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Peace from a Buddha apprentice.
Peace from a Buddha apprentice.
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superchucker77
297 posts
Dec 20, 2010
7:55 PM
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I have not posted here very often in quiet some time, however in light of my dear friend Chris's passing I believe that it is appropriate for me to speak.
For many many months, I have resolved to the status of a lurker on this forum. I have watched as many MANY arguments have been arbitrated and resolved. I have seen members being kicked off, forced out, and sometimes reinstated. I have seen feelings get hurt, word wars rage, and chaos ensue.
In lea of this chaos, Chris was often in the middle of it and on both sides. It is time for that behavior to STOP.
I find it very interesting, yet saddening that Chris continues to be the center of that same chaos even when he is no longer on this earth.
I a recent thread; my very good friend and fellow Buddha clansman called for a gathering of information of Chris's customizing techniques in order to help keep his teachings remembered, and used for the benefit of those who need them.
Yet, even such a simple request as that has yet again boiled into a ragging madness that will probably result in another locked thread.
I was a student of Chris' my self in many ways. However, I was not a harmonica student of chris as much as I was a music and life student of chris. Over the last year and a half, I spent countless hours on skype, facebook, in person and sometimes in phone conversation with Chris. Chris was a mentor that I could talk to about anything, and he always made a big point to help me become the best ME possible. His was a style of "life" teaching that was centered around the "individual".
There were many times in which he completely dismantled my psych and inert ego; forcing me to realize the fundamental elements of my thought and actions and allowing me to rebuild. There were several occasion in which I would get angry at him and we would not speak for weeks, but I would always end up coming back having realized the lesson that he was trying to teach me. He made me realize things about myself that I would never have experienced without his aid. In fact, I would not be playing in my current style of harpboxing if not for Chris' help in realizing my strengths and calling.
Zhin is a fellow student of Chris' who had much the same tutelage that I did. He is also a person whom I have spent countless hours chatting with, and I consider him a true spirit brother. Hence I am very well aware of his intentions in many things.Chris taught both me and Zhin many things about life, and ways to make us better at helping others.
In light of this time, I hope that the members of this forum , regardless of what they thought of Chris, try to be as helpful and caring of others as I know Chris truly was.
He was the most selfless person that I have ever known, and I hope to be half as great in life.
I found it very painful that Chris' last thread regarding " astrology reports" ensued in flames. And that is exactly what is happening to Zhin's thread.
So I finally ask everyone here. Please do not give into your anger and your rage. Stop posting negative responses to others in a time when we have lost one of our greatest contributers. If you feel the need to say something bad to some else, JUST DON'T POST. And that goes for everyone.
One more thing. Tomorrow is the first winter solstice since 1863, which is also the first year that santa clause began to be depicted in his current form with a red suit.
The winds of change are in the air, and it is time for this board to change with it for the better. Let these magical winds take away the rage and chaos, and bring focus back into what began this forum:
A group's desire to share and grow in a common interest.
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Brandon O. Bailey
Official Website of Superchucker
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Leonid
127 posts
Dec 20, 2010
8:00 PM
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Brandon, you are true gentlemen. God bless you
Last Edited by on Dec 20, 2010 8:00 PM
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RyanMortos
927 posts
Dec 20, 2010
8:06 PM
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Good to hear from you Brandon, hope all is well. Thoughtful post.
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~Ryan
"I play the harmonica. The only way I can play is if I get my car going really fast, and stick it out the window." - Stephen Wright
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Zhin
603 posts
Dec 20, 2010
8:11 PM
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Thanks B.
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DevonTom
171 posts
Dec 20, 2010
8:12 PM
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Chris ' presence on this board went contrary to the reports of the other side of his character. Both you, Zhin and others report a nurturing side, and that of a mentor. Not being one of his students and just a member of MBH I did not see that side. BUT.... Maybe we could lay off the subject, however altruistic, of the division of spoils for an alotted amount of time. Chris' death has left a lot of nerves raw and discussion of dividing what lessons he had to impart has left a bad taste in my mouth. Like I say, I am not accusing anyones intentions but maybe this could be done off board until people have truly had time to mourn.And also with the proviso of any money raised to go straight to his family. In peace, DevonTom
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DevonTom
172 posts
Dec 20, 2010
8:19 PM
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I wrote this before reading the thread which has turned into a war between hermonica and Zhin, amongst others. Maybe the moderator could ban all threads concerning Chris for a month, this is petty and degrading, for everybody.
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oda
383 posts
Dec 20, 2010
8:21 PM
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Very well put, Brandon. You are a class act.
I also agree with Tom.
I hope chris' widow doesn't visit these forums.
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saregapadanisa
313 posts
Dec 20, 2010
8:39 PM
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DevonTom, I'm with you. I've just deleted my post on that thread. I don't want to be part of that. It's just degrading and depressing.
Thanks Brandon for the perpective and positive vibes.
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Kyzer Sosa
921 posts
Dec 20, 2010
9:47 PM
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This is not a post for discussion, nor is it harmonica related in a direct sense. If these facts garner no interest with you, please feel free to hit the back arrow or the forum link above, now.
fair warning
Okay, I have a few words for those of you who knew Chris. (on whatever level) I fully expected the kind of reactions towards one another ive seen in the threads following his passing. Its a part of grieving, which may suggest to me why the mods and adam have let things go on as they have. I have a suggestion to those who can willingly admit that their emotions got the better of themselves since then. Those who have been argumentative, insulting, or looking to honor, capitalize or exploit the efforts of our fallen comrade.
Here's the story: My mother passed away 4 years ago. I got headaches, bad ones, and often. days went by, which turned into weeks. Two months go by and despite prescriptions for muscle relaxers, pain killers, and sleep aids, the headaches persisted. Then a friend i didnt see all that often gave me some advice.
I went out and bought a 100 pound heavy bag and some gloves. to make a long story short, once my friend helped me find my motivation, i gave that bag absolutely everything I had...three to four five minute rounds with no less than 200 punches that MEANT something. Ive never been so exhausted in all my life, but once my breathing returned to normal, and my heart rate calmed, slowly, back to regular levels, something had happened. during those brief moments of outward rage and concentration, I no longer had headaches. i became aware of how much relief i had in my arms, my legs, my back, my stomach, my hands..........and my mind.
my hope is that those of you effected, who may fall into the category of folks who i listed above, will find solace in some activity that will help you heal the mind.
We all know what's happened. We all have expressed how we feel. Let's move forward and get this place back to modern blues harmonica eh?
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