Comments on: Encountering the Treasures of Life http://kentonwhitman.com/blog/2007/11/26/encountering-the-treasures-of-life/ Zen-Inspired Self Development Thu, 28 Aug 2008 06:59:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1 By: Jerry http://kentonwhitman.com/blog/2007/11/26/encountering-the-treasures-of-life/#comment-10765 Jerry Mon, 26 Nov 2007 20:15:21 +0000 http://kentonwhitman.com/blog/2007/11/26/encountering-the-treasures-of-life/#comment-10765 My wife and I will sometimes see a speeding motorist in a car or on a motorcycle and remark, "They're late for a coffin." That's how I see life sometimes. We are all rushing to get to our coffins. I once read this description of what life is: It's the dash between dates on our tombstone. What we do with this gift is up to us. Jim Morrison said, "No eternal reward will forgive us now for wasting the dawn." Kenton, you and your wife are blessed to be enlightened enough to witness the beauty of the moments which pass us by. Life whispers to us of its magical and transcending moments that are there for the taking if we would but observe and listen. I count this blog as part of the calling that speaks to us of things which lift us out of narrowness, monotony and boredom. But, we must make the effort to stop and observe; to be aware of what is resonating in the fabric of our lives. Unless we do stop and embrace awareness, our lives will be little more than rushing to our coffins for that mark on our tombstone - just a dash in time; instead of an exclamation point! My wife and I will sometimes see a speeding motorist in a car or on a motorcycle and remark, “They’re late for a coffin.” That’s how I see life sometimes. We are all rushing to get to our coffins. I once read this description of what life is: It’s the dash between dates on our tombstone.
What we do with this gift is up to us. Jim Morrison said, “No eternal reward will forgive us now for wasting the dawn.” Kenton, you and your wife are blessed to be enlightened enough to witness the beauty of the moments which pass us by. Life whispers to us of its magical and transcending moments that are there for the taking if we would but observe and listen.
I count this blog as part of the calling that speaks to us of things which lift us out of narrowness, monotony and boredom. But, we must make the effort to stop and observe; to be aware of what is resonating in the fabric of our lives. Unless we do stop and embrace awareness, our lives will be little more than rushing to our coffins for that mark on our tombstone - just a dash in time; instead of an exclamation point!

]]> By: sof theo http://kentonwhitman.com/blog/2007/11/26/encountering-the-treasures-of-life/#comment-10775 sof theo Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:48:05 +0000 http://kentonwhitman.com/blog/2007/11/26/encountering-the-treasures-of-life/#comment-10775 While taking a quick lunch break from my daily mundane rushing, I sat down to read this latest article of yours. It's spot on for me, Kenton, as I'm a master of efficiency and I live by the clock. I already know all this, but I still need to be reminded of it, and it's just so refreshing coming from your perspective. Now I've really got to make a banner link on my family website to share your wondeful messages with kin and friends. Have to knock one off first, to make room for yours--space is on a premium and I'm pretty choosy ;-) While taking a quick lunch break from my daily mundane rushing, I sat down to read this latest article of yours. It’s spot on for me, Kenton, as I’m a master of efficiency and I live by the clock. I already know all this, but I still need to be reminded of it, and it’s just so refreshing coming from your perspective. Now I’ve really got to make a banner link on my family website to share your wondeful messages with kin and friends. Have to knock one off first, to make room for yours–space is on a premium and I’m pretty choosy ;-)

]]> By: Ricki http://kentonwhitman.com/blog/2007/11/26/encountering-the-treasures-of-life/#comment-10824 Ricki Tue, 27 Nov 2007 13:42:52 +0000 http://kentonwhitman.com/blog/2007/11/26/encountering-the-treasures-of-life/#comment-10824 Thanks, Kenton. Thanks, Kenton.

]]> By: Kenton Whitman http://kentonwhitman.com/blog/2007/11/26/encountering-the-treasures-of-life/#comment-10826 Kenton Whitman Tue, 27 Nov 2007 13:58:18 +0000 http://kentonwhitman.com/blog/2007/11/26/encountering-the-treasures-of-life/#comment-10826 Hello Jerry! Thanks for lending your experience to this. Thanks for reminding us to stop and listen. Let's all live the exclamation point you've spoken of -- what a wonderful way to experience life! Sweetwater, Kenton Hello Jerry!

Thanks for lending your experience to this. Thanks for reminding us to stop and listen. Let’s all live the exclamation point you’ve spoken of — what a wonderful way to experience life!

Sweetwater,

Kenton

]]> By: Kenton Whitman http://kentonwhitman.com/blog/2007/11/26/encountering-the-treasures-of-life/#comment-10827 Kenton Whitman Tue, 27 Nov 2007 13:59:37 +0000 http://kentonwhitman.com/blog/2007/11/26/encountering-the-treasures-of-life/#comment-10827 sof theo, I'm truly honored to have made your links! =) I'm glad this could serve as a reminder to you -- as you said, we can all use such reminders once in a while! Fondly, Kenton sof theo,

I’m truly honored to have made your links! =) I’m glad this could serve as a reminder to you — as you said, we can all use such reminders once in a while!

Fondly,
Kenton

]]> By: Kenton Whitman http://kentonwhitman.com/blog/2007/11/26/encountering-the-treasures-of-life/#comment-10828 Kenton Whitman Tue, 27 Nov 2007 14:01:15 +0000 http://kentonwhitman.com/blog/2007/11/26/encountering-the-treasures-of-life/#comment-10828 Dearest Ricki, As the primary person who urged me to begin this site, I thank you in return. It was great to hear from you here! Hugs, Kenton Dearest Ricki,

As the primary person who urged me to begin this site, I thank you in return. It was great to hear from you here!

