My Zen Philosophy

[Guest .Christine Elizabeth.]

I thought this might be interesting, and rather than ramble else where, thought here was appropriate.

So here it goes, I don't fear death, have no religion, I regret nothing, only my family gets me angry (but I think that applies to a certain extent to all families) I don't fret my future, to a logical extent, I live in the moment, hold no great sentimental value to objects, and all in all, my life feels great, even when I'm in a bout of dysphoria.

My philosophies

1. There is no way to change another's deep seated belief without very drastic action, so don't try.

2. What happens happens, prepare for the worse, hope for the best, make plans for the future, but don't sweat it.

3. What happened happened, learn from it, make appropriate action for the future, and get over it.

4. Live your life to the fullest, if you're lucky you will be remembered forever, like, say Plato. Then you're never truly gone. If you're not, you will greet death like an old friend, satisfied with your life.

5. There is no god. You have every right to disagree, but I have no need for a god to find beauty and be amazed by the universe. Myths are to explain the past, religion to ensure our future There is beauty in everything from slime mold to the stars to the lowly hydrogen atom. I don't need anything else

6. Stuff can be replaced, those whom can't are special enough to he remembered.

Oh and all life has value, but I will not feel bad about eat animals and plants, or even squishing bugs. For animals I have an intelligence scale I base my personal value. But still only kill an animal for food or protection (from the elements or the animal). Only kill a human if my life is directly in danger from them, or if I'm the only person who can and in doing so save an inordinately large number of humans. And don't cut down trees if you can help it. In general if it's big enough to be useful, its lived longer than me (curently) and I respect that.

[Guest Jamie D]

Much of what you say in makes sense to me. I have had similar feelings.

I personally try to integrate the concept of yin yang. I strive for balance and harmony in my life. (They are not necessarily the same thing.) One can find peace in acceptance of who you are, but that does not preclude working to improve or perfect your situation.

I hope all works out well for you.

[Guest Krisina]

EjactJo

I like some of the zen stuff their. The number one is where I think about having people try and understand about who and what transgender people are. You can try, but sometimes I cant change their deep seated beliefs or ideas.

Jamie D Welcome to Laura's Playground.

Krisina

[Guest Michellewhois]

I thought this might be interesting, and rather than ramble else where, thought here was appropriate.

So here it goes, I don't fear death, have no religion, I regret nothing, only my family gets me angry (but I think that applies to a certain extent to all families) I don't fret my future, to a logical extent, I live in the moment, hold no great sentimental value to objects, and all in all, my life feels great, even when I'm in a bout of dysphoria.

My philosophies

1. There is no way to change another's deep seated belief without very drastic action, so don't try.

2. What happens happens, prepare for the worse, hope for the best, make plans for the future, but don't sweat it.

3. What happened happened, learn from it, make appropriate action for the future, and get over it.

4. Live your life to the fullest, if you're lucky you will be remembered forever, like, say Plato. Then you're never truly gone. If you're not, you will greet death like an old friend, satisfied with your life.

5. There is no god. You have every right to disagree, but I have no need for a god to find beauty and be amazed by the universe. Myths are to explain the past, religion to ensure our future There is beauty in everything from slime mold to the stars to the lowly hydrogen atom. I don't need anything else

6. Stuff can be replaced, those whom can't are special enough to he remembered.

Oh and all life has value, but I will not feel bad about eat animals and plants, or even squishing bugs. For animals I have an intelligence scale I base my personal value. But still only kill an animal for food or protection (from the elements or the animal). Only kill a human if my life is directly in danger from them, or if I'm the only person who can and in doing so save an inordinately large number of humans. And don't cut down trees if you can help it. In general if it's big enough to be useful, its lived longer than me (curently) and I respect that.

I learned most of those same principals to life many years ago. I still practice them today. I will admit that for sometime I forgot these basic teachings that I found when I was younger and looking for some path in my life but started to rediscover those teachings. Thank you for reminding me those valuable lessons.

[Guest .Christine Elizabeth.]

I'm happy to have been of sevice

[Guest]

Hi Jo,

Yes, thank you! As a Zen practioner myself, it's always good to hear another interpretation, very practical words to live by...

A Buddhist bow to you!

Love, Megan

[Guest Jamie D]

Jamie D Welcome to Laura's Playground.

Krisina

Thank you. Nice to meet you.