, & BAY
"Don't expect a gifted child to be outstanding in all these characteristics. Respect their uniqueness, their opinions, their ideas, and their dreams." - Marge Eberts & Peggy Gisler, M.A., Ed.S.; reprinted from the Press Democrat 4/30/96
From M*A*S*H
(Season 9, Episode 18: 'Blood Brothers' directed by Harry Morgan - original air date April 6, 1981)
Lt./Capt. Father Francis J. Mulcahy: "I want to tell you about two men. Each facing his own crisis. The first man you know rather well. The second is a patient here. Well, the first man thought he was facing a crisis. But what he was really doing was trying to impress someone. He was looking for recognition, encouragement, a pat on the back. And whenever that recognition seemed threatened he reacted rather childishly. Blamed everyone for his problems but himself because he was thinking only of himself.
But the second man was confronted with the greatest crisis mortal man can face, the loss of his life. I think you will agree that the second man had every right to be selfish. But instead he chose to think not of himself, but of a brother. A brother! When the first man saw the dignity and the selflessness of the second man, he realized how petty and selfish he had... I... I... I had been. It made me see something more clearly than I've ever seen it before. God didn't put us here for that pat on the back. He created us so he could be here himself. So he could exist in the lives of those he created, in his image."
Some other things....
This -recently- to Belly Up folks in encinitas... this should go to Dave, but cannot find an email addy, so...
I didnt know Mr Dan (Hicks) wrote a memoir..auto-bio (2017), so recently found it and sat down and read it..
got to the last chapter by editor Kristine. and yes you, Dave... so here we go..
i'm from san diego area, i too got turn on to Mr Hicks in the early 70's.. by a guy from Encinitas/Leucadia area.. while in service on the Gulf Coast. He described Dan as laid back, hawaiian shirt, north county type.. 'ah ok, well put it on!' i went nuts, i think it was Striking It Rich... instantly loved it! Remind me of Django, that chunk chunk style..
number of yrs later, living on the Mendocino coast.. around early-90's? me and musican friend head up to Redway Comm Center to see, hear Dan Hick and Acoustic Warriors.. sitting 6ft or so from him.. hmmm, ah thats how he plays that 7th chord.. ok got it.. A few yrs '95? later, he and them perform on Mendo coast at Casper Inn... me and a lady friend, another big fan of Dan's.. went to see him. (She and i sit around listen to cassette tape??, writing down lyrics and trying to figure the chords to... well, i think i play about doz of his tunes). He was a bit tipsy, but VERY nice, congenial, hung out a bit.. wow! Then 1998? '99? I moved back sdiego... and there YOU are w/ Surfdog music in Encinitas AND there's the Belly Up.. wow! and theres Dan and his Hot Licks!! i think i saw them there 2x? How full circle for me.. I still giggle as i write... one time the opening act was Dave Matthews.. haaa!
i do hope he/she is drugged or something.. My mind's eye picturing.. a thrashing, crashing Rhino making quick work of the top of my cab as it snorts, stomps, heads for Quel Formage or City Deli.. how can they even think this is safe for US! as well as the Rhino.. that's a long ride. My heart rate rising...'what if' escape route. Ahhh, i breathe, FINALLY! i send a blessing to them AND the green left arrow, for their turn northward.. i found out many years later, Rhinos are actually quite docile, love to be touched, petted, patted? As one of their Zoo's handlers told me, Yes, have own distinct personalities and playful, much like big dogs.. oh yea, good doggie, good grief!