It is a kind parable. with a lesson there if you're willing to learn.
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I had never heard the parable, but I thought it was beautiful. I liked that God took the diamond after and put them into the earth and then sent an ironwood staff.So how about Sai King's version of the parable? What did you all think of that?
It can and most often it does because the japanese are prone to take their images from nature. But it is technically just as correct to pick a decorating detail of your home. Or a girls hair. And connect it to a an emotion.If I remember correctly, a Haiku should reflect something from nature, such as a season or an animal
I agree, my favourite part was the afterthought of the staff.I had never heard the parable, but I thought it was beautiful. I liked that God took the diamond after and put them into the earth and then sent an ironwood staff.
Agreed, so what were the lessons we were to take from this parable?It is a kind parable. with a lesson there if you're willing to learn.
Agreed! One must be open to the lesson.It is a kind parable. with a lesson there if you're willing to learn.
I know. God (or the god) knows what he's doing most of the time, no?I had never heard the parable, but I thought it was beautiful. I liked that God took the diamond after and put them into the earth and then sent an ironwood staff.
I wish I could've read the original. I've been thinking about this a lot. The diamond would've brought extreme wealth, but to a humble and down-to-earth man, a staff and the gratitude for his sight would've probably meant a lot more.So how about Sai King's version of the parable? What did you all think of that?
An important point is, i think, the quiestion god asks in the end. Have I? He challenges Uriel, or the reader, to find the lesson. Thus implying that openness iss important and that it is your free will if you want to learn.
I have been thinking about this parable this week too.I wish I could've read the original. I've been thinking about this a lot. The diamond would've brought extreme wealth, but to a humble and down-to-earth man, a staff and the gratitude for his sight would've probably meant a lot more.
An important point is, i think, the quiestion god asks in the end. Have I? He challenges Uriel, or the reader, to find the lesson. Thus implying that openness iss important and that it is your free will if you want to learn.
Yes, he demonstrated something but this god doesn't seem to work with pointing with the whole hand and more with hints and implying. He wants you to think for yourself. Thats my take on it.I have been thinking about this parable this week too.
I think part of it was to be contented with what you have, because things could always be worse. But also that we are part of a universe that looks out for us?
I took the question God asked "Have I?" as a clue to Uriel to think about what he (God) has demonstrated, maybe so they could talk more about it.
YES! And to have a staff to guide him and his appreciation for his sight (and other senses) represented that he would be more appreciative of health than wealth.I also think the parable question what is really important in life. Wealth, as represented by the diamond, or to be healthy perhaps?
Thank-you for your participation. It is great to have your input.Very nice discussions tonight. As often, I am the first to have to go to bed, but I thank you for the thoughts that send me off to slumber.
Until the next gathering... Cheers!
Hold on Kurben.Good night. Thanks for discussion