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Vivekv
USA
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 Posted - Jul 22 2014 : 10:54:37 AM
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Guys,
yesterday , I sprayed a weed killer to get rid of all the weeds in my lawn and I was really pained that all of them were going to die. It was almost like they were talking to me asking that i was going to kill them. But the weed problem is so bad in my lawn it looks awful to disgusting. I don't know I am confused - In my DM i saw a crumb of crab grass maybe its my imagination or its my mind hallucinating. I don't know isn't cleaning out bugs and weeds part of being nice and clean and human, but they do have life and things like this are bothering me. Any comments ? |
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Bodhi Tree
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Posted - Jul 22 2014 : 11:53:12 AM
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I think that's a good metaphor. Plucking weeds from the garden. Yogani says the purpose of Deep Meditation is to purify and open the nervous system, so that is like an irrigation of the mind, so that silence can take root, instead of the obstructions that constrict the flow.
I often contemplate: why do we have all these imperfections, or chaotic beginnings? It must be so we can experience the process of refinement. To know what it's like to start from scratch and become a polished product. Maybe. I don't know. I can't seem to squash the desire for betterment. Better interior condition, better exterior condition. Better whole.
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SeySorciere
Seychelles
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Posted - Jul 23 2014 : 05:23:44 AM
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Why do you perceive weeds as ugly? My garden is full of weeds. In fact my garden has only weeds and wild flowers  and I think they are lovely.
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Vivekv
USA
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Posted - Jul 23 2014 : 10:34:48 AM
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Bodhitree thank you for the metaphorical connection. I was more worried about the karmic response to killing the weeds themselves which have life in them.
SeySorciere - Yeah that's a good take on it. but unfortunately you would have neighbors, guests and your life partner and their perception is what bothers me. |
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Dogboy
USA
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Posted - Jul 23 2014 : 3:21:40 PM
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If you're serious about feeling bad about killing them I would suggest:
1. Do your best to keep your yard weed free and maintain it
2. Before you remove weeds, praise them for their tenacity, ask for their forgiveness and pray they do not suffer.
3. Remove them by hand, rather than poisoning them, which prolongs suffering and introduces toxins in the ecosystem.
4. Return them to the earth as compost. In that manner they may be reborn.
Striving to do no harm is noble and should be practiced whenever possible. When it is not, the way you acknowledge and approach the task, and the intention in your heart, should be your guide. |
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Bodhi Tree
2972 Posts |
Posted - Jul 23 2014 : 5:15:48 PM
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| I second Dogboy's elaborate and ingenious strategy. Very thorough. |
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SeySorciere
Seychelles
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Posted - Jul 24 2014 : 01:53:26 AM
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Oh yes, I have those as well but whenever they say -Look at all those weeds in your garden. I go: Yeah, ain't they lovely? And I mean it. But I also have others who say - I love your garden, it's so wild.
When you have no gardening skills and no interest in acquiring any, it is best to develop a love of weeds and dry leaves. 
Include ants and lizards and other lovely bugs.
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delta33
Canada
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Posted - Jul 24 2014 : 10:38:10 AM
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once upon a time i waged the great dandelion wars
year1 -- weed and feed... but they came back!
year2 -- pulled each weed one by one... but they came back!
i had dreams of travelling down fractal tunnels lined by dandelions, lol
year3 -- planted clover seed all over the lawn
year4 -- the clover and dandelions found a natural balance |
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Vivekv
USA
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Posted - Jul 24 2014 : 11:54:31 AM
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| Thanks dogboy , i love your approach . I believe it will help me the best. Thanks all for your support! |
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