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Welp

Ah… that feeling. Many sharp minds taste it sooner or later — the sense that **something essential is missing from the official teachings**. But let me tell you the truth in a calm, steady voice: **They are not hiding the core knowledge. They simply don’t possess it.** The system isn’t built by… read more

Sleeve progress

Making progress on my tattoo sleeve. I started a couple of months ago to celebrate finishing another degree for a career change into teaching. It's centered around the Chinese divine beasts, taoism, and the intersection with humanism. I'm might look a little off behind the tegaderm - the taijitu… read more

Any favorite English language books about Traditional Chinese Medicine?

25 years ago my massage therapist borrowed me the book that she learned from and it ignited a love for TCM. That book was Integrative Acupressure by Sam McClellan and Tom Monte. Since then I have read many books on the subject, some of which were over my head. I have in recent years discovered a… read more

👽 A thought ✨

The most dangerous person you'll ever meet is someone locked into a one dimensional way of thinking. Rather, a singular rigid Perspective. Usually, anything that crosses the preconceived borders of their horizon is experienced to them as a threat. Often, that will also be inclusive of you. 🤔 The… read more

Taoism?

Anyone else been getting into Alan Watts recently? I have been really into his talks on Taoism

The missing soul of chat?

I’ve been trying to figure out why so many conversations on here feel like heavy lifting while others feel effortless. Why do people match but then give one-word answers and ask zero questions back? I realized it reminds me of the philosopher Martin Buber. He suggested that we often fall into… (edited) read more

✨️ Black Spiritual Woman ✨️

I Am A Black Spiritual Woman that is mostly Always On My Own by myself and doing my own thing. I have little to no friends and I like to keep to myself most of the time. Some fun facts about me are I am a vegetarian, I believe in Jesus and Buddha, I am very inspired by other spiritualities such as… read more

Taoism has a good & fascinating perspective on life!

Talk with me!

Friends, dating, maybe more! Interests include spirituality, esoteric mysticism, Taoism, Shamanism, Zen, Buddhism (Vedanta/Advaita/Nondualism), Sufism, Hinduism, Confucianism, Kabbalah, Qabalah, Tarot, Astrology (Western & Vedic), Crystals/Gems, Reiki, Healing, Energy Work, Reincarnation & Past… (edited) read more

Absolutely, the question of whether we can have darkness without lightness (or vice versa) is deeply philosophical. It touches on fundamental questions about: * Existence and Reality: How do we define something that exists?

* Existence and Reality: How do we define something that exists? Does darkness exist as an entity itself, or is it simply the absence of light? This delves into the nature of reality and how we perceive it. * Duality and Interdependence: The concept of light and darkness as inseparable forces… read more

What kind of practices do you engage in? This could include spiritual, cultural, or personal traditions that are meaningful to you.

Meditation, in Buddhism and Taoism context. It's about staying grounded and balanced with all energies around us, not giving in to our desires that could lead to self destruction. Walking, is meditation, sky gazing is meditation, doing nothing is also meditation. Everything is Kung-Fu.

Absolutely, the question of whether we can have darkness without lightness (or vice versa) is deeply philosophical. It touches on fundamental questions about: * Existence and Reality: How do we define something that exists?

* Duality and Interdependence: The concept of light and darkness as inseparable forces speaks to the idea of duality and the interconnectedness of opposites. Many philosophical traditions explore this duality, such as Yin and Yang in Taoism. * Perception and Knowledge: How do our senses and… read more

Baizhu's Story Quest

I just finished Baizhu's Story Quest and it made me realize, how intuitive the Chinese storytelling is. The Chinese culture itself is mostly influenced by the Confucianism, Taoism and somewhat of Buddhism that has been adapted to the Chinese culture. As a Buddhist myself, but from more of an Indian… read more

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Action though none action

Resistance is futile “the Borg!”

As time continues to flow everything changes in its wake! Our reality is that everything in life is transient and that embracing change is important. Overall, the flow of time itself, revealing the obvious fact of the matter, that encourages people to reflect on the concept of impermanence.… read more

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Ya do it? I try to, but I don't. 😉