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Re: The Diary of a Cheap labourer (Daily Bread) by Nobody: 11:39am On Oct 17, 2022 |
budaatum: Good morning buda I went through all your post with raph I truly appreciate your effort and one I am not is an Ingrate. I am sorry my last reply to you seems outta place. I never meant it that way. Thanks again 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: The Diary of a Cheap labourer (Daily Bread) by budaatum: 12:06pm On Oct 17, 2022 |
azraeljaheel: That's okay. I do wish you luck in your future endeavours. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The Diary of a Cheap labourer (Daily Bread) by kkins25(m): 8:19pm On Oct 17, 2022 |
budaatum: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() This actually got me Cracking!!!!!! 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: The Diary of a Cheap labourer (Daily Bread) by IgiveLadiesBj(m): 10:12am On Oct 19, 2022 |
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Re: The Diary of a Cheap labourer (Daily Bread) by Nobody: 4:46pm On Oct 23, 2022 |
At Ife somewhere around OAU. Met a Lil girl at an event. She and her sister actually.. she won't leave the place where the food is bin served to the people that came for the occasion. At a point the bouncer had to come drag her away. She wasn't dressed for the occasion. You'd know that her parent weren't members of the event. She came to hustle what to eat. The man in charge of the food actually chased her away too. His words "this food is the groom's dad, do not dish food out to just anybody" Truth na say I felt for the girl.. but me I no get levels for the food . I am just a designated driver. After like ten mins this girl was back again. Standing again the spot where them first chased her. So I asked one of the waiters to dish my own meal. As per driver I am entitled to a plate of food. Took the meal gave it to the girl. This girl rejected the food.. said "I am not here for food. I want to work" How? Lil girl: I can help wash the plates Long story short this girl and her sister plus her Lil friends didn't only get paid in funds they got paid in kind They had more than enough food to last em till this evening Every Saturday in nigeria wedding must hold. 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The Diary of a Cheap labourer (Daily Bread) by budaatum: 9:54pm On Oct 23, 2022 |
azraeljaheel: Now, that is a hustler! Send me her number so I can pay her! 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: The Diary of a Cheap labourer (Daily Bread) by Nobody: 8:31am On Oct 24, 2022 |
budaatum: Swears!!! Real hustler Don't think she got a phone. .. Good morning 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The Diary of a Cheap labourer (Daily Bread) by budaatum: 6:19pm On Oct 24, 2022 |
azraeljaheel: What she has is proper priorities. Instead of feeding a phone or satisfying immediate needs, she prefers to work. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The Diary of a Cheap labourer (Daily Bread) by Nobody: 9:12am On Oct 26, 2022 |
What can I do to get urgent 25,000 |
Re: The Diary of a Cheap labourer (Daily Bread) by Drwords(m): 9:50am On Oct 26, 2022 |
budaatum: However, Bowing was the needed expression. In bowing, he would have gotten his answer. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: The Diary of a Cheap labourer (Daily Bread) by budaatum: 10:18am On Oct 26, 2022 |
Drwords: Explain please, how bowing would have gotten his answer. |
Re: The Diary of a Cheap labourer (Daily Bread) by Nobody: 11:14am On Oct 26, 2022 |
I wanna sell my phone |
Re: The Diary of a Cheap labourer (Daily Bread) by Drwords(m): 11:21am On Oct 26, 2022 |
budaatum: Self-mastery, I suppose. The uncommon prevalence of logic and discernment over emotions and first reactions. These form the tenets of Buddha's teaching, right– that one may rise above the fetters of the mortal will to react first, and think later? In bowing, he would understandably have shown great restraint, prime knowledge of nonviolence and untainted humility. And these would have provided him the answers to his question, Imho. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: The Diary of a Cheap labourer (Daily Bread) by budaatum: 11:37am On Oct 26, 2022 |
Drwords: You are going to have to explain to me how the above constitutes bowing please. Because, as far as I understand, bowing is not the way of the Buddha who's teaching is more like, get off your lazy ass and do the fuqing work to ask and knock and seek, a la pick up your cross and bear it. Ref |
Re: The Diary of a Cheap labourer (Daily Bread) by Drwords(m): 11:07pm On Oct 26, 2022 |
