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Relativity User ID: 1533848 United States 07/28/2013 12:15 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | She mo foe “In finding balance between lies and trust there will never be a better source than to speak your truth or make your peace some other way.” ~Sully Erna Many that live deserve death. And some that die deserve life. Can you give it to them? Then do not be too eager to deal out death in judgment. For even the very wise cannot see all ends. -Gandalph "A fool thinks himself to be wise, but a wise man knows himself to be a fool." - William Shakespeare |
Isis One User ID: 14343270 United States 07/28/2013 12:42 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | If the ego is what trips us up, and to return to the source, the oneness, is the aim, then why are we here experiencing this reality as separate to begin with? Quoting: Anonymous Coward 43980974 So that we could return to Oneness Spread the word, change the collective conscious...... THERE IS MORE THAN ENOUGH OF EVERYTHING TO GO AROUND When you are undisciplined, the universe is extremely forgiving and when you are disciplined, the universe is extremely generous. Me One doesn't discover new lands without consenting to lose sight, for a very long time, of the shore. Andre Gide [link to www.godlikeproductions.com] |
4thhorseman User ID: 30859703 United States 07/28/2013 12:53 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | If the ego is what trips us up, and to return to the source, the oneness, is the aim, then why are we here experiencing this reality as separate to begin with? Quoting: Anonymous Coward 43980974 So that we could return to Oneness SICSEMPERTYRANIS Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum Vi veri universum vivus vici "There is nothing more deceptive than an obvious fact". Arthur Conan Doyle "Once you eliminate the impossible, whatever remains, no matter how improbable, must be the truth". Arthur Conan Doyle MOLON LABE [link to www.usavsus.info] |
TheOriginalMind User ID: 41730741 United States 07/28/2013 01:04 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | and very easy to apply. But no one in the world can recognize them, and no one can apply them. Sayings have a source, events have a leader. It is only through ignorance that I am not known. Those who know me are rare; those who emulate me are noble. This is why sages dress plainly, and conceal what is precious." Lao Tzu |
Isis One User ID: 14343270 United States 07/28/2013 01:05 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | 72nd Verse When people lack a sense of awe, there will be disaster. When people do not fear worldly power, a greater power will arrive. Do not limit the view of yourself. Do not despise the conditions of your birth. Do not resist the natural course of your life. In this way, you will never weary of this world. Therefore, the sage knows himself but makes no show of himself; loves himself but does not exalt himself. He prefers what is within to what is without. Spread the word, change the collective conscious...... THERE IS MORE THAN ENOUGH OF EVERYTHING TO GO AROUND When you are undisciplined, the universe is extremely forgiving and when you are disciplined, the universe is extremely generous. Me One doesn't discover new lands without consenting to lose sight, for a very long time, of the shore. Andre Gide [link to www.godlikeproductions.com] |
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7.83Hz User ID: 41619957 Australia 07/28/2013 02:28 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | You are here because without you, there would not be a variable. Could not we question nor compare, feel or understand ourselves and the harmony of source, the balance needed to understand. Together we seek unified truth, do you understand you are 'exceeding' set limitations! Manifesting into a limitless quantum singular existence. We are attracted to finding an answer, accounting for all variables and taking into account that existance has a connection to source, via void, a loop within itself, eternity In that infinite space of boundless galaxies and spiraling matter is just a piece of the puzzle and once again when we will be at source, the puzzle will be forgotten. We chose to be here, the balance is important, it is always going to exist and it is our firewall. The answer is combining all the infinite variables and slightest differences to fill the void, the inevitable conclusion, a 'stable state'. Imagine, simultaneously balancing between existance and void. The Yin and the Yang. A stable state, experiencing and seeking through your understanding and ultimately having no evidence to suggest that the truth is real and anything in this reality is merely a simulation, or a place to experience and learn, looking externally lets you embrace who we are, but to 'know', you have to look inside of oneself, trust yourself. Look internal of oneself, plant the seed, once you see the infinite and why it is so, there is nothing to fear. To make a decision, we want to believe it is