Limahong

Hi themill_worker, Are you still around? You started this thread. 2105 Bummies have viewed thus far. What have you studied on this thread? - LimA

Hi Brian, That is for sure. Thank you for being so. Time for bed. Good night. - LimA

Hi Brian, Just checked and found these: Brian = He's a very naughty boy! Brian is also a very naughty spirit? - LimA

Hi cheya, Sometimes: "What you live for is leaving you". Don't be sad; that's life. - LimA

Hi Marblehead, Peaceful co-existence: (i) Live and let live (ii) 自己活也讓別人活；互相寬容 It is said to mean that people should accept the way other people live and behave, especially if they do things in a different way (Cambridge Dictionary) (iii) I sometimes don’t act my age. And I sometimes don’t care that I don’t act my age. Like I got my first tattoo about two years ago. Haha, some people might say at my age, people would be trying to laser off the tattoos they’ve gotten in their younger days *shrugs*. It’s my body, my money, so I didn’t entertain the thought of whether getting a tattoo is an age-appropriate thing to do at my age. (iv) (v) (vi) (vii) - LimA

Hi rocala, Thank you for 'modern Druidry' - it is completely new to me. Googled and like this on Wikipedia: Neo-Druidism or Neo-Druidry, commonly referred to as Druidry by adherents, is a form of spirituality or religion that generally promotes harmony and worship of nature, and respect for all beings, including the environment. Many forms of modern Druidry are neopagan religions, whereas others are philosophies that are not religious in nature. Originating in Britain during the 18th century, Druidry was originally a cultural movement, only gaining religious or spiritual connotations in the 19th century. The core principle of Druidry is respect and veneration of nature, and as such it often involves participation in the environmental movement. Another prominent belief among modern Druids is the veneration of ancestors, particularly those who belonged to prehistoric societies. Your linkages (Buddhism + modern Druidry + Daoism) are in good order. I like. - LimA

Hi Marblehead, Busting strategy at its Taoistic best - dichotomous aggression/passivity. Criminals must be forcibly pinned and ghosts - subdued/soothed to a T. One is hard-cored and the other softly centred. Law/order maintained; peace/silence anchored. A lawful/ordered/peaceful/silent weekend is ours to keep. - LimA

Hi Marblehead, At this particular point in time - there are 5 replies and 2014 views per this thread. Realistically possible? On 3 August 2017, I made a mistake by posting something which I had since deleted. Then there ware 1900+ views and I was taken aback. Since then I have noticed the viewership of this thread increasing quietly and steadily to its present 2014. Now I am feeling strange. Sub-forums = subjectivity, sub-cultures, subconsciousness ...? Are there spirits participating at TDB? Please bust as you would - respectfully. Return safely. - LimA

Yes, I am. Hi Marblehead, As in crime-busting? Ghost-busting - uses same intelligence? - LimA

Hi Cedar Tree, Welcome to who or what? You had already welcomed abdahorn and me before. This time you are welcoming our spiritual friends? You rub noses or brush cheeks when it comes to a spiritual welcome? - LimA

Hi mrpasserby, Thank you, But of course. Please give me a miss. Good night (it is now 1+ am at my end). - LimA

Hi Marblehead, How do you know? You - a ghost-buster? - LimA

Hi abdahorn, Shave baid but stay bold. I'm told but don't be sold. "The hair thing" is a vanity - 'hair' today, gone tomorrow. - LimA

Hi Marblehead, But of course. Of late we move in different circles. But I was on the lookout at/for the stone Now we overlap again. What goes around, comes around. A great weekend. - LimA

Hi abdahorn, Going forward, I see you moving well along the way you've found - slowly step by step. Don't focus on the endpoints, just enjoy the processes in between. A great weekend. - LimA

Hi Return, It SURE helped me for one. Thank you. 'Sorry' - reflects on your humility. I am humbled in return by the content in your post. A good weekend. - LimA

Hi Creighton, I was previously happy with my loose perception of moment. Then I thought of 'unit of analysis' in relation to moment and self-questioning started. I met with a road-block. The 'unit of analysis' has no relevance when it comes to my perception of moment - a total misfit. So I let moment expanded into 'today' and I was fairly comfortable with the expansion. Then came Dalai Lama as per the above quote and my ears started to itch; and I did a search on the definitions of moment. The search killed my love for moment. This time it was not road-block but a mental block. Drained of energy I went to sleep, Now I am re-awakened and still in love with moment as (i) Emerson Drive's Moments and (ii) Bobby Goldboro's Today. This is Today - Henceforth I will not entertain any questions on moment as the answers are already in this post - MOMENTS and TODAY. - Anand

Hi Creighton, IT as the 'moment' may be deemed by sceptics to be unreal. Perhaps so - as a moment is too fleeting for the realisation of anything, So can we enlarge 'moment' to 'today' as a more practical/pragmatic unit of analysis on momentary considerations? 'Today' still denotes imminence/ immediacy/urgency. Your thoughts please. - Anand

