"“Meaningless! Meaningless!” says the Teacher. “Utterly meaningless! Everything is meaningless.” Eccliastes 1:2
Everything we plan and try to accomplish, what we try to be, amounts to a fart in a hurricane in the grand scheme of things. In the scope of the universe, of eternity, "What is man that You are mindful of him, And the son of man that You visit him?" Psalm 8:4. Relax! In the middle of a fierce storm, why be afraid? Where is our faith? Fear accomplishes nothing. Death accomplishes nothing. Enjoy the ride.
As I learn more about Taoism and now Epicureanism from your writing, the more I see the confluence with Tantra.
Tantra also gets a bad rap for the gluttony aspect. More more more! There are differences in Tantric thought between a divine intelligence and the flip side: randomness, chaos, and no significant meaning to life. Either stream of thinking acknowledges the senses and how enjoying life through our five senses is the path to either "finding God" or simply immersing oneself in all that life offers.
Lovely, Diamond-Michael, and so true. This is how I experience life, and am lucky to be able to savour many moments.
I really enjoyed reading this and dammit now I really want a mango
So now. How to cross the chasm between the urge to “succeed” and this. To just let it go.
View these two poles as “complementary” versus “opposed” to one another. Flip the thinking mind switch off and allow the two to merge and unfold.
Good ol' Epicurus. One of my faves.
Just a beautiful read, you brought me into the zone you’re describing, thanks so much. Have a truly wonderful day❤️❤️❤️
Great to hear Lisa. A great day back at ya. Just hit the follow button to your posts. Say hi anytime.
Brilliant 👏. This life, just bursting with potential, which arrives perfectly in each infinitesimal moment.
Indeed Lisa. Gotta keep that energy and vibe moving during these turbulent times. Reach out anytime. Always open for chats.
"“Meaningless! Meaningless!” says the Teacher. “Utterly meaningless! Everything is meaningless.” Eccliastes 1:2
Everything we plan and try to accomplish, what we try to be, amounts to a fart in a hurricane in the grand scheme of things. In the scope of the universe, of eternity, "What is man that You are mindful of him, And the son of man that You visit him?" Psalm 8:4. Relax! In the middle of a fierce storm, why be afraid? Where is our faith? Fear accomplishes nothing. Death accomplishes nothing. Enjoy the ride.
As I learn more about Taoism and now Epicureanism from your writing, the more I see the confluence with Tantra.
Tantra also gets a bad rap for the gluttony aspect. More more more! There are differences in Tantric thought between a divine intelligence and the flip side: randomness, chaos, and no significant meaning to life. Either stream of thinking acknowledges the senses and how enjoying life through our five senses is the path to either "finding God" or simply immersing oneself in all that life offers.
Thank you, you've inspired a new post!