Guest guest Posted October 8, 1999 Report Share Posted October 8, 1999 In a message dated 10/8/99 3:39:39 PM Pacific Daylight Time, carrea writes: << f the rock falls on my head, the shared unity of > rock-zenbob will sure hurt. Antoine of St-Exupery has a better explanation in the Little Prince. Here his my version, tuning my cords, HUM.... Zen Bob will have a million of little zen Bob, being born saying "ouch" at the same time, as soon as the rocks attacks. In a flash war, all the little babies of zenbob will go fight this new "enemy" who came from no where. A lot will die, a lot will survive. But in Zen Bob there is a nice song playing in the background, like the wind in the sky. And very fast the million of babies, no bigger than ants, cells, atoms..., will go back to sleep. The sun and all the planet that are Zen Bod, will continue their song in peace. And the distraction of feeling the rock from so close, and from so many babies, will still remain a so wonderful wonder. But the song is so beautiful and it calls like the sea calls a dolphin. A bird flying... Antoine >> Dearest Antoine: No fair quoting St. Exupery your namesake! Even paraphrased, his words are so brilliant, so perfectly attuned in the heart of hearts that I cry and the tears wash away all misery. I read "The Little Prince" when I was eighteen. Somehow, no kind relative or parent had chanced to give this to me, and no friend shared this until I was in College. So, I read this story (for "children") during my class on writing and I start to cry in the class room. Everyone thinks that I am having a nervous breakdown or that a relative or love died. I just keep pointing at the book and mumbling, "it's so beautiful..." At the time, I was still young and did not have access to the popular drugs and narcotics now available, so potent philosophy and sensitive writing had very dramatic effects on me. All of the tiny little zenbobs smile and wave that long eternal wave that is not good-bye, but the touching of hearts in eternity. Bless you, dear friend. Blessings Love, Zenbob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 8, 1999 Report Share Posted October 8, 1999 if the rock falls on my head, the shared unity of > rock-zenbob will sure hurt. Antoine of St-Exupery has a better explanation in the Little Prince. Here his my version, tuning my cords, HUM.... Zen Bob will have a million of little zen Bob, being born saying "ouch" at the same time, as soon as the rocks attacks. In a flash war, all the little babies of zenbob will go fight this new "enemy" who came from no where. A lot will die, a lot will survive. But in Zen Bob there is a nice song playing in the background, like the wind in the sky. And very fast the million of babies, no bigger than ants, cells, atoms..., will go back to sleep. The sun and all the planet that are Zen Bod, will continue their song in peace. And the distraction of feeling the rock from so close, and from so many babies, will still remain a so wonderful wonder. But the song is so beautiful and it calls like the sea calls a dolphin. A bird flying... Antoine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 1999 Report Share Posted October 12, 1999 > Dearest Antoine: > > No fair quoting St. Exupery your namesake! Even paraphrased, > his words are so brilliant, so perfectly attuned in the heart of hearts that > I cry and the tears wash away all misery. Dear Zenbob, A gentle Smile I think the only difference between us adults and the little prince, is that a smile is enough. I don't even find the place within to ask you to "draw me a sheep", to take the words of the little prince. A smile or a tear content me for eternity, in my adult life. Another book i like pretty much, is the one for which Maurice Maeterlink, this french mystique, received is nobel prize in literature: "The Blue bird" (L'oiseau bleu). I still like to return to those sources. This mantra, also, sang in the voice of Deva Premal, touches me in the same way. Here is what she says about this song on her cd "the Essence": "This is the most ancient mantra known to man. For me it is especially precious because my father sang it for 9 months while I was in my mother's womb. After I was born we continued to chant it daily together for another 10 years, at which point it became so much a part of my life I can't remember for sure exactly when I stopped signing it (probably teenage rebellion!). It was re-introduced into my life much later when I heard a beautiful version sung by my friends from London, Somesh and Tarisha. Now i embrace the mantra for a second time, feeling I had discovered it for myself, and no longer seeing it as something handed down by my parents. The Gayatri Mantra Through the coming, going, and the balance of life The essential nature which illumines existence is the adorable one May all perceive through subtle intellect the brilliance of enlightenment. Antoine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 1999 Report Share Posted October 12, 1999 Dearest Antoine: As always each word of yours carries great value. I have not had the joy of reading Maeterlink's L'oiseau Bleu. I will seek it out and add to my collections. I still enjoy some of the Narnia stories by C.S. Lewis and "Surprised by Joy" although for older readers, is still quite cherished. Thanks again for your thoughtful and kind comments. Blessings Love, Zenbob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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