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13 Nov 2014 17:03 - 13 Nov 2014 17:04 #169609 by
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We probably won't discuss these too much though, would we ?

"Using violence" isn't merely beating someone bloody ... It is also the words we use and how we use them - in public or in private. ...


Or in our minds. I think the words we use inside ourselves are the cause of "violence" = internal strife?

Are we shown up here to learn to live in better alignment with the Force, or to show off how much we "know" about it already ? Just curious ... .


A very good question and difficult for one to answere about oneselves but a good question to ask oneself and reflect on. I would initially say if you think your know the force your wrong. If you are certain of the force you are wrong.
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17 Nov 2014 16:40 #170201 by
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I keep thinking about this

or to show off how much we "know" about it already ?


I don't think that can be done with words? May you be with the force. It's totally subjective. You can't show off anything like that, you can only live it. To" think" you could show off would be ostentatious and pretentious, clearly out of balance with the force?

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18 Nov 2014 17:34 #170403 by
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Community
Compassion and understanding are the roots of your community. The sage focuses on the underlying similarities, and overlooks the oddities of others. In this way, everyone becomes acceptable. - Lao Fzu




pg3

www.taowoods.org/quote/index.htm

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21 Nov 2014 16:04 #170936 by
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Facade
Many people would rather read and talk about spiritual growth than actually experience it. The sage understands this desire, and also its futility for change will come whether invited or not. - Lao Fzu



pg4

http://www.taowoods.org/quote/index.htm?focus=4

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21 Nov 2014 19:16 #170963 by
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This just came out- and coincidentally this thread was recently commented on so I thought I might add this here-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFb7Hxva5rg&list=PLwxNMb28XmpdJpJzF2YRBnfmOva0HE0ZI&index=1

I think it might serve well as an introduction to Daoism and Lao Tzu,

Enjoy! :)

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21 Nov 2014 23:14 #171003 by Edan
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Apparently I didn't read this before I posted my thread. Whoops!
It won't let me have a blank signature ...

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03 Dec 2014 17:49 #172428 by
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Focus
Focus your mind away from sensual input to discover a new depth of perception. You will then learn to perceive the more subtle, hidden things in your world as the sage does. - Lao Fzu


pg 5

http://www.taowoods.org/quote/index.htm?focus=5


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16 Dec 2014 15:43 #174011 by
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Guide
Many make an endless and fruitless pursuit to find the right guide to help them on their path. The sage looks within knowing that in the end the only guide we can rely on is own intuition. - Lao Fzu


pg 6

http://www.taowoods.org/quote/index.htm?focus=6

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16 Dec 2014 15:57 #174012 by Alexandre Orion
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LIV :

Tao's power is so deeply entrenched
it can never be uprooted.
Tao's power clings so tightly
it can never slip away.
It will endure for generations.

If you get in touch
with the power of Tao,
it will become real.
If your family gets in touch
with the power of Tao,
the power will flourish.

If your community gets in touch
with the power of Tao,
the power will grow even stronger.
If your country gets in touch
with the power of Tao,
the power will become abundant.

If the world gets in touch
with the power of Tao,
the power will be everywhere.

How can I know this?
I just do.

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Be a philosopher ; but, amidst all your philosophy, be still a man.
~ David Hume

Chaque homme a des devoirs envers l'homme en tant qu'homme.
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19 Dec 2014 17:02 #174347 by
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Lessons
Everyone you meet whether wise or foolish, has something to teach you. The sage appreciates everyone and everything, accepting the lessons offered by each in their own way. - Lao Fzu


pg 7

http://www.taowoods.org/quote/index.htm?focus=7

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