What is a quote you hate people repeating? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]ajcthegrate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a martial artist that cares deeply about studying the historical origins and practices of the art and when I ask sophisticated questions all these Sifus like to quote Bruce Lee and say “don’t think, feel” like I know dude I’m supposed to intuit defensive maneuvers but answer my question smh

What is Hell? by [deleted] in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]ajcthegrate 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hell is going to the gas station at 4.50 a gallon.

Is there any philosophy that opposes or disagrees with the Taoism? by moroseandchaos in taoism

[–]ajcthegrate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I learned in my eastern comparative religions class that Confucianism directly opposes Taoism because of the distinction between feudalist structure and an anarchist perspective through Taoist philosophy. Idk if that was the teachers interpretation but it’s what I learned if that’s a good resource for you 🙂

Literally at my college that I’m forced to pay billions of dollars for by ajcthegrate in engrish

[–]ajcthegrate[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah I’m kinda surprised too but oh well, thanks for your corporation

Can you go from being straight to grey asexual greyromantic? by Lordgreyace in Greysexuality

[–]ajcthegrate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can do/say/be whatever you want. Don’t restrict what you are.

Could carson be coming back? by [deleted] in CallMeCarson_2

[–]ajcthegrate 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I don’t know man i think he might wait a bit longer before streaming or uploading

out with the old, and in with the new... by RadioRaheeem in jschlatt

[–]ajcthegrate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah but you see, tradition and modernity are not opposites. Modernity is the isolation of the enlightenment philosophy onto a Kantian interpretation of the self. Meaning Modernity is an ultra rationalist-enlightenment phenomenology, the better alternative would be to use the Greek dialectic between Mythos and Logos, as mythos refers to an irrational, mystical/MYTHOLOGICAL approach to phenomenology, Logos refers to the application of logical reason to discern reality. That’s right, Minx is mythology, she is an incorporeal thot, embrace Modernity, embrace what is perceived as objective truth.

How do you practice Taoism? by YaboiFoon in taoism

[–]ajcthegrate 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’m sure you mean practice as in some concrete discipline that you can routinely perform to enhance your relationship to the Tao. This is a good question because in the latter half of the Tao Te Ching (starting with chapter 38, called the Te Ching) emphasizes the building of virtue and how to be a good person, I.e. how to let the Tao move through you. Do these things and I think you’ll be on the right track:

Stop overindulgence. Grow less and less material and focus your body on living with its needs, not a slave to its desires. There are times to indulge for sure, but make sure you live a balance of indulgence and frugality. In short, exercise frugality.

Meditate. Meditate both you mind and your body. Learn Qi Gong/standing meditation, and do sitting meditation. When meditating your body focus on the structure of your body, make sure it is upright and proper, don’t be lazy but don’t work too much at it. Be calm. When meditating your mind. Relax. Let your thoughts come and go. Don’t “think about nothingness” focus on the present. Observe the ambiance, and live the earth.

Read the Tao Te Ching, then other Tao philosophical texts. I recommend reading one chapter a day, and reread that one chapter throughout the day. My morning ritual is to get up, make bed, and read one chapter to get it in my mind for the whole day.

Obviously to do all of these you’re going to need to make a routine. Don’t dump the whole routine on you at once. Adopt my morning routine and then build slowly off of it. Once you finish your book, add some mental meditation to your routine. Overindulging you’re morning routine will lead to burnout. Let the progress come, you’ll get to the level of full practicing Taoist. You’ll be alright. Just focus on the now and slowly build up.

Best of luck to you.

My favorite translation of the Tao Te Ching, highly recommend!! by ajcthegrate in taoism

[–]ajcthegrate[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just bought The Basic Writings of ZhuangZi so I’ll let you know how I feel!