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[Shaman]

UPSSup, on January 24 2011 - 02:59 PM, said:

This thread is a shrine to a sad old bitter man.

He's back again. This shadow of a man sitting in an office getting paid to harass community servants. A cowardly UPS Supervisor that posts anonymously, a reflection of a desperate life of emptiness and sorrow. Yes, the shell of a soul that resonates with the Darth Vaders of the World. Enough said about a sad old bitter man.

I am pondering possibilities, exploring new places and meeting new friends. I communicate with scores of friends, many of them new. I'm taking some time to contemplate life's lessons and determine direction. A best friend passed away, major family issues were resolved and I moved twice during the past 60 days. I see major change on the horizon and a good possibility that I may have two more decades to explore. I am grateful that I have learned to live within my means. I could enjoy the same walk every day for the rest of my life. Still, I seek out new places, new friends and new experiences. My life is full to overflowing with blessings and opportunities. I need none of this yet I can't deny the possibilities. I could be content to exercise, eat well, learn and be quiet. It is in the quiet that I will determine which path to take next.

I have moved out of the Bay Area. I moved from one of the most beautiful areas in the world to another even more breathtaking. I could easily spend the rest of my life exploring the endless trails and natural history of this spectacular County. I could never fully take in the natural beauty that surrounds me. I have met some amazing people, any one of which represents a lifetime of possibility.

Am I sad and bitter? What would I be sad and bitter about? The most valuable lessons in life come at a cost. I am learning to appreciate everything about life, including the difficult lessons. I would like to do it all! I appreciate each day that I can continue to explore the beauty of this place that I find myself in. I would like to develop empathy and dispassion, valuable tools in exploring the realms of unconditional love. I've been engaged in sweet adventures that I have shared with facebook friends. I often return to the Bay Area to engage in community service projects. A favorite would be mentoring young adults in nursing home visits. I learn more from them than they from me.

I enjoy writing and I will continue to do so. Friends have encouraged me to share more. They believe that many would benefit from new commentaries on the documentation I have collected. Teamster.net has not been a favorite place to share. That will change once that I catch my breath and settle into my new home. It doesn't seem like anyone is in a hurry and neither am I. Please let me know if you have any suggestions.

Namaste

Charlie Engel
theshaman@earthllink.net

[Shaman]

Following are some comments from friends on facebook:

Kimberly Ann Holle OMG, Charlie, you are not sad, bitter, or old. You have a strong, youthful spirit determined to learn as much about love as possible and to share your insights with others. It amazes me how blind some can be to the reality of those they encounter. I am blessed to have you as a friend on this journey and see who you really are! I hope UPSSup joins us on FB so we can enfold him in positive energy and encourage his spiritual eyes to open....

Rabbi Gershon Steinberg-Caudill Who is the "bitter old man?"

Victoria Aja Charlie, people seldom see us as who we really are. I'm glad your life is fulfilling, and that you've "come home". That's really what's important. May we bless our enemies & let them go. They take up valuable space that could be inhabited by peace of mind. They may dismiss the good we've done, but that's about them...not us. Hoka hey

Theresa Stafford Charlie, I do not know you very well, but you seem a kindred soul. There was a time when I had to move my spot on the web because of naysayers, and then there was a series of physical moves that showed me who my friends were, and what I should value in life. I see that you have done the same, following the path of shamans everywhere when seeking Peace. Blessings be upon you, and great Joy in your Peace.

[overallowed]

Shaman, on January 25 2011 - 09:34 PM, said:

He's back again. This shadow of a man sitting in an office getting paid to harass community servants. A cowardly UPS Supervisor that posts anonymously, a reflection of a desperate life of emptiness and sorrow. Yes, the shell of a soul that resonates with the Darth Vaders of the World. Enough said about a sad old bitter man.

I couldn't have said it better myself.

[Shaman]

overallowed, on January 28 2011 - 06:31 PM, said:

I couldn't have said it better myself.

I am posting the following description of "Joe Republican" in appreciation of the more than 53,000 labor fans that have been and/or are following this string. Please share!

