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Post by Aunty Ruth's Wig on Mar 18, 2008 21:07:42 GMT
In theory I am practising Buddhist with no time for theistic world views HOWEVER in times of crisis, danger or transcedent opportunity I do revert to primeval instinct and feel the need to invoke the Divine in a rather direct and personal fashion.
With seven games to go and automatic promotion there if we can grit our teeth and play to 80% of our best - this is most assuredly one of those times.
Thus allow me to lead the congregration of Stoke City in a few words of sincere supplication to that which I will call .... for the sake of convenience (and without prejudice to your own concepts in relation to the ultimate & unknowable) ..... the Allmighty.
God Allmighty
Just do it for us.
Please.
Just fucking do it.
Amen.
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Post by powchirper on Mar 18, 2008 22:33:11 GMT
Take the swear word out ya post he might just listen.  |
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Post by Aunty Ruth's Wig on Mar 19, 2008 9:04:31 GMT
I doubt it unfortunately - with or without my profanities I would hope that in a world of infinite suffering Himself was busy with higher priorities. Our fate is in the hands of 11 daft lads come Saturday 3.00pm. Go on Stoke.
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Post by powchirper on Mar 19, 2008 9:13:08 GMT
Whats more important than Stoke getting promoted ;D The big man has had forever to sort the worlds problems out all we need is his attention for what would be in his lifetime a millionth of a grain of sand in the big hour glass in the sky |
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Post by Aunty Ruth's Wig on Mar 19, 2008 11:48:45 GMT
I'll take all the help we can get but since the Big 'Un is technically outside time & space and thus infinite his relation to any issue within time & space is therefore immeasurable so to suggest that the comparative minimality of our present concerns is in fact an incentive for His Grace to become manifest in our favour is of course theologically insupportable youth.
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Post by Dr Oetcake on Mar 19, 2008 12:39:17 GMT
I have to say Auntie Ruth, your obvious grasp on theology has rewarded you indeed, with 9 karmas from 11 posts, surely a strike rate Mike Sheron would have been proud of, perhaps the teachings of the Lord Buddha might offer us some support or guidance on our search for Nirvana come early may...?
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Post by Aunty Ruth's Wig on Mar 19, 2008 13:50:33 GMT
As you may know the Buddha preached the Middle Way. Neither extremities of utter self denial nor flagrant hedonism will do the trick. but a psychologically sound & skillful cultivation of awareness, appreciation and compassion. Translated into modern day football parlance that means we should not ne sitting back to protect 1-0 leads but not getting silly in pursuit of unrealistic 4 or 5 nils. As for Nirvana, I prefer to think of enlightenment not Enlightnment, if we are granted the experience of 'The Premiership' let us accept it for what it will be.
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Post by Dr Oetcake on Mar 19, 2008 13:58:08 GMT
So the Lord Budhha would be in favour of mid-table consolidation, certainly in the first season up...
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Post by Deleted on Mar 19, 2008 14:12:38 GMT
There are people on this message board who regularly claim that Pulis is God.
Is this prayer or profanity?
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Post by Aunty Ruth's Wig on Mar 19, 2008 14:18:36 GMT
I can confirm this - not only the historical Buddha but all Buddhas, in the past, the future, and in all possible Universes would smile with transcendent joy upon a Premiership mid-table Stoke finish next season. The fact that they would do the same over a similar outcome for Brazil, Bristol or Watford, in fact any other team you care to mention, is an irritating detail I will not dwell on right now.
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Post by Aunty Ruth's Wig on Mar 19, 2008 14:21:30 GMT
Should Pulis get us promoted this year I would not quibble Malvern.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 19, 2008 14:26:58 GMT
Thanks Aunty. Only a Buddhist could get out of that without offending anyone.
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Post by Dr Oetcake on Mar 19, 2008 16:01:13 GMT
this post is indeed a thoughtful oasis of calm.
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Post by GoBoks on Mar 19, 2008 16:19:13 GMT
The Question is, once God has granted our wish and we are in the premiership, will any of us stop for a moment to thank Him?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 19, 2008 16:23:17 GMT
A wise thread indeed and worthy of karma to its originator. Aunty, may you be reincarnated as a thirty goal a season Stoke striker.
