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survival
Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 29, 2012 - 09:10pm PT
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Sep 29, 2012 - 11:33pm PT
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hey there say, all....
sometimes the stuff i do, well, it seems so small, and other times the BIGGER things that i have in my heart, and then get to actualy do, ALL feel equally important... they feel like bits of life, flowing out, like a
river to folks...
some of the things, just little things, like holding doors open, etc, bring either smiles, faces of relief when arms are full, or nods of thank you, etc...
but the things that require mailing, etc, have brought back to me the most
special cards or notes, that i have treasured over the years...
writings from deep within hearts of those that i only partially knew...
also--sharing other little things, not only helps other folks to have a
much BETTER day, even if just by a smile, or by letting their car go first, etc, or simply by not getting upset at SLOW (or bad service)
SPEAKS SO MUCH to the grandkids...
after all:
they will be out there in the world someday, behaving in 'some manner'
to someone... examples are the best teachers...
sharing good fruit with those out there on our daily trail, just out of kindess, give them something less 'sour' to take home, too,
i always hope...
going out of ones way to dig flower gardens for others, may seem wasted time to many--but the flowers that come later can help them endure through
a lot of pain in there lives that we may not know about...
keep on making gardens, folks...
thanks for sharing, survival, :)
ps:
oh my, guys are the MOST shocked, when us gals hold the doors open for THEM,
:))
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Daphne
Trad climber
Black Rock City
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Sep 29, 2012 - 11:46pm PT
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A few weeks ago I suspended a little token on a cord and hung it off my rear view mirror. I touch it frequently when I am driving as it is my reminder to be a kind, loving and conscious person on this planet. It's unfortunately so very easy for me to forget to be the person I want to be when I am hurried and rushing. I am kindest and most generous when I slow down.
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survival
Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 30, 2012 - 11:21am PT
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Neil Young, the Black Keys, Foo Fighters and others wowed thousands who turned out Saturday night for a free concert in Central Park to call attention to poverty worldwide.
Dubbed the Global Citizen Festival, the concert also featured K'naan, John Legend and Band of Horses, with Young's performance capping off the evening. Video of the event was streamed worldwide as about 60,000 music fans crowded the park's Great Lawn, the midtown Manhattan skyline twinkling behind them.
Legend made a surprise appearance, playing one song "Imagine" at a piano on stage, a short walk from where the song's author, John Lennon, once lived. The five-hour show was a mix of tight sets from the bands, roughly an hour each, mixed with videos and information from guest speakers about global poverty-related problems like infant mortality and polio.
"Feels good to be here," Foo Fighters lead singer Dave Grohl told the crowd during a break between hits like "Learn to Fly," ''Best of You" and "My Hero." Grohl, members of the Black Keys and others joined Young on stage for the finale, his anthem "Rockin' in the Free World."
All this feelgood crap is fine, but fuk hippy, get a job!!!!!!! Yo, Farouk off! heh heh heh kidding. My job is to be a little less poison than some of the poli-shitz-slinging that goes on around here!
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BooDawg
Social climber
Butterfly Town
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Sep 30, 2012 - 05:52pm PT
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XLNT thread, Survival! You have my heart, Brother!
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Great thread.
I pay it forward whenever I can. I've been on and off of hard financial times for most of my professional career and fully appreciate the value of a good deed.
One thing I like, and have been doing for years is asking friends and family to give money to a charity of my choice in lieu of gifts for birthdays, holidays, etc.
The really fun ones are unplanned though.
For example, a few months ago I saw a car on the side of the road with hazard flashers on. I pulled a u turn and asked what was up. The guy was out of gas and on his way to get some firewood. I ran home, grabbed some gas cans and dumped the fuel into his rig. It came to light after I refused payment for the fuel (I actually asked him to pay it forward) that he is a practicing Buddhist. He was almost as pleased as I was that I was able to help him out.
As a carpenter, I do a good bit of weatherazation (sp) for folks who need the work done but can't afford it.
Paradise waits, on the crest of a wave, her angels in flames.
She has no pain, like a child she is pure, she is not to blame.
Poised for flight, wings spread bright, spring from night into the sun.
Dont stop to run, she can fly like a lie, she cant be outdone.
Tell me the cost; I can pay, let me go, tell me love is not lost.
Sell everything; without love day to day insanitys king.
I will pay day by day, anyway, lock, bolt and key.
Crippled but free, I was blind all the time I was learning to see.
Help on the way, well, I know only this, Ive got you today.
Dont fly away, cause I love what I love and I want it that way.
I will stay one more day, like I say, honey its you.
Making it too, without love in a dream it will never come true.
