natural

15 hours ago, old3bob said:

what are you confused about Natural?  (per that icon)

Unreal versus reality?

Most likely no two people share the same reality.

35 minutes ago, Cleansox said:

That's slamming down an open door... 

32 minutes ago, natural said:

Upon whom?

 

1 minute ago, Cleansox said:

Meaning that few people really believe that life is fair and composed of equal opportunities, including but not limited to the justice system. 

Are there people over the age of six years old whom truly believe in such a concept?

Just now, natural said:

Upon whom?

 

3 minutes ago, Cleansox said:

That's slamming down an open door... 

While I personally have not directly experienced much injustice, sadly I have suffered greatly as a result of it!

1 minute ago, Cleansox said:

That's slamming down an open door... 

Upon whom?

12 minutes ago, rainbowvein said:

And Saints of all gender's races and beliefs wander amongst us!

Praise your personal higher power that they do!

"We who lived in concentration camps can remember the men who walked through the huts comforting others, giving away their last piece of bread. They may have been few in number, but they offer sufficient proof that everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms -- to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's own way."

~Viktor Frankl, Holocaust survivor

3 minutes ago, Cleansox said:

Didn't say that, now did I? 

I just did a broad generalization, the fine print would tell the numerous exceptions to the basic idea. 

No, you didn't I agree on that.

Yet, I steadfastly stand behind what I stated :

"The law (s) are not designed or applied equally" 

Fine print nor bold print will alter that !

3 minutes ago, rainbowvein said:

 

It's all too easy to let your surroundings weigh your spirit down. You may become sick and emaciated from malnourishment or mistreatment. And your jing may suffer. But your shen can still soar.

 

"We who lived in concentration camps can remember the men who walked through the huts comforting others, giving away their last piece of bread. They may have been few in number, but they offer sufficient proof that everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms -- to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's own way."

~Viktor Frankl, Holocaust survivor

This bears repeating as well as careful consideration.

5 minutes ago, Cleansox said:

No, that is semitic religion bovine feces. 

 

The law punish those that breaks the law, good and evil isn't relevant. 

And I am Popeye the sailor man, if only in my dreams. LOL

The law ain't applied equally I am sad to report tho!!

1 hour ago, dwai said:

Why would a person "spontaneously" start to beat the pregnant lady (or anyone for that matter)? Why do you think that violence is a natural action that arises spontaneously? That kind of violence is a result of an animalistic, survival instinct.

I both abhor the premise of beating anyone, and appreciate that kind of violence is a result of of a base instinct.

Edited

Neither here nor there, yet everywhere?

My default position is if you have to get "outside permission" it is 99.9 percent of the time a bad idea.

12 minutes ago, Gerard said:

 

 

Sincerity? It takes a lot more than sincerity to work on blockages at all levels: mind, qi & body. The hardest one is the start of all blockages: The Mind. What Buddhist call fetters. From there is all a cascading effect.

 

Psychiatric community? We are talking about healthy fit people here on a spiritual quest not junkies.

 

Travel where?

 

 

 

Fetters are not unique to Buddhists.

Although they do limit movement.

6 minutes ago, blue eyed snake said:

I would like to add @manitou here, but maybe that is unnecessary.

I for one hope it is unneeded!

correct me if I am wrong, but I think "cheerios" fall under @apechs umbrella, 

@Nungali may also bear some responsibility if it involves the down under or nakid peeps&*

Although honestly the resident expert on Nakidness seems to be @liminal_luke both him and his artistic partner are very creative in so many areas  

11 minutes ago, zerostao said:

BRIEF INTERMEZZO------END OF ACT ONE---THE MEANING OF NO MEANING-----

wats up dude?

I am appreciative of the story telling abilities of all!

2 minutes ago, Apech said:

 

Hugs anyone?…..thought not.

between liminal_luke wandering around in the buff, @nungali with the missing hot tub

well no wonder the great unwashed masses don't want to hug 

8 minutes ago, steve said:

... Don't you see?!  mumbled @steve,

It's RON JEREMY and deci belle, they're controlling everything! it's why @liminal_luke is wandering around in the buff,

going on about vaccines and viruses, and now locked in a paranoid delusion of incarceration... it's the only possibly explanation!

