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Maybe the ideas of love and bliss is what freeform means? The concepts therein. But i agree, no way to really get rid of love...

Your welcome. Do you read the Dao De Ching a lot? Or are you into other aspects of Daoism?

109. Jesus said, "The (Father's) kingdom is like a person who had a treasure hidden in his field but did not know it. And [when] he died he left it to his [son]. The son [did] not know about it either. He took over the field and sold it. The buyer went plowing, [discovered] the treasure, and began to lend money at interest to whomever he wished."

Hello, sl23, and welcome. Your membership is approved and we're happy you found your way to us. We look forward to accompanying you on some of the way that you still have to go. Please take the time to read the post 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, Fa Xin and the TDB team Welcome sl23, To answer your question, I don't think the world is flat. I've never personally seen it from space though, so there is a chance it is indeed, flat. But I would say, all signs point to spherical. As to your other questions - there are many threads and discussions about qigong and the authenticity of things. I'd say it's a mixture of research and intuition regarding a style or teacher. Enjoy! You are welcome to jump right in to the ongoing discussions, revive an older thread, start a new thread of your own, or start a discussion in the "Newcomer Corner" sub-forum to expand on your introduction or ask general questions to help you get started. May you enjoy your time here. Fa Xin

Hello, Manru23, and welcome. Your membership is approved and we're happy you found your way to us. We look forward to accompanying you on some of the way that you still have to go. Please take the time to read the post 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, Fa Xin and the TDB team Welcome Manru23, Wow! Those are deep questions! All I can say - that won't fill a book - is that Taoism can be applied to any situation, by anyone. Taoism is found inside yourself, not outside... so can be applied anywhere at anytime. Enjoy the forum! You are welcome to jump right in to the ongoing discussions, revive an older thread, start a new thread of your own, or start a discussion in the "Newcomer Corner" sub-forum to expand on your introduction or ask general questions to help you get started. May you enjoy your time here. Fa Xin

Hello, PiazzaTao, and welcome. Your membership is approved and we're happy you found your way to us. We look forward to accompanying you on some of the way that you still have to go. Please take the time to read the post 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, Fa Xin and the TDB team Welcome Anthony, I don't know where to ordained as a Taoist Priest in America, but I'm sure it's possible... I hope you can find what your looking for. You are welcome to jump right in to the ongoing discussions, revive an older thread, start a new thread of your own, or start a discussion in the "Newcomer Corner" sub-forum to expand on your introduction or ask general questions to help you get started. May you enjoy your time here. Fa Xin

Hi 2ndchance, Great topic! You seem like your asking the right questions and on the right track. Our true nature is love ... a universal love that like the sun- shines on everyone. Rather than making it happen with emotions, the way I do it is to Be still, be present in the moment... and I find the love and peace comes out on its own. We have to get out of our own way (stop effort) and it comes out by itself. Think of a pond. When the pond is still, the dirt settles to the bottom and the water becomes clear. But when you do a bunch of stuff, it kicks up mud and dirt and the water becomes dirty. Just try to be still and see if the water becomes clear on its own.

The best thing to do is empower yourself. Place your faith/trust in God or some divine being you vibe with. They are more powerful than him! The more you think about this guy and the experience, the more fuel you give the connection. Go outside, enjoy the day. Take yourself and friends out and laugh, have a good time. Feel sorry for this poor old fool, and wish him the best as you leave him behind. The change has to start with you. This guy only has as much power as you give him. Shift your focus to something else Good luck

Congrats, and thank you for sharing

I thought the full moon was when all the craziness happened. If you watch the news, it seems the craziness is constant, all month long... This is sure to be a depressing topic lol

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Hello, Danasaurus, and welcome. Your membership is approved and we're happy you found your way to us. We look forward to accompanying you on some of the way that you still have to go. Please take the time to read the post 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, Fa Xin and the TDB team Welcome Danasaurus, Cool name. We're looking forward to interacting with you too. Enjoy the forum. You are welcome to jump right in to the ongoing discussions, revive an older thread, start a new thread of your own, or start a discussion in the "Newcomer Corner" sub-forum to expand on your introduction or ask general questions to help you get started. May you enjoy your time here. Fa Xin