right, but truth is neither wrong or right because every negative feeling or action exists and so does the positive, whether we learn from our mistakes or not, there is going to be a time we are one and you cannot run from guilt then. So why exactly are we separated and why am I here? "To love we must feel hate, to appreciate something we must experience loss, to feel joy we must feel pain, to remember... we must forget." I wrote that when I was a teenager, I am 23 now, I didn't understand the last point, it just fit and sounded right. It really is the most important, it fills me with more detail and and believe we are all going to be fine. Everyone, no matter what is done will be done. To blame is not to help, to forgive is true honest love. Let go and let yourself flow..,, Last Edited by CYBERDELIK on 07/28/2013 02:29 AM Anything in life worth doing is worth overdoing. Moderation's for cowards. |
Isis One User ID: 14343270 United States 07/28/2013 02:46 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | One person can influence a mass awakening, just planting the seed, information can turn viral overnight spread to others, multiple nations and many countries, and beyond. An individuals experience, their observations and opinions are unique and the individual fits somewhere in this puzzle. One person, their observations and unique experience can be so so very the same yet even the most minuscule difference such as the wind can have an adverse affect in the direction and intension of one compared to the other. It is not to be in perfect sync with any other person and unlimited amount of possibilities. Not one person is the same although we all fit in the puzzle and an alternative piece would not equal to, for example, the original shape, size, and the personality you would notice in people at an atomic or subatomic scale, the piece is not replaceable. You have meaning, and you are ultimately at peace because you are connecting right now and will eventually be 'still', as we observe our universe you can see the stillness manifesting, it is beautiful. Quoting: 7.83Hz You are here because without you, there would not be a variable. Could not we question nor compare, feel or understand ourselves and the harmony of source, the balance needed to understand. Together we seek unified truth, do you understand you are 'exceeding' set limitations! Manifesting into a limitless quantum singular existence. We are attracted to finding an answer, accounting for all variables and taking into account that existance has a connection to source, via void, a loop within itself, eternity In that infinite space of boundless galaxies and spiraling matter is just a piece of the puzzle and once again when we will be at source, the puzzle will be forgotten. We chose to be here, the balance is important, it is always going to exist and it is our firewall. The answer is combining all the infinite variables and slightest differences to fill the void, the inevitable conclusion, a 'stable state'. Imagine, simultaneously balancing between existance and void. The Yin and the Yang. A stable state, experiencing and seeking through your understanding and ultimately having no evidence to suggest that the truth is real and anything in this reality is merely a simulation, or a place to experience and learn, looking externally lets you embrace who we are, but to 'know', you have to look inside of oneself, trust yourself. Look internal of oneself, plant the seed, once you see the infinite and why it is so, there is nothing to fear. To make a decision, we want to believe it is right, but truth is neither wrong or right because every negative feeling or action exists and so does the positive, whether we learn from our mistakes or not, there is going to be a time we are one and you cannot run from guilt then. So why exactly are we separated and why am I here? "To love we must feel hate, to appreciate something we must experience loss, to feel joy we must feel pain, to remember... we must forget." I wrote that when I was a teenager, I am 23 now, I didn't understand the last point, it just fit and sounded right. It really is the most important, it fills me with more detail and and believe we are all going to be fine. Everyone, no matter what is done will be done. To blame is not to help, to forgive is true honest love. Let go and let yourself flow..,, That was beautiful 7.8. For a few years now, a little voice inside me has been saying, "Everything you need is within". It is accompanied by the most comforting feeling. so many are understanding this now, it is wonderful. Spread the word, change the collective conscious...... THERE IS MORE THAN ENOUGH OF EVERYTHING TO GO AROUND When you are undisciplined, the universe is extremely forgiving and when you are disciplined, the universe is extremely generous. Me One doesn't discover new lands without consenting to lose sight, for a very long time, of the shore. Andre Gide [link to www.godlikeproductions.com] |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 44170952 United States 07/28/2013 02:56 