Comments on: Two Glasses http://selmainthecity.wordpress.com/2008/12/15/two-glasses/ Look up! It's A Brand New Day Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:24:11 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Selma http://selmainthecity.wordpress.com/2008/12/15/two-glasses/#comment-7415 Selma Sun, 19 Apr 2009 12:07:47 +0000 http://selmainthecity.wordpress.com/?p=1217#comment-7415 SOLOMON: Thanks so much for stopping by and for your lovely comment. You are indeed fortunate that your wife is there for you. Don't give up on your passion for writing - you are learning a craft and that takes time. I wish you all the best with it! SOLOMON:
Thanks so much for stopping by and for your lovely comment.
You are indeed fortunate that your wife is there for you. Don’t give up on your passion for writing – you are learning a craft and that takes time. I wish you all the best with it!

]]> By: Solomon http://selmainthecity.wordpress.com/2008/12/15/two-glasses/#comment-7390 Solomon Thu, 16 Apr 2009 11:16:15 +0000 http://selmainthecity.wordpress.com/?p=1217#comment-7390 Hi Selma, Many times I feel my life is half empty these days with my freelance career isn't catching up and getting across good work becoming a tough task, indeed. But again, having this little luxury to have a wife supporting me to pursue what I'm so passionate about writing, blogging which takes huge chunks of time as I'm a beginner. With the hope that my glass if not half full will be full and brimming! I'm a die hard optimist, which made me think each time the glass is half empty it teaches to drink slowly and savour every drop and be happy for it! Thanks for the great post! Solomon Hi Selma,
Many times I feel my life is half empty these days with my freelance career isn’t catching up and getting across good work becoming a tough task, indeed.
But again, having this little luxury to have a wife supporting me to pursue what I’m so passionate about writing, blogging which takes huge chunks of time as I’m a beginner. With the hope that my glass if not half full will be full and brimming!
I’m a die hard optimist, which made me think each time the glass is half empty it teaches to drink slowly and savour every drop and be happy for it!
Thanks for the great post!
Solomon

]]> By: Want Blogging Inspiration? Change Your Attitude | Revellian Dot Com http://selmainthecity.wordpress.com/2008/12/15/two-glasses/#comment-5975 Want Blogging Inspiration? Change Your Attitude | Revellian Dot Com Mon, 29 Dec 2008 04:41:39 +0000 http://selmainthecity.wordpress.com/?p=1217#comment-5975 [...] Two Glasses by Selma of Selma in the City. I met Selma through reading comments on Why Paisley and Meleah Rebeccah’s blogs. Again, I am new to her site, but she has much to offer. This article deals with the glass half full/empty metaphor and inspired me to think about my own attitude and how changing perspective can change your attitude–the theme of this post. A great article! [...] [...] Two Glasses by Selma of Selma in the City. I met Selma through reading comments on Why Paisley and Meleah Rebeccah’s blogs. Again, I am new to her site, but she has much to offer. This article deals with the glass half full/empty metaphor and inspired me to think about my own attitude and how changing perspective can change your attitude–the theme of this post. A great article! [...]

]]> By: Selma http://selmainthecity.wordpress.com/2008/12/15/two-glasses/#comment-5914 Selma Tue, 23 Dec 2008 14:01:13 +0000 http://selmainthecity.wordpress.com/?p=1217#comment-5914 BOBBY - your comment is so enlightening. Thank you so much. You have given me a great deal to think about. I have often thought I should read a little more about eastern philosophy and now you have convinced me. I am very glad you visited. Wishing you peace and joy for the holiday season. TRAVELRAT - you've been hanging out with the Aussies for too long. :lol: BOBBY – your comment is so enlightening. Thank you so much. You have given me a great deal to think about. I have often thought I should read a little more about eastern philosophy and now you have convinced me. I am very glad you visited. Wishing you peace and joy for the holiday season.

