No More Book Thieves

[Octopus Messiah]

After marinating for nine years in my Buddhist wife's non-attachment philosophy (anniversary today) I've come to the following conclusion:

You cannot lend someone a book. With that comes the expectation of getting it back.
You can only give a book freely.
Especially if you're all, "Dude, you totally gotta read Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas."

The oracle (the Mrs.) has spoken.

 

[Geoff]

Does it follow therefore that you can't borrow a book? With that comes the expectation of giving it back.

 

[Octopus Messiah]

Geoff: thank you for getting philosophical.
If the lender isn't lending, there is no borrowing.
Borrowing only occurs when the book is given back. Until that point it is a gift.
Maktub. It is written.

 

[Katie-Ellen]

It's best, decide to keep it or kiss it good-bye. Na na na na...

 

[brendancody]

You must cultivate detachment from your possessions ... especially the ones you didn't like!