budaatum: Thank you for the ref. Now, I'll point it out in two parts. And to do so, I'll like to reel in a verse from the holy bible to further buttress my point. Luke 6:39 Whoever strikes you on the cheek, offer him the other one also [simply ignore insignificant insults or losses and do not bother to retaliate—maintain your dignity]. Whoever takes away your coat, do not withhold your shirt from him either. Here, Jesus Christ talks about submission and self-control. (Note that the latter is a parchment of the core teachings of the Buddha). Now, bowing– especially after being smacked and shoved– shows total liberation from the shackles of the conventional mortal mind and it's tendency to misconstrue intention. Meaning: you take the path of enlightened in that you do not translate the act to mean harmful, or anything sinister. You obviously are at a place where you interpret and react to actions only from your standpoint nonviolence and peace. It is the perfect example of a big step on the journey to Nirvana: understanding that nothing is as it really is and losing attachment to the world. Ref: see image (number 2). 1 Like 1 Share
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Re: The Diary of a Cheap labourer (Daily Bread) by Drwords(m): 11:13pm On Oct 26, 2022 |
budaatum: Bowing doesn't mean weakness, or the laziness of the mind that sizzles out our resolve into unwarranted submission– no. It also doesn't mean the homework of inquiry wasn't done. Alas! In this context, it was, even effectively. Therefore, bowing was merely (supposed to be, and most suitably) a response to the answer given. Bowing, in the case of this student, also signifies self-control and an understanding of Buddha's teaching on humility. Again, the most suitable answer for any case scenario. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: The Diary of a Cheap labourer (Daily Bread) by budaatum: 11:37pm On Oct 26, 2022 |
Drwords: I can't say I quite get what you are saying. The task in question was one of enquiry, and bowing would not in any way have constituted adequate performance of the task. The individual was hired to show his skills, and bowing, to the best of my knowledge, was not a skill the individual intended to show. Though he may correct me if I'm wrong. Az, was bowing one of your skills? |
Re: The Diary of a Cheap labourer (Daily Bread) by IgiveLadiesBj(m): 11:57pm On Oct 26, 2022 |
azraeljaheel:Wanna sell my own too. My bro needs to go back to school this weekend. Omo, I never dey the situation I dey now. I don't know the magic I'm going to perform to get 50k like this. Oluwa go run am. 1 Like |
Re: The Diary of a Cheap labourer (Daily Bread) by Drwords(m): 11:57pm On Oct 26, 2022 |
budaatum: Oooow... Okay, I think I get the point. I erred in my explanation, in that I was only explaining the monk's situation in the paradigm you provided. I had no intention to support or interpret Az's ordeal. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: The Diary of a Cheap labourer (Daily Bread) by budaatum: 12:26am On Oct 27, 2022 |
Drwords: Oh, the koan. You lost me, lol. They are not really meant to be explained. They are mental exercises, like bone chewing is to make teeth stronger.
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Re: The Diary of a Cheap labourer (Daily Bread) by Nobody: 6:30am On Oct 27, 2022 |
budaatum: Should bowing be a skill? Good morning |
Re: The Diary of a Cheap labourer (Daily Bread) by Nobody: 6:36am On Oct 27, 2022 |
IgiveLadiesBj: Good morning chief Hope you are doing great. Just sit tight. Everything go fall in place |
Re: The Diary of a Cheap labourer (Daily Bread) by kozmicity: 7:00am On Oct 27, 2022 |
budaatum: Where can I get this koan. Are there more than one? |
Re: The Diary of a Cheap labourer (Daily Bread) by Drwords(m): 8:48am On Oct 27, 2022 |
budaatum: Oh...now I see. They really are great mental exercises. Full of wisdom too. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: The Diary of a Cheap labourer (Daily Bread) by Drwords(m): 8:54am On Oct 27, 2022 |
Re: The Diary of a Cheap labourer (Daily Bread) by zrealjaheal: 11:40am On Oct 27, 2022 |
This is really unfair
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Re: The Diary of a Cheap labourer (Daily Bread) by zrealjaheal: 11:44am On Oct 27, 2022 |
Drwords: I do not possess bowing skills But is there any similarity between bowing and humility |
Re: The Diary of a Cheap labourer (Daily Bread) by Drwords(m): 12:01pm On Oct 27, 2022 |
zrealjaheal: Yes, and no. Bowing is a by product, not exactly humility itself. Meaning, you bow to show respect, which in itself is a core condiment of humility. |
Re: The Diary of a Cheap labourer (Daily Bread) by budaatum: 12:02pm On Oct 27, 2022 |
kozmicity: There's hundreds, if not thousands. https://ashidakim.com/zenkoans https://secretofzen.com/101-zen-koans/ https://people.howstuffworks.com/zen-koans.htm 1 Share
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Re: The Diary of a Cheap labourer (Daily Bread) by zrealjaheal: 12:09pm On Oct 27, 2022 |
Drwords: Then bowing shouldn't necessary be a skill even though one still have learn to bow depending on cultural etiquette |
Re: The Diary of a Cheap labourer (Daily Bread) by zrealjaheal: 12:14pm On Oct 27, 2022 |
I want to say a very big thank you to the person that sent me 5,000. I really know it is not easy helping a total stranger in this current dispensation of ours. Thanks so much 5k down 20k to go. I still wanna sell my phone |
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