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Jan 07, 2017 15:40

( A strange title for a post, and i am in a strange mood. The request for comment is made to myself, not necessarily to others. ... Read more... )

personal life, gnosis and agnosis, notes for a wayless journey, meditation, 12-step programs, emptiness

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maadmike January 8 2017, 00:17:38 UTC

I have been reading that an emptiness has a big meaning, but I am not big enough to have an understanding.

bobby1933 January 8 2017, 01:08:19 UTC

I don't understand it either, Mike. The more i get into spiritual stuff, the more i encounter paradox and the more i consider possibilities that are impossible to get my mind around.
I have decided that it is worth living with this confusion and accepting that i don't, and might never, understand it

maadmike January 8 2017, 01:26:52 UTC

Yeah, the process of thinking, moving somewhere, surreal goal are better than destination which rather doesn't exist...

laurainlimbo January 8 2017, 03:30:03 UTC

when it's cold I want to hibernate too. Lots to do though.

bobby1933 January 8 2017, 05:11:29 UTC

When one is of "advanced" age (the meaning of advanced varying with each user of the term). he or she may be given a lot of leeway when it comes to meeting expectations. :)

reginaterrae January 8 2017, 03:47:29 UTC

It might be that the compassion and wisdom are more visible from outside ... maybe you can hold more of them if you are more empty, but you certainly seem to have more than most of us, already.

Love

bobby1933 January 8 2017, 05:14:00 UTC

The truly good man does not that he is good." Tao Te Ching :)

elainegrey January 8 2017, 14:43:09 UTC

Just wanted to let you know i read, think i understand, and appreciate the discomfort and value of being in the state you describe.

bobby1933 January 8 2017, 16:36:46 UTC

Thank you. You do understand!

amaebi January 8 2017, 17:09:46 UTC

So is the emptiness you are now experiencing, as you are now experiencing it, meeting your expectations or desires?

bobby1933 January 8 2017, 17:15:41 UTC

LOL. I love you!
and thank you!

amaebi January 8 2017, 17:22:28 UTC

I love you too! :D

I was/am also really curious. :D

bobby1933 January 8 2017, 18:35:01 UTC

I am sorry. You hit on the "big no no" of each of my traditions: desire (Taoism) and expectations (Al Anon). I assumed we were sharing a private joke' at least i thought it was funny ( ... )

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