Forum war. Being our own Master & Judge.

All along the Watchtower he did keep the peace
Out into the distance he did look across the captive ground
Making sure dat no trouble would be found
The prince said Listen to wot I say
There must be some kinda confusion
There must be somewhere outta here
Cos I can't get no sleep
Out into the distance riders are there Coming from the darkness they do dare
Crossing the land and taking our peace
All along the watchower the Prince did keep his view
And the wind it did start to blow
Howling all along the watchtower the prince stood his ground
Whilst waiting for our foe he did spy into the distance
The prince said unto thee
Hey Joe where you going with dat gun in yor hand
Come here sit down and we'll hold our ground
Where does dis/our conflict come from

I am a member of several forums & see. Indeed partake! Is dat wrong?

In the sense of a 'forum conflict' it comes from jus 'being' opinions. Characters clashing arguing. A sense of priorities in conduct is needed. Some people don't take part in conflict dey will watch with wisdom, Say summin profound/true [right speak] Only to be washed away in the stream of heat [debate/conflict] Learn to listen. But people don't stop & will always [each party] be fighting for the high ground. Where is the high ground? In a moral sense it comes down to/from our conduct 'behaviour.' Moral outrage. Wotever the issue is tempers will flair. Especially if we feel abuse is the dish. Whether we are the abused/abuser or standing up for someone or cause. Opinions always run high. Confucius took conflict & put order into conflict by setting strong protocols of behaviour in ones code of conduct. Code of Conduct is an art form; a learning experience on CONDUCT basically how to carry oneself. No matter how desperate tings might be we must hold onto our sense of spirit by 'right thought.' Not easy for some of us [me included] Anyway lets say conflict is akin to lemmings! Each lemming arming demselves with righteous argument, each believing their worth correctness & the right to carry on until there is [or seems] to be a victor. Even resorting to physical brutality arming dem words. 'For I am so I will.' Fair enuff the ground is set! Opposing views incompatibility, impulses leading to emotional tension. To come into opposition fight/combat & controversy. Sad indeed is the time of controversy on these terms.

Everyone loves a cad! Why does dat term exist? Cos a cad entertains us breaking from normal protocols das exciting. But to be a character in ourselves we do not need to be cad in a bad way. Each Lemming has their good/bad side, so each will have their supporters. Each group seeing the other thru a different set of beliefs/protocols & experiences. I'm not talking about right or wrong jus how it is ok. So thru my life I have learnt [as we all do] dat suffering exists within an without us. Each person handles dat suffering in different ways. Often resorting to escape; addiction which is a form of self harm. Oh yes I've suffered; so many have & are on dis very forum. But from a Buddhist perspective if we have a problem with someone it's not down to them. It's down to us 'our ego' someting in dem causing you grief. So we must know/understand why we feel such grief & to move dat grief onto solid ground 'acceptance.' Okay if you cast prejudice away let illusion die one has to think 'there are aspects of character dat I'm wary of but das dem we're all individual an we we can all get along. I seem to be in conflict with people I admired in many ways having seen aspects of their true nature come thru. So Full of loving kindness, dey still are. So where did it all go so wrong? We all know we have a temper dis TX makes sure of dat. The Liver is a fire organ hot, so whether we like it or not 'our lives are entwined by wotever life state we're in' with a common bond 'our fire Organ is in battle.' So there comes a time when the Lemmings have not resolved their differences an both are edging nearer the cliff [whose light an whose dark is irrelevant] The fact is the abyss awaits. So we come to learning our Code of Conduct. The warring leaders separate into two groups. Each agreeing to disagree 'dis-harmony' within the land due to conflict. Refer to CONDUCT....Behaviour; managing a business 'affair' 'handling.' The act of leading, to accompany & guide people. Control to orchestrate. Wot more can be added 'the art of control enables the act of correct conduct.' Thus we become superior people. Some find these tings easy & some jus cannay ne bothered. Just live by dere rules! All kinds is 'ok' as long as one conducts demselves so dat it's outcome is not out to intentionally hurt no one. Dat is correct behaviour, most people have/practice correct behaviour. Fiery-Middleway-Calm-mixed with Loving-Caring-Compassion. All are in de MIX. Back to active conflict. Step back one's point/stance has been made, tiz time to stand still 'I believe thus I differ. So das it case closed. At some point views may change until den there is no point in carrying on [this is childish behaviour. Carrying on] The opponent begs to differ their agenda has not changed. A Battle merely a battle. Attack thru other means/influence cos when at war their are many aspects to fighting. Take yor supporters an put pressure on the opposition. To believe is to follow me into the fray. Only thru acceptance make sure one's stance is correct otherwise one will tumble due to imbalance & lose ones focus, tru enemy. No one likes losing so take losing out of the equation. It means we are/were mistaken so be it. To carry on regardless! Das folly, we do luv folly 'oh my das me jus gone by.' Good comedy but 'tragic comedy.' Carry on Regardless. Is the name of the discussion next week at 'Yor place or mine.' With The Devil/Jesus/Mohammad with Buddha moderating. Audience participation/questions. Produced by Seek Enterprises for The Hell of IT. Nuffin but a dang shame cos I gotta a lot of respect for people on de other side [forum] But one has to draw the line when people are getting hurt. Due to wot? Nuffin but entertainment possibly.

Bouquet Bogey?

The Dude

Three Kinds of Treasure

Buddhism teaches that, when the Buddha nature manifests itself from within, it will receive protection from without.This is one of it's fundamental principlines.
Just as flowers open up and bear fruit, just as the moon appears and invaribly grows full, just as plants and trees flourish with rain, so will human beings never fail to prosper when they make good causes.

Nicherin Diashonin

Gratitude

Life is dancing

Live with a dancing spirit. The stars in the heavens are dancing through space, the earth never ceases to spin . All life is dancing, the trees with the wind, the waves on the sea, the birds,the fish, are all performing their own dance of life. Every living thing is dancing, and you must keep dancing too, for the rest of your life.

Daisaku Ikeda. Leader of The Soka Gakkai Institute.

I recieve with gratitude this poem sent to me. Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is dancing with gratitude. It was Daisaku Ikedas 80th birthday on the 1st of January. His inspiration & teaching means so much. One can only say Nam-myoho-renge-kyo to such a teacher/leader. For that is all he asks of you; namaste The Dude

Bug-att-ack

Feelikeshit got food poisoning night before last It wuz orrible feeling bloated shivering watching ma hands turn blue. Ate nuffin all the next day. Shoulda drank more; it's funny one knows we gotta hydrate yet don't wanna drink jus feel rotten. Besides may jus make us puke. Gotta get the bills together das summin else. Turned my back on finances long ago. Will have to take myself seriously now. So watch out there's a nutter rabout. Already found an alternative dance place where there is a dancefloor but with pub prices an no entrance fee cos das where I get motivation from seeing people enjoy demslves. Gives me faith in society & glad it's friday cos if feel better I shood go out Saturday with ma dancing boots 'Williams Boots guaranteed for life in the desert' but not the dancefloor. They're well worn resoled [fair enuff] but only jus holing together I'm not impressed. Dey are nice boots tho. Only one bus home an a walk up the hill. Bit of a trek tho Have to treat it like a rundown from working out & I don't drink; hmm Wotever Bogey!... I really don't feel well. Might make it next month rather than tomoz last ting I wanna do is get dat bug going about. stay at home be safe 'the ultimate durex of life.'