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Monks vow of silence
« on: Nov 23rd, 2006, 8:43am » |
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At a remote monastery deep in the woods, the monks followed a rigid vow of silence. This vow could only be broken once a year on Christmas, by one monk, and the monk could speak only one sentence.
One Christmas, Brother Thomas had his turn to speak and said, "I love the delightful mashed potatoes we have every year with the Christmas roast!" Then he sat down. Silence ensued for 365 days.
The next Christmas, Brother Michael got his turn, and said, "I think the mashed potatoes are lumpy and I truly despise them!" Once again, silence ensued for 365 days.
The following Christmas, Brother Paul rose and said, "I am fed up with this constant bickering!"
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« Reply #1 on: Nov 23rd, 2006, 11:39am » |
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« Reply #2 on: Nov 23rd, 2006, 11:44am » |
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It is up to YOU to educate yourself and then help your doctor plan your treatment. If you just sit down in front of your doctor and say "make me better" you are setting yourself up for a great deal of pain.
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« Reply #4 on: Nov 23rd, 2006, 6:51pm » |
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Isn't the "Ouch UK" thread the proper place for this?
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The pain they inspire
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And the feathers of birds
Which flame up at their touch.
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« Reply #5 on: Nov 23rd, 2006, 7:42pm » |
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Worry is like a rocking chair it gives you something to do but gets you nowhere.
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Re: Monks vow of silence
« Reply #6 on: Nov 24th, 2006, 4:29am » |
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Lively conversation...
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