On Tue, 12 Sep 1995, Bill Mitchell wrote:
> Replying to LO2738, in which it was stated that --
> > It takes experience to change habits and mindsets, not ideas:
>
> I don't think that I agree with this statement. I have personally
> experienced and observed changes in people from causes other than
> experience. Perhaps this is an "eastern predeliction to believe that
> action always precedes learning". :.) Ideas and visions, when they are
> powerful enough are tremendous forces for change - even before they are
> experienced.
Touche! Even Buddhists can fall into cliches.
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Regards
Jim Michmerhuizen
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