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Post by zendancer on Aug 4, 2013 15:56:14 GMT -5
The question "What do I do now?" is a direct result of thought as a whole still being believed. Without meanings being ascribed to ones experiences, the question is completely nonsensical. In other words, unless you thought you were somehow special, you wouldn't even think of that question. Nor would you be asking anyone what to do. This is mind informing mind. Mind being informed just results in silence. End of story figuratively and literally. "What do I do now" was coming up for awhile, but met with "whatever presents itself next." "Wait and see" seems about right. If there's more to realize, there's no need to force it or chase after it or worry about it. It'll happen when it happens-- just as it "just happened" in the past. Precisely.
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Post by silence on Aug 4, 2013 16:09:29 GMT -5
The question "What do I do now?" is a direct result of thought as a whole still being believed. Without meanings being ascribed to ones experiences, the question is completely nonsensical. In other words, unless you thought you were somehow special, you wouldn't even think of that question. Nor would you be asking anyone what to do. This is mind informing mind. Mind being informed just results in silence. End of story figuratively and literally. No argument at all. I was simply pointing out that this is a common question. A typical Zen story has a monk asking a ZM about the ultimate truth of Buddhism. The ZM responds, "Have you finished your breakfast?" The monk replies that he has. The ZM says, "Then go wash your dishes." It is said that upon hearing these words the monk had a realization. Was the realization that he was wasting his time learning about Buddhism? "Oh my god, what the hell am I doing in this robe! Who are these people anyway!?"
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Post by silence on Aug 4, 2013 16:13:13 GMT -5
The question "What do I do now?" is a direct result of thought as a whole still being believed. Without meanings being ascribed to ones experiences, the question is completely nonsensical. In other words, unless you thought you were somehow special, you wouldn't even think of that question. Nor would you be asking anyone what to do. This is mind informing mind. Mind being informed just results in silence. End of story figuratively and literally. "What do I do now" was coming up for awhile, but met with "whatever presents itself next." "Wait and see" seems about right. That's fine although the difference between thought asking "What do I do now" and answering itself with "whatever presents itself next" is worlds away from the question dissolving and just automatically tending to what comes next.
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Post by zendancer on Aug 4, 2013 16:24:26 GMT -5
"What do I do now" was coming up for awhile, but met with "whatever presents itself next." "Wait and see" seems about right. That's fine although the difference between thought asking "What do I do now" and answering itself with "whatever presents itself next" is worlds away from the question dissolving and just automatically tending to what comes next. Exactamente, you devilish little arachnid!
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Post by silence on Aug 4, 2013 16:50:15 GMT -5
That's fine although the difference between thought asking "What do I do now" and answering itself with "whatever presents itself next" is worlds away from the question dissolving and just automatically tending to what comes next. Exactamente, you devilish little arachnid! Heh, I used to be terrified of spiders as a child. There were black widows everywhere and I was told to stay away from them. In the past few years, I've grown a passion for macro photography. Spiders are actually some of the most interesting subjects. You could fit about 5 of those spiders there on a dime.
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Post by serpentqueen on Aug 4, 2013 17:33:38 GMT -5
"What do I do now" was coming up for awhile, but met with "whatever presents itself next." "Wait and see" seems about right. That's fine although the difference between thought asking "What do I do now" and answering itself with "whatever presents itself next" is worlds away from the question dissolving and just automatically tending to what comes next. There's just not much presenting itself to be done right now -- except for constant email notifications that someone has posted on this forum. It's the idle hours that the old familiar Msft Clippie arises in mind and asks, "I see you have nothing going on in here, would you like me to give you something to think about?" And I can also see how answering other people's questions on forums such as these can be just another, more subtle form of the same game. Thank you for stepping out of your silence-- It's like a STOP sign and that is appreciated.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2013 17:46:37 GMT -5
That's fine although the difference between thought asking "What do I do now" and answering itself with "whatever presents itself next" is worlds away from the question dissolving and just automatically tending to what comes next. There's just not much presenting itself to be done right now -- except for constant email notifications that someone has posted on this forum. It's the idle hours that the old familiar Msft Clippie arises in mind and asks, "I see you have nothing going on in here, would you like me to give you something to think about?" And I can also see how answering other people's questions on forums such as these can be just another, more subtle form of the same game. Thank you for stepping out of your silence-- It's like a STOP sign and that is appreciated. Go into 'Profile' Click the 'Edit Profile' button to the right. Click 'Notifications'.
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Post by serpentqueen on Aug 4, 2013 17:50:40 GMT -5
There's just not much presenting itself to be done right now -- except for constant email notifications that someone has posted on this forum. It's the idle hours that the old familiar Msft Clippie arises in mind and asks, "I see you have nothing going on in here, would you like me to give you something to think about?" And I can also see how answering other people's questions on forums such as these can be just another, more subtle form of the same game. Thank you for stepping out of your silence-- It's like a STOP sign and that is appreciated. Go into 'Profile' Click the 'Edit Profile' button to the right. Click 'Notifications'. But then there won't be anything to DO! *gasp*
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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2013 16:51:01 GMT -5
Go into 'Profile' Click the 'Edit Profile' button to the right. Click 'Notifications'. But then there won't be anything to DO! *gasp* Has there been anything to DO! since the writing of this post?
