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Hi Andi, Great. Much ado about nothing. - LimA

Hi C T, Per my last post, I had been in the silent mode till now. Why? I love kindness enough to share two thoughts thus: (1) (2) By embracing (1) and (2), I have found myself in peace - a practical Buddhist, philosophically. Since then I like to share (1) and (2) with like-minded others. But it is perfectly fine with me when others think otherwise. I respect all differences when the differentials are accorded mutual respect. Now I am going into a longer silent mode per this thread. - LimA

Hi Andi, But you have started the spiritual journey yourself and there is no U-turn. Go for the marathon run. Although it has little fun. Soon you'll see the sun. And you'll eat nice buns. You surely can sort yourself out. Want to bet? - LimA

Hi C T, Thanks too for your invitation. But presently you have already a great thread. I do not wish to come across as being rude but... Good night. - LimA

Hi Jeff, No worries... I am only speaking on my own authority ~ hopefully with some responsibility. Good night. - LimA

Hi Jeff, I am a practical Buddhist - philosophically. - LimA

Hi Andi, What you have gone through is poetically beautiful. I had gone through worse experiences. I will not divulge as I do not wish to put negative words on others' minds. - LimA

Hi blue eyed snake, I am not being honest with myself if I do not acknowledged that I am disturbed by your inputs. Initially - yes. But not anymore as I read on. It takes a lot of courage to do what you are doing and I am not going to pretend that I understand what you had gone/are going through. So I will keep my words to the minimum. What had happened to you pertained to the secular dimension of your life and it is not 'permanent' physically. We can all be violated secularly but no one can touch us spiritually. Only YOU can touch base with your spiritual self. Apparently you have taken ownership of that. Kudos to you. This is my first visit re this thread and I have not read any posting here except yours and steve's. Our paths have crossed before on other threads but I am now perceiving a totally different blue eyed snake. To cut to the chase, please move on the way you are doing now - spiritually. No one can walk your path for you. Only YOU can - moment to moment. I had a discourse with my Guru-ji in India back in 2013 on living spiritually. We came to terms that these three aspects are important cyclically - knowledge, action and willpower (not in this order since it is a cycle). Over the years since, I have added honesty to energize the cyclical flow. I perceive honesty in you... The story from steve is pertinent to you - taking necessary step in allowing yourself to move forward. You surely can - you have already started the ball rolling => forward. - LimA

Hi Orphanffxiii, He is Marblehead. - LimA

Hi Sramana, Who is Creighton? Silent Thunder. - LimA

Hi Lost in Translation, To me awareness pertains to knowing the unknown at a particular point in time. I expect nothing in awareness. It is dynamic and cannot be labelled. It is simply 'aHa'. Sometimes I fail to recognize an 'aHa' moment until moments/days/weeks/years later You have raised a valid point. Thank you. - LimA

Hi Sramana and Creighton, Please add me on. To be alone for many years and then connected to an experiential knowledge base is a quantum leap for me. Some of the honesty, humility, generosity... here are unbelievable. However, at the start I was(am) more discerning because of the isolation. Discerning as in (a) clear-eyed in a respectful way, (b) learning with less reading from books and (c) finding unity in diversity. - LimA

Hi Lost in Translation, "Pooh" - a pun on "Pu", the "uncarved block". You are not slow but checking on your clock. To show us the key to unlock. With us awaiting on the dock. Thank you. - LimA

Hi manitou, You are creative and you write well. Is it possible that helping others is your new calling? - LimA

Hi Andi, The more I know, the more I realized how little I know. Good that you have equated the experience with "a beginning". When a paradigm shifts, everything returns to zero. Profound realization. You are expressing well your predicament. Knowing oneself is "a beginning" at appropriate times. Apparently you know your own strength. Is it possible that the "my head to my heart" flow is already a part of the beginning? We may not know everything. Is "a beginning" - ever late? "Good/bad" - they always go together? What enlightenment - a big word? It is my take that you know what to do with yourself - the way you are hitting the keyboard. Each life is a road less traveled. You are only alone with the "beginning". The rest (friends, my partner, my therapist) are all there - calling for a redefinition? "Up/down" - how about 'right/left', 'internal/external'. 'old/new', 'end/beginning'...? Welcome to TDB. - LimA

Hi manitou, Yes - and we get help/help others along the way. All in the name of humane love? - LimA

Hi manitou, I really don't how you feel. But if you are feeling thus, you are not alone with your feelings. Apparently you are creative and talented - you are lucky. By helping others, you are opening up yourself to Barbara Anne (pardon me if I misspell your name). Send my regards to her. Have you really lost Joseph? Why do I ask? Because... Thus be honest with your emptiness - only you know who you are. So who is Barbara Anne? Start to imagine! - LimA

Hi Taomeow, Tradition dies hard... - LimA

Hi Taomeow, I am a third generation overseas Chinese and the Lunar New Year is always very special to my family because of the traditional customs. But since our parents left us... But we are not sliding backwards because of this - My Mandarin is deplorable. Got this Google-translated - "an early greeting for the new year": 早期的問候在新的一年 - LimA

Hi amoyaan, Yes for me - in terms of the same domain of thoughts but in different languages. For myself, I have made the corresponding alignment: Lower dantien - chakras no. 1, 2 and 3 Middle dantien - chakras no. 4 Upper dantien - chakras no. 5, 6 and 7 This alignment has facilitated my flow of energy conceptually. Not different as such but expressed differently/culturally/linguistically/historically/... in words. I have the same feel for both when I am energized. I am not too hung up on the dantiens/chakras now as compared to the time when I was less exposed/experienced. They are good mental models though. I am still learning. - LimA

Hi Wu Ming Jen, If you get hit THERE, serve you right. - LimA

Hi Goldleaf, I am nicknamed the cheeky monkey at home. So, without trying to disrespectful, this post is tongue in cheek - with me biting my own tongue at times. What is a monkey mind? Me trying to be a monkey - not minding my own business? As a monkey, the word 'agreement' means nothing to me. I will only behave if I am given more peanuts. So don't waste any dedicated time on me. But of course. I am not offended. Can I suggest something? Live as a monkey without a tail so there is no swinging from tree to tree. Partake in a Balinese monkey dance. Believe you me, it can be a therapeutic experience. Strive to be the White Monkey... On a serious note, not everything about a monkey is a chatter. Why? (A) and (B): (A) Sun Wukong (B) Hanuman Hanuman is the White Monkey in the Balinese dance. Please do not send any post to tell me off. Why? Immediately after this I will sleep - it is approaching 4 am at my end. Good night. - LimA

Hi moments, Yes. Some I have answers, some no - maybe later? Broadly life is a question - without permanent answers(s). But we have moments... A great weekend. -LimA

Hi moment, Natural cycles of life. Winter is always there waiting - so are Spring, Summer and Fall. Living is not linear? - LimA

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