Theos-Talk Archives (December 1996 Message tl00530)

Hi

Nice to see your message. All of us have priorities and the most
difficult thing is to recognized an opportunity when one presents itself.
I agree that we can contribute everytime we meet or deal with anyone in
our daily lives. It just happened that the incident I mentioned caught my
attention when I could devote some time and I consider it was very
fortunate. It also taught me that if one is determined, sometimes a
single person can make a difference.

MKR

On Fri, 20 Dec 1996, Thoa Tran wrote:

> MKR:
> >Beating my own drums (which I normally don't like - I like others beating
> >my drums - it makes life easier):
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> I am beating, Doss, with a heroic rhythm.  I think it's great that you are
> letting us know what you are doing.  It inspires the rest of us to do what
> we can, and contribute our 2 cents.  To put an energy to doing some good,
> along with your personal life and your professional life, requires great
> sacrifices.  I've been spread thin with all the obligations I've had.  It
> is only now that I'm able to sit back and sigh about my soul.  When I was
> reading about the cosmos, I'm wondering what has that got to do with
> helping me be strong and  compassionate in my dealings with life.  I get
> more inspiration from my readings about Mahatma Gandhi, Mother Teresa, and
> others who have made their sacrifices.  Most of the time, I'm conflicted
> about how much I should devote to myself and how much I should devote to
> outside activities.  If one cannot make oneself strong, one cannot be
> strong for others.  Also, heroism can be as simple as being a kindly
> influence to everyone one meets.  Then again, now and then, one can do more
> than what one usually does.
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> TTT S=o)
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