Being humble ( Tao )

If a man is crossing a river and an empty boat collides with his own skiff,
even though he be a bad-tempered man he will not become very angry.
But if he sees a man in the boat, he will shout at him to steer clear.
If the shout is not heard, he will shout again, and yet again, and begin cursing.
And all because there is somebody in the boat.
Yet if the boat were empty, he would not be shouting, and not angry.
If you can empty your own boat crossing the river of the world,
no one will oppose you, no one will seek to harm you....
Who can free himself from achievement, and from fame, descend and be lost amid the masses of men?
He will flow like Tao, unseen, he will go about like Life itself with no name and no home.
Simple is he, without distinction. To all appearances he is a fool.
His steps leave no trace. He has no power. He achieves nothing, has no reputation.
Since he judges no one, no one judges him.
Such is the perfect man:
His boat is empty.

Humans need humans.

Quote: Originally Posted by china

Hello Curiosity,


....which means ........"humans need ego".

Impeccably empty of ego means empty of human, but the empty vessel is full in its emptyness, the one is all

give me your money I will lighten your load on the way

Quote: Originally Posted by china

darkbeaver
Man ,here in the forum you are just "plain big".Try to use your talents in more lucrative places ; or perhaps you also hate money (making it) or don't know how.

Quote: Originally Posted by china

darkbeaver
Man ,here in the forum you are just "plain big".Try to use your talents in more lucrative places ; or perhaps you also hate money (making it) or don't know how.

I'v been on my "way" what seems a long time now throw the money away it's keeping you bound, it's an illusion of power China.

Quote: Originally Posted by china

Perhaps it is an illusion of power to some darkbeaver ,but so is this forum, just read some of the posts .I've realized the importance of money , that is why I have have quit school at a young age ; then I could work and learn.They don't teach you how to make money in schools ; if the teacher knew how to , I don't think he or she would be a teacher .One who says money is not important darkbeaver , never had any .

Any weakness or addiction carries the same weight as money, the longer you live the heavier your crutch becomes, power is an illusion.

They don't teach you how to shoot heroine in schools either.

Quote: Originally Posted by china

Obviously all weaknesses or addictions (psychological , not physical) are self made .It doesn't matter what your age is or how long do you live What matters is your realization of these weaknesses, and your willingness to heal .
Power is not an illusion , making allot of money is not an illusion Why do you
think it is so,..............?


You can't buy what you need man, work is the only way and that is it's own reward.

Well keep up your exploration I'm sure you will heal someday, sorry to hear of your ailment , I sometimes forget when I'm talking to mortals.

Quote: Originally Posted by china

As I said before my friend ; don't waste your time in writing in the forums ,you have talent especially in science -fiction .

Quote: Originally Posted by hermanntrude

does being humble include spouting pseudopsychological crap and telling everyone to stop thinking and to stop disagreeing with you?

Quote: Originally Posted by hermanntrude

maybe that becomes more energy and he gets to keep it?

Quote: Originally Posted by Said1

Ok. I lied. I'd rather be a peon than a bartering farmer.

Quote: Originally Posted by talloola

Money is very important, it has allowed us to work and earn,be healthy and well fed, but one should be
humble with the awareness that it could disappear in the blink of any eye, be thankful for
the ability to earn the money, be humble in this world, for we are just beings, alongside
other beings and animals, forging our way throughout life, not better than others, or below
others.

Being humble does not mean being unaware, or weak, or unworthy, but eyes wide open and
the vision of who you are and where you're going, without pushing and shoving others.

Without money, one has to find a living, one has to eat and keep warm, what do you do then,
live off of others?

Quote: Originally Posted by darkbeaver

You've got money confused with labour.

Quote: Originally Posted by Said1

Ok. I lied. I'd rather be a peon than a bartering farmer.

Quote: Originally Posted by scratch

The extremely wealthy aside. The first is very connected to the second.