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survival
Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 1, 2012 - 11:16am PT
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Help On The Way, LOVE IT!! (We did a passable version for years!)
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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My dog is named Tioga. He's dumber than a box of rocks but is obviously more intelligent and tactful than you.
Here's Tioga.
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survival
Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 1, 2012 - 11:48am PT
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For Tioga.
Fuk Subway? Homeless hungry people rarely worry about where the free food comes from.
What's your suggestion brother?
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Marlow
Sport climber
OSLO
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People are giving and helping on the other side of the dam too, there's still a dugnad spirit, but they seldom tell anybody outside their own family about their kindness and dignity. Telling other people how kind and dignified you are, is seen as bragging, or as putting nice feathers in the hat to look a little better or in some cases - putting lipstick on the bulldog.
Nice thread though. zBrown's little boy-dog story is as good and dignified a story as it can get.
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Daphne
Trad climber
Black Rock City
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Dignity would be completely ignoring comments by people who don't get it.
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Point taken.
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LilaBiene
Trad climber
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Kindness...doesn't even begin to touch on the love given freely to me during the Facelift. For every cynical poster here on the Taco there are 100s more so generous in spirit that cynicism doesn't stand a chance.
I wanted to take part in the Facelift to meet and thank so many folks who have made the discovery that both of my birth parents were gone before I had a chance to know them an awe-inspiring journey. But even more, I wanted to, in some small way, give something of myself in humble apprecietion.
What meant the most to me? Couldn't say...every time I turned around there was someone there offering me something of him/herself...a hug, a smile, a nudge of encouragement, a hilarious joke, understanding, an anecdote about Ann or Dolt, a treasured piece of shared history with Dolt, an unforgettable experience feeling my way up rock Dolt once climbed, a shoulder when I found myself overwhelmed...
I'm still processing and will post a TR, but read this thread and felt compelled to share what it feels like to be on the receiving end. I am deeply grateful.
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Dignity and respect:
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MisterE
Social climber
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Kindness and dignity are an attitude summoned from deep in your spirit.
Thanks for this Bruce, it reminds me that it has been too long since I volunteered. It used to be a part of my weekly schedule.
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Fletcher
Trad climber
Fumbling towards stone
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Appreciating all of your contributions here.
Sometimes it's the simple stuff. Last week, I'm heading in for a much needed shower at Curry Village and the attendant sez, "The guy who just went in paid for you." That was tyeary who did that, a kind and generous spirit. Wasn't necessary at all, but made my day. I think he appreciates that I can see the darkness, the light and all the shades of gray in between within him and think it's all good. Heck, without all that, Steichen, Weston, Adams and many others would be unknown.
When I lived in Asia, I spent some time in India and some in Nepal. The poverty and conditions one would see were heart wrenching on a level previously unimagined by this traveller. But the warmth, kindness and generosity I often encountered there made me realize that while economically poor, in other aspects those places were amongst wealthiest on earth. Subsequently, my eye better trained now, I've seen the same all over the world and just down the street.
It doesn't take much to give really. A welcoming smile and acknowledgment to a stranger can do wonders. And the act of giving frees up space for more "riches" to flow to you. Then you can continue passing that along and the cycle continues.
Lilabiene... take your time as you have so much to process. If and when you are ready, I look forward to your TR! You have already given so much to so many here just by telling your story. Conrad Anker made a good observation: what we do is about a shared experience. The level of skill and commitment vary widely, but we all come away with a similar set of feelings from our adventures on and around stone, snow, and ice. A connection is made and easily recognized.
I had better stop now. I fear I am becoming a yammering,rambling fool. Maybe I already am! Ha!
Peace,
Eric
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Peter Haan
Trad climber
San Francisco, CA
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Even in the most literal sense, happiness IS cherishing others. The real stuff actually comes from no other place.
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Conrad
climber
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be good ~ be kind ~ be happy
nice thread
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Awesome thread Bruce,
People are giving and helping on the other side of the dam too, there's still a dugnad spirit, but they seldom tell anybody outside their own family about their kindness and dignity. Telling other people how kind and dignified you are, is seen as bragging, or as putting nice feathers in the hat to look a little better or in some cases - putting lipstick on the bulldog.
I think sometimes some people forget that posting about this stuff inspires others to follow suit, and therefore is much more valuable than just "Bragging".
I myself try to be nice to everyone, treat my employees with respect, and pay them well... I also have mentored quite a few climbers/snowboarders/sledders but I know I should do more...
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climbski2
Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
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Tioga you picked a beautiful screen name for to me a sacred place
What can we do? DO you have a better answer than finding a way to serve? There are those in need wherever one takes the time to look.
We are them and they are us.
Only one person can make a difference
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