tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809185710327113434.post289170483782367911..comments2023-05-16T05:23:56.443-04:00Comments on goddessoftheconfluence: Honesty and PovertyButternut Squashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14703748547994069092noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809185710327113434.post-30879975744532735172010-08-26T09:35:13.990-04:002010-08-26T09:35:13.990-04:00What a fantastic story! The odds were considerable...What a fantastic story! The odds were considerable against them finding your wallet. Another lost and found story. Love it.Trish and Rob MacGregorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02846270474176860924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809185710327113434.post-26164213092118944702009-07-04T09:16:23.139-04:002009-07-04T09:16:23.139-04:00Upon further reflection, I conclude all of my expe...Upon further reflection, I conclude all of my experiences are equally meaningful and equally uplifting. Each one teaches me love takes shape in different places, people and situations. All of them invite me to grow. Riding an elephant in Thailand reminds me all creatures great and small are teachers. Humans are wise to choose to learn from all.Liara Coverthttp://blog.dreambuilders.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809185710327113434.post-38816287130222447452009-06-03T01:38:06.495-04:002009-06-03T01:38:06.495-04:00I loved this story and all the images it made in m...I loved this story and all the images it made in my mind. And that photo, it's art.Lori annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02860428306713379828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809185710327113434.post-1617121295778681032009-06-02T21:39:32.975-04:002009-06-02T21:39:32.975-04:00In my youth the chant was finder's keepers los...In my youth the chant was finder's keepers losers weepers, but that is not the motto in all places. It is a choice to be honest, but reinforced by the conventions and expectations of the society. Japan is a beautiful example. I found that people would not even keep the change found in the phone booth when I was there in my teens. They just put it on top of the phone. We need to raise our cultural expectations in so many ways. Peace.Butternut Squashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14703748547994069092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809185710327113434.post-19180706687042877062009-06-02T13:52:48.586-04:002009-06-02T13:52:48.586-04:00This is an uplifting story. I have known the beaut...This is an uplifting story. I have known the beauty of timeless honesty in different places. For example, in Japan, I lost a silk scarf that belonged t my grandmother. It blew off my neck when I did not noice. Upon retracing my steps though a large garden path on route to a castle, I found someone had found it, tied it to a tree branch for the owner to hopefully find. Maybe it was the spirit of my grandmother? Her spirit does not confirm or deny the possibility. When you are honest and loving, the universe resonates parallel energy back. Curiously, in North America, when a person loses a glove on the street and retraces the steps, for some reason the glove is often invisible or not found. My most uplifting experiences have been overseas and abroad, and yet, that is changing. Love is in the air.Liara Coverthttp://blog.dreambuilders.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809185710327113434.post-89174894640318377592009-06-02T09:49:47.349-04:002009-06-02T09:49:47.349-04:00Butternut, that sounds good on the tongue. Evokes ...Butternut, that sounds good on the tongue. Evokes almond rocha not a vegetable.<br /><br />Anyway. thanks for visiting my site recently. I've seen you around the blogosphere and we finally get to meet. ThanksThe Clever Puphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07198739825136188378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809185710327113434.post-29911886843271649262009-05-31T09:35:50.108-04:002009-05-31T09:35:50.108-04:00Wow, what a story! Riding on the back of Ganesha.
...Wow, what a story! Riding on the back of Ganesha.<br /><br />It is truly a miracle that they found your wallet. Angels have watched over you, Butternut Squash, they have.<br /><br />Thank you for a glimpse into a life I honestly can not imagine. Wow.Reya Mellickerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076092659507965666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809185710327113434.post-82752831041266023322009-05-30T14:50:22.659-04:002009-05-30T14:50:22.659-04:00Wonderful story..sort of like a miracle...
And t...Wonderful story..sort of like a miracle...<br /> And the look of elephants, sort of like they know everything and accept it all..my anthropomorphic vision, I guess.Lynhttp://ellerochelle.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809185710327113434.post-79055312647494922962009-05-30T11:35:24.415-04:002009-05-30T11:35:24.415-04:00A touching take on the simplicity of rural people....A touching take on the simplicity of rural people. <br /><br />Like you said elephants look sad and wise at the same time, and no I have never seen a Tiger in the wild either though plenty of pugmarks, maybe because I was on foot on all the treks.<br /><br />Sad as it is am curious to know how you came to lose the pictures you took.Anil Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02422187314611747278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809185710327113434.post-14084194132800215162009-05-30T09:58:21.100-04:002009-05-30T09:58:21.100-04:00Thanks for the compliments everyone. There is muc...Thanks for the compliments everyone. There is much I have to say about honesty. You might be surprised at how differently it is perceived in different parts of the world. I expect that I will write several stories on this topic.<br /><br />About the toys: I should probably just post the unadulterated photo. In the background are jade plants, you can see the edge of the pot. In the foreground is a bit of burrows tail. The rhino and small elephant are carved wood and the large elephant is made of leather. Photoshop 'Cut Out' did the rest. (The toys were gifts to my boys from their brothers in Nepal.)Butternut Squashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14703748547994069092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809185710327113434.post-14683063559753987442009-05-30T08:54:13.674-04:002009-05-30T08:54:13.674-04:00There is so much I want to say about this post and...There is so much I want to say about this post and so little time tonight... well, here it goes...<br /><br />I don't remember if I told you that my favorite animal is the elephant...I have an assortment of elephants in boxes and cabinets...so, I must say that I LOVE that picture you have taken...of toys! ? Excellent job! I am pretty sure I will try to copycat that! lol<br /><br />Such an extraordinary and soul warming story too. You can feel "heaven on earth" in events like that. <br /><br />Thank you for sharing this story (and the link about that book by Amelie. I have heard of her previous book before but never read it. This new book looks interesting too so I think I will go on another shopping spree soon!)I_am_Tulsahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07086202179186118183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809185710327113434.post-25692631549588111402009-05-29T22:34:46.844-04:002009-05-29T22:34:46.844-04:00What a beautiful story, Butternut. I love elephant...What a beautiful story, Butternut. I love elephants, and the honor of the men who found your wallet is heartwarming. Thanks for sharing.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13178290697351352495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809185710327113434.post-31652063067317549352009-05-29T16:22:40.943-04:002009-05-29T16:22:40.943-04:00Oh I always seem to be under pressure for time...
...Oh I always seem to be under pressure for time...<br />I will be back.<br />Love your stories.Siobhánhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08010312651909916741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809185710327113434.post-56156918111073052632009-05-29T13:14:41.743-04:002009-05-29T13:14:41.743-04:00First of all, that's a terrific image you created ...First of all, that's a terrific image you created from toys! Secondly, what an adventurous life you've experienced. I could never imagine getting on the back of an elephant, nevermind venturing that far. <br /><br />Your story proves the goodness of mankind. And, that sometimes, the poorest are the best samaritans.Every Photo Tells A Storyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03914175541948429064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809185710327113434.post-71105274568960314102009-05-29T11:46:21.312-04:002009-05-29T11:46:21.312-04:00It is always a pleasant surprise to find people so...It is always a pleasant surprise to find people so honest. Usually they are the ones with the most needs. I enjoyed the vicarious ride on the elephant. And I know that SICK feeling of losing a valuable with little hope of finding it.Leeniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17655189620056032790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809185710327113434.post-34591499441685644172009-05-29T11:37:35.679-04:002009-05-29T11:37:35.679-04:00I loved your descriptions of the jungle walk. So ...I loved your descriptions of the jungle walk. So glad you got your wallet back and the things in it. So nice to hear about these far flung parts of the world.<br />Blessings StarStella Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699491230987143490noreply@blogger.com