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Happy For You

ThailandTomThailandTom Veteran
edited May 2012 in Buddhism Basics
So when you wish somebody well at the end of a conversation, or if you know someone to be ill and wish them better, what do you feel as you say these words? I have had thoughts and insight into this and wonder how deeply as people we actually mean what we say on average.

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  • ethereaetherea Veteran
    I never use any kind of platitude when speaking to someone so any "wish you well/better" or whatever is truly heart felt. I really am uncomfortable with the way some people use "stock phrases" with out giving any thought to what they are actually saying. It is so shallow.
  • ZeroZero Veteran
    edited May 2012
    The words reflect how I feel inside and are as accurate a reflection of the message I am communicating as I am able - I'm not a xxx at the end of every text type person
  • Telly03Telly03 Veteran
    edited May 2012
    I usually part with "take care" and I mean it, but if during the conversation it is revealed that they are engaged in something upcoming, I like to end the conversation by wishing them luck with blankety blank, and I mean that as well, and it re-enforces that I was paying attention to them and their endeavors that they shared.
  • ArthurbodhiArthurbodhi Mars Veteran
    edited May 2012
    I use very often blessing, but I don't mean that I wish to other person to be blessed by a divinity being or power of any type, I only wish or hope that the other don't suffer or don't happen any bad to him/her. And I really mean it.

    But maybe blessing is not the best word to express that, maybe "with metta" is more accurate?
  • ittybittybatittybittybat
    I definitely mean what I say, especially when it comes to wishing someone well. I've never been insincere about it (to my knowledge), and I really do wish that person well, even if I don't know them very well.

    That's why, when I see a person I know on the street, I don't say "how are you?" because I don't care (unless they seem upset), and it is expected that a person responds "good". Say anything other than that and people look at you like you have five heads. Or they just walk away. Most of the time I'll just say "hi" or "good to see you" (unless it's someone I dislike. Then I won't say anything).

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