I guess there is a significant amount of truth in that bit of philosophical directive as the time one takes to truly know oneself is invaluable and victory over self is worth the battle fought to win/triumph. It’s empowering.
Nov 25, 2012
42 VICTORY OVER SELF
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You Are Enough. Right here, Right now, In this moment, YOU. ARE. ENOUGH!
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Hiya,
ReplyDeletethat Buddha was a wise chap, but you are much wiser for being able to interpret him…
Anyway, I just popped in to tell you that I’ve over-reacted (yes.. me… what are the chances?) and decided to dessert my space. But fear not… I’ve started afresh. New outlook and all that. It’s not much to look at yet, but it’ll get there. Please pop along sometime, as you’re more than welcome in my life.
Love & Much Laughter to you,
Steve
There is some truth to the saying, "wisdom comes with age" i'd like to add to that, "if you are willing, have eyes that can see, ears that can hear and the knowledge to apply lessons learnt." Thank you for the good wishes.
DeleteFabz,
ReplyDeleteNo, self-knowledge cannot be taken away, but it IS sometimes fleeting or somewhat overlooked by the once self-aware person herself or himself, right? Especially in this busy, demanding life so many of us lead. Ol’ Guatamma Buddha lived a pastoral, meditative existence, quite different from yours or mine. Just might be easier to maintain a focus on oneself when one lives in a peaceful, low-stress manner, don’t you think?
Oh, and what, may I ask, is the Danforth Festival exactly? I know of a "Danforth" in Arthur Miller’s famous play "The Crucible" about the Salem Witch Trials. Bet there’s no connection.
Take care of ourself and your loved ones,
Daddio
hmmmmm, quite a provocative response, leaves me thinking. thanks for sharing your thoughts. I shall ponder.
DeleteOh my! I think I’ll just wish you a happy week and let this soak in a little.
ReplyDeleteTake care,
Christina
Absolutely.
DeletePeace be with you this week and beyond.
Self-consciousness and self-awareness can certainly help us avoid those battles that we better not fight in the first place. And self-control can help transform ourselves from who we are to who we want to be.
ReplyDeleteVery true, thanks for sharing.
DeleteSelf analysis leads to self empowerment. We in India, learn very early in life to go to oneself whenever we are confronted with a problem or in doubt, and believe me we always come up with the right answer or solution to our problem. Buddha was born a Hindu and so we can easily relate to his teachings for he has not said anything different from what our scriptures have always been saying.
ReplyDeleteHow are you? I would like to know more about you. Love, Rama Ananth.
It is a blessing to be surrounded from birth with such teachings and philosophies, it certainly would help for a more balance existence.
DeleteAsk and i will try my best to answer, what is it you wish to know?
Yes we can learn
ReplyDeleteIts very interesting the Lord Buddha I love to read the wise words
thx for visiting
Interesting indeed.
Deleteyou are welcome
true—
ReplyDeletethe real fight is inside
it is an inner conquest
this "Victory on Self."
hmmmmm, indeed it is.
Deleteagree.
ReplyDeletebut the way to do that?
one day at a time, practice, patience with self, forgiveness of ones mistakes and the willingness to do the necessary work to attaining victory
DeleteIf people can take this lesson.
ReplyDeleteour world will be full of LOVE
Bush,Saddam and Laden will vanish from the World.
Tridib
Amen to that.
DeleteNah……….There is no victory over the self……..only over those that deny you the ability to love yourself………..does that take a lifetime?……………xx
ReplyDeletehmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm...perhaps, one would say, it takes as long as it takes as long as it takes.
DeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting and leaving a comment. Your blog is lovely. Sorry for not replying earlier, I was travelling a lot and had lot of guests and so kept busy and did not visit my blog. Wishing you happiness, peace and joy. Have a great day, have a great life…
Wishing you all the best
I shall please do so as well.
DeleteBattling with oneself is the worst stage of life. Experiencing it currently
ReplyDeleteAh, we all experience this, its human, sometimes it helps to "let go and let God"
DeleteWhat a coincidence! I just wrote a post for tomorrow about religious tolerance and acceptance and here I see the Buddha on your post. I love it!
ReplyDeleteOne would say that "there is no such thing as coincidence."
DeleteThe battle over self is one we continually fight, and gaining mastery is really empowering.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing
oh absolutely
DeleteHmn, Have an amazing week ma'am
ReplyDeleteI shall i hope you do as well
DeleteYes, there is truth in the saying.
ReplyDeleteDiscipline the flesh, hence making the mind clean...good things will flow out and the world will be at peace..no killings, stealing, lying, lust..which all have a multiplying effect.
Ah preach it sistah, oh but what a mountain we must climb
DeleteConquering self is the biggest battle much tougher than winning the thousand battles.
ReplyDeleteYou are absolutely correct. Thanks for your affirmation.
DeleteThat is the biggest Victory.. Victory Over self.
ReplyDeleteSure you're right
DeleteSurely wisdom comes with age, but sometimes knowing one's self is enough wisdom.
ReplyDeletethere are some things that age is the necessary time that brings forth the wisdom though wisdom is not always exclusive to age only.
DeleteFirst time here and following. Please add me to your blog and follow me too if you don't mind, I hope you'll do. Muah! Thanks
ReplyDeletesure, no problem
DeleteI guess self-control is key. The ability to have control over one's emotion, action and reaction is a great virtue
ReplyDeleteYes, yes it is.
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