Gaia: Gay Taoists

Re: Finding your way...

http://semnotatoi.gaia.com — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:15:59 GMT

Do you feel inadequate and frustrated when you don't know the way?

LOL! For me that is like asking can I not breathe if there's not enough oxygen. Yep, got some work to do.

Finding your way...

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 10:28:49 GMT

"When they think they know the answers, people are difficult to guide. When they know that they don't know, people can find their own way."

How often do I struggle with needing to know the answers to the questions and situations I come across in my life. I feel inadequate when I am unable to be the expert on a certain solution. The Tao teaches us that accepting the "not knowing" is the best way to find our way to the answers we truly need.

Do you feel inadequate and frustrated when you don't know the way?

Re: Welcome

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:16:30 GMT

Welcome to the group Willow! Thanks for the introduction. I hope that this group will bring some good interaction and thought provoking information for you.

Peace and Love,

Dominic

Re: Welcome

http://semnotatoi.gaia.com — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 17:54:16 GMT

Hello,

I realized that I joined this group and then never introduced myself. My name is Christopher or go by my nickname, Willow.

I am a Wiccan of 21 years and am currently studying Buddhism and other forms of spirituality to help me become more evolved and enlightened, leading to living the kind of life that I dream of. One that is loving, open, honest, and healing.

Namaste,

Christopher Willow

Happy August

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 09:24:04 GMT

Happy August friends. Anyone doing anything fun and exciting this weekend? I have a surprise 30th birthday to attend today and then off to a Mets game tonight. This morning I am catching up on some good reading.

Energy Healing

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 11:27:14 GMT

Have you ever received some form of energy healing (i.e. Reiki)? If so, tell us about your experience.

How To Find Peace

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 10:07:01 GMT

"If you keep your mind from judging and aren't led by the senses, your heart will find peace." -TTC

Sorry it has been so long since I've been caring for my fellow gay taoists. I had some things to work through and some growing up to do over the last months. I hope you all are well. I am re-committing myself to this group and hope that we can urge each other on in our growth together. Love and peace.

Re: Teachers and Mentors

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 01:57:10 GMT

Over the past three decades, I'm amazed at the truth behind, "when a student is ready, a teacher comes." OR - now that I've enjoyed walking the path of teacher for some time, I've come to know, "when a teacher is ready, a student comes."

Here's what I seek in a teacher:

their travels - just how much of this planet have they actually experienced beyond the typical 'packaged tourist" adventure.
their willinginess to learn - students offer wisdom as profound as any other source.
their desire to walk a path free (or as free as they can) of judgment.

Here's what I seek in a student:

an active desire to carve out the time to "BE" (just BE) - meaning - allow things to unfold (versus "MAKE IT HAPPEN")
a willingness to release what no longer serves them once they learn their appropriate lessons.
a passion to laugh. Learning is MUCH more pleasant when one dines from a healthy plate of laughter!

That's a start. What thoughts do you have?

Adaptation

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:21:56 GMT

Adaptation is an important element in Taoism. How have you recently needed to adapt to follow the leadings of the Tao?

Teachers and Mentors

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:00:55 GMT

Someone recently asked me how one finds a reliable and trustworthy Taoist teacher or mentor. Any thoughts on good sources for someone not living in or around a big city?

Chang

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 10:23:26 GMT

To taste, to experience.

I have recently struggled with some of my worldly habits and giving them up completely. I believe that being with Tao, though, it's about balance and not completely stopping all pleasures and habits overnight (thus the tasting). It is a process that we must undertake and not beat ourselves up about. I wish to have the self confidence and peace regarding the process I am following with the knowledge that those impurities will naturally fall to the wayside in due time.

Hello Friends

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:01:04 GMT

Hello Everyone.

It's been a while since I was last here and I am sorry for my absence. I know that so many of you have probably been dissapointed with the lack of activity on the group. I hope to rekindle the fire and bring some newfound energy to our group. Stay tuned.

Dominic

Re: Composure

http://mickey5.gaia.com — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 02:47:08 GMT

i love your thoughts on this.....gary zukav has some very insightful thoughts about struggling against the darkness, of any type......without becoming part of the problem.......thanks for sharing

bill

Re: Devotion

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 19:31:39 GMT

I would say it was about the same.

I sit for at least two hours a day -I would imagine- split between morning and night. Occasionally a third hour, or there abouts, is taken in the middle of the day, mid-afternoon.

Re: Welcome

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 19:01:22 GMT

Welcome Zander to the Pod. We look forward to your sharing your perspective with us all and hope you can take something away from joining us.

Re: Welcome

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 18:41:41 GMT

Hello,

Thanks for the invite to join this pod! I will make the time to read through the posts very soon.

Zander - zander.zaadz.com
taooftransition.blogspot.com

Devotion

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 11:25:04 GMT

Maked the crooked straight,
Make the straight to flow.
Gather water, fire and light.
Bring the world to a single point.

How many of us are committed to our spiritual paths? How much time a day do we spend on this goal? Lately I have been spending a couple of hours per day to this practice. How about you? How is it going?

Ablution

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 15:06:46 GMT

Washing at dawn:
Rinse away dreams.
Protect the gods within,
And clarify the inner spirit.

Rinsing away dreams is to let go of our illusions and anxieties. I know that as of late I have let a tremendous amount of guilt let me slip deeper into a non-purification of my thoughts and body. In other words, with the slippage, I have said - the hell with it - I'll just have a beer since my thoughts are not pure. I need to let go of this self mental abuse and let these anxieties go. It is believed that there are 36,000 gods and goddesses in the body. If I allow the anxiety to remain, then I will not be able to keep impurities away and the gods will not sustain. I am committing to letting go and letting god today.

Re: Beginning

http://lagniappe.gaia.com — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 12:26:21 GMT

"The mentality of enlightened people, like the blue of the sky and the light of the sun, is not to be concealed from others. The talents of enlightened people, as gems to be hidden, are not to be easily made known to others. ~Huanchu Daoren, "Back to Beginnings - reflections on the Tao", translated by Thomas Cleary

Re: Welcome

Sun, 09 Sep 2007 12:13:55 GMT

Welcome William to the Pod. So glad you could join us during one of the interesting points in your life. :) Hope you are able to give and gain through our group.