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Post by Aunty Ruth's Wig on Mar 19, 2008 16:40:24 GMT
Goboks - I think that you know the answer already. We will take it for granted. Lose two games in a row and it will be Coates Out, Pulis Out and the whole inevitable pantomime. Human beings (and the good hearted but rather simple people of Stoke on Trent inparticular) are at a very early stage in their psychological evolution. Our species has become self aware for but a wink of time in comparison with the organic process which has got us here. Mentally speaking we are still staggering about with the shock of it all so I don't expect anything but the most childish behaviour at the best of times. A few amongst us will witness this and weep, not with anger, but with love.
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Post by longeatonpotter on Mar 19, 2008 20:48:24 GMT
I just hope our prayers are answered after so many disappointments , I live around and also work with many Derby fans and am fed up of their constant harking on about us never being in the Premiership and we are not a big enough club to go up because of our poor support. I would love it if we went up and they come down with the worst ever points record for the top flight . Come on Stoke Make my Day
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Post by Red and White Eyes on Mar 19, 2008 21:05:31 GMT
It has nowt to do with prayer, God, Buddah or the like.
It's down to my lucky hat and if I can hum all in one breath from the time the ref gives them a corner to the time the ball is crossed in! They have never scored if I am still in mid-hum.
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Post by KevinWhimper on Mar 19, 2008 21:24:42 GMT
auntyruthswig, I have no idea what you are saying haha!
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Post by Aunty Ruth's Wig on Mar 19, 2008 22:15:56 GMT
And Wisdom is therefore with you Tayman, right there, all you have to do, is nothing.
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Post by ersaurebot 1, 000, 000 views on Mar 19, 2008 22:23:01 GMT
Promotion please Jesus - ASAP!
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Post by Red and White Eyes on Mar 20, 2008 8:50:59 GMT
ARW,
Is "humming" in Buddha and that?
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Post by Aunty Ruth's Wig on Mar 20, 2008 9:23:32 GMT
Absolutely. In it's lowest form the technique that you employ is a shamanic device well known amongst Tibetan healers & exorcists with roots in the pre-Buddhist Bon religion. Of course this art was transformed within the Buddha dharma into Mantric Sound, used not for some mundane worldly end but to open the gateways to the Beyond. Your natural, instinctive appreciation of these capabilities marks you out as an individual with at least one foot firmly in the realm of devas (that means semi-divine beings). Use your powers wisely my friend, I am glad to make your acquaintance in these times. May I venture to enquire as to the colour & design of this totem you call your 'magic hat'?
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10 Pint Potter
Youth Player
Goaarrn you rip roaring Potters!!!! WE ARE PREMIER LEAGUE SAY WE ARE PREMIER LEAGUE!
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Post by 10 Pint Potter on Mar 20, 2008 9:27:28 GMT
Our Stanley
who art in the victoria
thy wingers come
thy crosses will be done
to fuller, as they were to viollet
give us on saturday our 3 points
and forgive us our hoofball
as we forgive those who hoofball against us
and lead us not into the playoffs
but deliver us up automatically
for thine is the championship
the power and the glory
for ever and ever,
OUR MEN
GOARRNN STOKE!!!
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Post by Aunty Ruth's Wig on Mar 20, 2008 9:30:09 GMT
LOL - nice one Shelton. Smudge should 'ave it for the print Oatie.
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10 Pint Potter
Youth Player
Goaarrn you rip roaring Potters!!!! WE ARE PREMIER LEAGUE SAY WE ARE PREMIER LEAGUE!
Posts: 417
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Post by 10 Pint Potter on Mar 20, 2008 9:51:26 GMT
well i nthat case i hope he reads it, and I will remember to buy the next few issues of the Oatcake
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Post by Red and White Eyes on Mar 20, 2008 17:50:54 GMT
"Absolutely. In it's lowest form the technique that you employ is a shamanic device well known amongst Tibetan healers & exorcists with roots in the pre-Buddhist Bon religion. Of course this art was transformed within the Buddha dharma into Mantric Sound, used not for some mundane worldly end but to open the gateways to the Beyond. Your natural, instinctive appreciation of these capabilities marks you out as an individual with at least one foot firmly in the realm of devas (that means semi-divine beings). "
Fuck me!! I thought so. It all makes sense now!
"Use your powers wisely my friend,"
I will use them only for good. Not evil. Honestly. No really.
May I venture to enquire as to the colour & design of this totem you call your 'magic hat'?
It's kinda bluey/black. Is that good?
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