Comments on: An Answer to All of the World’s Problems https://www.centerformindfullearning.org/answer-worlds-problems/ Mindfulness for your world Fri, 15 Jan 2016 18:40:24 +0000 hourly 1 By: Mom https://www.centerformindfullearning.org/answer-worlds-problems/#comment-26 Fri, 24 Oct 2014 15:46:15 +0000 http://www.centerformindfullearning.org/?p=1016#comment-26 A Tree of Life is way to be truly, completely alive, human and holy.

]]> By: Jacob Newman https://www.centerformindfullearning.org/answer-worlds-problems/#comment-21 Fri, 17 Oct 2014 12:28:12 +0000 http://www.centerformindfullearning.org/?p=1016#comment-21 Thanks Michael, we remember you fondly as well. Come back when you can!

]]> By: Michael Fogleman https://www.centerformindfullearning.org/answer-worlds-problems/#comment-20 Fri, 17 Oct 2014 01:57:18 +0000 http://www.centerformindfullearning.org/?p=1016#comment-20 Jacob, this is a very great post. I think of you and everyone else at CML regularly. I hope your practice is progressing well.

]]> By: Jacob Newman https://www.centerformindfullearning.org/answer-worlds-problems/#comment-17 Thu, 16 Oct 2014 18:49:22 +0000 http://www.centerformindfullearning.org/?p=1016#comment-17 What is a tree of life? Also, it’s amazing how when you look at the mystical core of the world’s traditions, the similarities become so apparent.

]]> By: Jacob Newman https://www.centerformindfullearning.org/answer-worlds-problems/#comment-16 Thu, 16 Oct 2014 18:40:41 +0000 http://www.centerformindfullearning.org/?p=1016#comment-16 Looking forward to it! I’ll send it to you via Facebook.

]]> By: Jacob Newman https://www.centerformindfullearning.org/answer-worlds-problems/#comment-15 Thu, 16 Oct 2014 18:37:53 +0000 http://www.centerformindfullearning.org/?p=1016#comment-15 Hi Jan, thanks so much for your kind words!

I really appreciate your emphasis on distinguishing between circumstantial happiness and spiritual joy. It reminds me of a quote,
“If you knew as I do the impact of generosity, you would not let a single meal go by without sharing it.”

I think your other statements are spot on as well. To me it seems that to have joy “in the Lord” is to have joy in our spiritual growth, the depth of our generosity and compassion.

As to whether compassion can truly be realized outside of our spiritual nature… that is a very deep question.

]]> By: Mom https://www.centerformindfullearning.org/answer-worlds-problems/#comment-14 Thu, 16 Oct 2014 13:55:46 +0000 http://www.centerformindfullearning.org/?p=1016#comment-14 Behavior is one focus of Judaism, and teaches the same thing from a different angel or angle.
[Torah] is a Tree of Life for all who hold fast to it.
And the Sh’ma focuses our attention on the Unity of Everything.

]]> By: Anders Reagan https://www.centerformindfullearning.org/answer-worlds-problems/#comment-13 Thu, 16 Oct 2014 11:21:15 +0000 http://www.centerformindfullearning.org/?p=1016#comment-13 Hey, I like where this article is going. I’ve done some writing of my own in a similar direction and I’d be interested to know what you’d have to say about it. I’m glad to send you a copy if I can get your e-mail address. Thanks!

]]> By: Jan DeGrado https://www.centerformindfullearning.org/answer-worlds-problems/#comment-11 Thu, 16 Oct 2014 02:38:14 +0000 http://www.centerformindfullearning.org/?p=1016#comment-11 You have used happiness and joy interchangeably. The LORD says there will be suffering and speaks of joy “in The Lord”. I see happiness as circumstantial and joy as eternal. In this life we are not able to do perfect good, however we are able to choose to respond as CHRIST would/does in His Spirit. Our response produces joy. Can compassion truly be realized outside of our spiritual nature? I don’t think so. Having run my mouth, and probably stuck my foot in, I would love to discuss any of this. I think your blog is thought provoking and will challenge what is in people’s hearts.

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