The Master insisted that what he taught was nothing, what he did was nothing. His disciples gradually discovered that Wisdom comes to those who learn nothing, unlearn everything. That transformation is the consequence not of something done but of something dropped. ~ Anthony de Mello, SJMORSEL: In the pursuit of learning, every day something is acquired. In the pursuit of Tao, every day something is dropped. ~ Lao Tsu, Tao Te Ching BONUS: God is not found in the soul by adding anything but by a process of subtraction. ~ Meister Eckhart
Hey, you pure soul, have you worked out how to subtract the negatives? That’s the difficulty. I find, Perpetua. 🙂
It’s purely elementary for example base on mathematic equation:
-2 less -1; the rule is we reverse the sign of negative to positive; -2 plus 1 = -1; I feel lighter now having deleted one quirky remark. 😛
Thanks, Sherlock, I’m still lost. 🙂
That’s okay, It’s really difficult to understand math anyway. 😛
Great post.
Sometime it is the most difficult thing to learn how to unlearn. I like the bonus:God is not found in the soul by adding anything but by a process of subtraction….I am in process of subtraction. 🙂
As strange as might seem given how much I write sometimes, I really am someone who loves simplicity. Earthy and simple is my motto.
I use to have so much. It never made me find real happiness.
Yisraela
Good post. Unlearning is something that goes on all the time…or should. Sometimes the less we know, or have, the better off we are.
Such interesting thoughts and wisdom. I think I have to agree that freeing the mind and spirit of preconceptions and judgements help to open up the soul.
LOVE this post
Hi Melanie, Thank you. Please say a prayer for Flynn, you’ll find her in one of the comments. Perpetua.
will do
Thank you.
We are born with pure souls and then accumulate negatives along the way. So the way to salvation is realising and eliminating the negative. 🙂
Hi Ela, you are right that we are pure souls. Thank you for your word of wisdom. Perpetua
Hey, you pure soul, have you worked out how to subtract the negatives? That’s the difficulty. I find, Perpetua. 🙂
It’s purely elementary for example base on mathematic equation:
-2 less -1; the rule is we reverse the sign of negative to positive; -2 plus 1 = -1; I feel lighter now having deleted one quirky remark. 😛
Thanks, Sherlock, I’m still lost. 🙂
That’s okay, It’s really difficult to understand math anyway. 😛
Great post.
Sometime it is the most difficult thing to learn how to unlearn. I like the bonus:God is not found in the soul by adding anything but by a process of subtraction….I am in process of subtraction. 🙂
Thank you supriya. Elimination process it is then. Less cumbersome. Blessings.
There is a Chinese saying, “If you believe everthing a book says, you’d better to do without any books.” I like you post and the graphics. 🙂
Chinese sayings are so full of wisdom. Thanks, Opalla.
Like a child. The less you know, the more you can believe…
I will keep my inner child, ghia, with your words of wisdom.
Please make me less so I can be more.
Very biblical statement, thank you for your input. It reminds me, I must decrees in order for Him to increase.
Simple and honest words.
Yisraela
Thank you, Y.
As strange as might seem given how much I write sometimes, I really am someone who loves simplicity. Earthy and simple is my motto.
I use to have so much. It never made me find real happiness.
Yisraela
Good post. Unlearning is something that goes on all the time…or should. Sometimes the less we know, or have, the better off we are.
Patricia, I have to unlearn in the process in order to respond to this post. Thank you.
Less is more, and nothing the best. Great post.
More of LESS is a Great idea. Hope that makes sense. Thanks, Paulette.
It sure does, my friend. 🙂
Wow, I love the disparate, yet harmonious combination of voices here, Perpetua. I would add the Beatles, “Let it be.” {{{hugs}}} Kozo
Hi Kozo, Thanks for the hugs and the song “Let it Be” It’s a god send. I will take that in to heart. Blessings. Perpetua.
Such interesting thoughts and wisdom. I think I have to agree that freeing the mind and spirit of preconceptions and judgements help to open up the soul.
Your response is perfect timing. Thank you.
so simple and true…
very difficult to follow though..:-)
Aha! you merged in to my site. I thank you, Sir. I suppose it will take a lot of practice.