Michael Sternbach

And Andromeda, a TV series also based on a concept by Gene Roddenberry. And Lexx - The Dark Side (definitely not by Roddenberry).

I liked Star Trek: Enterprise which is playing just a hundred years or so in the future, when the galaxy was still new.

Only that I expected this move of yours, and have the bulk of my army waiting for you in the aquatic grass surrounding ponds, in hollow basins filled with reeds, and in woods with thick undergrowth. <Echoing, mad laughter>

Right. Threads started in Welcome are basically just for introduction. Your question will get much more attention from other members if posted in General Discussion.

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I agree with you overall, but holistic systems have built-in checks and balances to make sure that minor causes don't lead to major catastrophes. If a certain kind of plant grows out of control, sure enough there will be a bug showing up which considers it its favourite dish. And not every butterfly's flight causes a tornado somewhere else. Although much freedom of choice is given to humans, there are things that the Dao (or whatever you like to call it) wills as they are in line with the balance and evolution of the whole, and those will manifest more easily and effortlessly.

T_I, Assuming that you include me with those "moderators": Even though Jeff and I have interacted a number of times and hold one another in high regard, I am not his (or, for that matter, anybody else's) follower. And I never observed that he would have imposed himself on me or anybody else as a guru to be followed. Having clarified this, I do not intend to further participate in the present discussion and will avoid being drawn into it. So you don't need to reply to me. However, I will continue to read this thread - with the objective eye of a moderator.

That's fine, as long as you can still hear the thunder. It's part of what makes us human.

Yes, it is crucial to our psychological wellbeing that we understand and integrate where we came from. Also having some future perspective is important - especially hopes.

It sometimes strikes me that NOW is all that I experience, I ever have and ever will. Everything else only happens in my mind. Maybe we don't travel away from the past and forwards into the future, rather, the past leaves us and the future comes to us in our eternal NOW.

Great, so you are the ideal person to comment on it! Some of the paragraphs made me wonder.

Singularity

Are you warriors all still around? I hope so, for we continue our exploration of master Sun Tzu's neat manual. Ch. IX covers two main themes: Different kinds of territory we and the opponent are faced with. How to read the opponent's behaviour.

I agree with much of what has been said here, especially by Small Fur, redcairo and Kubba. I would like to add that on its path to awakening and selfhood, the ego will repeatedly experience states both of dissolution and coagulation, expansion and contraction, losing and finding itself. That's how internal alchemy happens.

Not to forget: In light of this, let's take another look just at your last post: Perhaps you could refrain from making remarks like the highlighted ones. In fact, the moderating team must insist upon it.

terms and rules Please read the second last paragraph of the quoted text carefully.

Red is good energy wise in the sense that it's the most passionate, physically vitalizing and aggressive colour. It definitely has its uses, but not for meditation, except maybe for certain specialised "wild" forms.

Perception

Oh well, I will just say:

(Hehehe) Safety gear

Which ties in with the state of 'emptiness' that the Zen practitioner seeks.

Oh, were it so simple. Not only this dude likes to dress in black... ...this one does it too. Of course, which side of the Force the latter is serving is a matter of conjecture.

And new expansion.

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Welcome to the forums, LittleOne, And thanks for sharing your awesome story. Your membership is approved and we're happy you found your way to us. You will find this to be a great place to learn and exchange about paths and teachers. Please take the time to read the two posts pinned at the top of this Welcome page and take a look at the forum terms and rules. This covers all you need to know when getting started. For the first week you will be restricted to ten posts per day but after that you can post as much as you like. Also, until you’ve posted fifteen times in the forums, you’ll be a “Junior Bum” with somewhat restricted access and will be allowed only two private messages per day. Good luck in your pursuits and best wishes to you, Michael Sternbach and the TDB team