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Post by Peter on Jun 10, 2010 0:03:27 GMT -5
Ravenscroft, that is a good reply But I have to say I am not sure which is humor and which is seroius. Yes indeed, a top quality reply. As to what is serious (ie True) and what is humour, Burt, is it not possible that some or all of the reply could be both? On the issue of eating meat, I also am highly reluctant to let go of that particular wee addiction, but I came across a TED talk that opened up the idea of "Weekday Vegetarianism" to me. It doesn't have to be an all-or-nothing thing, apparently: www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/graham_hill_weekday_vegetarian.html
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Post by ravenscroft on Jun 10, 2010 8:37:25 GMT -5
Burt, is it not possible that some or all of the reply could be both? yes, good points peter, thank you I would say I am 100% humorous about this stuff because the person I am pretending to be in a forum, or in my book review blog, or with my spiritual friends or with my wife and kids is not a real person. It feels like a ramshackle combination of my a body, a past, a personality and an ego. Just a big silly mess talking about big silly dualistic things in an unreal dualistic context. I find it all ridiculous because it is ridiculous of course I am not pushing my stuff on anyone - but this is a funny post I did that explains this perspective a little bit more clearly I think enlightenmentdudes.com/home/2010/05/11/11-tips-acting-enlightened/
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Post by karen on Jun 10, 2010 10:30:39 GMT -5
Yeah the environmental benefits alone of giving up meat is a good enough reason to do so. And in that vein, giving up some is better than nothing!
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Post by lobo on Jun 10, 2010 12:27:40 GMT -5
Ravenscroft, that is a good reply But I have to say I am not sure which is humor and which is seroius. Yes indeed, a top quality reply. As to what is serious (ie True) and what is humour, Burt, is it not possible that some or all of the reply could be both? On the issue of eating meat, I also am highly reluctant to let go of that particular wee addiction, but I came across a TED talk that opened up the idea of "Weekday Vegetarianism" to me. It doesn't have to be an all-or-nothing thing, apparently: www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/graham_hill_weekday_vegetarian.htmlHi Peter, Yes it is true that a statement could true for one in that they seriously believe it, and also delivered with humor. So yes. I was a bit unsure about which statements might have been, say toung-in-cheek, you know, not really meant to be taken seriously.
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Post by lobo on Jun 16, 2010 23:00:02 GMT -5
I looked at the review of Peter Ralstons book on the site. It sounds a lot like a professionally written review. Not bad in that sense. But I think the point of Ralstons work cannot be put into a few paragraphs.
At this point I have to ask if the reviewer has worked with Peter Ralston. I think not. If he had, then some deeper truth would have come out. The words are there, parroted from the text no doubt, but the understanding does not come through.
One thing that the reviewer got right was this would be the book to take with you if you are going away for a long time. In fact this could be the last book you would ever need.
This should be only read a page at a time, no more than 3 to 5 paragraphs per week. And then examine them. Live them. Find what is true in your experience. This is the way of Ralstons teaching. But of course, you cannot do that if you have to get your review in on a schedule LOL.
The main problem I have with this review is that it doesn't capture, or communicate, the essence of his teaching. I was almost shocked to hear that this was your next project. It is bound to fail. For this I would have to say it would be better for someone to not read the review at all.
If you are moved to, get the book. If you do, do the book, digest it. Don't bother "reading it".
That is my review of your review.
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Post by waddicalwabbit on Jun 22, 2010 9:57:11 GMT -5
yep. really like what you're doing. nice design (i'm a former emarketing guru. at least i'm a guru of something, huh?). i'm down with adding forums so people can discuss what they're reading. love your selection and your reviews
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Post by ravenscroft on Jun 22, 2010 11:03:37 GMT -5
yep. really like what you're doing. nice design (i'm a former emarketing guru. at least i'm a guru of something, huh?). i'm down with adding forums so people can discuss what they're reading. love your selection and your reviews thank you waddicalwabbit very grateful for your feedback
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Post by ravenscroft on Jun 22, 2010 11:11:27 GMT -5
I looked at the review of Peter Ralstons book on the site. It sounds a lot like a professionally written review. Not bad in that sense. But I think the point of Ralstons work cannot be put into a few paragraphs. At this point I have to ask if the reviewer has worked with Peter Ralston. I think not. If he had, then some deeper truth would have come out. The words are there, parroted from the text no doubt, but the understanding does not come through. One thing that the reviewer got right was this would be the book to take with you if you are going away for a long time. In fact this could be the last book you would ever need. This should be only read a page at a time, no more than 3 to 5 paragraphs per week. And then examine them. Live them. Find what is true in your experience. This is the way of Ralstons teaching. But of course, you cannot do that if you have to get your review in on a schedule LOL. The main problem I have with this review is that it doesn't capture, or communicate, the essence of his teaching. I was almost shocked to hear that this was your next project. It is bound to fail. For this I would have to say it would be better for someone to not read the review at all. If you are moved to, get the book. If you do, do the book, digest it. Don't bother "reading it". That is my review of your review. burt this is a strange take on the review Considering Ralston himself thought it was "dead on" and he wrote it? each to his own I guess
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Post by seb matthews on Jun 27, 2010 6:47:26 GMT -5
Hey Folks wonder if a few people would like to check out our new website look and give any feedback also, constructive critique is fine to! thanks all the site is enlightenmentdudes.com/Hi there - I like your list of 'what we are not'! Maybe one or two original articles would supplement the reviews and tell us more about what you are..?
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Post by ravenscroft on Jun 27, 2010 8:15:28 GMT -5
Hey Folks wonder if a few people would like to check out our new website look and give any feedback also, constructive critique is fine to! thanks all the site is enlightenmentdudes.com/Hi there - I like your list of 'what we are not'! Maybe one or two original articles would supplement the reviews and tell us more about what you are..? good idea we will do that been trying to build a forum on the site with no luck if anyone knows about integrating forums onto word press let me know
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Post by lobo on Jun 28, 2010 21:44:10 GMT -5
Ravenscroft, I'm just not into all this spiritual marketing stuff. What you are doing and seem to be all about, I personally do not. To each their own, as you say.
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