perhaps Posted July 28, 2009 I've very recently began to think seriously about purchasing a matching curtain and duvet set and looking on the Argos website for bargains.....I know we are not meant to be "into"material things but I cant seem to help it...should I "go with the flow" or fight against it? p.s I live with a girl and think it may be her influence..what should i do??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marblehead Posted July 28, 2009 I've very recently began to think seriously about purchasing a matching curtain and duvet set and looking on the Argos website for bargains.....I know we are not meant to be "into"material things but I cant seem to help it...should I "go with the flow" or fight against it? p.s I live with a girl and think it may be her influence..what should i do??? Â Do whatever she suggests. You will have more peace in your life that way. Â Be well! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
perhaps Posted July 28, 2009 Do whatever she suggests. You will have more peace in your life that way. Â Be well! Spot -on Marblehead!!! ( although me girl says you are a cheeky bugger) Â Will stay well...u too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taoist81 Posted July 29, 2009 I've very recently began to think seriously about purchasing a matching curtain and duvet set and looking on the Argos website for bargains.....I know we are not meant to be "into"material things but I cant seem to help it...should I "go with the flow" or fight against it? p.s I live with a girl and think it may be her influence..what should i do??? Â Wouldn't a more accurate way of putting it be, one shouldn't be "attached to" material things? Just as we consider an ant hill, beaver dam or bird nest "natural", our animal (the animal being the human) made products are natural. We are only harmed by "holding onto" these things. When watching the ebb and flow of the universe, and understanding that this applies to us and our "things" too, the desire factor is tempered and controlled. Worrying too much about not being "into" things, can be as harmful as being too "into" them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
perhaps Posted July 29, 2009 Wouldn't a more accurate way of putting it be, one shouldn't be "attached to" material things? Just as we consider an ant hill, beaver dam or bird nest "natural", our animal (the animal being the human) made products are natural. We are only harmed by "holding onto" these things. When watching the ebb and flow of the universe, and understanding that this applies to us and our "things" too, the desire factor is tempered and controlled. Worrying too much about not being "into" things, can be as harmful as being too "into" them. Â Thank you for your reply T81...Trouble is am beginning to actually desire these things....believing these things will allow me to enjoy my surroundings more. Is it important for a taoist to have a nice environment to "be" in i wonder.....having bought a sleigh-bed, im now looking for matching bedside cabinets!! Boy do I need help Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taoist81 Posted July 29, 2009 Thank you for your reply T81...Trouble is am beginning to actually desire these things....believing these things will allow me to enjoy my surroundings more. Is it important for a taoist to have a nice environment to "be" in i wonder.....having bought a sleigh-bed, im now looking for matching bedside cabinets!! Boy do I need help  Feng Shui was built on the I Ching, just like lots of Taoism..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
perhaps Posted August 4, 2009 Feng Shui was built on the I Ching, just like lots of Taoism..... Â Â T81 I thank you..id kinda overlooked feng shui...excellent...given me something tao to look into Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