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Chapter 77 The Tao of Heaven Is like drawing a bow Lower that which is high Raise that which is low Reduce that which has excess Add to that which is lacking The Tao of heaven Reduces the excessive And adds to the lacking The Tao of people is not so It reduces the lacking In order to offer to the excessive Who can offer their excess to the world? Only those who have the Tao Therefore sages act without conceit Achieve without claiming credit They do not wish to display their virtue! |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 44095088 Japan 07/28/2013 03:35 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Ch. 8-9 The supreme good is like water, which nourishes all things without trying to. It is content with the low places that people disdain. Thus it is like the the Great Way. In dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple. In conflict, be fair and generous. In governing, don't try to control. In work, do what you enjoy. In family life, be completely present. When you are content to be simply yourself and don't compare or compete, everybody will respect you. Fill your bowl to the brim and it will spill. Keep sharpening your knife and it will blunt. Chase after money and security and your heart will never unclench. Care about people's approval and you will be their prisoner. Do your work, then step back. The only path to serenity. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 44160383 China 07/28/2013 03:51 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Ch. 8-9 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 44095088 The supreme good is like water, which nourishes all things without trying to. It is content with the low places that people disdain. Thus it is like the the Great Way. In dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple. In conflict, be fair and generous. In governing, don't try to control. In work, do what you enjoy. In family life, be completely present. When you are content to be simply yourself and don't compare or compete, everybody will respect you. Fill your bowl to the brim and it will spill. Keep sharpening your knife and it will blunt. Chase after money and security and your heart will never unclench. Care about people's approval and you will be their prisoner. Do your work, then step back. The only path to serenity. In quoting an author's work, do credit the author, Stephen Mitchell. The man put 14 years of his life into this particular translation. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 19343097 United Kingdom 07/28/2013 04:29 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I still haven't found the answer to -what I believe to be thus far- the greatest question of my life, despite my religious study of the Tao. Which admittedly, I keep neglecting because I can't find my answer. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 43987400 That's what we call chasing our own tail. How do I find my answer? It's maddening at times. I can't simply just pick one path and stick with it. I need to be spiritually and emotionally invested in my choice, or I will fail the objective. there are 2 aspects of will the yang aspect - the outward searching , directed , focused and the yin aspect - the 'letting go ' and going with the flow ' in martial arts the yin powers the yang you need to let go of searching and see where just living , following your heart ( not your head ) leads you when it inspires you , follow it , explore , and apply your yang will to the task when it has given you all you need for now , recognise that and move along , taking life in -allow yourself to be directionless and just experiencing ( yin will) and another thing will pop up to inspire you -and that inspiration is your guide it's your journey - both aspects of your will are of use and serve your best interest ( but yin powers yang -not the other way around ) jut mo - hope it helps |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 43948572 United States 07/28/2013 04:32 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | “When people see some things as beautiful, Quoting: Cloud Hidden other things become ugly. When people see some things as good, other things become bad.” Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching Again, from Stephen Mitchell's English version. Masterpiece. Thank you for that reference. Am going to buy it now The Tao is the ultimate, in all my studies far and wide. I always revert to it. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 44097230 United States 07/28/2013 07:53 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | My favorite Seventy-Six: A man is born gentle and weak. At his death he is hard and stiff. Green plants are tender and filled with sap. At their death they are withered and dry. Therefore the stiff and unbending is the disciple of death. The gentle and yielding is the disciple of life. Thus an army without flexibility never wins a battle. A tree that is unbending is easily broken. The hard and strong will fall. The soft and weak will overcome. I'm so glad I settled myself down enough to read through this thread and focus on Lao Tzu. :LaoTzuHome: |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 43102795 United States 07/28/2013 08:33 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Ah yes... "But the Tao that can be spoken, that is not the eternal Tao." - Tao Te Ching Quoting: Anonymous Coward 44151914 There is nothing to say That would have been true if you didn't say anything, and didn't post. But by posting, you said something, and so your words are not the eternal Tao. And neither are my words now. But what is the silence after I stop speaking, and you stop reading? |
