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I am just a regular guy who likes Chinese philosophy and spirituality. I was introduced to Taoism as a teenager and have grown to love various philosophical works. Among my favorite thinkers are: Ralph Waldo Emerson, Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr.,

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Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Insights Is it possible live a life without sin: 11 of 46
Is it possible to live a life without sin? My answer is no. Now is it crucial views sin that in turn creates the type of lifestyle they lead. In my opinion, sin is simply a speech, action, or thought that is not necessarily wholesome or beneficial to the individual or those around him. I view sin as a crucial part of life th... More..
Relationships & Family > The Single Life Relationship advice for the bitter single girl: 13 of 53
Hello, though I am not a bitter, single girl, but a happy, single guy, I will try my best to give you sound advice. First, having a guy does not define you. You define who you are. Too many women out there believe having a boyfriend as a confirms their own femininity or self-worth. Of course this is simply false because in r... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Insights Where to find out about religions: 2 of 6
Well in my opinion the best place to research is read the original texts: -Christianity: the Bible -Islam: the Koran (a good translation) -Taoism: "Tao Te Ching", or writings by Chuang tzu, or "The Tao of Pooh" by Benjamin Hoff is a good starter (a sequel is "The Te of Piglet") -Buddhism: Buddha's Original Discourse from the... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Gender Issues Does society favor men?: 39 of 108
I hate to say it, but unfortunately society does favor men. Do I think it's right? Absolutely not. I am a fan of the empowerment of BOTH men and women. In general, when I contemplate this issue I think a lot about the entertainment industry. When I watch films I often times enjoy watching romantic comedies as well as bildung... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Insights Individual search for the sacred in a secular world: 5 of 13
The individual search for sacred in a secular world is extremely difficult to do. I have wanted many times to simply leave society and live in some mountain resort or forest in a loin cloth, and live life simply. After all, this completely takes away chances of being distracted, corrupted, and/or hurt by people or society. T... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Insights What makes your life alive?: 21 of 52
So what makes your life alive? It is the ability to search and accomplish a meaningful life task. To me, finding a proper life task is finding an occupation that rings clear to your soul and also assists the wellbeing of humanity. Even something so mundane as a sports caster or a college professor can influence millions. Her... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Insights How can we change our destiny?: 36 of 85
Hmm.... this is a funny question. To start, it depends how you view destiny. Is destiny just life as it is? Or is destiny, which is how I view it, something that you have to align yourself with? I feel games with the ego, fear, hatred, and ignorance are some of the things we create in our daily lives and life experiences tha... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Gender Issues Assessing whether real men cry: 28 of 63
I am a 26 year old man, and I can say I have cried many times in my life. I have cried in the movies, during personal crises, and in empathy for another human being. Here is a catch though: have I ever cried in front of another man? Most likely not, and if so, perhaps it was in confidentiality, not in the public. I can speak... More..
Sports & Recreation > Martial Arts Guide to Chinese martial arts: 3 of 6
Chinese Martial Arts is in general a very deep and wellspring of knowledge. There is actually no way to encapsulate it completely nor describe it. Chinese Martial Arts is commonly called "Kung Fu" (meaning accomplishment through hard work and discipline) and "Wushu" (which literally means martial arts in Chinese). The Chines... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Insights Spiritual Burnout: 13 of 24
I can relate to spiritual burnout because I've practice meditation for years and have gone through a number of stages of development. Through meditation I have learned a lot about myself and the world around me. To start, I will tackle the definition spiritual burnout. My definition of spiritual burnout is the state of eithe... More..