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10 sats \ 1 reply \ @IanMalcolmPhd 19 Mar 2023 \ on: Lost it all bitcoin
Everyone has this journey in their life where the goal usually ends up being simplicity and less, not more.
Example: Lao Tzu leaving the city to live alone in the mountains.
"In dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple. In conflict, be fair and generous. In governing, don't try to control. In work, do what you enjoy. In family life, be completely present. ”
Lao Tzu
I'm going to build a nonreligious healing monastery and retreat/health spa for men in either Columbia or El Salvador. Why? Because I looked for this in my area and it didn't exist. The future is male. Bitcoin is male. Women have it too, but we have more masculinity.
Thank you for sharing. I have an interest in Chinese philosophy and will check out Lao Tzu.
In the martial art I practice, we have the principles of simplicity, efficiency, and directness in achieving ones goals. In fighting this goal is, of course, to hit. But, I've been practicing using these principles in communication and discission making. They don't always translate 1 to 1, but I enjoy the the challenges of adjusting to achieve the goal at hand. From your quote, I appreciate the ideas of simplifying your thinking and in conflict to be fair and generous.
Regarding governing and control, there is another principle from our art of letting go when under pressure. The more you fight an opposing force and try to control the more control you actually lose. I believe we can draw a relationship from governance of life and others, to governance of one's own body and mind, within this concept of letting go of control. For me, this can be challenging, as I have an over-controlled personality. I have to remember letting go of control does not necessarily mean giving up.
I love your idea of building a retreat for men. I hope you are able to achieve this in the future.
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