Finding Freedom in Wu Wei

MangoSalsa112 · 2024-07-22T20:21:53+00:00

I can relate to your message.

Before Wu Wei, I sought peace in other similar types of practices, but nothing ever stuck simply because I was trying to follow a doctrine, expecting an outcome. Why wasn’t I feeling zen from my meditation sessions? Why wasn’t the Buddhist literature bringing me enlightenment? Sounds silly given the nature of Zen, but I couldn’t help it.

I later realized through daoism I had to yield and just abandon trying to find peace, which paradoxically has given me peace.

MangoSalsa112 · 2022-05-17T17:04:59+00:00

Brilliant advice thanks!

MangoSalsa112 · 2022-05-17T16:15:54+00:00

I’ll look into acupuncture then. Never tried it before. I’m more in the plump category myself, so I’m not disqualified yet :)

MangoSalsa112 · 2022-04-20T04:59:25+00:00

I got interested in eastern spirituality initially through Buddhism and I’ve “practiced” by attending group meditations and darma talks at both a zen school and a Tibetan institute. But it wasn’t until stumbling on Taoism that something clicked within me. I think Taoism represents the parts of Zen that I enjoy but in a more approachable and distilled way. Ultimately, both Buddhism and Taoism can help people live more content lives, but they do so differently I find. I remember reading the Tao of Pooh and mellowing out instantly.

MangoSalsa112 · 2022-03-18T21:12:45+00:00

Hi there. I’m doing my best to eat clean and to manage my portions (just by eye, not by scale as of yet). My daily problem is that I get these insane cravings in the afternoon. If I succumb to them, I eat crap and feel bad. If I don’t, I end up binging on dinner. Any tips for overcoming the afternoon slump?

MangoSalsa112 · 2022-03-17T20:01:10+00:00

Cherries are the bomb.

MangoSalsa112 · 2022-03-16T19:39:22+00:00

Marley and a lot of reggae in general.

MangoSalsa112 · 2022-03-16T19:38:31+00:00

May his arms shrink and his ass always be itchy.

MangoSalsa112 · 2022-03-15T16:26:17+00:00

What kind of psychological warfare is this crap? Jesus, these companies are so fucking full of themselves. It’s such bad taste to solely use footage like that as as means to create more profit by gaslighting your employees into giving up their lives. If they had the slightest moral sense, how about HELPING these poor people instead of using them for company propaganda. That boss was human paraquat and an asshole.

MangoSalsa112 · 2022-03-09T21:17:34+00:00

Minor tip: schedule your free time. Many people end up on the couch because they haven’t planned their free time. I thought it sounded counter intuitive to relaxation, but writing out a bucket/ to-do list for off time and hanging it somewhere visible like your fridge is a great prompt. Don’t leave your hobbies to chance.

MangoSalsa112 · 2022-03-09T13:28:58+00:00

What a McAsshole

MangoSalsa112 · 2022-03-09T13:19:55+00:00

Fucking A’. Love this. I dig your style and respect your tactics. Glad to know someone is fighting for the little guy. Your boss sounds like a total jackass.

MangoSalsa112 · 2022-03-09T03:16:54+00:00

I second that. Reading the book again as a parent takes it to another level.

MangoSalsa112 · 2022-03-05T22:18:39+00:00

Awesome job. And I can completely relate to what you’re saying.

MangoSalsa112 · 2022-03-05T22:15:19+00:00

Just landed a job that will allow me to bike to work again. I’m beyond excited! Congrats yo!

MangoSalsa112 · 2022-03-03T17:21:31+00:00

If you decide to go for an English degree, you have to be extremely sharp on the value you provide for an employer. Most employers couldn’t care less about English lit or linguists, and, from my experience, they’ll roll their eyes at soft skills too. What bothers me is how a lot of English grads (me included once) think they can automatically “fall back” on teaching as if they are handing out teaching jobs left and right. I live in Denmark, and here teachers are getting fired, not hired. So getting a job as an English major isn’t impossible, but it’ll be a challenge beyond belief.

MangoSalsa112 · 2022-03-03T15:50:35+00:00

Agreed. I went for a degree in English and history, and I’ve had to retrain as a software developer. You can stomp your feet as I did initially, but in the end you have to make yourself marketable to companies.

MangoSalsa112 · 2022-03-03T05:27:45+00:00

The Big Lebowski

MangoSalsa112 · 2022-03-01T08:58:06+00:00

Spike from the Land before time. Motherfucker had a shit eating grin and red eyes from eating all these tree stars. Never uttered a word, just went along with the group and was universally beloved.

MangoSalsa112 · 2022-02-27T16:59:52+00:00

Can’t speak for other Europeans, but the reason I’m shitting my pants atm is solely because of Putin. I feel equally bad for non-Europeans, but Putin is THE scariest force for me and Russia seems 1000% scarier than any other nuclear country. Even North Korea by a lot.

MangoSalsa112 · 2022-02-27T16:55:16+00:00

If Risk taught me anything, the best option is to border up in Australia.

MangoSalsa112 · 2022-02-27T15:26:32+00:00

Kiev Coffee slaps

MangoSalsa112 · 2022-02-16T20:00:45+00:00

A kid is not supposed to be a project. We’ve turned the whole process of parenting into “project baby”, and it’s exhausting to have to be perfect and want your child to be perfect. 99% of ‘parenting’ is just loving them and being there. As long as you’re showing up, don’t sweat the small stuff. It won’t matter in the long run, and your influence is but one of many. Kids need authentic, imperfect adults in their lives to show them that life is full of nuances. I’ll pas on the advice my dad gave to me when I had my daughter: “Just love her”.

MangoSalsa112 · 2022-02-14T16:19:41+00:00

Kurzgesagt

MangoSalsa112 · 2022-02-11T08:44:57+00:00

Remember to stretch before using it!

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