Whether or not it's a natural cycle or one whose fault is entirely my own, I seem to live in a series of recurring patterns, the latest of which is coming to a head. In a good way, I assure you
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It's something I've been thinking about a lot, lately. Is the American lifestyle worth all the sacrifices other people around the world are forced to make? Somewhere along the line, a lot of people are getting screwed so that a good chunk of middle class Americans can feel relatively secure and comfortable. So maybe that's what I should've said.
What I really mean is that I have trouble motivating myself to go beyond what I'm doing. If it weren't for all the people who say (probably with some justification) that I'd be wasting my talents delivering pizza for the rest of my life, I would probably be relatively content to keep doing it. I have a great, easy job that I do well and enjoy much of the time. How many people can say that?
So...I mean that life could be much, much better, but it's hard to get up and change when things are pretty good right now.
He who follows the Tao is one with the Tao. Being at one with the Tao is eternal, though the body dies, the Tao will never pass away. Since the Way or (Tao) is independent of time, place or personal interpretation, then perhaps you will "chillax" and find comfort in the absolutes that surround you or perhaps ethical, spiritual and moral relativism will creep into your mind and leave you more stressed than ever. I hope you embrace the former and do enter a productive Taoist phase.
Re: The WayuncreativemanDecember 13 2006, 07:56:01 UTC
Fortunately for me, I don't believe in morality or a spirit, so that leaves relativisim right out. Not to imply that I behave unethically but morality all seems like a bunch of idealistic bollocks that has nothing to do with how people actually behave or what is actually desirable. Ethics seem like an evolutionary trait to me, one necessary for the human race to survive with the advancement of humans' ability to kill each other and alter our environment.
So I mean Tao as less adherence to specific Taoist principles (such as there are) and more as relaxing enough to flow with life to enjoy everything it has to offer me.
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you know if lots and lots of people are comfortable and secure, there might not be much need for reform.
I know you what you mean, but it's not really what you said.
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It's something I've been thinking about a lot, lately. Is the American lifestyle worth all the sacrifices other people around the world are forced to make? Somewhere along the line, a lot of people are getting screwed so that a good chunk of middle class Americans can feel relatively secure and comfortable. So maybe that's what I should've said.
What I really mean is that I have trouble motivating myself to go beyond what I'm doing. If it weren't for all the people who say (probably with some justification) that I'd be wasting my talents delivering pizza for the rest of my life, I would probably be relatively content to keep doing it. I have a great, easy job that I do well and enjoy much of the time. How many people can say that?
So...I mean that life could be much, much better, but it's hard to get up and change when things are pretty good right now.
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So I mean Tao as less adherence to specific Taoist principles (such as there are) and more as relaxing enough to flow with life to enjoy everything it has to offer me.
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