Comments on: The Middle Way (Eightfold Path) – Realistic Livelihood http://SkillfulMeans.lotusbell.com/2008/07/14/the-middle-way-eightfold-path-right-livelihood/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-middle-way-eightfold-path-right-livelihood not THE way, but A way Sat, 22 May 2010 16:49:49 +0000 hourly 1 By: Dharma Voyagerhttp://SkillfulMeans.lotusbell.com/2008/07/14/the-middle-way-eightfold-path-right-livelihood/comment-page-1/#comment-104 Dharma Voyager Thu, 17 Jul 2008 01:17:18 +0000 http://skillfulmeans.wordpress.com/2008/07/12/the-middle-way-eightfold-path-right-livelihood/#comment-104 I thought of somehow finding a way to hang some of what I am learning in my new work space. What a good idea. It may be a lot easier to camouflage (be considerate) than other belief systems out there. I am guessing that self knowledge is going to be key to most of these elements of the path. At my old job we used to have thing ethical decision making process that they taught us. Well, in that process of evaluating things, the last part seemed the most important to me... if something "felt right". I'm not sure that any one can tell you if something feels right for you, it just has to be something that comes from knowing honestly how you feel. Looking back, I still think the "feels right" thing is a pretty good idea or rule of thumb. If something doesn't feel right, well, it is probably time to look at it a little more closely. And the other way around of course, if something didn't feel right, it could be that it is perfectly fine now. Things change. The hardest thing for me lately is to keep an open mind on things that I know have not felt right... but it also means a lot to me to learn to forgive. I'm hoping to see more lessons on this as I get further into the path. Thank you for your comment. I thought of somehow finding a way to hang some of what I am learning in my new work space. What a good idea. It may be a lot easier to camouflage (be considerate) than other belief systems out there.

I am guessing that self knowledge is going to be key to most of these elements of the path. At my old job we used to have thing ethical decision making process that they taught us. Well, in that process of evaluating things, the last part seemed the most important to me… if something “felt right”. I’m not sure that any one can tell you if something feels right for you, it just has to be something that comes from knowing honestly how you feel.

Looking back, I still think the “feels right” thing is a pretty good idea or rule of thumb. If something doesn’t feel right, well, it is probably time to look at it a little more closely. And the other way around of course, if something didn’t feel right, it could be that it is perfectly fine now. Things change.

The hardest thing for me lately is to keep an open mind on things that I know have not felt right… but it also means a lot to me to learn to forgive. I’m hoping to see more lessons on this as I get further into the path.

Thank you for your comment.

]]> By: ShortWomanhttp://SkillfulMeans.lotusbell.com/2008/07/14/the-middle-way-eightfold-path-right-livelihood/comment-page-1/#comment-103 ShortWoman Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:08:38 +0000 http://skillfulmeans.wordpress.com/2008/07/12/the-middle-way-eightfold-path-right-livelihood/#comment-103 I have a little printout of the Eightfold Path on my office wall; I doubt any of my colleagues know what it is. While my job is not for everyone, and a lot of people think Realtors are all a bunch of money-grubbing idiots and sharks, I think I've got "right livelihood." I help people find places to live. I help them sell homes they no longer need, freeing up money to meet other needs. I have colleages that help people find places to run their businesses. Even so, I still have to choose to run my business ethically. I still have to use right thought, right speech, right effort (although the last is required by the state!). One step of the path is meaningless without the others. I have a little printout of the Eightfold Path on my office wall; I doubt any of my colleagues know what it is. While my job is not for everyone, and a lot of people think Realtors are all a bunch of money-grubbing idiots and sharks, I think I’ve got “right livelihood.” I help people find places to live. I help them sell homes they no longer need, freeing up money to meet other needs. I have colleages that help people find places to run their businesses. Even so, I still have to choose to run my business ethically. I still have to use right thought, right speech, right effort (although the last is required by the state!). One step of the path is meaningless without the others.

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