Comments for The Good Eye Project

Comment on A Goodbye to the Good Eye by Robin

Robin — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 03:30:54 +0000

I will be leaving it up as an archive, yes. Thanks so much for reading – I’ve enjoyed getting to know you as well, Nicole. It’ll still be me on the new site – just changing my focus a little.

Comment on A Goodbye to the Good Eye by Nicole Rushin

Nicole Rushin — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:08:39 +0000

Ahhh, it makes me feel sad and gushy inside. But I can’t wait to see your new site. I have enjoyed getting to know you a little better through your journey here on The Good Eye. Will you keep the site up as an archive?

Comment on A Goodbye to the Good Eye by Robin

Robin — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:45:21 +0000

Ahhhh, I didn’t even think of that! An evil project would be fun indeed!

Thanks Jake!

Comment on A Goodbye to the Good Eye by jake

jake — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:00:35 +0000

Ah, when I saw this I thought, “she’s starting a bad eye project – what fun!” Robin’s evil eye!

I look forward to your shared explorations. Good eye has been a lot of fun! Thank you…

Comment on Zen, Death & Poetry by Valerie

Valerie — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:40:39 +0000

You know my thoughts on death, now, Robin, so I hear you…American society, especially, has a hard time with the unknown and the uncomfortable. Good for you for your brave approach. And, I *love* the picture you created with your (as always) wonderful writing.

Comment on Zen, Death & Poetry by jake

jake — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:10:04 +0000

I like the way teacher Larry Rosenberg puts it: “We all must die.” Even the “going to” gives us an emotional out, I think. Good for you for diving in.

Comment on Zen, Death & Poetry by Nichole

Nichole — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:54:13 +0000

Just like anything that seems unpleasant, if I think about it too much it makes me anxious and sad. When I think about death, it just makes me appreciate life and this moment even more. It truly is a gift to wake up every day. It’s harder to think of people I love dying, or what would happen to my children. But when it comes to me, especially, I think spinning in the chair and laughing is quite the appropriate response. Enjoy it while we’re here.

Comment on Silence by Robin

Robin — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 06:33:29 +0000

Thanks Nichole. I don’t like background noise either. When I’m home, it’s typically only music or silence for me. Anything more feels intrusive.

Comment on Silence by Nichole

Nichole — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:52:45 +0000

Thank you. I love this.

I always turn off the TV when Zach leaves for work so Z, Bodhi and I are not bombarded by noise. I don’t like background noise, unless it’s music.

During any day, I love to find silence in the few minutes that Z is playing by himself, so absorbed he doesn’t ask me to join in. I sit and meditate when Bodhi takes a nap and Z is playing by himself. Other than that I love to take them out for long hikes at state parks or in the neighborhood. At night, I often sit out on our back porch and stare at the stars and darkness. Our neighborhood is quiet, has no street lights, and our house backs up to the woods. I like that.

Comment on Awkward & New by Robin

Robin — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 04:27:23 +0000

I think the only thing keeping me from Beginner’s Mind is my own conditioning. I have memories every time I walk into the Zen Center, but I’m not reliving an old moment – in reality, I’m experiencing a new one. So I try to practice with that and remember that each moment is fresh – it’s only my thinking that has me believing otherwise. Easier said than done, though, of course…