Originally Posted by filly33
Recently I read the Tao Te Ching and one main thing that was said over and over was do nothing. Do nothing, and then things will get done.
I feel as if presence can also be called nothing, or no thing. Become nothing, and allow something to happen. If I am nothing (I'll also call nothing Life) then I am the thing that allows my body, my mind, my reactions, other reactions and all things to happen. And I know that this "no thing" exists because without it we wouldn't know that there are things, or sounds, or feelings.
Mitch
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I am familiar with the concept of "no thing" and feel I need to clarify some things about your post to those who are unfamiliar with the concept.
The no-thing is ( in my opinion ) about 2 things, no attachment to things, and it also refers to the concept of "space" within you. One person to often point in that direction is Eckhart Tolle. When creating a distance between the "you" and the thoughts and emotions that you once thought "was" you, your world will be transformed.
It is one of the key ingredients to enlightenment.
when letting go of your thoughts and emotions, you automatically let go of your cravings to worldly things, especially those that you before felt were nessacary to "enjoy life more than you do now".
More money, a bigger house, a bigger car, you get my drift.
The joy of living, of fully enjoying life no matter where you are and what kind of life you are living at that moment, can only be experienced fully by no-thing.
Good to hear you are doing ok Mitch ! Enjoy your Easter weekend !
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