Cameron Posted February 3, 2012 I wanted to say goodbye to my friends here and say that I will be permenently signing off. I recently asked my teacher if he could write about a certain subject for Taobums and he politely has refrained. His feeling is peoples words get twisted here and the over all communication is negative. I don't think, I know that there are many good people here. But seeing that is how my teacher feels it doesn't feel in alignment anymore for me to contribute. I wish you guys the best in your practices and endeavors. Cameron 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Protector Posted February 3, 2012 FOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL Haven't you been paying attention to how I was talking to people here? I seem so ridiculous that no one wants to argue with me and when I say something smart, I'm a frigin genius Also don't start a thread like this when I'm listening to a song named "Close the door behind me, I'm leaving" That's just baaaaaaaaad taste Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChiDragon Posted February 3, 2012 His feeling is peoples words get twisted here and the over all communication is negative. Straighten them out yourself and make it positive. Bye bye. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chang Posted February 3, 2012 Fare thee well and if forever, then forever fare thee well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joeblast Posted February 3, 2012 much respect cam /\ see you soon brother, whenever soon might be Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
.broken. Posted February 3, 2012 Less time spent reading and writing means more time spent living and breathing. It's been a pleasure, Cameron, although I have mostly been in the 'background' I have read much of what you have written. You've grown wiser. Long may it continue. *bow* James 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hagar Posted February 3, 2012 I wanted to say goodbye to my friends here and say that I will be permenently signing off. I recently asked my teacher if he could write about a certain subject for Taobums and he politely has refrained. His feeling is peoples words get twisted here and the over all communication is negative. I don't think, I know that there are many good people here. But seeing that is how my teacher feels it doesn't feel in alignment anymore for me to contribute. I wish you guys the best in your practices and endeavors. Cameron Take care Cam h Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zerostao Posted February 3, 2012 (edited) thanks Cameron for your positive and insightful posts here fare thee well Edited February 3, 2012 by zerostao Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marblehead Posted February 3, 2012 Best Wishes to you Cameron. Be well and take care. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RiverSnake Posted February 3, 2012 (edited) His feeling is peoples words get twisted I tend to agree...we can only strive to convey ourselves to the best of our ability. However, there is always some miss-interpretation. I wish you the best and will miss the level of insight and wisdom you bring to the forum. -My 2 cents, Peace Edited February 3, 2012 by OldGreen 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mYTHmAKER Posted February 3, 2012 I wanted to say goodbye to my friends here and say that I will be permenently signing off. I recently asked my teacher if he could write about a certain subject for Taobums and he politely has refrained. His feeling is peoples words get twisted here and the over all communication is negative. I don't think, I know that there are many good people here. But seeing that is how my teacher feels it doesn't feel in alignment anymore for me to contribute. I wish you guys the best in your practices and endeavors. Cameron Your posts have always been positive and a joy to read. Yes some people like to argue and come out on top i ignore these - it is a good discipline for me Go forth and prosper. Wishing you eternal spring BTW who is your teacher Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
starhawk Posted February 3, 2012 See you in the sky sometime. Cheers as you continue your journey. I saw you have been here since the first posts in 2004. Why give up on us now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thelerner Posted February 3, 2012 (edited) Much Respect, I'd add that a master's words carry weight and he does have a responsibility for them. We are so far from that level that our words, yours & mine, aren't as heavy. For better or worse we're not going to be quoted as experts in anything. Our words are for fun and communication. I don't think you need the same concern for your words, though I can understand why his teaching would effect you to watch your tongue. I will miss your presence here. More then your words, your willingness to travel to new places and learn new things, that has more weight and teaching then the words you've used. Yours Michael Edited February 3, 2012 by thelerner 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aetherous Posted February 3, 2012 It's nice when you are here, Cam. I bet you $20 you'll be back. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doc benway Posted February 4, 2012 Be well Cameron. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harmonious Emptiness Posted February 4, 2012 Hi Cameron We never really spoke much, but I appreciate you bringing your knowledge here for us. We all have to follow our heart, so I respect you doing what feels like the right thing to do. All the best to your path Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cameron Posted February 4, 2012 Thanks for your kind words Personally, I don't think you guys are negative. However, I do think the medium being used is extremely limited in it's scope and can be a very poor substitute for real human interactions. I think it is good for some things but something definetly gets lost in translation trying to express ones deepest spiritual values over a computer screen. I am not saying it's bad. Just not the real thing. In any case, I suspect Taobums will be around for awhile which is a good thing. I hope some good merit comes of it and it can actually be of some service to people and not a place to argue. And if any bums are in Beijing drop me message I'll check in from time to time. *bow* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mal Posted February 4, 2012 Less time spent reading and writing means more time spent living and breathing. I'd say less time on TTB = a more productive and enjoyable time living and breathing (at least IME) plus off topic is a good way to keep in touch with the "bums" while avoiding the pointless debates It was great to see you back Cam, your a great example of a modern practitioner searching for, finding, and changing their life for the better. Keep powering on! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gerard Posted February 4, 2012 Cameron, real life is not much different than online interaction. An Internet forum is not a substitute for real life practice nor serves that specific purpose. "We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts we make the world." - Buddha (Dharmapada) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marblehead Posted February 4, 2012 ... a good way to keep in touch with the "bums" while avoiding the pointless debates I can't remember ever having been in a pointless debate here at the "Bums". 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Protector Posted February 4, 2012 If you want to get your point across in the most effective manner, SING!!!!!!!!!!!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mal Posted February 4, 2012 I can't remember ever having been in a pointless debate here at the "Bums". I often had to read threads in attempt to work out WTF was going on, many were totally pointless.. but I'll agree that I rarely saw you writing in them Sinfest is on the right path, singing access a wider creative pallet that allows further communication of feelings and emotions that the typed word. (p.s. I'd like to hear you sing ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cameron Posted February 4, 2012 I like the singing idea If you guys were here in Beijing we would go to K TV(singing room) have a few beers and sing the night away. And we would all get along very well I am sure. Don't worry, the old timers know me well enough, you might see me back on in a year or two. Ok, no more logging on lol for me haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Protector Posted February 4, 2012 (edited) You heard 'im! Get the beer so he would log back in Edited February 4, 2012 by Sinfest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
