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Originally posted by ChuckElias
Quote:
Originally posted by rainmaker
Blur it into a sort of aural wallpaper. . .
Bring your own rhythm into focus. . .
Consciously hold your attention in your hands. . .
bounce pass it onto the floor. . .
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I think there's a new Zen master among us. Juules, maybe you can help Shaq with his free throws. 
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Why would I want to help Shaq with anything, except his attitude?!?!
It's not Zen, it is actually quite biblical. Paul recommends self-control in a number of places as a goal of the Christian life, and in Galatians it is listed as one of the fruits of the Spirit. Zen is too impersonal for me. I prefer the Christian way of seeing myself as the daughter (by adoption) of the Almighty -- in other words, a very individual and valuable person.
Self-control is also how one can maintain a sense of humor, and perspective, in the face of ridiculously over-wrought fans. Like I said above, I'm not always very good at it... although I can see how reffing has helped me mature a lot in this area!
[Edited by rainmaker on Feb 12th, 2002 at 09:19 AM]