Marblehead

Have you ever known me to be wrong yet?

Yeah, Lao Tzu mentioned Duality vs Singularity a couple times but really didn't speak to the concept all that much. I can't recall Chuang Tzu saying much about it. East/West - different? Yes. One better than the other? I won't try to speak to that. And I agree that it would be best to not include politics or even culture in a discussion of spirituality.

I have no fear of that ever happening. Too many of our members will keep those discussions going regardless of what else is being talked about within the various sub-forums.

That is actually a truth. I get and stay off grid as much as I can.

Marble Park?

Good song. It doesn't feel like Country music time for me here right now. However, The title of that song recalled this:

Yep. I considered that when I made the post and felt sure that someone would mention it.

Changed artists. These guys are playing now:

Yeah, about 80% of my posts would be better off in the OG sub-forum.

Yes, I generally try to differentiate between an individual's religion and its spirituality aspects and the formal established institutions of various religions.

Interesting discussion guys. Please continue to see if you are able to reach a few agreements.

That is what I talk to when I talk about religious institutions.

Fair questions. I will wait to see if anyone else wishes to engage them. If no one responds bring it back active and I will give it a shot.

Valid perspective, I think. Not that I am against religion but I am against the institutions of religion.

Yeah, I doubt it could be argued that obsession is always a bad thing. Say, for example, you are obsessed with protecting someone you love.

Hi Ceiba. Welcome. We have other musicians here. Maybe you will encounter them. Yeah, old age is a challenge. But we can always stay young at heart.

I have always considered spontaneity an aspect of wu wei.

Only Anarchy is total freedom but we know that won't work. So we try for second best. I think Lao Tzu presented a good possibility in Chapter 80.

Neither did I. I just made it up.

I still like my interpretation. I am, after all, a Westerner. A Neanderthal at that.

I know. I am biased but I like my biases. What's a poor man to do?

Yep. If I recall correctly he is credited as being the first person to publish a comprehensive Chinese-English dictionary.

I agree and find that sad. The USA used to be the best example available.

And you know what part of my body those watch organizations can kiss, Right? More NWO BS.