Dear Brothers and Sisters
Here are 9 aphorisms with related questions, for your enjoyment.
May God Bless each of you.
Love, Robert Mertens,
Chair, Subud California
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A child once said, “I feel safe with my name in your mouth.” Question: “Who is it that keeps my name safe?”
Varindra Vittachi once said. “Everything is about something else.” Question: “What is this about?”
Peter Drucker said, “The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn’t said.” Question: “What are we really talking about here?”
Mark Twain said, “It ain’t what we don’t know that hurts us. It’s what we know that just ain’t so.” Question: “What’s that?”
Attributed to Albert Einstein, “Everything must be made as simple as possible, but no simpler.” Question: “How?”
Early Puritan Proverb, “Everyone is crazy except me and thee, and I sometimes wonder about thee.” Question: “Might be thee?”
My father said, “Never be more than 85% right.” Question: “How much is 85%?”
I asked, “What’s the meaning of life?” Question: “Is it today?”
Bapak said, “Subud is you.” Question: “Who?”