tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6567564540904111532.post6478482749089730553..comments2023-10-17T03:42:29.578-04:00Comments on Maitri's Heart: Proper Names ~ The Essence Of Our Past Behavior...maitrilibellulehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13209739470133507700noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6567564540904111532.post-16911909716047830232009-03-13T20:51:00.000-04:002009-03-13T20:51:00.000-04:00Absolutely beautiful Maitri. Just like you!Absolutely beautiful Maitri. Just like you!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04294472303518991087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6567564540904111532.post-75127931925179808422009-03-08T14:17:00.000-04:002009-03-08T14:17:00.000-04:00Thank you for sharing you.Thank you for sharing you.Erikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15635610912407767554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6567564540904111532.post-70591580300237888712009-03-07T07:36:00.000-05:002009-03-07T07:36:00.000-05:00I love the story of your name....Great choice, Mot...I love the story of your name....Great choice, Mother Reverend MaitriAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02899731069705694812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6567564540904111532.post-5033490142849354142009-03-03T22:42:00.000-05:002009-03-03T22:42:00.000-05:00What a beautiful message! Thank you so much for y...What a beautiful message! Thank you so much for your moving and inspiring words.Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10106720865034468249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6567564540904111532.post-86120612497131016222009-03-01T13:38:00.000-05:002009-03-01T13:38:00.000-05:00Thank you so much Jennifer, and it's so good to se...Thank you so much Jennifer, and it's so good to see you here honey. Naming is a very powerful thing. In some cultures naming ceremonies are sanctified by sacred ceremony and great celebration. Sometimes I think we are too flip in this country about the importance of a name. We are marking a child for life. <BR/><BR/>It was one of the most powerful things I have ever done to choose my own name, one that meant a great deal to me spiritually. It changed me in more ways than I can say. People told me they thought that I was everything from crazy to ridiculous to change my name. My mother took great offense and was very hurt as if I did it to reject her and the name she had given me. But as I explained to her again and again, I didn't do it to hurt anybody, I did it to help me gain a new, stronger, Self, and it empowered me tremendously as a woman. <BR/><BR/>I hope all is going well in your world. I send you peace, and love...<BR/><BR/>Rev. Mother Maitrimaitrilibellulehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13209739470133507700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6567564540904111532.post-65730799524123993462009-03-01T13:31:00.000-05:002009-03-01T13:31:00.000-05:00Daisy honey, it's good to see you... and I went ri...Daisy honey, it's good to see you... and I went right to your post and read it. And it made me very sad, and made me cringe in places because I would like to feel like in this day and age -- and I understand that there will, sadly, always be racists and biggots -- we were past, or mostly past, such cruelty. I pray that some day we can transcend this unconscionable bigotry. <BR/><BR/>Your post was very powerful, and enlightening. Keep on keepin' on honey. Those who have things of great import to say are not always popular, but they are necessary and we need them. I applaud you.<BR/><BR/>Rev. Mother Maitrimaitrilibellulehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13209739470133507700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6567564540904111532.post-10203119894906412402009-03-01T13:04:00.000-05:002009-03-01T13:04:00.000-05:00Hello, Reverend Mother Maitri! Names have meaning,...Hello, Reverend Mother Maitri! Names have meaning, and to be able to chose your name for its meaning is a wonderful thing.jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07959874504681715396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6567564540904111532.post-42840155857376742432009-03-01T08:45:00.000-05:002009-03-01T08:45:00.000-05:00Mother,I certainly understand about names. This i...Mother,<BR/><BR/>I certainly understand about names. <BR/><BR/>This is my blog-offering about names. I did not know it would end up so popular--I have gotten literally thousands and thousands of hits on it--classes have used it, it was linked everywhere (Jezebel, MetaFilter, etc). I've had at least 31,000 hits on it. <BR/><BR/>The experiment super-linking has taught me a lot, because some people were also pretty nasty and doubtful about it and thought I was lying. (People bring <I>themselves</I> to any discussion!) Others were kind and generous, and I made new friends.<BR/><BR/>As you can see, 127 comments--and sometimes I still get them. <BR/><BR/>And now, for you: <A HREF="http://daisysdeadair.blogspot.com/2008/04/on-having-black-name.html" REL="nofollow">On Having a Black Name.