Message for Your Soul

[SiGung Vincent A. Cabais]

My father sent this to me.  It actually brought me to tears.  If anyone has ever met him... you would agree that his intensity far exceeds my own.  He has never been one to be sentimental.   In fact… you could say he is a bit of a “jerk”.  I have never viewed him that way.  We all have the capacity to be a jerk at times.  I know I excel at it.  However, there is method to my father’s madness and to my own.

 

Take a look at this “Power Point” presentation and ask yourself “how do I measure up”.  You do not have to believe in GOD to recognize the message being given.  Everyone in this system should be aspiring to the level of “Lo Han” (Worthy One).  We must all find ways to bring benefit towards our communities.  We all have the power to improve.

[Chris Mueller]

It was very nicely done.  A very good powerpoint presentation.

I didn't realize love was such a foreign thing to you, as it might seem.  You mentioned relationship problems in your talks with us in the past.  Why do you feel the need to put up such blocks.  Why be broken up in tears, rather than relieved that you were such a person capable of such things???  Or maybe you didn't realize it? 
"We all have the capacity to be a jerk at times.  I know I excel at it." 

So why be a jerk then, as you say...what's the egoic motivation behind it, if any?  We all see what we want to I suppose, but I woud agree....you have much to teach besides how to hurt someone.  So....why not teach it???  Afraid of being weak, that will happen.  Just asking.  Sifu.

[SiGung Vincent A. Cabais]

Chris,

I'm not exactly sure... but, I think you missed the point.

Love is not a foreign thing to me.  In fact, it is a part of who I am and who I want to be.  You are right that I've had problems with my relationships in the past.  Do you know what the issue always was?  It was the commitment to this system.  Everyone admires drive, dedication and perseverance.  At least, until it interferes with the attention that they want.

It brought me to tears because I thought it so profound in its simple message.

[Chris Mueller]

"In fact, it is a part of who I am and who I want to be."

That's a great and noble goal.

"You are right that I've had problems with my relationships in the past.  Do you know what the issue always was? "

Of course not. 

"Everyone admires drive, dedication and perseverance."

To a point.  At the extreme it becomes craving, desire and ambition.  I believe the extreme is easy to attain.  Love suffers at both extremes.

"At least, until it interferes with the attention that they want."

I dont understand this.  Does this mean you want attention?  My apologies, I dont understand this line.  What attention?  Is attention even necessary?  Elaborate if possible.  Sifu.

Thanks,
Chris

[John-Henry Beck]

I believe he simply means that people don't admire drive so much when it is at their expense.  Friends and family generally expect some degree of attention from you and can be displeased when they feel they are put second to something else.  There are always degrees, of course.  But this is a big part of where the term 'workaholic' came from.

John-Henry

[Chris Mueller]

"I believe he simply means that people don't admire drive so much when
it is at their expense.  Friends and family generally expect some
degree of attention from you and can be displeased when they feel they
are put second to something else.  There are always degrees, of
course.  But this is a big part of where the term 'workaholic' came
from."

Well thanks for the answer.  Your answer is most admirable and humble.  We all have faults don't we?  Well, at least most of us can realize this......thanks for the response friend

[Jeff Cole]

Word Sifu,

I just watched the Presentation and It is a truly moving message no matter what your faith. As far as Heimdall's many questions, I can tell you from experience there are very few people that are as full of love and character as Sifu. Whatever quirks he may or may not have, you could never ask for a better friend in your corner. Just thought I might say that. Been awhile since I posted here also thought I'd say Hello. Grin.. hi

[SiGung Vincent A. Cabais]

Word Jeff,

When am I going to see you again?  It has been far too long.

[Jeff Cole]

Well Siemens and Walmart have this combined effort to try and work me to death lol. I Should be around town toward the end of the month. I will try and stop by classes there in rolla around that time. Good to hear from you.

[Charles Kurtz]

I have known you Sifu for quite some time, And the time I have known you and when we was able to have one of our many talks. I know you do not lack love in this life, for your life for life of others, the art and just life itself. I see not the jerk you say you may be. Hush that talk. It is an expression nothing more, not a true state of your being.

Others couldn't see this at times, when they come in contact with you, love you and wish to be apart of you. I know most of what happened then, the spirits can tell me the rest of the story.

There can be only one true love and passion in ones life. It is for others to understand, to be considerate; and if truely loving, would see and support that and not be selfish in intent to steal away such a love. I know there is a certain weight on your shoulders, anxiety and somewhat of a desperation in fact due to that weight bearing down always on your mind. You need not the understanding of that to know, you already know, sometimes just takes a good kick to clear your head sometimes.

I look forward to speaking together with you again as we once did Sifu.