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RE: Taoism - 4/11/2010 9:12:24 AM   
Musicmystery


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its hilarious because your commenting about something you have no opinion of.


No, she's not. She focused her comments on the visual representation of yin-yang, a response precisely in line with the OP.

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It is the visual of Taoism has helped me through many difficult situations. In all light there is some darkness. In all darkness, light. We do not experience joy without sadness and vice versa. I studied Taoism many years ago but honeslty can't remember much about it. But that picture has been a source of strength for me in the darkest moments... a reminder to find the beauty amidst filth and degradation. It guides me.

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RE: Taoism - 4/11/2010 9:14:57 AM   
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Status: offline 		Can't say that I'm a full-fledged Taoist but the Tao teachings run hand in hand with all that I was taught as a child, and then later in studying martial arts; honesty, respect, and humility, are qualities that make one strong. One of my favorite quotes from the version of the "Tao Te Ching" that was given to me as a gift is "All streams flow to the sea because it is lower than they are, humility gives it it's strength". 

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RE: Taoism - 4/11/2010 9:15:36 AM   
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Status: offline 		Taoism (to the limited extent I understand it) complements my Christian perspective. I don't dismiss it at all. Taosim identifies the fundamental principals of polarity and give-and-take. Most other universal principals build on this (in my opinion, anyway).

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RE: Taoism - 4/11/2010 9:32:52 AM   
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Taoism (to the limited extent I understand it) complements my

... various perspectives.

That is how I see it as well. That is why I say I borrow from it rather than I identify as a Taoist.

I'm not at all suggesting that those who label themselves Taoists aren't true Taoist. I'm trying to figure out when does someone go from simply saying they have been influenced by something to having adopted it completely as a label.

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RE: Taoism - 4/11/2010 9:35:24 AM   
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RE: Taoism - 4/11/2010 9:40:43 AM   
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ORIGINAL: LadyAngelika


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ORIGINAL: pyroaquatic

Hello! My name is Pyroaquatic. A pleasure to meet you.

:D



What are you up to, sneaky boy?

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That is my first step.

My first Way. Since Tao means Way.




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RE: Taoism - 4/11/2010 9:54:57 AM   
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ORIGINAL: Musicmystery

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Ah, the uncarved block ;-)

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RE: Taoism - 4/11/2010 9:55:56 AM   
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ORIGINAL: pyroaquatic

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ORIGINAL: LadyAngelika


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ORIGINAL: pyroaquatic

Hello! My name is Pyroaquatic. A pleasure to meet you.

:D



What are you up to, sneaky boy?

- LA


That is my first step.

My first Way. Since Tao means Way.



You are waaaaaay too sneaky.

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RE: Taoism - 4/11/2010 10:04:20 AM   
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RE: Taoism - 4/11/2010 10:06:46 AM   
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ORIGINAL: pyroaquatic

:c ?



;-)

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RE: Taoism - 4/11/2010 10:10:35 AM   
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Status: offline 		I would not get that tattoo.   My EX did tho- and his stuff keeps him OFF drugs.   Which IS a tall order.

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RE: Taoism - 4/11/2010 10:19:25 AM   
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I would not get that tattoo.   My EX did tho- and his stuff keeps him OFF drugs.   Which IS a tall order.


Now to keep you off drugs... ?

Um, what are you going on about?

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RE: Taoism - 4/11/2010 10:20:51 AM   
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ORIGINAL: LadyAngelika


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I would not get that tattoo.   My EX did tho- and his stuff keeps him OFF drugs.   Which IS a tall order.


Now to keep you off drugs... ?

Um, what are you going on about?

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My point is- what ever he is doing is WORKING for his life.

I am happy for him.

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RE: Taoism - 4/11/2010 3:38:16 PM   
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Status: offline 		Ah, by "I would not get that tattoo" you meant "I would not adhere to Taoism". Got it.

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RE: Taoism - 4/11/2010 3:40:58 PM   
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Ah, by "I would not get that tattoo" you meant "I would not adhere to Taoism". Got it.

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I am not sure what it is. How then would I even know it I adhere to it?

The tatt is ugly.   I have a bald eagle over a sunset.   1.   With the ex- that tatt clashes with his prior tattoo. It looks silly.   Tough guy bad azz-- and Tao.

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RE: Taoism - 4/11/2010 3:56:07 PM   
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ORIGINAL: pahunkboy

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ORIGINAL: LadyAngelika

Ah, by "I would not get that tattoo" you meant "I would not adhere to Taoism". Got it.

- LA


I am not sure what it is. How then would I even know it I adhere to it?

The tatt is ugly.   I have a bald eagle over a sunset.   1.   With the ex- that tatt clashes with his prior tattoo. It looks silly.   Tough guy bad azz-- and Tao.



Oh so he actually has a yin yang tattoo?

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RE: Taoism - 4/11/2010 3:58:00 PM   
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Status: offline 		LA, most this board is lost -- per my posts.

I am no expert on Tao.

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RE: Taoism - 4/11/2010 4:04:46 PM   
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ORIGINAL: sweetboundesire


its hilarious because your commenting about something you have no opinion of. It's like if I were to comment on Argentina's import and export trade....I did this paper in school when i was 16 but i really have no memory of it...lol






Well, then SBD, you didn't read my post ... I talked about the visual. I talked about how it impacts on my life. How is that commenting on something I have no opinion of? My opinion is that it has helped me through some tough times and I respect and am grateful for it (perhaps I should have been more overt in the last part, but it seems obvious to me).

I visit the Buddhist temples, and I've been to some Renaissance churches. They have something in common. When people couldn't read, the pictures told the story of their beloved leader. I love to look at the pix. The visual aspect of a religion often has a long history of being an important way the common people could experience the stories.

From the comments on this thread, I'd say that while I may not comment on the philosophy, it certainly seems to have impacted me. So much of what is being said rings true as to how I live my life.

Best,
sunshine

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RE: Taoism - 4/12/2010 12:33:03 AM   
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RE: Taoism - 4/12/2010 4:18:34 AM   
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Status: offline 		What I have recieved from Taoism is a better understanding of balance.  Balance is a natural state of being. It also helps me to remember that I could not appreciate the light if there was no dark.  How could I understand or appreciate happiness if I had never known suffering?  Who and what I encounter on my path I could leave to fate or I could influence who and what I encounter through right thinking.  In other words:

Watch your thoughts; they become words.
Watch your words; they become actions.
Watch your actions; they become habits.
Watch your habits; they become character.
Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.


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