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Throwing stones.

In legend at least, in the middle of the Scottish Highlands miles from any building there is a notice board.

The only words it bears say;

PLEASE DO NOT THROW STONES AT THIS NOTICE BOARD

I am trying to learn not to throw stones at notices ...this is a particular temptation when I don't see the relevance of that notice.

Or when I disagree with it.

Or when it displays a particular creed that I have disproved... to my own satisfaction at least.

Its hard, some notice boards are very tempting.

yagrBunksLostSoul

Comments

  • Aspiring_BuddhistAspiring_Buddhist Seeker of the Buddha Within WA Veteran

    I struggle with the same notice boards from time to time. I've found the best success with imagining what it would be like for me if it was my notice board - how would I want it treated?

    If I really don't like what the billboard says, I try (not always successful) to remind myself that people come to the conclusions that they do because they haven't been exposed to the same information, experiences, context, or education that I have.

    When all else fails, I remind myself that not everyone has realized their inner Buddha seed yet. The potential is there, and hopefully it will grow.

    Citta
  • VastmindVastmind Memphis, TN Veteran

    Don't throw stones and hide your hand, either.

    Kundo
  • anatamananataman Who needs a title? Where am I? Veteran

    Kundo
  • karastikarasti Breathing Minnesota Moderator

    What if you stop and pet them and talk nice to them? Can't that be part of your journey? :D

    VastmindKundo
  • anatamananataman Who needs a title? Where am I? Veteran

    :bowdown: that is the journey! lol

    Vastmind
  • KundoKundo Sydney, Australia Veteran

    @Citta said:
    In legend at least, in the middle of the Scottish Highlands miles from any building there is a notice board.

    The only words it bears say;

    PLEASE DO NOT THROW STONES AT THIS NOTICE BOARD

    But Haggis is ok. Who wants to eat that stuff anyway?
    :crazy:

  • CittaCitta Veteran
    edited March 2014

    Me. :) I love it. Wth tatties , neeps, and a wee drop of malt.

  • karastikarasti Breathing Minnesota Moderator

    oh no, not haggis! :eek:
    My family is Finnish. We eat fish soaked in lye. Well, they do. I do not. No thanks. I'll pass on lutefisk.

  • KundoKundo Sydney, Australia Veteran

    @Citta said:
    Me. :) I love it. Wth tatties , neeps, and a wee drop of malt.

    That wee drop might be more than one ;) My father's side are Scottish and I can't stand the stuff. But I love trying to throw it at the Highland Gathering :D It's heaps of fun

  • howhow Veteran Veteran
    edited March 2014

    Just as I ask vegetarians what they have against vegetables, I ask what silly notice boards have against rocks.

    Kundo
  • CittaCitta Veteran

    oh its not the notice boards that object. its those that put them up.

  • CittaCitta Veteran
    edited March 2014

    Bed...Nighty night all.

    Kundo
  • anatamananataman Who needs a title? Where am I? Veteran
    edited March 2014

    Hope you're not sleeping in a glass house tonight!

    Kundo
  • Time has changed. Those days when there is no notice board, people threw stones at adulterers.

  • LostSoulLostSoul Veteran
    edited March 2014

    @Citta said:
    In legend at least, in the middle of the Scottish Highlands miles from any building there is a notice board.

    The only words it bears say;

    PLEASE DO NOT THROW STONES AT THIS NOTICE BOARD

    I am trying to learn not to throw stones at notices ...this is a particular temptation when I don't see the relevance of that notice.

    Or when I disagree with it.

    Or when it displays a particular creed that I have disproved... to my own satisfaction at least.

    Its hard, some notice boards are very tempting.

    Wow thank you for this I think I can relate

  • federicafederica Seeker of the clear blue sky... Its better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to speak out and remove all doubt Moderator

    @dhammachick said:
    :crazy:

    (I adore haggis!!)

  • robotrobot Veteran

    @federica said:
    (I adore haggis!!)

    Liver flavored porridge. Yum!

    how
  • CittaCitta Veteran

    @robot said:

    You are not cooking it right !

    It should have a soft but still firm texture...there is a veggie version.

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