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Feeling Hopeful
Hearing Nothing, just the quiet hum
But first, this...
May no one who ever meets me
Have a meeting of little consequence
May the simple fact of our meeting
Assist in the fulfillment of their wishes
May I be a lamp
In the darkness of life,
A home for the homeless,
And a servant to the world.
- Ancient Buddhist blessing -
I read this and thought to myself... Through this medium, we come into contact with so many people we would not otherwise have ever met most likely so the potential for great good, as well as harm, exists. Not everyone chooses to act with moral restraint here, thinking and feeling that it's all just pixels and fantasy. Failing to recognise or acknowledge that behind every keyboard and mouse is a real person with real feelings and needs. I've known a few, I've met a few and with much regret, I report that long ago, I myself may have been one. No more. Not for some time now. Never again. I don't want to sound sanctimonious but we really do need each other if we're going to make it through these dark and troubled times. I'm not suggesting to give blindly to every one who approaches but don't be so quick to dismiss either. And I'm not suggesting that anyone who has commented on any of my prior entries is like that at all either... it's just another broad sweeping statement about some of my experiences here.
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BTW, that reminds me very much of a metta.
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I appreciate your "realness" in this entry. So far, I have had very good experiences with folks online. It never fails to amaze me at how close I have become, even grown to love, many of the people that I have met through this medium. They have enriched my life in many ways, and if something were to happen that I found out things were not as they have seemed, it would truly hurt. I have been accused of being too trusting, and perhaps to an extent this is true. I cannot, however, regret ever holding my hand out to the possibility of a beautiful friendship. I suppose that internet users must find a happy middle ground. Something I seem to struggle with, because when I care I care with alot of intensity, lolol. Strength or weakness? I dunno. I just be who I be!!!
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Yes, there are real people on the other end of the computer screen. Some are nicer and more responsible than others. Some do indeed get carried away, some do just act like themselves and still others pretend to be something they are not. Whichever the catagory one falls in, it is still a means of comunication, human transfer of words, thoughts, emotions, etc., by people that may not have any other course of action to feel like they at least belong to something. For some, this is the only means of outside communication with other people there is. And for others, the only real family they have, is here in cyber space.
Very, very insightful entry hun. I have slightly touched on the whole internet communication thing before. Is on my mind sometimes as well. There are many that would purposely hurt others on here, and many that would do damage without meaning to. But yes, everyone needs help from someone at some time to get through things. I am just learning that we all need help sometimes myself.
Bright blessings to you hun, this day and everyday! ~Moonie
6/16/04 3:29 AM
can help others through my writing. I write honestly
and from my heart...I hope it speaks to those who
read.
Lovish!
Conzo