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Thanks much, guys! Most appreciated. (-:

morning dew, hello! I was wondering about this aspect as well... perhaps those who know might share their thoughts on it. p.s.. I'm really enjoying your posts, there is a distinct gentleness to your energy. warm greetings

Almost like the 2017 & 2024 events are scribing a big, slow motion "X" over the States. Wonder where the crossing point is!

Hi LimA ! Yes, hopefully we are never too old to dance The Shag. I dont understand what you are asking in #2; could you elaborate? Hope your weekend is/was food-filled-fun!

Yes, this (my first bolded above) is the meeting I was thinking of. 10,000 thanks! There were a few called Lao Dan; maybe next time flowing hands talks to Laozi, he can ask if that one was him. (-: warm greetings

Hi ZYD, Seems I recall reading (as recorded by Confucian historians) the meeting between Laozi and Confucious took place during an eclipse, making it even more auspicious (though not necessarily for the latter, lol). That ring any bells for you? Thanks!

Michael, hello, wonderful to see you again. Thanks for sharing that! Right place, right time - does seem to parallel this path, indeed. (-: Warmest regards, Rene

I like my monkey (-: I was lucky to be born with a small quiet one; she'd rather just sit and watch with me to see what life brings next! Most of the time I dont even notice she's around - except when there's something that needs remembering, like, Did I already pick up the extra dog food? Helpful she is, in those times, as she whispers the information I need.

X24711990, hi Thank you for your detailed post. It's good to learn about these things explained in a clear and direct manner. warm regards

Seems so!

LimA is Not too confused, methinks 1. The Shag is a dance 2. See #1 3. If we're not too tired. We're pretty old; almost as old as Marblehead. 4. More chance of that than #3. And in reply to your extra credit question: Maybe! You know, Both.

Glad you were compelled; yes, and as usual, brilliant. (-:

Hi LimA Shag means the same thing here too; the Shag is a very sensuous dance. (-: Here's an old joke for you: Do you know why Baptists are against pre-marital sex? Because they are afraid it will lead to dancing! Enjoy!

Aspire & perspire. Greeters, they be sweatin! Good luck!

Thanks! Kar3n cleared that year thing up right after I posted. You'll never be more than a walmart greeter if you dont read more posts than just mine.

Ahh I missed the year. Thanks! 2016?? Thats a long time, unless you're part of a sleeper cell. MoPaiSleeperCells <-- now there's a concept.

Oh, I dunno.... Like the recent kpod, and the perennial-hissy fit git, this is a yawn, imo. Coffee lover joins 14 months ago, says nothing until his nic-numbered bud joins yesterday to pick off scabs. Suppose TDB could endure some blood-letting lol; soon enough my money will be on the less tolerant staff (as they should be), and the pit will be the venue for this reincarnation. Pass the popcorn, please. Extra butter, too, if there is any.

Ah... recall the story of The Cucumber Sage? Classic. It's also the bottom thread in my PPF.

Im thinkin tiny gherkin. Not much to munch.

ming ke ming fei chang ming

Hi Michael, & thanks! I think the wise thing for me to remember is as Tao is undefinable, so might be its characteristics. As much as undulate fits, so would its antonym. Same with all the other suggestions, for that matter. Maybe Tao doesn't "do" anything at all! Maybe it just "is" - eternally and unboundaried with the manifestations, as they arise. (-: Fun stuff to think about! warm regards

Thanks guys!! All the suggestions are better than 'flow', which brings to mind a bank lined stream <-too confining, implies direction. Radiate & expand are very good...yet still seems to imply a central source location, to move outward from.. Glow adds heat&light to it for me... Dissipate, even with its diminishing connotation, might hit this closest; it feels the least, um, invasive... for that which already naturally permeates everything. Think what I'll do is avoid typing sentences that require any description at all, heh. Thanks again!

Didnt have a clue.....till I read it out loud.

(-: Thanks for such a detailed reply, kpod; enjoyable to read! I'm not daoist but I like hearing the ideas of others - even when (especially when!) they are very different than my own. LiErh, through The Laozi, speaks to each of us and though the same 'words' may be read or heard - what comes through them can vary greatly, leading to a variety in the clarity of understandings. Many share the understandings you stated above; my perspective is different. I'm glad you've found what works for you!