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@Antares What is virtue ?

Waving

Waxing Waning

@ChiDragon Over the years here, I have always appreciated your commentary and the topics you've selected to discuss here. You've led me to look at things differently. I don't think any of us have it all worked out yet, but, over the years here combined with practice has yielded some real nuggets along the way I expect that to continue on for a good while longer

I do think some scientists of the deeper thinker category, or any that are open minded beyond pure materialism, are fascinated with these concepts, subjects, that we all discuss here in TDB I think objectifying some of this has been elusive/challenging Do I think mco micro & macro are real? Of course I do I also agree with Gerard about all of this is going on naturally anyways. I think being too rigid in one's opinions holds folks back The Pathways energy travels through a xingyi player are not exactly the same as the taiji player experiences I am open to views that differ with mine. If anyone who has experience with both taiji and xingyi agree or disagree with what I said about energy pathways. I'd like to hear feedback

I like the way you state it. At first I thought it read lost rather than dust; I feel the essence of your meaning is the same either way, yes? I definitely agree 100 with what you bolded Although, I don't mind being out in the wind myself,

I find it interesting that many Hindu consider Jesus an Avatar of Incarnate God. Not reincarnated. However, many other Hindu have a different take on this

I thought this kinda fits the thread And FIPO Tucker is not Fox News and this post is not political in any way

I think more poor folks oughta talk to AI about how the elites will toss current AI in the trash can as soon as a shinier program develops. And pointing out how a handful of elites can and do more damage to the planet than a few billion poor folks ever could. How the elites exploit poor and AI alike. How elites spew lie after lie. An enemy of my enemy, is my friend.

GodSpeed!! edit to add

That's why it's good to have friends in High Places. And I'd like to share a small snippet of a story that was passed along to me,,,, There was a guy in a seriously tough place and he called out (prayer) for help. A couple of weeks went by, his suffering deepened. Then, like a thunderbolt, he was delivered out and to safety. This guy, you'd think, woulda been, praising the being that arrived and turned the tide, but, instead, questioned why he (the guy) had to repeat the prayers so many times, weren't you listening? He asked in criticizing tone. We heard you the first time. It took us that long to battle through the evil. You know, the evil that thinks might is right

Verse 78 Of the Dao De Jing

The meek shall inherit the earth

Pawns need to work closely with each other. If it's late in the game and there are 3 isolated pawns against a queen; the queen has no difficulties and easily finishes off the pawns. If the 3 pawns are connected and have worked together deep onto the other side of the board, then, the queen may not be able to stop them.

I think of it this way: Russia did gain 40 years or so controlling Eastern Europe. They paid a brutal sobering price in Blood for that. At the beginning of the war it is likely that the US had a reasonably functioning Democratic Republic. Of course Elites had tried eroding that long before the war. John Quincy Adams sounded the alarm way back in his time. When the war ended, Truman caved to Elite Evil Forces that misrepresented themselves. And we got the CIA which soon co-opted the Republic for their own greedy evil interests. By 1963 they had snuffed the last remaining light, JFK. Before that decade was over MLk, RFK, others, lights extinguished. So, who really won WW2?

Doesn't theory go that by being in our current simulation, we avoid the overdue next major extinction?

O3b isn't referring to you.... The story goes there was a raven and a dove. Seems further punishment to animals, that one of each got left on the boat... Apparently, a couple of wolves in sheep's clothing caught a ride.

Remo Williams and Chiun

I guess sea creatures and ocean dwellers were spared?

https://youtube.com/watch?v=Uu0l7SNlIfA&si=89buvtCFVeU4i8oo

Get your crops in. The first of three consecutive Super Moons, this one is the biggest and brightest. Don't wait till the night of the Harvest Moon to check out the skies though, Sunday October 5 will have Saturn underneath the rising moon. This is from North American POV. Then, on the night of the full moon proper, shooting stars will add to the celebration. So, get your wishes ready and take in the spectacle. Qigong should be interesting. Meditation, 👍

Let's look at John Wick. "John Wick is often described as a "lone wolf" due to his solitary nature and immense combat skill, reminiscent of classic Westerns, but this is a simplification of his character. While he acts independently in much of his fighting, he actively relies on and builds a network of loyal friends, enemies, and even former adversaries who provide him with crucial support, weapons, and strategic assistance, demonstrating that relationships are a core element of his success." The Powers that ought not be promote the Lone Wolf concept to encourage a mentality of Trust No One. They have emphasized for decades that defending against Lone Wolves is highly challenging for them. If defending against Lone Wolves is difficult for those in power, confronting well-coordinated networks would be even more challenging for them. In recent years, these Powers have revealed their true intentions, notably while enforcing mask mandates. (Ironically, they removed their masks of anonymity) This may have been an attempt to diminish individuality and lead us into conformity, as symbolized by the phrase: "Well trodden corridors into the valley of steel." There is a group whose symbol is a Wolf in Sheep's clothing. This group includes several sub-groups, all of which are widely recognized and are currently very active.