tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598434020557723929.post7167595403025291735..comments2023-04-05T06:16:16.259-07:00Comments on No Way Cafe: Tao Te Ching – Chapter 39Galen Pearlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598434020557723929.post-81260260469108401012018-02-26T07:43:55.540-08:002018-02-26T07:43:55.540-08:00Hey Vishnu! Yes, that is one of my favorite Bruce ...Hey Vishnu! Yes, that is one of my favorite Bruce Lee quotes. Bumper stickers from the Tao Te Ching. Sounds like a new business to me. Partners?Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598434020557723929.post-76647439446579187532018-02-26T07:12:45.759-08:002018-02-26T07:12:45.759-08:00haha brilliant! love this Bruce Lee line.
also, ...haha brilliant! love this Bruce Lee line. <br /><br />also, this needs to be on a bumper sticker: <br /><br />Do not shine or tinkle like jade<br />Rather chime like stonesVishnuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11170477648908809386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598434020557723929.post-12946777094583800592018-02-24T08:22:05.682-08:002018-02-24T08:22:05.682-08:00So true, LeAnn. All wisdom traditions seem to reve...So true, LeAnn. All wisdom traditions seem to reveal the same basic teachings, using different language and images.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598434020557723929.post-67300909171055993972018-02-22T19:54:25.476-08:002018-02-22T19:54:25.476-08:00I am not surprised by how many of the writings of ...I am not surprised by how many of the writings of Tao mirror some of my own beliefs. To be at one in the Universe is to be at one with our Heavenly Father. When we are out of sync; we struggle. <br />I love the thought of being humble and teachable. We do seem to live in a vain world. <br />Thanks for our lovely comments on my recent post. <br />Sending warm thoughts and hugs your way! LeAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18107717294803352571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598434020557723929.post-49502808479830978982018-02-21T07:30:26.758-08:002018-02-21T07:30:26.758-08:00That's the tricky thing about humility, isn...That's the tricky thing about humility, isn't it, DJan? False humility is just another thing that the ego can be "proud" of. On the other hand, recognizing our own lack of humility IS humbling. Ha! <br /><br />When martial arts legend Bruce Lee was asked in an interview if he was really "that good," he replied, "If I say yes, you will think I'm arrogant. If I say no, you will know I'm lying." Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598434020557723929.post-91080308874321393722018-02-21T05:39:30.049-08:002018-02-21T05:39:30.049-08:00I have always loved that Emily Dickinson poem. I t...I have always loved that Emily Dickinson poem. I think humility is natural to some people and not to others. I am so glad to have you reading my posts and commenting, I am very humbled. And humility doesn't come naturally to me. :-)DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598434020557723929.post-87001267704279510012018-02-20T20:21:17.141-08:002018-02-20T20:21:17.141-08:00We can't grow when we think we are already sup...We can't grow when we think we are already superior. We grow when we have "beginner's mind." As you say, Martha, when we are humble, we are open to receive spiritual guidance, and thereby grow. Glad you like that poem. It has always intrigued me.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598434020557723929.post-23926799405372588312018-02-20T20:18:48.476-08:002018-02-20T20:18:48.476-08:00There is another line in this chapter which I didn...There is another line in this chapter which I didn't discuss (it is a long chapter!), which says that humble rulers see themselves as unworthy. I don't think this means unworthy in a self denial sort of way, but rather that they don't see themselves as worthy in a superior to others sort of way. As you say, our intrinsic worth, which we all have, comes from our source in Oneness.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598434020557723929.post-16550545326471747152018-02-20T20:15:29.038-08:002018-02-20T20:15:29.038-08:00That is an interesting line you highlighted, CW, b...That is an interesting line you highlighted, CW, because it can be read in almost opposite ways. Most of us learn only or learn best by our mistakes. You are not alone in that!Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598434020557723929.post-57930284149923921372018-02-20T18:36:44.683-08:002018-02-20T18:36:44.683-08:00To embrace humility as our foundation is tantamoun...To embrace humility as our foundation is tantamount to our spiritual growth. And that poem by Dickinson? It absolutely says it all, Galen. You've reminded me that I need to order a book of her poetry and keep it close at hand.<br />Blessings, my friend!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598434020557723929.post-19833112712802579402018-02-20T17:10:52.979-08:002018-02-20T17:10:52.979-08:00It is interesting that we sometimes think we are w...It is interesting that we sometimes think we are worthy because of our “specialness.” But, in reality, it is our Oneness from which love springs!whistlingrevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09276726986314744347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598434020557723929.post-13096944285088322032018-02-20T16:30:43.244-08:002018-02-20T16:30:43.244-08:00I like that. "Chime like stones." Coul...I like that. "Chime like stones." Could have used a LOT of that today. Always nice to get closer to God, and then He sends you little stories like this to build you up for the next time. I just wish I could learn the lesson without first making the mistake, but that seems to be the only way I get it. Thank you again for these posts!CWMartinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06798867734074134647noreply@blogger.com