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The fairy godmother has left.  I'm left with just me.

Back atcha'

I Am, You Are, We Are, They Are

Thanks, on the avatar. I think I can live with this one for a while. The stringbean aspect of it is a real testament to my computer skills. So 'Sun in my eyes' refers to the fact that you are a climber? I think you're my newest hero.

Thank you for your unselfishness and your beautiful insights.

Wow, Mr. 3bob. You're got some nice, balanced things to say and your understanding seems to have quantum reach.

Hi sunninmyeyes,

So nice to hear from you. I was getting the distinct feeling that my message about inner virtue was getting real old on this forum so I'm sort of out of things to say. I hope you're doing real well....

I always enjoy what you have to say, Sloppy.

Andrew - what a nice addition to the Bums you are. I look forward to many more of your comments.

You pretty much rock yourself, friend. Thanks for the kind words.

I just love you, my friend.

Hi Starshine - glad to see you on the forum. Hopefully we'll hear more from you in the future...

Thanks for the kind words, moonshadow. See you around -

Hi KC - nice to have you here. I'm a recovery person too. I find the steps were invaluable for doing the inner work - gives you a clear field to play on.

Hi cousin - just adding you as a friend.

Hello Penny - I am loving your posts - so nice to have you here.

Just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate what you have to say. Always.

Hi fizix - so glad to meet another 12 stepper here. I no longer to to meetings, been sober 30 years - but the steps were crucial in starting the tearing down process which was to precipitate my path. Glad to meet you...

3deedit - I looked at your wonderful variation of the TTC. I will spend more time reading it! I did notice that in Chapter 24 (I think it was 24) you indicate that a man standing on tiptoes doesn't stand form - did you mean firm? Might be a typo?

Thanks anyway, I picked it up later in the thread.

Thanks for taking the time to explain that. I've got another question that I just saw on a thread - what's wu and yo? (I think that's it). I've never had any formal training at anything, so I really don't know much of the terminology.

Kate - what is wuji? (I could google it but I'd like to hear how you see it in the horse picture!)

I like your down-to-earthness. Are those your horses? I'm without one right now and missing them terribly.

Marbles - something just occurred to me. In your Understanding the Tao posts, is are these posts your own translation of the TTC? If so, I apologize for adding Lin Yutang's translation to your posts! I thought maybe you were just posting a standard translation and looking for comparative discussion; but it occurred to me that this is your personal work? If so, how arrogant and stupi...

Actually, the SF Qigong is wonderful but my guess is that you already have the knowledge. Actually, I sort of lost interest half way through because it was real similar to other things I'd learned. But I could be real wrong on this..why don't you email me your mailing address and I'll send it to you when I'm through with it - that will be pretty soon. I have the CDs & the book.