TRAVELRAT – you’ve been hanging out with the Aussies for too long.
:lol:

]]> By: travelrat http://selmainthecity.wordpress.com/2008/12/15/two-glasses/#comment-5904 travelrat Mon, 22 Dec 2008 20:20:13 +0000 http://selmainthecity.wordpress.com/?p=1217#comment-5904 Of course, I don't often think of glasses being half-empty or half-full ... it's either 'Do you want a top-up?' or 'Do you want another drink?' Of course, I don’t often think of glasses being half-empty or half-full … it’s either ‘Do you want a top-up?’ or ‘Do you want another drink?’

]]> By: Bobby Revell http://selmainthecity.wordpress.com/2008/12/15/two-glasses/#comment-5899 Bobby Revell Mon, 22 Dec 2008 13:44:59 +0000 http://selmainthecity.wordpress.com/?p=1217#comment-5899 This is my first visit here, and was attracted here naturally. Sometime in my late twenties I wanted to know what this glass half empty/full business was all about--but after studying Zen for three decades, it was difficult for me to comprehend--I felt as if the analogy was beyond me. It was actually a turning point in my journey as eastern thought is so far removed from the entire concept. But I discerned and contemplated--finally achieving an understanding. From my perspective the glass is not half full or half empty. In Taoism, we are taught the glass is completely empty--having nothing to do with optimism or pessimism--but of reflective thought and openness. In Zen . . . there is no glass--no place for water to gather. If such glass exists, it becomes a distraction--in Zen thought--blocking ones' view of truth. Like Bruce Lee said, "It is like a finger pointing to the moon. Don't look at the finger or you'll miss all that heavenly glory." For me, there is no glass--thus opening my intuitive spirit, leaving it unobstructed. I had to share this with you. These days, I have both attitudes: there is no glass or there is--but I am detached from it. Thanks Selma. This is a fantastic blog and I shall return. After months of writing horror fiction, you have me wanting to write something philosophical. God bless and have a wonderful holiday season :smile: This is my first visit here, and was attracted here naturally. Sometime in my late twenties I wanted to know what this glass half empty/full business was all about–but after studying Zen for three decades, it was difficult for me to comprehend–I felt as if the analogy was beyond me. It was actually a turning point in my journey as eastern thought is so far removed from the entire concept. But I discerned and contemplated–finally achieving an understanding.

From my perspective the glass is not half full or half empty. In Taoism, we are taught the glass is completely empty–having nothing to do with optimism or pessimism–but of reflective thought and openness. In Zen . . . there is no glass–no place for water to gather. If such glass exists, it becomes a distraction–in Zen thought–blocking ones’ view of truth. Like Bruce Lee said, “It is like a finger pointing to the moon. Don’t look at the finger or you’ll miss all that heavenly glory.”

For me, there is no glass–thus opening my intuitive spirit, leaving it unobstructed. I had to share this with you. These days, I have both attitudes: there is no glass or there is–but I am detached from it.

Thanks Selma. This is a fantastic blog and I shall return. After months of writing horror fiction, you have me wanting to write something philosophical. God bless and have a wonderful holiday season :smile:

