Chang

Fare thee well Trunk. Welcome Dawei.

Hello and welcome to the forum Kun. You will find no shortage of guidance here and you will now be free to post. Before getting started we ask that you read the two posts pinned at the top of the Lobby and also take a look at the forum terms and rules http://thetaobums.com/topic/19575-forum-terms-rules/ This covers all you need be aware of when getting started. Good luck and best wishes, Chang.

Hello and welcome to the Tao Bums. You will be free to post now but before getting started we do ask that you take the time to read the two posts pinned at the top of the Lobby and also take a look at the forum terms and rules http://thetaobums.com/topic/19575-forum-terms-rules/ This covers all that you need be aware of. Good luck and best wishes, Chang

Hello and welcome to the forum. You will now be free to answer any questions that intertested parties may ask. We do like new members to read the two posts pinned at the top of the Lobby and take a look at the forum terms and rules http://thetaobums.com/topic/19575-forum-terms-rules/ before getting started with posting but apart from that you are free to go. Good luck and best wishes, Chang.

Hello and welcome to the forum. You will be free to post now but before getting started please take the time to read the two posts pinned at the top of the Lobby and also take a look at the forum terms and rulkes http://thetaobums.com/topic/19575-forum-terms-rules/ This covers all that you need be aware of. Good luck and best wishes, Chang.

Hello and welcome to the forum. You will be able to post freely now but before getting started we ask that you read the two posts pinned at the top of the Lobby and also take a look at the forum terms and rules http://thetaobums.com/topic/19575-forum-terms-rules/ This covers all that you need be aware of when getting started. Good luck with stopping the flow of thoughts and developing focus. Chang.

Hello and welcome. It is always good to stop lurking and it is also good to write a longer introduction in your first post. You will be able to do so now, after reading the two posts pinned at the top of the Lobby and taking a look at the forum terms and rules http://thetaobums.com/topic/19575-forum-terms-rules/ Good luck and best wishes, Chang

Hello and welcome to the forum. You will be free to post now but we do ask that you read the two posts pinned at the top of the Lobby and also take a look at the forum terms and rules http://thetaobums.com/topic/19575-forum-terms-rules/ This covers all that you need be aware of when getting started. Best wishes, Chang

Hello and welcome. You will now be able to post and talk with us all should you so wish. We do ask that you read the two posts pinned at the top of the Lobby and take a look at the forum terms and rules before getting started. http://thetaobums.com/topic/19575-forum-terms-rules/ This covers all that you need be aware of. Good luck and best wishes, Chang.

Hello and welcome to the forum Wu Stylist. You will be free to post now but we do ask that you read the two posts pinned at the top of the Lobby and take a look at the forum terms and rules http://thetaobums.com/topic/19575-forum-terms-rules/ This covers all that you need be aware of when getting started. Good luck and best wishes, Chang

Hello and welcome to the forum. You will get no shortage of advice here but it may be an idea to repost your request for advice in the General Discussion Healing Circle section. You will be free to post now but we do ask that you read the two posts pinned at the top of the Lobby and take a look at the forum terms and rules http://thetaobums.com/topic/19575-forum-terms-rules/ before getting started. Good luck and best wishes, Chang

Hello and welcome to the forum. You will be free to post now but before getting started we do ask that you read the two posts pinned at the top of the Lobby and also take a look at the forum terms and rules http://thetaobums.com/topic/19575-forum-terms-rules/ This covers all that you need be aware of when getting started. Good luck and best wishes, Chang.

No questions. You will be able to post on the forum now and as the Lobby is for introductions you may wish to give fellow members some idea of your interests or even your reason for joining the Tao Bums. We do ask that you take the time to read the two posts pinned at the top of the Lobby and take a look at the forum terms and rules http://thetaobums.com/topic/19575-forum-terms-rules/ This covers all that you need be aware of regarding do's and don'ts when getting started. Good luck and best wishes, Chang.

Hello and welcome to the Tao Bums. You will now be free to post throughout the forum but before getting started please read the two posts pinned at the top of the Lobby and take the time to read the forum terms and rules http://thetaobums.com/topic/19575-forum-terms-rules/ This covers all that you need be aware of when getting started. Best wishes, Chang.

I spent thirty two years as a shift worker. During that time I could not sit down after midday without dozing off. Now I am no longer working shifts I never snooze during the day as I simply do not feel the need. Just for the record I find that I only need about six hours sleep at night.