Thank you,

Charlie Engel
theshaman@earthllink.net

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Joe Republican

Joe gets up at 6 a.m. And fills his coffeepot with water to prepare his morning coffee. The water is clean and good because some tree-hugging liberal fought for minimum water-quality standards. With his first swallow of water, he takes his daily medication. His medications are safe to take because some stupid commie liberal fought to ensure their safety and that they work as advertised. All but $10 of his medications are paid for by his employer's medical plan because some liberal union workers fought their employers for paid medical insurance - now Joe gets it too. He prepares his morning breakfast, bacon and eggs. Joe's bacon is safe to eat because some girly-man liberal fought for laws to regulate the meat packing industry. In the morning shower, Joe reaches for his shampoo. His bottle is properly labeled with each ingredient and its amount in the total contents because some crybaby liberal fought for his right to know what he was putting on his body and how much it contained.

Joe dresses, walks outside and takes a deep breath. The air he breathes is clean because some environmentalist wacko liberal fought for the laws to stop industries from polluting our air. He walks to the subway station for his government-subsidized ride to work. It saves him considerable money in parking and transportation fees because some fancy-pants liberal fought for affordable public transportation, which gives everyone the opportunity to be a contributor.

Joe begins his work day. He has a good job with excellent pay, medical benefits, retirement, paid holidays and vacation because some lazy liberal union members fought and died for these working standards. Joe's employer pays these standards because Joe's employer doesn't want his employees to call the union. If Joe is hurt on the job or becomes unemployed, he'll get a worker compensation or unemployment check because some stupid liberal didn't think he should lose his home because of his temporary misfortune.

It's noontime and Joe needs to make a bank deposit so he can pay some bills. Joe's deposit is federally insured by the FDIC because some godless liberal wanted to protect Joe's money from unscrupulous bankers who ruined the banking system before the Great Depression. Joe has to pay his Fannie Mae-underwritten mortgage and his below-market federal student loan because some elitist liberal decided that Joe and the government would be better off if he was educated and earned more money over his lifetime. Joe is home from work.

He plans to visit his father this evening at his farm home in the country. He gets in his car for the drive. His car is among the safest in the world because some America-hating liberal fought for car safety standards. He arrives at his boyhood home. His was the third generation to live in the house financed by Farmers' Home Administration because bankers didn't want to make rural loans. The house didn't have electricity until some big-government liberal stuck his nose where it didn't belong and demanded rural electrification.

He is happy to see his father, who is now retired. His father lives on Social Security and a union pension because some wine-drinking, cheese-eating liberal made sure he could take care of himself so Joe wouldn't have to.

Joe gets back in his car for the ride home, and turns on a radio talk show. The radio host keeps saying that liberals are bad and conservatives are good. He doesn't mention that the beloved Republicans have fought against every protection and benefit Joe enjoys throughout his day. Joe agrees: "We don't need those big-government liberals ruining our lives! After all, I'm a self-made man who believes everyone should take care of themselves, just like I have."

[Straight Shooter]

How sad this has happened. But this happened by most of us not paying attention to what is happening in our union and politics. We need to wake up and do the right thing and look who is looking out for us and it is not HOFFA. We need to see that HOFFA AND HALL are not looking out for what we believe in and what is best for our members. Wake up TEAMSTERS and get involved in this election.

VOTE GEGARE 2011

[Shaman]

Straight Shooter, on April 02 2011 - 09:38 PM, said:

How sad this has happened. But this happened by most of us not paying attention to what is happening in our union and politics. We need to wake up and do the right thing and look who is looking out for us and it is not HOFFA. We need to see that HOFFA AND HALL are not looking out for what we believe in and what is best for our members. Wake up TEAMSTERS and get involved in this election.

VOTE GEGARE 2011

I never could understand why Teamsters, or anyone else for that matter, would vote for someone based on their name while ignoring their employment background and history. We will never elect someone that everyone approves of. Labor will rise from the ashes when integrity and accountability are recognized as being attributes that we are proud of.

What are the actions and attributes of a leader?
What is it that makes him different from others?

A leader is always full of praise.
A leader learns to use the phrases "thank you" and "please" on his way to the top.
A leader is always growing.
A leader is possessed with his dreams.
A leader launches forth before success is certain.
A leader is not afraid of confrontation.
A leader talks about his own mistakes before talking about someone else's.
A leader is a person of honesty and integrity.
A leader has a good name.
A leader makes others better.
A leader is quick to praise and encourage the smallest amount of improvement.
A leader is genuinely interested in others.
A leader looks for opportunities to find someone doing something right.
A leader takes others up with him.
A leader responds to his own failures and acknowledges them before others have to discover and reveal them.
A leader never allows murmuring—from himself or others.
A leader is specific in what he expects.
A leader holds accountable those who work with him.
A leader does what is right rather than what is popular.
A leader is a servant.

