The Inner-net - 700 Kilometers of Lessons

Posted on May 19, 2005 in pilgrim-vedchi.

Here is my not-really-top-ten list of lessons experienced during the 700 kilometers that Guri and I have walked to date:

We are not alive in the universe; the universe is alive in us.
Nature is our teacher.
It's pointless to endure pain. It is liberating to understand suffering.
Pilgrims don't walk on paths; they travel patterns of their own habits.
I am not my ego.
Those who have less, give more.
To greet another soul, you must first walk in through the door of goodness.
Human minds cannot grasp the destination of their journeys.
Winds of grace are always blowing. Just open your sails.
You won't solve all the problems of the world. But make sure you aren't a problem for the world to solve.

	1.	On May 19, 2005 viral wrote:
		great points! >It's pointless to endure pain. It is liberating to understand suffering. this one reminded me of a shizen young quote i came across recently: "pain times resistance equals suffering. pain times acceptance equals cleansing" rock on!

	2.	On May 19, 2005 Manju wrote:
		>Those who have less, give more. Sure, the need to invest is higher -:) (As most know, more you give, more you get) >You won't solve all the problems of the world. But make sure you aren't a problem for the world to solve The above is golden rule. It upholds the goodness generated from the "middle-class" families. Each of us should aim for growth in numbers of the middle-class families (diamond-shape rather than historical triangle-shaped communities). That is become a member of middle-class family and maintain the membership lifetime. manju

	3.	On May 19, 2005 Harpreet wrote:
		Winds of grace are always blowing. Just open your sails. Nipun you are a great writer! You remind me of Richard Bach. I will like to pilfer this line :-)

	4.	On May 20, 2005 Khushru wrote:
		Nipun, from reading these thoughts and about your journey so far ... one more came to mind: There is no taking without giving. And no giving without taking.

	5.	On May 23, 2005 Vipul wrote:
		I totally agree with your last point: "You won't solve all the problems of the world. But make sure you aren't a problem for the world to solve." I think this is what people should understand before trying to help others... Just imagine how many problems in the world would be solved if everyone paid attention to this... It gives a whole new meaning to solving one problem at a time...

	6.	On Jul 01, 2005 Veena Shivanna wrote:
		One more - Cowardice is not to TRY! Take Care, -Veena

	7.	On Jul 07, 2005 gopinath wrote:
		It was great reading everything and the comments too

	8.	On Dec 05, 2005 bharat wrote:
		dear nipun, nature is the greatest teacher.. such a great truth... I pray that mother nature blesses everyone of us on this journey with you, with this awareness... If you can pause for a while... If you can be humble.... If you can remain silent amidst turbulence..., you can see how nature silently guides you, teaches you, educates ou and loves you immensely... You are spreading this love silently like a gentle dew drop that falls early in te morning..unseen and unheard... affectionately, bharat

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