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Just stopping by after a long time away. My venture into starting a Taoism group hasn't gotten off the ground primarily because the Tao carried me elsewhere. I have to move with the flow or I am unhappy. If I force, I always meet meet with poor…
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Hi Black Sheep and welcome. You posted:"I could do with some help on chapter 13 - and ch.31&46 come to that" Try these ideas from TTC 13, 31, 46. 13 If disgrace comes upon you, accept it willingly. It is often a messenger of reform. …
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Nice Blog. I will read more when I get time.
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and in response to helping others, I seek to only do what I wish others had done to help me to see a better direction. I would have been saved from many years of misdirection if only someone had been there to point toward another way. Taois is an…
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[cite] Carl:[/cite]Rather, I think it is maintaining an intimate family through a faith based paradigm and a slower life style resulting from the absence of technology that is key to their stability. I couldn't agree with you more. I think th…
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Hey, I want my slice! Hahaha....
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I am in something of the same boat. Where is Twin Lakes? Following Tao is counter intuitive. Peace, Tom
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I have determined for myself that following "the Tao" or "Tao" is quite the opposite of following other philosophies and religions. I think this is fitting but also rather frustrating at the same time. As a result I am happy. Haha... serisousl…
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Thanks Carl. You have given me a lot to think about.
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Where did you get that addition? I have never read this. But I can see how this can be done. I use Tao-"ism" for lack of a better word. As I understand it Lao Tsu used "Tao" for lack of a better word. But he was speaking about "something" a…
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I have been awaiting a response and I appreciate your reply. This sure is one way to look at it. I don't necessarily disagree with the TTC on this. I guess there are two ways you can take it. The dualism of the universe. For me, it was educat…
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What would you say are the most important aspects of Taoism for you?
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Any insight is appreciated. Lao Tsu mentions: Give up learning... He also says to keep the people simple, fatten bellies and strengthen bones, something like that. I see education as a very important defense against tyranny. Please comment.
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How do you have a good discussion without involving a Taoist point of view? Is this a koan? I think that by saying nothing we left nothing unsaid. But I must agree. I would have enjoyed some discussion on the Taoist point of view. It w…
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I would return if it was closer but it is too far away. I may visit with my wife if ever we are in the area. But for now I plan to attend a group that is a little closer and south of here. My plan is to visit these groups and get some idea of h…
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Well I made the 300 mile round trip to visit with a "local" Taoist group. Everyone was really nice and we had a good and relaxing time with good discussion. But not much on Taoism came up. It was a nice dinner and time with new friends.
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once things unfold it is bound to fold.
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Carl, I had to read your comments in part two over and over again in order to understand all you were saying. This sheds light upon chapter 64 and reveals an added dimension to the text. This weekend I am excited to continue my meditation in th…
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Carl wrote: [cite] TommyO:[/cite]On the other hand, you might say instead, "foolishly I thought I chose to leave off, and even more foolishly imagined that I could orchestrate the nature of my return". Very nice observation. Interesting. T…
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Lynn, Your post is an encouragement to me as well. It is straight forward and to the point in an appropriate way. It reflects the balance we should all have when we understand but also see areas that we should address but are sometimes afraid o…
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Hi Karen, Welcome to the board. Glad to hear of your new progress in the Tao Te Ching. It seems to be a book that is illusive to many. This is it's character. It is like Tao and is as it should be. I believe this can be frustrating and challe…
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Everyone else is busy, But I alone am aimless and depressed. I am different. I am nourished by the great mother. I recently became very depressed and left off on my meditation. I was reaching such a point of emptiness that I felt as though …
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Tales of a Shaman's Apprentice by Plotkin. This one book greatly influenced my world view.
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The Dune series was wonderful. I especially enjoyed trip Paul and his mother made across the desert with the "thumpers". I was very diasappointed with the movie. The cable version was much better but still did not capture the grandeur and majes…
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Sometimes I steer. Sometimes I don't. I always seek to do both according to Tao. For instance. Once I was meeting with opposition from my boss at work. I did a number of things to bring change. Nothing worked and thus nothing changed. Then …
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For me, prayer is not a request for intervention. Instead it is an effort on my part to hold to the center. People more often pray about what they are anxious about. I pray for two reason. The first is to get help for things that are bigger than…
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Thank you Buddy. Haha...
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I like to listen to him talk about his art in Taoist terms. He rephrases the TTC in his own unique way.