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spyrelx,

a thoroughly enjoyable and thought provoking post. a lot of the “ultimates” of this path (whichever one yer on) defy intellectual explanation and can only be grasped upon attainment. there simply isnt the language for it in our dualistic existence. thus there is much talk of the path, which exists here now, and little talk of the…[Read more]

yes, cupla=couple of.

the standing practice i did was a standing in stillness posture. i could describe it to you, but without being able to see it, you may still do it wrong. it’s similar to the HT embracing the tree posture. i ws taught by a taoist monk who coached me the first few days till i had it right. these types of practices are…[Read more]

yes, cupla=couple of.

the standing practice i did was a standing in stillness posture. i could describe it to you, but without being able to see it, you may still do it wrong. it’s similar to the HT embracing the tree posture. i ws taught by a taoist monk who coached me the first few days till i had it right. these types of practices are…[Read more]

sorry to go on so long. i just wanted to add that when we get bit in the ass for our “good deeds” the world does seem unjust. but it gives us a great excuse to play another bernes game–“poor me.” which is more trading in negative emotions and more bad deeds. and so yes, at the deepest levels, people dont know the difference between good deeds…[Read more]

sorry to go on so long. i just wanted to add that when we get bit in the ass for our “good deeds” the world does seem unjust. but it gives us a great excuse to play another bernes game–“poor me.” which is more trading in negative emotions and more bad deeds. and so yes, at the deepest levels, people dont know the difference between good deeds…[Read more]

>You know how to tell the difference? When your karma comes and bites you >in the ass, that’s how. As the lifetimes go by it will start to sink >in. 😉

thank you for agreeing with me. many of the good deeds we do are really bad deeds. or we’re just playing a game of “i’m only tryig to help you” (see eric berne’s ‘games people play’) which…[Read more]

>You know how to tell the difference? When your karma comes and bites you >in the ass, that’s how. As the lifetimes go by it will start to sink >in. 😉

thank you for agreeing with me. many of the good deeds we do are really bad deeds. or we’re just playing a game of “i’m only tryig to help you” (see eric berne’s ‘games people play’) which…[Read more]

i echo voice’s view. as you deepen your relationship with the shen, they will guide you. sometimes i don’t even do all the sounds if the shen tell me it isnt necessary. sometimes only one sound. sometimes you can do them while waiting in line or driving a car. have fun with it. listen to the shen and learn from them, become good friends with…[Read more]

i echo voice’s view. as you deepen your relationship with the shen, they will guide you. sometimes i don’t even do all the sounds if the shen tell me it isnt necessary. sometimes only one sound. sometimes you can do them while waiting in line or driving a car. have fun with it. listen to the shen and learn from them, become good friends with…[Read more]

well i reread my post after reading this and i dont see the anger. i appreciate the very constructive criticism you offer and will keep it in mind. even if it doesnt apply in this case i know it applies to my journey in general.

well i reread my post after reading this and i dont see the anger. i appreciate the very constructive criticism you offer and will keep it in mind. even if it doesnt apply in this case i know it applies to my journey in general.

hahahaha! just a good lively discussion. as long as ya don’t take it too personally. great psychological gymnasium for the discovery of oneself….but i’m from an italian family, so i’ve got the cultural equipment for it.

hahahaha! just a good lively discussion. as long as ya don’t take it too personally. great psychological gymnasium for the discovery of oneself….but i’m from an italian family, so i’ve got the cultural equipment for it.

>And believe me, it is more then “oh, you should feel warm sensation here and there”.

yeah, well, it’s this vagueness that works for me with michael as a teacher. i got pretty fed up with people telling me i should feel and do and think exactly as they do with energy practice, morality, etc., and tell me i’m wrong if i feel something a little…[Read more]

>And believe me, it is more then “oh, you should feel warm sensation here and there”.

yeah, well, it’s this vagueness that works for me with michael as a teacher. i got pretty fed up with people telling me i should feel and do and think exactly as they do with energy practice, morality, etc., and tell me i’m wrong if i feel something a little…[Read more]

with one or two exceptions, i’ve never met anyone who knows the difference between a good deed and a bad deed. and i’ve never met anyone who performs merit without self-interest.

merit is buddhist for “schmooze.” its a corrolary of the christian notion of sin: “dont be bad or you’ll burn in hell. and i’ll tell you how not to be bad.” so…[Read more]

with one or two exceptions, i’ve never met anyone who knows the difference between a good deed and a bad deed. and i’ve never met anyone who performs merit without self-interest.

merit is buddhist for “schmooze.” its a corrolary of the christian notion of sin: “dont be bad or you’ll burn in hell. and i’ll tell you how not to be bad.” so…[Read more]

thanks for the input. well i’m workin on it at least. some day…..hopefully sooner than later…..i’ll get there.

thanks for the input. well i’m workin on it at least. some day…..hopefully sooner than later…..i’ll get there.

life is suffering, for those who havent learned not to. taoism, the effortless way, frees you from that while youre still here. i can t begin to say how much suffering had been eliminated from my life since taking up taoism, as well as some other teachings tha have helped me tremendously. i mean, i could begin to say, but it’s beyond the scope…[Read more]