]]> By: Selma http://selmainthecity.wordpress.com/2008/12/15/two-glasses/#comment-5875 Selma Sun, 21 Dec 2008 00:27:15 +0000 http://selmainthecity.wordpress.com/?p=1217#comment-5875 RELUCTANT - hahaha. You are a character. I really like your philosophy. All the mental health experts I have ever met have said a similar thing to me on many an occasion - live in the moment. It really is the way to go. One of these days we will have a drink together. I'm sure of it! ANTHONY - Amen. The people with the best attitude are the ones who say :'It's my round.' Salt of the earth. :lol: TIPOTA - thank you for visiting. Nice to hear from you. MELEAH - what you have just said is so profound. That's what it is all about, isn't it? The missing part and our need to make it whole again. Thank you so much, hon. What a valuable insight! DIAMONDS - 'fill it up quickly' is definitely the way to go. And it is important to keep oneself hydrated. :D KAREN - brandy, eh? I got very drunk once on Brandy Alexanders. Totally warmed the cockles of my heart. It's true what you say - sometimes our cup does runneth over with the things we don't want. You've really got me thinking with that one! TBALL - you have every right to see it as half empty at the moment. Good Lord, I would be tearing my hair out and throwing things if I were you. I admire your dignity. SO MUCH. How amazing you are. XXXX ROMANY - we Aussies know a thing or two about life, don't we? And drinking. Whisky with a beer chaser, anyone? :D GERALDINE - I know, G. Sometimes the feeling of half-emptiness pervades no matter how hard we try. It is hard to escape it. Life is difficult at times. I give thanks for you too. As well as all of my other dear blogging friends. You are like family to me. Thank you. XXXX LAURI - you know, you really are awesome. And I rarely use the word awesome. The bite of things as we get older becomes more acute, I think. I want it too. Not in a masochistic sense but because that bite, that sharpness, feeling it, not being afraid of it, is what it means to be alive. Your perspective is always spot on! LISA - you are kidding me! I am blown away by that. I actually feel a little bit stunned. It seems like alchemy. However, when you think about it, it does make sense that atoms should be affected by negative energy. This is just fantastic. Thank you so much for letting us know about it. Billy ocean was right when he said: 'When the Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going', eh? ;) I hope you are starting to feel better, hon. I have been worried. RELUCTANT – hahaha. You are a character. I really like your philosophy. All the mental health experts I have ever met have said a similar thing to me on many an occasion – live in the moment. It really is the way to go. One of these days we will have a drink together. I’m sure of it!

ANTHONY – Amen. The people with the best attitude are the ones who say :’It’s my round.’ Salt of the earth. :lol:

TIPOTA – thank you for visiting. Nice to hear from you.

MELEAH – what you have just said is so profound. That’s what it is all about, isn’t it? The missing part and our need to make it whole again. Thank you so much, hon. What a valuable insight!

DIAMONDS – ‘fill it up quickly’ is definitely the way to go. And it is important to keep oneself hydrated. :D

KAREN – brandy, eh? I got very drunk once on Brandy Alexanders. Totally warmed the cockles of my heart. It’s true what you say – sometimes our cup does runneth over with the things we don’t want. You’ve really got me thinking with that one!

TBALL – you have every right to see it as half empty at the moment. Good Lord, I would be tearing my hair out and throwing things if I were you. I admire your dignity. SO MUCH. How amazing you are. XXXX

ROMANY – we Aussies know a thing or two about life, don’t we? And drinking. Whisky with a beer chaser, anyone? :D

GERALDINE – I know, G. Sometimes the feeling of half-emptiness pervades no matter how hard we try. It is hard to escape it. Life is difficult at times. I give thanks for you too. As well as all of my other dear blogging friends. You are like family to me. Thank you. XXXX

LAURI – you know, you really are awesome. And I rarely use the word awesome. The bite of things as we get older becomes more acute, I think. I want it too. Not in a masochistic sense but because that bite, that sharpness, feeling it, not being afraid of it, is what it means to be alive. Your perspective is always spot on!

LISA – you are kidding me! I am blown away by that. I actually feel a little bit stunned. It seems like alchemy. However, when you think about it, it does make sense that atoms should be affected by negative energy. This is just fantastic. Thank you so much for letting us know about it. Billy ocean was right when he said: ‘When the Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going’, eh? ;)

I hope you are starting to feel better, hon. I have been worried.