Hugs,
Kenton

]]> By: Albert | UrbanMonk.Net http://kentonwhitman.com/blog/2007/11/26/encountering-the-treasures-of-life/#comment-10837 Albert | UrbanMonk.Net Tue, 27 Nov 2007 16:01:15 +0000 http://kentonwhitman.com/blog/2007/11/26/encountering-the-treasures-of-life/#comment-10837 Thanks for another good pointer, mate! ;) Thanks for another good pointer, mate! ;)

]]> By: Vitor - The Fractal Forest http://kentonwhitman.com/blog/2007/11/26/encountering-the-treasures-of-life/#comment-10932 Vitor - The Fractal Forest Wed, 28 Nov 2007 21:58:59 +0000 http://kentonwhitman.com/blog/2007/11/26/encountering-the-treasures-of-life/#comment-10932 Kenton, You're definitely right, we often choose to block out the most amazing things. I just gave away a pair of avocados to some street musicians instead of spare change. It was awesome in a bizarre way. Kenton,

You’re definitely right, we often choose to block out the most amazing things.

I just gave away a pair of avocados to some street musicians instead of spare change. It was awesome in a bizarre way.

]]> By: Kenton Whitman http://kentonwhitman.com/blog/2007/11/26/encountering-the-treasures-of-life/#comment-11082 Kenton Whitman Fri, 30 Nov 2007 16:49:17 +0000 http://kentonwhitman.com/blog/2007/11/26/encountering-the-treasures-of-life/#comment-11082 Greetings Vitor, I love this story! There it is, all wrapped up in a green gift to some artists on the street. Sweetwater, Kenton Greetings Vitor,

I love this story! There it is, all wrapped up in a green gift to some artists on the street.

Sweetwater,
Kenton

]]> By: Living with Time to Enjoy Life | Being in The Moment http://kentonwhitman.com/blog/2007/11/26/encountering-the-treasures-of-life/#comment-11175 Living with Time to Enjoy Life | Being in The Moment Sun, 02 Dec 2007 04:54:34 +0000 http://kentonwhitman.com/blog/2007/11/26/encountering-the-treasures-of-life/#comment-11175 [...] stories and conversations we regain access to the world, we gain access to reality. Our lives become enriched, we experience more, hear more, see more, taste more, all our sense come alive, with friendships [...] […] stories and conversations we regain access to the world, we gain access to reality. Our lives become enriched, we experience more, hear more, see more, taste more, all our sense come alive, with friendships […]

]]> By: Patricia - Spiritual Journey Of A Lightworker http://kentonwhitman.com/blog/2007/11/26/encountering-the-treasures-of-life/#comment-11204 Patricia - Spiritual Journey Of A Lightworker Sun, 02 Dec 2007 19:26:20 +0000 http://kentonwhitman.com/blog/2007/11/26/encountering-the-treasures-of-life/#comment-11204 Kenton, I love your stories. They always light up my day. I have a very strong connection to nature also. Thanks for reminding me to be grateful for that connection. Nature brings us such joy if we know how to see it. Have a glorious day. Kenton, I love your stories. They always light up my day. I have a very strong connection to nature also. Thanks for reminding me to be grateful for that connection. Nature brings us such joy if we know how to see it. Have a glorious day.

]]> By: Kenton Whitman http://kentonwhitman.com/blog/2007/11/26/encountering-the-treasures-of-life/#comment-11255 Kenton Whitman Mon, 03 Dec 2007 18:57:28 +0000 http://kentonwhitman.com/blog/2007/11/26/encountering-the-treasures-of-life/#comment-11255 Thank you, Patricia! As I read your comment, a squirrel was leaping from branch to branch outside the window, letting down little puffs of snow as it ran. A perfect reflection of your writing =) Sweetwater, Kenton Thank you, Patricia! As I read your comment, a squirrel was leaping from branch to branch outside the window, letting down little puffs of snow as it ran. A perfect reflection of your writing =)

Sweetwater,
Kenton

]]> By: K-L http://kentonwhitman.com/blog/2007/11/26/encountering-the-treasures-of-life/#comment-11522 K-L Sat, 08 Dec 2007 02:38:01 +0000 http://kentonwhitman.com/blog/2007/11/26/encountering-the-treasures-of-life/#comment-11522 Kenton, I love your site, and I loved this article. Especially as last night when I was coming home from my staff Christmas party, I was walking across to my steps staring up at the sky because it was a crystal clear southern night and the stars were hypnotic. Just as I got to my steps, this bright burst of light blazed down - the brightest shooting star I've seen in ages. Life is a magical, wonderful experience, and it's so wonderful to read articles like yours and know that others know and share this too. Heaven is here. Kenton,

I love your site, and I loved this article.

Especially as last night when I was coming home from my staff Christmas party, I was walking across to my steps staring up at the sky because it was a crystal clear southern night and the stars were hypnotic. Just as I got to my steps, this bright burst of light blazed down - the brightest shooting star I’ve seen in ages.

Life is a magical, wonderful experience, and it’s so wonderful to read articles like yours and know that others know and share this too.

Heaven is here.

]]> By: Kenton Whitman http://kentonwhitman.com/blog/2007/11/26/encountering-the-treasures-of-life/#comment-11647 Kenton Whitman Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:41:20 +0000 http://kentonwhitman.com/blog/2007/11/26/encountering-the-treasures-of-life/#comment-11647 Hello K-L! Your words are a perfect reminder of how beautiful this world is, and your appreciation for it is an inspiration and reminder to us all. Thanks for sharing this story and bringing it to life for all of us! =) Sweetwater, Kenton Hello K-L!

Your words are a perfect reminder of how beautiful this world is, and your appreciation for it is an inspiration and reminder to us all.

Thanks for sharing this story and bringing it to life for all of us! =)

Sweetwater,
Kenton

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