From Twenty Attributes of a Leader @ http://www.appleseeds.org/20-lead2.htm

[Shaman]

I suppose leadership at one time meant muscles; but today it means getting along with people.
Mohandas Gandhi

The supreme quality for leadership is unquestionably integrity. Without it, no real success is possible, no matter whether it is on a section gang, a football field, in an army, or in an office.
Dwight D. Eisenhower

Effective leadership is not about making speeches or being liked; leadership is defined by results not attributes.
Peter Drucker

[Shaman]

[Shaman]

Mata Amritanandamayi Devi is a Humanitarian that has been recognized by the World Council of Religions, The United Nations and countless others. The word Yoga means Union. Amma has a profound understanding and is a living example of "Mystical Union".

"The Sanskrit word yoga has the literal meaning of "yoke", from a root yuj. As a term for a system of abstract meditation or mental abstraction it was introduced by Patanjali in the 2nd century BC. Someone who practices yoga or follows the yoga philosophy with a high level of commitment is called a yogi or yogini." From "Yoga" on Wikipedia

Amma is God's Love in a Human Body -- Jane Goodall

Amma's Humanitarian Activities

" As a child, I always wanted to know the cause of misery of mankind and thought that if sorrow is a truth, then there must be a cause and a way out." Amma explains.

" I realize my purpose is to console - to personally wipe away tears through selfless love, compassion, and service." - Amma

Amma has inspired innumerable humanitarian activities all over the world. Some of them are free food and clothing programs, charitable hospitals, hospices, disaster relief programs, free homes for the poor and the needy, medical camps, orphanage, schools, educational institutions, widows' pension scheme, free legal advice, preservation of nature and so on. The list is long and growing everyday.
Amma says, " Compassion to the poor and the needy is our duty to God." Through the example of her own life Amma has inspired people from all over the world to walk in the path of selfless-service and compassion towards all beings.






Amma is regularly invited to address major international organisations.


We can never close our eyes to the world in the name of spirituality.

I posted the following yesterday on facebook. Please feel free to join friends and me on this fascinating and dynamic forum.

Namaste,

Charlie Engel
theshaman@earthlink.net

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May 26, 2011

Dear Facebook Friends:

I stopped by at the Mendocino Graveyard late yesterday afternoon. I ran into a wonderful man named Hamsa. He was visiting the grave of his departed wife. I quickly learned that Hamsa is a devotee of my Bhakti Guru, Mata Amritanandamayi Devi. He gave me two pictures of Amma which I have put on my dashboard. Amma is dressed up for Devi Bhava and wearing a crown in one photo while She is dressed in a white sari and smiling in the other. Hamsa also gave me a beautiful “Devi card” as a divine gift.

We had the most wonderful conversation. Hamsa’s daughter does Seva at the Green Friends table during Amma’s tour stop at the M. A. Center in the East Bay. Hamsa explained the meaning of his daughters name while his face glowed with Divine Love.

We talked for the better part of an hour. My new friend shared insights and experiences of the Divine Mother and Her influence on his life. It was clear to both of us that Mata Amritanandamayi Devi destined our meeting. Hamsa gave me much appreciated advice based on his own experiences.

We exchanged phone numbers while promising to watch for each other during Amma’s visit to The M. A. Center. Thank you Amma for touching my life with this sweet man.

Namaste,

Charlie Engel

I learned today that Hamsa is a good friend of my former housemate, Manoharan.

Beauty lies in faith and faith dwells in the heart. ~ Amma

Click here to for information on Amma's 2011 North American Tour

[UPSSup]

Shaman, on January 25 2011 - 09:34 PM, said:

He's back again. This shadow of a man sitting in an office getting paid to harass community servants. A cowardly UPS Supervisor that posts anonymously, a reflection of a desperate life of emptiness and sorrow. Yes, the shell of a soul that resonates with the Darth Vaders of the World. Enough said about a sad old bitter man.

I am pondering possibilities, exploring new places and meeting new friends. I communicate with scores of friends, many of them new. I'm taking some time to contemplate life's lessons and determine direction. A best friend passed away, major family issues were resolved and I moved twice during the past 60 days. I see major change on the horizon and a good possibility that I may have two more decades to explore. I am grateful that I have learned to live within my means. I could enjoy the same walk every day for the rest of my life. Still, I seek out new places, new friends and new experiences. My life is full to overflowing with blessings and opportunities. I need none of this yet I can't deny the possibilities. I could be content to exercise, eat well, learn and be quiet. It is in the quiet that I will determine which path to take next.