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Isis One User ID: 14343270 United States 07/28/2013 10:08 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | My favorite Seventy-Six: Quoting: Sloane A man is born gentle and weak. At his death he is hard and stiff. Green plants are tender and filled with sap. At their death they are withered and dry. Therefore the stiff and unbending is the disciple of death. The gentle and yielding is the disciple of life. Thus an army without flexibility never wins a battle. A tree that is unbending is easily broken. The hard and strong will fall. The soft and weak will overcome. I'm so glad I settled myself down enough to read through this thread and focus on Lao Tzu. :LaoTzuHome: Hi Sloan I went back and forth with that one and the one I chose as one of my favs, also, love, love, love, the smilie!! Spread the word, change the collective conscious...... THERE IS MORE THAN ENOUGH OF EVERYTHING TO GO AROUND When you are undisciplined, the universe is extremely forgiving and when you are disciplined, the universe is extremely generous. Me One doesn't discover new lands without consenting to lose sight, for a very long time, of the shore. Andre Gide [link to www.godlikeproductions.com] |
Isis One User ID: 14343270 United States 07/28/2013 10:09 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I still haven't found the answer to -what I believe to be thus far- the greatest question of my life, despite my religious study of the Tao. Which admittedly, I keep neglecting because I can't find my answer. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 43987400 That's what we call chasing our own tail. How do I find my answer? It's maddening at times. I can't simply just pick one path and stick with it. I need to be spiritually and emotionally invested in my choice, or I will fail the objective. there are 2 aspects of will the yang aspect - the outward searching , directed , focused and the yin aspect - the 'letting go ' and going with the flow ' in martial arts the yin powers the yang you need to let go of searching and see where just living , following your heart ( not your head ) leads you when it inspires you , follow it , explore , and apply your yang will to the task when it has given you all you need for now , recognise that and move along , taking life in -allow yourself to be directionless and just experiencing ( yin will) and another thing will pop up to inspire you -and that inspiration is your guide it's your journey - both aspects of your will are of use and serve your best interest ( but yin powers yang -not the other way around ) jut mo - hope it helps That was very helpful, thank you and Namaste! Spread the word, change the collective conscious...... THERE IS MORE THAN ENOUGH OF EVERYTHING TO GO AROUND When you are undisciplined, the universe is extremely forgiving and when you are disciplined, the universe is extremely generous. Me One doesn't discover new lands without consenting to lose sight, for a very long time, of the shore. Andre Gide [link to www.godlikeproductions.com] |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 43102795 United States 07/28/2013 10:23 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | you do not hear the silence Quoting: Anonymous Coward 44214011 beneath the spoken word but it abides without notice you do not see the emptiness below the written word but it carries all meaning When words stop and silence is noticed when writing stops and emptiness is seen words no longer break silence writings no longer hide emptiness |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 44097230 United States 07/29/2013 12:36 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | My favorite Seventy-Six: Quoting: Sloane A man is born gentle and weak. At his death he is hard and stiff. Green plants are tender and filled with sap. At their death they are withered and dry. Therefore the stiff and unbending is the disciple of death. The gentle and yielding is the disciple of life. Thus an army without flexibility never wins a battle. A tree that is unbending is easily broken. The hard and strong will fall. The soft and weak will overcome. I'm so glad I settled myself down enough to read through this thread and focus on Lao Tzu. :LaoTzuHome: Hi Sloan:hiya: I went back and forth with that one and the one I chose as one of my favs, also, love, love, love, the smilie!! Isis :hiyasmiley: Haven't seen you in a while and missed you! |