Hello and welcome to the Tao Bums. There may be other Jugglers on the forum but just how professional they are may be open to question. You will now be able to post freely but before getting started we ask that you read the two posts pinned at the top of the Lobby and also take a look at the forum terms and rules http://thetaobums.com/topic/19575-forum-terms-rules/. We are a pretty easy going bunch and this covers all you need to know to keep all the balls (or even hacky sacks) in the air. Good luck and best wishes, Chang

Hello and welcome to the Tao Bums. You will be free to post within the forum now but before starting we ask that you read the two posts pinned at the top of the Lobby and also take a look at the forum terms and rules http://thetaobums.com/topic/19575-forum-terms-rules/ This covers all you need be aware of when getting started. Good luck and best wishes, Chang.

Life can become very dangerous when one begins to believe in ones own bullshit. Whilst not being able to state with absolute certainty that kong jing or empty force does not exist, I can state that I have yet to see it used with any effect in a martial setting.

The definition of arrogant is having an exaggerated sense of one’s own importance or abilities. The definition of confident is feeling or showing confidence in oneself or one's abilities or qualities. Confidence means the feeling or belief that one can have faith in or rely on someone or something. So by definition a useless and hopeless person may possess a high degree of arrogance or indeed confidence. We have heard mention of the very rich and celebrities but what of politicians. Most people have very little confidence in their rulers but those rulers are probably possessed of a Cromwellian sense of their own prowess. It is all very worrying. But also beware of the humble. "I am well aware that Iam the umblest person going My mother is likewise a very umble person.We live in an umble abode." Uriah Heep.

Hello and welcome to the forum. Please take the time to read the two posts pinned at the top of the Lobby and take a look at the forum terms and rules http://thetaobums.com/topic/19575-forum-terms-rules/ before getting started with posting. Best wishes, Chang

Hello and welcome. take care regarding the obsession with long distance running. The knees don't like it. You are now free to post on the forum but please take the time to read the two posts pinned at the top of the Lobby and take a look at the forum terms and rules http://thetaobums.com/topic/19575-forum-terms-rules/ This covers all you need be aware of when getting started. Take care, Chang

Hello and welcome. You will be able to post freely now on the forum but we do ask that before getting started you read the two posts pinned at the top of the Lobby and take a look at the forum terms and rules http://thetaobums.com/topic/19575-forum-terms-rules/ This covers all you need be aware of. Good luck and best wishes, Chang

Hello and welcome to the Tao Bums. You will be able to post freely now but we ask that youread the two posts pinned at the top of the Lobby and take a look at the forum terms and rules http://thetaobums.com/topic/19575-forum-terms-rules/ This covers all that you need be aware of when getting started. Good luck and best wishes, Chang

Hello and welcome to the Tao Bums. I am afraid that you will have to decide for yourself what sort of people you find here. Let me quote a parable related recently by a forum member GrandmasterP in another thread:- "I once read a story about the Greek philosopher Socrates that highlights the point well. The story goes that whilst Socrates was sitting outside the gates of the ancient city of Athens, a traveller approached him and expressed an interest in moving to the city. As part of the conversation the traveller asked, ‘What are the people like here?’ In response Socrates asked, ‘How do the find the people in your own town?’ The man responded, ‘I’ll be glad to get away from them – they’re all backstabbers and thieves!’ With a look of sympathy and regret Socrates told the man that Athens would be a poor choice for a relocation because he’d find that everyone was exactly the same there. Later the same day, another man approached Socrates and similarly asked about the virtues of moving to Athens. Again, Socrates asked the man, ‘What’s it like where you live now?’ The man responded, ‘If I move away I’ll be leaving many friends. Everyone in my town goes out of their way to help one another – cooperation, kindness and respect are part of the culture there.’ Socrates smiled and said, ‘Welcome to Athens – you’ll find everyone’s just the same here." To help with your search you will now find that you are able to post freely on the forum and we ask only that you read the two posts pinned at the top of the Lobby and take a look at the forum terms and rules http://thetaobums.com/topic/19575-forum-terms-rules/. This covers all you need know to get started. Good luck and best wishes, Chang

Hello and welcome to the forum. Should you so wish you can have a Daily Cultivation Practice Journal on this forum. The choice is yours. You will now be able to post freely but we do ask that you read the two posts pinned at the top of the Lobby and take a look at the forum terms and rules http://thetaobums.com/topic/19575-forum-terms-rules/. This covers all that you need to know to get started. Good luck and best wishes, Chang.