Hi Zenmode, No problem for me at all to a n s w e r your questions. (i) A 'Yahoo Answer' 10 years ago to your question. The then reply was posited in the context of Christmas thus: "To me it's not the material things such as gifts and decorations, it's being surrounded by loved-ones and everyone being happy and healthy. Right now in my life there is a lot of hardship, both financially and I'm having a rough time trying to not get really depressed about everything. I became unemployed a few months ago) and last week my husband was diagnosed with a heart problem (more tests to be done). But I try to remember the important things and what I'm thankful for that I do have ... I'd rather have my husband be OK than any material gift no matter it's value. We must make the best of what we have, not focus on what we don't have. I'm learning this more and more each day as I learn to cope with what's going on in my life. I hope you have the most loved-filled and fulfilling holiday season ever ... God bless you and your family." (ii) For every action there is a reaction - a dynamic Taoist dichotomy. So when I jab at happiness, happiness will jab back at me. Make sense? (iii) Yes at age 8, I was badly punished by a school teacher for my high IQ. No more question on this please. - LimA

Hi All, Again sorry for the slip. Mind needs to rest for it to be sharpened when I rise with the sun. Then my body will be better shaped too with workouts. Good night. - LimA

TAOISM & HAPPINESS Hi All, Happiness is contagious. Zenmode has energised me to search for a link between happiness and Taoism. I found the link between the two in this tribute (MINDFUL HAPPINESS - Anthony Quintiliani, Ph.D, LADC): A Tribute to Dr. Wayne W. Dyer: Being Mindful Of Dr. Wayne W. Dyer Recently I receive a heart-felt tribute dedicated to Dr. Wayne W. Dyer, who died recently. The tribute originated from Louise Hay, a long-time associate, colleague and publisher of Wayne Dyer. To those of us who inhabit the spaciousness of the spiritual world, perhaps, no other person in recent history has contributed more to support the resilient human spirit than Dr. Dyer. Possibly equal only to Louise Hay. A few years ago, Dyer published a remarkable book about the relationship between thoughts and life behaviors. Part of that endeavor included various Taoist statements/advisories on how to life a fulfilling and happy life. I decided to review a few of his Taoist comments. Dr. Dyer did consider himself a modern-day Taoist Master – and, indeed, he was. Since I cannot simply copy his statements (copyright laws), I will paraphrase and modify them so as not to violate his (or Hay House) publication rights. At the same time, my modifications will aim at delivering the true, practical meaning of these Taoist statements. 1) Your Eternal Light In times of turmoil and challenge, it is a great idea to return your attention and concentration to your inner radiant light. Inner light is highly common in most spiritual traditions. Here, however, it is recommended as a regular practice to help ensure improved outcomes and personal experience. When was the last time you visited your inner, eternal light? Hope you will do so soon! 2) Utter Impermanence Those who recognize higher and true inner consciousness about being, realize that nothing is permanent – especially your good fortune and life. So an extreme view might be to consider how fearful you are of impermanence, and especially the fact that it signals your own eventual death in your present form. I suppose that if fear of death is tantamount to ultimate human fear, then there is NOT much to worry about regrading all the other, countless things human concern themselves with. Just how important, ultimately, is the last thing you worried about incessantly? No matter what happens, helpful or unhelpful, it will change. Solve a problem is you can; otherwise seek direction from the reality of impermanence. Considering the seriousness of your own death, other concerns may be more like passing clouds, leaves passing in a stream, or anything all the way up to death. Remember that unhelpful experience informs your good fortune, and that helpful experience may allow the unhelpful to hide. Stop worrying about unsolvable problems; fix them if possible or seek support in the impermanence of all things. Reduce you secondary suffering – suffering based on worrying and negative moods associated unsolvable issues. 3) Ultimate Mindful Self-Control One Taoist statements recommends that we practice the habits of talking less (also in our head), shutting down the senses, reducing sharp bluntness, softening the gaze, and allowing your energies to settle calmly. Now you are in a much better position to deal with whatever has aroused your emotional impulsivity and negative states. This sounds a lot like stop, breathe calmly and deeply, say nothing, loosen muscles – let the jaw go, observe – then act while in self-control. 4) In the Simple May be the Great See what is less complex in the apparent complexity of perceptions. Do little things to help others. Be kind to the kind as well as the unkind. Be humble in all that you do. If it is necessary to weaken an unhelpful experience or reality, first you must allow it to expand. If you wish to remove problems from your life, you must first allow direct access to it first. There is no solution or improvement in suppressing or hiding from what we do not wish to experience. 5) All We Need is Love (The Beatles were Correct) The last Taoist statement I will include notes what may be obvious. Love is the power of all power. Love can appear in experience with a small or large L. Be open to it; allow it to shine, and share the benefits with others. Love yourself more! Seek more love not more possessions. For more information refer to Dyer, W. W. (2007). Change Your Thoughts Change Your Life.Carlsbad, CA: Hay House. - LimA

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But of course. - LimA

Hi Zenmode, Now it is my turn to smile effortlessly - a genuine happiness per this progression: Sublimation => Zenmode => me. (i) I perceived you to be a Happy Cookie and I like to take a jab at happiness. (ii) Now it is confirmed that you are a Happy Cookie. (iii) This is what a Happy Cookie does best. - LimA

Hi Return, I like your focus on the mind. Mind over body? (i) Having an upright mind is always a challenge. There is no compromise. The only way forward - but failing/falling along the way before being upright again and again. (ii) The spirit resides in the mind? - LimA