Turning something that was once nice into...

[Dhamma]

Originally Posted by thinkxingu

You're definitely the happiest person in the world. Why are you even on this forum?

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Just curious. I will leave if you wish.

[Mr. V]

Originally Posted by Dhamma

Just curious. I will leave if you wish.

Eshun's Departure

When Eshun, the Zen nun, was past sixty and about to leave this world, she asked some monks to pile up wood in the yard.

Seating herself firmly in the center of the funeral pyre, she had it set fire around the edges.

"O nun!" shouted one monk, "is it hot in there?"

"Such a matter would concern only a stupid person like yourself," answered Eshun.

The flames arose, and she passed away.

[Dhamma]

Originally Posted by Mr. V

Eshun's Departure

When Eshun, the Zen nun, was past sixty and about to leave this world, she asked some monks to pile up wood in the yard.

Seating herself firmly in the center of the funeral pyre, she had it set fire around the edges.

"O nun!" shouted one monk, "is it hot in there?"

"Such a matter would concern only a stupid person like yourself," answered Eshun.

The flames arose, and she passed away.

Slightly humiliated. If thats what the parable means.

[Mr. V]

Originally Posted by Dhamma

Slightly humiliated. If thats what the parable means.

No humiliation was intended.

The parable is one of "101 Zen Stories" in "Zen Flesh, Zen Bones."

It just seemed apt.

[map]

Originally Posted by Dhamma

SO! TURNING SOMETHING THAT WAS ONCE NICE INTO.....Something Horrific?
Id have to say the entire village of Meredith. Only because I remember it as a Village on the lake and now its a city on the lake.

Now that I think about it I cant think of anything around the lake thats gotten better since I was on it. Just more crowded more noisy more expensive and more of a toy than a natural spiritual calming place.
Used to be that you could actually feel the spirit of Lake Winnipesaukee when you were out on it. Haven't felt that in years. More like, whats that tent full of balls they have for kids? Oh yeah, A "play tent." Thats it! Thats what Lake Winni feels like these days. One big giant 27 mile long 7 miles wide play tent.

So interesting what you have said about the lake. I am probably going to get 20 lashes with a wet noodle - and I am going to be a newcomer Weirs resident- but I have been to the lake quite a number of times for vacation and I agree with this. I usually compare Winni to Lake Champlain which is my favorite lake.

When people ask me about "Champ" and Winni, I describe the difference as Champ having a more peaceful and serene vibe combined with the history that transpired there. Sailboats and small fishing boats. Not as many bigger, motorized and speed type boats. Quieter overall. Very spiritual. Not crowded as much. There are certainly some mansions on the lake but not as in your face as the ones on Winni. We love renting homes on Champ.

Winni has a lot of the positives too, of course, but I believe the abundance of motor boats, jet skiis, and the like and the tacky/kitchy stuff kind of takes away from it. The crowds, the noise, the in your face mansions.

Still a beautiful lake. There's a reason so many people want to visit and live there. Heck I'm moving there myself. I confess I am not a boat owner.

I really love Squam Lake as it seems to still have the vibe of the past.