]]> By: Lisa Allender http://selmainthecity.wordpress.com/2008/12/15/two-glasses/#comment-5863 Lisa Allender Thu, 18 Dec 2008 23:30:40 +0000 http://selmainthecity.wordpress.com/?p=1217#comment-5863 Hi Selma--I'm checking in to try to play "catch-up"(it's been weeks--I'll go "reverse" order this time(I'm starting here). While in the hospital(I'm okay; I'll be blogging about it later), I spoke on the phone with my Dad about that study that was done on water--you know, several glasses of water were treated differently, and then the molecules were examined, etc...... the result? The water which had loving prayers said for it, at it, thrived. The water which had negative insults and ugly words hurled at it, became stagnant much faster. This was a scientific, controlled study. At first, I found it hard to, uh, swallow(sorry for the silly pun there), but the more I thought about--as I told my Dad, the more it made sense. Everything is made of energy, responds to energy. The lesson here--half-full, or half-empty, is how you TREAT the water--how you respond when things get rough. Thank you for the fascinating post, Selma, and THANK YOU too, to your marvelous readers who commented here--they all seem like such interesting, thoughtful people. Now, I'm scrolling on down to read(& comment!) on your previous posts. Peace, kid. Hi Selma–I’m checking in to try to play “catch-up”(it’s been weeks–I’ll go “reverse” order this time(I’m starting here).
While in the hospital(I’m okay; I’ll be blogging about it later), I spoke on the phone with my Dad about that study that was done on water–you know, several glasses of water were treated differently, and then the molecules were examined, etc……
the result?
The water which had loving prayers said for it, at it, thrived.
The water which had negative insults and ugly words hurled at it, became stagnant much faster. This was a scientific, controlled study.
At first, I found it hard to, uh, swallow(sorry for the silly pun there), but the more I thought about–as I told my Dad, the more it made sense. Everything is made of energy, responds to energy. The lesson here–half-full, or half-empty, is how you TREAT the water–how you respond when things get rough.
Thank you for the fascinating post, Selma, and THANK YOU too, to your marvelous readers who commented here–they all seem like such interesting, thoughtful people.
Now, I’m scrolling on down to read(& comment!) on your previous posts. Peace, kid.

]]> By: lauri http://selmainthecity.wordpress.com/2008/12/15/two-glasses/#comment-5862 lauri Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:49:31 +0000 http://selmainthecity.wordpress.com/?p=1217#comment-5862 Somehow as I get older I'm searching for sharpness in feelings. I like to feel the bite. So I rarely try to put a spin on it but take it straight. If it's half empty damnit let's revel in the fact that it will all be gone soon, let's not sugar coat it and miss the feelings. Like you Mme Kaufman, I am a practical no-nonsense Capricorn through and through. Somehow as I get older I’m searching for sharpness in feelings. I like to feel the bite. So I rarely try to put a spin on it but take it straight. If it’s half empty damnit let’s revel in the fact that it will all be gone soon, let’s not sugar coat it and miss the feelings. Like you Mme Kaufman, I am a practical no-nonsense Capricorn through and through.

]]> By: Geraldine http://selmainthecity.wordpress.com/2008/12/15/two-glasses/#comment-5861 Geraldine Wed, 17 Dec 2008 18:24:07 +0000 http://selmainthecity.wordpress.com/?p=1217#comment-5861 I'm feeling more in the "half-empty" mode these days...sigh. :( But at the same time, no matter how much life deals out in the way of challenges, I still feel truly blessed in so many ways. At this time of year especially, with so many people losing jobs, facing homelessness and hunger...for me, this puts it all into perspective. I NEED to remind myself though, to never take for granted all that I have been blessed with. I am also so inspired and encouraged by the blog friends I've made, including you Selma. You have been a light and an inspiration for me, from the first day you stopped by my blogs. Big hug, G I’m feeling more in the “half-empty” mode these days…sigh. :( But at the same time, no matter how much life deals out in the way of challenges, I still feel truly blessed in so many ways. At this time of year especially, with so many people losing jobs, facing homelessness and hunger…for me, this puts it all into perspective. I NEED to remind myself though, to never take for granted all that I have been blessed with. I am also so inspired and encouraged by the blog friends I’ve made, including you Selma. You have been a light and an inspiration for me, from the first day you stopped by my blogs.

Big hug, G

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