We need to save @liminal_lukefrom the large-breasted blonde!

@Apech recognized her at the cave.

We always thought she was being channeled by @Jeff, but it seems he was only one of @RON JEREMY's many masques...

This is a matter for our occultists and mages... 

Over the top! 

On point and hilarious!!!

Thanks for that!

Thank you for the wisdom in your post Bes

5 minutes ago, steve said:

... as the sky darkened and the air developed a chill, there was a soft glow just beyond a patch of blue spruce. 

@zerostao led a small recon group to investigate.

Crawling stealthily through the undergrowth, a wide-mouthed cave came into view.

Just inside the opening was a small fire. 

An androgynous appearing form sat dimly illuminated in the shadows, cloaked in ochre, creating complex mudras using both hands and feet. Only a distinctive birthmark and sanguine lips could be made out at this distance.

Perched above the fire, immune to the heat and stinging smoke, loomed a tall, gangling figure shouting pornographic obscenities at a superhuman rate and volume... 

... shimmering, colorful figures danced above his head, writhing in rhythmic bliss... 

RON JEREMY! hissed @zerostao just loudly enough to be heard by his companions,

and that must be deci belle in the shadows! added @Apech with a sense of urgency.

With that the small band quietly made their way back to report to the larger group.

This unexpected discovery would certainly mean rethinking their next steps...

 

I laughed so hard I expelled the tea I was drinking out thru my nose!

 Bravo sir!

The sky was pregnant this day

the water was angry

@blue eyed snake taking notice of this consulted with @nungali

Who was reminded by others that this was the year of the water tiger

the others included @steve, @dawei, @manitou, @thelerner and so many others

finally, the group decided to leave mount marble head and endeavor to Father Paul harbor

it was agreed @zerostaoand @ilumairen would lead with their superior tracking abilities backed up by both @trunk and @ralis meanwhile @Iliketurtles would slowly and methodically have our collective hind parts covered and gently nudge stragglers forward with @apech and @bindi helping to keep the unruly crowd on task.

@liminal_luke along with Jose prepared outstanding refreshments for one and all!

@old3bob and @mrpasserby paused to answer @questionmark questions and along with @steve and @apech worked to reduce the groups anxiety and uncertainty.

all together they were endeavoring to persevere, and @bindi was very good at reading people's moods and offering calm assurances

meanwhile @natural and @ct foraged for medicinal edibles and slowly the sun set ...

I rest in the peace of trying to be a decent human being. 

At the end does much more really matter?

22 minutes ago, Apech said:

The white cat dabbed his paw in the pond and watched his reflection ripple.

"What is real?" he thought "and what is not?"

Then as the sun was hidden by sudden cloud.

"And is it even worthwhile to wonder?"

 

The camp fire cleared, the troupe of Daobums made ready for the day's journey.  They had come far together.  Or so they hoped.  Or had they, as @Bindi feared, just gone round in circles?

 

Far beyond were snow capped peaks, pink in the morning, and birds of aspiration wheeled in the welkin overhead.  @zerostao ever restless bid them make haste but @mrpasserby and @questionmark ambled slowly and reluctantly at the rear.

 

"Must I carry all the gear?" grumbled , @Nungali struggling with the great backpack.

"Yes," said @blue eyed snake ," it's good for you."

 

Slowly the little group made their way through the bush, past winding streams and outcropped rock, up a sharp incline and down into a green valley.  Somewhere far ahead they knew lay the great destination, although they argued long and hard about where it was and what it was.  Still, they were all sure that there was a path they had to follow.  Long and difficult though it may be.

 

@steve and @dwai urged them on and promised them a pleasant lunch if they persisted and thoughts of a picnic gave them heart.  @natural laughed at the thought of sandwiches and cake.   And so with new enthusiasm  they walked on.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Great insights to each of us deep bow...

35 minutes ago, silent thunder said:

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So am I to assume you are not with child?