I have moved out of the Bay Area. I moved from one of the most beautiful areas in the world to another even more breathtaking. I could easily spend the rest of my life exploring the endless trails and natural history of this spectacular County. I could never fully take in the natural beauty that surrounds me. I have met some amazing people, any one of which represents a lifetime of possibility.

Am I sad and bitter? What would I be sad and bitter about? The most valuable lessons in life come at a cost. I am learning to appreciate everything about life, including the difficult lessons. I would like to do it all! I appreciate each day that I can continue to explore the beauty of this place that I find myself in. I would like to develop empathy and dispassion, valuable tools in exploring the realms of unconditional love. I've been engaged in sweet adventures that I have shared with facebook friends. I often return to the Bay Area to engage in community service projects. A favorite would be mentoring young adults in nursing home visits. I learn more from them than they from me.

I enjoy writing and I will continue to do so. Friends have encouraged me to share more. They believe that many would benefit from new commentaries on the documentation I have collected. Teamster.net has not been a favorite place to share. That will change once that I catch my breath and settle into my new home. It doesn't seem like anyone is in a hurry and neither am I. Please let me know if you have any suggestions.

Namaste

Charlie Engel
theshaman@earthllink.net

ups owns you and your mind. You are locked up in some sick twisted search for a revenge you will never find. you cant negate your pitiful state by putting me down. You are weak.

[Shaman]

UPSSup, on July 21 2011 - 12:16 AM, said:

ups owns you and your mind. You are locked up in some sick twisted search for a revenge you will never find. you cant negate your pitiful state by putting me down. You are weak.

How can I put down someone that I don't know the identity of? We all have many roles that we play. As for U.P.S. owning me, please feel free to check out my page on facebook. U.P.S. is barely a blip on my radar screen. Thanks for checking in.

[overallowed]

UPSSup, on July 21 2011 - 12:16 AM, said:

ups owns you and your mind. You are locked up in some sick twisted search for a revenge you will never find. you cant negate your pitiful state by putting me down. You are weak.

Actually , UPS owns you " if you are really a UPS sup ." They get on a conference call and talk to you like you are scum and you have to take it , they tell you to jump , you ask how high , they tell you when you can go home , email you your orders for the day. I could go on and on..........

[Shaman]

overallowed, on July 22 2011 - 04:39 PM, said:

Actually , UPS owns you " if you are really a UPS sup ." They get on a conference call and talk to you like you are scum and you have to take it , they tell you to jump , you ask how high , they tell you when you can go home , email you your orders for the day. I could go on and on..........

Click here to learn about Industrial and organizational psychology on Wikipedia

Reliability of Wikipedia

[Sherri Henry]

REALLY PEOPLE?

This site is for sharing with ALL the TEAMSTERS in ITTY BITTY Union Land!
IT certainly is not about the six thugs that move aimlessly through every thread thinking that the word FORUM means to: SHARE every RUDE and obnoxious thought EVERY day!
Talk about your vengeance seeking from a lonely office. OMG! A few of you assholes must sit with your I Phones stuck up your nose, because you are all over the place sharing your misery with people who don't want it. No body ever tells you that because they don't want you spoiling all their posts but it is true. It does not matter whether you love the union or hate the union, you are going to piss all over anything anyone says that does not fit your agenda.

See like right now, your egotistical big heads will believe I took all this time to write this post JUST FOR YOU.!
YOU ARE WRONG, this is for the MEMBERS who will get on here and ALLOW your stupidity to ruin a post they might otherwise have benefited from.

So this guy and everyone else is sharing with the DECLINING 1.3 million member, who after clicking on TEAMSTER TALK decide to go further into a direct thread and listen to what the writer(s) have to say. That is what a FORUM is.

DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME replying to this thread TO ATTACK ME. I will not be here to read it. I specifically came to this thread to day looking for information and since I found it, I will not be back. Come on over to TEAMSTER TALK and do there, that is where I will be so I am sure tnet would appreciate you attacking on the threads I initiated. These folks aren't as interested in your comments as the bacteria is that grows over there!

[Shaman]

Sherri Henry, on July 25 2011 - 07:25 AM, said:

REALLY PEOPLE?

