I belong to flutenet, a yahoo group which focus is on flute playing. One question about competition came up. Since I'm judging a competition I really loved what this post has to say. I hope the author, Rev. John Giunta, MA, FRC, forgives me for reposting it without his permission. On the other hand, his web site says we may download and share whatever we like of his as long as he gets credit. Thank you, Rev. John for your wonderful words of wisdom.
We all need to clean ourselves of impure motives.
Here is a very useful thought from the Dhammapada: "Winning gives birth to hostility. Losing, one lies down in pain. The calmed lie down with ease, having set winning and losing aside."
I know that the linear thinkers on the list will be puzzled and restless over this seemingly enigmatic bit of wisdom, but it can work very well for the more cyclic thinkers. What is the difference? Read on:
The following definitions are from the journal, Earth Ethics, Winter, 1990
Linear Thinking: "Progress. The conquest of nature. The Promised Land motif in the Westward Movement. Heavenly aspiration without earthy reconciliation or stewardship. The creation as commodity. Training. Programming. Possession. Quantity. Newness. The unique and 'original' Life." [and from Emmanuel's Book II, "Rules".]
Cyclic Thinking: "Atonement with the creation. Black Elk's sacred hoop, the community of creation. Reconciliation of heaven and earth in aspiration inward responsible life. The creation as source and end. Education. Cultural process. Usufruct, relinquishment. Quality. Renewal. The recurring. Life and death." [and from Emmanuel's Book II, "Structure". ]
Don't think of besting anyone. Just love the music. Radiate love. Be compassionate and helpful with others. You will received what you are ready to receive.
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