</A><BR/><BR/>NamasteDaisy Deadheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17993200276152025235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6567564540904111532.post-30063790586315162062009-02-28T17:25:00.000-05:002009-02-28T17:25:00.000-05:00Dorothy, how kind of you to write...I also love yo...Dorothy, how kind of you to write...<BR/><BR/>I also love your blog. While the internet is not without it's share of problems (just like the rest of the world!) I have met so many wonderful people from all over the world in this medium, and it is my blessing if I have something worthy of sharing. Your comment meant a lot to me.<BR/><BR/>Blessings to you dearheart. <BR/><BR/>Reverend Mother Maitri (See, I have to get used to writing it!)maitrilibellulehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13209739470133507700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6567564540904111532.post-23996539700554773422009-02-28T17:15:00.000-05:002009-02-28T17:15:00.000-05:00Blessings to you and your journey in the cyberspac...Blessings to you and your journey in the cyberspace world. There is so much you'll be able to do and never leave your home I long for that time when I will be able to do the same. <BR/><BR/>I loved reading your thoughts they are filled with wisdom kindness and peace.<BR/>The name thought was provoking so now I wonder the name I'd pick if I were to change mine....<BR/><BR/>Thanks for visiting grammology..I'll be back.<BR/><BR/>Dorothy from grammology<BR/>grammology.comDorothyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03181570769074774554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6567564540904111532.post-86279440868665332332009-02-28T16:23:00.000-05:002009-02-28T16:23:00.000-05:00Sweet Pink Lady,Thank you so much honey. Your kind...Sweet Pink Lady,<BR/><BR/>Thank you so much honey. Your kind comments mean so much to me, and it's so nice to be addressed as Reverend Mother Maitri. It's so new to me that I'm still a little shy about it, so it made me grin ear to ear. Keep up with your lovely blog, and for sharing from such a beautiful heart...<BR/><BR/>Here's a gentle, warm hug,<BR/><BR/>Reverend Mother Maitrimaitrilibellulehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13209739470133507700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6567564540904111532.post-89696899574476299282009-02-28T16:20:00.000-05:002009-02-28T16:20:00.000-05:00Sam, Thank you for your kind words, and what beaut...Sam, <BR/><BR/>Thank you for your kind words, and what beautiful names for your children. I know one day they will wear them proudly! I just adore Cherry Blossom!<BR/><BR/>Take care and be gentle with yourself. May only lovely days be ahead...<BR/><BR/>Maitrimaitrilibellulehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13209739470133507700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6567564540904111532.post-9503680334264125422009-02-28T16:18:00.000-05:002009-02-28T16:18:00.000-05:00Victoria honey, so good to see you. And I am smili...Victoria honey, so good to see you. And I am smiling right back at you! :o) I appreciate your kind comments so much and am sending you a BIG BIG hug!<BR/><BR/>Have a wonderful weekend honey!<BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/><BR/>Maitrimaitrilibellulehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13209739470133507700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6567564540904111532.post-19074285209429669752009-02-28T09:53:00.000-05:002009-02-28T09:53:00.000-05:00I am at a loss for words. This is soooooooo beauti...I am at a loss for words. This is soooooooo beautiful. Oh Reverend Mother Maitri, a name does make a lot of difference. But it is the heart that speaks the truth. You are one amazing person.<BR/><BR/>What a powerful post!<BR/><BR/>Blessings to you,<BR/><BR/>Bing (",)Bing Yaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01562123246667338670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6567564540904111532.post-41532900609702018222009-02-28T08:02:00.000-05:002009-02-28T08:02:00.000-05:00Inspiring writing, I have to say. When my third ch...Inspiring writing, I have to say. When my third child was born, my wife was once again in a panic about finding a name. My son had been pushing for Sakura for our second child, and he was once again in favor of this name. My wife thought it might give him a special connection, so she went for it. I liked the idea of calling my daughter "cherry blossom", because it seemed so hopeful. With my son ii was the connection to the past; with my second daughter it was a desire to have an interesting life. I wonder what they will make of their names after reading this post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6567564540904111532.post-68442969119622910452009-02-28T01:44:00.000-05:002009-02-28T01:44:00.000-05:00Most Reverend of Mothers...I am wearing this huge ...Most Reverend of Mothers...<BR/>I am wearing this huge smile on my face as I finish reading your story and type this to you.<BR/><BR/>excellent. excellent. excellent.<BR/><BR/>May you continue to delight and inspire your readers, and I include myself in that number.<BR/>----<--@<BR/><BR/>Blessed Be,<BR/>VSDVictoria SkyDancerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17575030189374840672noreply@blogger.com