Hello, Madechangu, and welcome. Your membership is approved and we're happy you found your way to us. We look forward to accompanying you on some of the way that you still have to go. Please take the time to read the post 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, Fa Xin and the TDB team Welcome Madechangu, Hello, I would start by telling us a bit about yourself. That or start by reading the Tao Te Ching. Welcome! You are welcome to jump right in to the ongoing discussions, revive an older thread, start a new thread of your own, or start a discussion in the "Newcomer Corner" sub-forum to expand on your introduction or ask general questions to help you get started. May you enjoy your time here. Fa Xin

Agreed, it is surely a mutual and essential one! I have heard it called different things. The practice of Contemplation in Dzogchen. I’ve never had a name for it myself. I’ve also heard it called Primordial Meditation in Mystical Christian circles. To See as God, to feel as God. I’ve always just called it Residing, as to me that word captures the essence of the practice. I am also a native English speaker, from the United States. I do like the term Primordial meditation, though, because it points to something that is basic and essential in every one of us - perhaps even the natural way we are intended to be. It points to something that is so natural for humans to do, yet is so hard for us to grasp at first. After a while, it seems the practice becomes our normal everyday being. It happens most of the time for me. Quite interesting, indeed! Lovely chat. I’m glad to have you here. 😊

Hi Sora, Yes, the part about “witness energy and emotion flow” and not intentionally clearing is the same as my practice, more or less. I don’t call it Juezhi, but I have a feeling it’s the same thing. 😊 ive found the more I let go and just reside, the more blockages get cleared. It’s counter intuitive, but works best for me.

Hello, Sora, and welcome. Your membership is approved and we're happy you found your way to us. We look forward to accompanying you on some of the way that you still have to go. Please take the time to read the post 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, Fa Xin and the TDB team Hi Sora, Just witness the flow - someone after my own heart! Enjoy the forum. 😊 Welcome. You are welcome to jump right in to the ongoing discussions, revive an older thread, start a new thread of your own, or start a discussion in the "Newcomer Corner" sub-forum to expand on your introduction or ask general questions to help you get started. May you enjoy your time here. Fa Xin

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Many years ago I remember reading something - can’t remember if it was Confucius or Daoist ... but it basically said “People should live away from society but not away from people.” At the time, a rebellious pre-teen, I was all about that! Growing up we are told not to daydream, to focus on our work and told our imaginations are not real. It’s too bad. A friend recently asked me if my spiritual practices “make me more creative”. I replied that wasn’t a goal of mine. Maybe I should take up painting. Good post PB!

One of my favorite verses... describes a light transmission.

108. Jesus said, "Whoever drinks from my mouth will become like me; I myself shall become that person, and the hidden things will be revealed to him."

Hello, qhs232, and welcome. Your membership is approved and we're happy you found your way to us. We look forward to accompanying you on some of the way that you still have to go. Please take the time to read the post 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, Fa Xin and the TDB team Hi Gary, Welcome! I hope you enjoy the Flying Phoenix material. You are welcome to jump right in to the ongoing discussions, revive an older thread, start a new thread of your own, or start a discussion in the "Newcomer Corner" sub-forum to expand on your introduction or ask general questions to help you get started. May you enjoy your time here. Fa Xin

Hello, chunkstyle, and welcome. Your membership is approved and we're happy you found your way to us. We look forward to accompanying you on some of the way that you still have to go. Please take the time to read the post 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, Fa Xin and the TDB team Hi chunkstyle, Wow! Cool stuff. Sounds like your advancing in your practice. I don't know the answer to your question, but someone should chime in soon. Welcome, and enjoy. You are welcome to jump right in to the ongoing discussions, revive an older thread, start a new thread of your own, or start a discussion in the "Newcomer Corner" sub-forum to expand on your introduction or ask general questions to help you get started. May you enjoy your time here. Fa Xin

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If you can find it, “thieves oil” is my favorite. Reminds me of Christmas.

Hello, Wall, and welcome. Your membership is approved and we're happy you found your way to us. We look forward to accompanying you on some of the way that you still have to go. Please take the time to read the post 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, Fa Xin and the TDB team Hi Wall, Very cool you had your elder to help you. I look forward to reading your contributions. Welcome. You are welcome to jump right in to the ongoing discussions, revive an older thread, start a new thread of your own, or start a discussion in the "Newcomer Corner" sub-forum to expand on your introduction or ask general questions to help you get started. May you enjoy your time here. Fa Xin