rene

Both, same time.

Thanks for sharing that, jazz - much wisdom there (-:

You kiddin me? opening volley was spot-on.. and few here other than a couple of us, including you, would've had the stones to say it. imo, of course. :curtsey: heh

Or not. It can also happen when you are out picking up dog turds from your front lawn. Or not.

LOL dragon - you know damn good and well that anything could trigger it and besides, 'spiritual growth' isn't what he was talking about anyway - but maybe you didn't hear him.

Ah okay, nope. Unless you can remove a pack rat that's decided to winter over out in the tool shed.

Not sure why this would rile you up. No plans on dancing here - feel free to stretch as you wish... maybe another bum will join in. One of the actors in a recent vid in the Taoist TV thread really looks like her... so I did a search for her bum nick, found this thread interesting & bumped it. Why do you ask?

Bump

(my bold) Agree. The bell does not un-ring. Excellent post. warm greetings (-:

Happy Days!

Ohhhh! JJ !

Shazaam!

Don Knotts

Or as Mr Spock says.... The answers are easy, once the question is understood.

LimA, hi. There are three things I need your help with. I've noticed you are trying to drag me into various conversations you're having with others; please stop. Be assured if I wanted to comment, I would. Also, please stop the red bolded Ma'am thing - call me rene - and the third thing is - my butterflys are not prizes to be given out like gold stars. Can you help me with this by agreeing to my requests?

Maybe once or twice...but not sure re statutes of limitations, so... nope. None.

The emptiness Rinpoche speaks of, isn't. (-:

Or...we realize they have a vested interest in us continuing to seek; that there is nothing to find that we dont already have... and we gently set the trail back down. (-:

Hi Will. (-: Though your definition of 'enlightenment' isn't the usual one perhaps, I understand your words and what you are asking. You said above: "Now, many people are very content with their lives when they are not enlightened." For me, there is no concern as to others ideas as to 'enlightenment' 'aware' 'awake' etc... I am content with who I am, experiencing all that life brings - both good and bad - and letting things flow in their own time and of their own accord. I know that I have ten fingers, I know that I am not separate from Tao. What more is it that I could need? Contentment is not the same thing as 'enlightenment'; nor is 'enlightenment' a requirement to be contented. The key, imo, is to know yourself - and to 'thine own self be true' as one tradition puts it. Being content with who one is, and what one does, is an internally peaceful path. Some are naturally inclined to a life of service; others participate in life in other ways. Listening quietly to your heart will not lead you astray. warmest regards

Thanks! Done & done & done. 🌲

Not surprising. Built-up stress is naturally vented through tear flow; all the process needs is a trigger. Very healthy system, imo. 🦋

If the other two groups listed in this thread aren't really your cup of tea - there's always this... Viking Therapy Club (It's a good article, btw.)

Wow, very nice posts. Not sure how I missed them previously. You are a gift to the forum, silent thunder. I'm glad you are here. warm greetings (-:

Those, sir, are very good questions. (-:

Hi sagebrush, not sure what your confusion is or its source...but I was born in 1955 and had an easy bake oven when I was 5...so they've been around at least since 1960. Hope that helps!