Having expectations means you encounter the evils of hardship. Can I really love unconditionally or live the tao if I have expectations (ideals)? No, because I feel let down when my expectation is not fulfilled and this may be self dislike and thu…
Thanks so much for your comment Lynn. Nice to meet you. I have some additional comments to make here to yours.
Comment #1 I think you are agreeing with me. We are animals but we have thoughts and that makes us different. Tell me if or how I…
Carl said: "The need is the core from which all action or inaction originates."
I think you are saying is that instinct is the core from which all action or inaction orginates. If that is true, than there is no difference between men and animal…
This subject is intriguing me probably because I am surrounded by those who believe in free will. So I would like to discuss it.
In Carl's post of 27 August, 2005 he says:
"So, if I ever do something that I don't feel I need to do, then I'm u…
Interesting, Thanks.
I'm still pondering "being disgraced" vs "being humble" . Both are low positions, and there is no judgement assigned to either, are they the same?
One can find great relief from judgement by being disgraced. For example…
Hi, this is my first post. I have enjoyed all I have been reading and studying. My comment is about "knowing honor, But keeping to the role of the disgraced"
And doing so, returning to being the uncarved block.
There is pride in the business o…