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Royce_aus · 03-08-2007, 12:37 PM

I really must go through this (the first) book again, and subject my self to the the shock, the ups of fortune and downs of lost time.
From reading your earlier post i was intrigued to check out wei wu wei and just read a quote (although i dislike quoting for the sake of quoting)

- Doctrines, scriptures, sutras, essays, are not to be regarded as systems to be followed. They merely contribute to understanding. They should be for us a source of stimulation, and nothing more... Adopted, rather than used as a stimulus, they are a hindrance. - wei wu wei

I intend to manifest stimulation and not hinder myself, I was wondering if you have read many of wei's books and whether you would recommend any. I love the cut the crap attitude expressed by jed.
The multiple paths i find very interesting. from previous experience i believe i am using a cycle of those paths moving from meditation to action to wisdom.
the devotion to me is more like the motivational force bridging the 3 paths.

I have not heard of Richard Rose before and that article on him was very interesting, and i'm now inspired enough to seek some of his wisdom.

I try to be wary of the rut that so often occurs when i seek information, it tends to push me to seek more and act less. Its just so enjoyable and comforting to hear these other minds having thoughts of a similar nature. When most minds i see out in public seem withdrawn, and unwilling to question reality.

Sky diving! I had a desire and i fulfilled it by sky diving, i always thought it would be fun and i recently (january) took an opportunity to try it out. It's fantastic. It is definately something i would recommend to anyone. And while going up i was blissfully reminded of the scene where jed's chute opens and causes havok, the instructors i was with wondered why i looked so calm.

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Royce_aus Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 50	I really must go through this (the first) book again, and subject my self to the the shock, the ups of fortune and downs of lost time. From reading your earlier post i was intrigued to check out wei wu wei and just read a quote (although i dislike quoting for the sake of quoting) - Doctrines, scriptures, sutras, essays, are not to be regarded as systems to be followed. They merely contribute to understanding. They should be for us a source of stimulation, and nothing more... Adopted, rather than used as a stimulus, they are a hindrance. - wei wu wei I intend to manifest stimulation and not hinder myself, I was wondering if you have read many of wei's books and whether you would recommend any. I love the cut the crap attitude expressed by jed. The multiple paths i find very interesting. from previous experience i believe i am using a cycle of those paths moving from meditation to action to wisdom. the devotion to me is more like the motivational force bridging the 3 paths. I have not heard of Richard Rose before and that article on him was very interesting, and i'm now inspired enough to seek some of his wisdom. I try to be wary of the rut that so often occurs when i seek information, it tends to push me to seek more and act less. Its just so enjoyable and comforting to hear these other minds having thoughts of a similar nature. When most minds i see out in public seem withdrawn, and unwilling to question reality. Sky diving! I had a desire and i fulfilled it by sky diving, i always thought it would be fun and i recently (january) took an opportunity to try it out. It's fantastic. It is definately something i would recommend to anyone. And while going up i was blissfully reminded of the scene where jed's chute opens and causes havok, the instructors i was with wondered why i looked so calm.