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Post by serpentqueen on Aug 6, 2013 17:11:47 GMT -5
But then there won't be anything to DO! *gasp* Has there been anything to DO! since the writing of this post?Not much.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2013 17:16:59 GMT -5
Has there been anything to DO! since the writing of this post? Not much. Good
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Post by enigma on Aug 6, 2013 22:55:20 GMT -5
Re the Private Message function. I've often thought it would be preferable if PM's automatically triggered a bolder notification in a way that people unfamiliar with that function couldn't miss. I once sent a PM to someone on the forum, and he didn't notice the little checkmark for almost a year. By the time he responded I didn't even remember what I'd written to him about. One of these days I'll have to send a suggestion to ProBoards about this. What little check mark? Hehe. (seriously)
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Post by serpentqueen on Aug 7, 2013 14:27:54 GMT -5
Good Since then... Chatting with a laid-off friend happened, which led to checking of job postings, which led to seeing an interesting job to apply for, which led to applying, which led to an invitation to a phone screen tomorrow, which led to researching the company in more depth... ... which then led to a bunch of doubting and guessing and worrying whether I can really do the job......... and more worrying that I need a new job and berating myself for being lazy actively pursuing a new job... cuz logically a new job is not going to just magically present itself to me; some effort IS required on my part, right? And fretting whether an ego-free individual can ever get a job in marketing, as that field seems to require a huge whopping ego... and it's getting more and more difficult to pretend... I could have spent hours in a downward spiral of doubt and suffering, and imagining myself out on the street wandering aimlessly in an orange robe with a beggar's tin cup in hand.... Instead, I shifted focus... Which then led to looking at other job listings, which led to applying to another job probably more appropriate. Click apply, and then asked "what else is presenting itself to be done?" Realized I had an email from a coworker I hadn't responded to yet. Reached out to see what she needed done. That led to me naturally asking her to write me a recommendation. Dissolving of self can come at any time; in the midst of a job search is probably not ideal. Never know how to handle the "tell me about yourself" question anymore... Suggestions welcome.
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Post by silver on Aug 7, 2013 14:34:46 GMT -5
Good Since then... Chatting with a laid-off friend happened, which led to checking of job postings, which led to seeing an interesting job to apply for, which led to applying, which led to an invitation to a phone screen tomorrow, which led to researching the company in more depth... ... which then led to a bunch of doubting and guessing and worrying whether I can really do the job......... and more worrying that I need a new job and berating myself for being lazy actively pursuing a new job... cuz logically a new job is not going to just magically present itself to me; some effort IS required on my part, right? And fretting whether an ego-free individual can ever get a job in marketing, as that field seems to require a huge whopping ego... and it's getting more and more difficult to pretend... I could have spent hours in a downward spiral of doubt and suffering, and imagining myself out on the street wandering aimlessly in an orange robe with a beggar's tin cup in hand.... Instead, I shifted focus... Which then led to looking at other job listings, which led to applying to another job probably more appropriate. Click apply, and then asked "what else is presenting itself to be done?" Realized I had an email from a coworker I hadn't responded to yet. Reached out to see what she needed done. That led to me naturally asking her to write me a recommendation. Dissolving of self can come at any time; in the midst of a job search is probably not ideal. Never know how to handle the "tell me about yourself" question anymore... Suggestions welcome. What do you recall about the last times you got asked that question in an interview? Can you recall anything good or bad or indifferent responses to what you said? Do a mock up or 2 and see how it floats.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2013 14:39:08 GMT -5
Good Since then... Chatting with a laid-off friend happened, which led to checking of job postings, which led to seeing an interesting job to apply for, which led to applying, which led to an invitation to a phone screen tomorrow, which led to researching the company in more depth... ... which then led to a bunch of doubting and guessing and worrying whether I can really do the job......... and more worrying that I need a new job and berating myself for being lazy actively pursuing a new job... cuz logically a new job is not going to just magically present itself to me; some effort IS required on my part, right? And fretting whether an ego-free individual can ever get a job in marketing, as that field seems to require a huge whopping ego... and it's getting more and more difficult to pretend... I could have spent hours in a downward spiral of doubt and suffering, and imagining myself out on the street wandering aimlessly in an orange robe with a beggar's tin cup in hand.... Instead, I shifted focus... Which then led to looking at other job listings, which led to applying to another job probably more appropriate. Click apply, and then asked "what else is presenting itself to be done?" Realized I had an email from a coworker I hadn't responded to yet. Reached out to see what she needed done. That led to me naturally asking her to write me a recommendation. Dissolving of self can come at any time; in the midst of a job search is probably not ideal. Never know how to handle the "tell me about yourself" question anymore... Suggestions welcome. What job did you want to do, when you were a little girl?
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