This site is for sharing with ALL the TEAMSTERS in ITTY BITTY Union Land!
IT certainly is not about the six thugs that move aimlessly through every thread thinking that the word FORUM means to: SHARE every RUDE and obnoxious thought EVERY day!
Talk about your vengeance seeking from a lonely office. OMG! A few of you assholes must sit with your I Phones stuck up your nose, because you are all over the place sharing your misery with people who don't want it. No body ever tells you that because they don't want you spoiling all their posts but it is true. It does not matter whether you love the union or hate the union, you are going to piss all over anything anyone says that does not fit your agenda.

See like right now, your egotistical big heads will believe I took all this time to write this post JUST FOR YOU.!
YOU ARE WRONG, this is for the MEMBERS who will get on hear and ALLOW your stupidity to ruin a post they might otherwise have benefited from.

So this guy and everyone else is sharing with the DECLINING 1.3 million member, who after clicking on TEAMSTER TALK decide to go further into a direct thread and listen to what the writer(s) have to say. That is what a FORUM is.

DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME replying to this thread TO ATTACK ME. I will not be here to read it. I specifically came to this thread to day looking for information and since I found it, I will not be back. Come on over to TEAMSTER TALK and do there, that is where I will be so I am sure tnet would appreciate you attacking on the threads I initiated. These folks are near as interested as the bacteria that gathers over there!

Sherry: You forgot to give us a list of topics and phrases that would meet with your approval. It is a little bizarre for you to post here or anywhere else with the clear intent to attack everyone and everything without expecting people to respond. No problem! You simply post incoherent babble while giving the readers a list of fuzzy reasons that you will not respond let alone explain what you are talking about. I read your post three times before realizing that you inspire people to not read your posts. This is a good thing!

[Shaman]

The following was posted on the Teamsters Talk forum earlier tonight. Here is my response. Click here to read the post on the Teamsters Talk forum.

IBBadDude, on August 10 2011 - 12:22 PM, said:

Pressure, lol. You made me laugh out loud. You don't know pressure, obviously. At a certain point you move on because you gain nothing further from the confrontation. I moved on.

Who has experience under pressure? I assembled about four thousand pages of documents in my efforts to address serious problems in the work place. All of my documents were reviewed by the Alameda County District Attorney's Office. A Deputy D. A. suggested that I go to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. I sent the Concord office of the F.B.I. several documents and made an appointment for an interview. The F. B. I. told me that the statute of limitations had run out for a R. I. C. O. complaint. They were wrong but I called it a day. I had given over a thousand pages of deposition and undergone five psychiatric exams. I have copies of all of them. I filed petitions with more government agencies than you are aware of. I also filed petitions with the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals as well as the California Supreme Court. My efforts paled in comparison to what I have seen some of my friends do. I continue to post here because I gain something regardless of the response. Reading material that is posted on this site and engaging in the actions I have described has resulted my realizing an enhanced state of dispassion. This is a priceless boon for both a Yogi as well as an activist. Have you read my string on the UPS Forum? It is approaching 57,000 views. Do you think it is an accident or is it possible people have found something worthwhile to read?

Namaste,

Charlie

[Shaman]

Question:

Osho,
How come you speak about political leaders and religious leaders in the same tone -- is there no difference between them?

Fundamentally there is no difference at all. Superficially of course there are differences.

The basic desire to be a leader arises in people who are suffering from an inferiority complex. It does not matter whether they move into the political world or into the religious world; the will-to-power is an absolute indication that the man feels himself inferior to others and he wants to prove to the world that it is not so.

It is not only a question of proving to the world; through the world he wants to prove it to himself too, that he is not inferior to anybody. The only way mind can manage it is to make everybody inferior to you.

Mind is not your intelligence.

Ask Osho ...... The successful criminals in politics and religion @ http://www.otoons.de...o_religion6.htm

[Shaman]

"Just as a soldier endures harrowing conditions and follows difficult orders no matter what the cost in hardship, a spiritual warrior perceives everything as occurring by Divine Will and accepts life's trials and tribulations in this light."

"An essay on the path of a spiritual warrior. The phrase 'spiritual warrior' sounds like an oxymoron, but the spiritual path and the warrior's training share many common archetypal ideals."

Characteristics and values of spiritual warriors @ http://www.wikinut.c...e-pointed-focus

[Shaman]

It's January 1, 2012. The count for this string reached 60,000 unique views today. Thank you Phil and crew for creating an appropriate environment for telling this story.

A small group of individuals can accomplish much when moved my unchecked idealism and a keen sense of community service.

Best wishes for the New Year.

Namaste,

Charlie Engel
theshaman@earthlink.net