The Empty Boat by Chuang Tzu

selfism_mike · 2018-04-30T11:17:59+00:00

Since he judges no one, no one judges him

I don't think that is how society works. Unless I am missing some deep symbolism here.

GemStarCN21 · 2018-04-30T14:28:55+00:00

More so teachings like these come from older people who have lived their lives and have established themselves, then they passed on the information to young people who don't need it at that point in their life.

There was no forcing of anything.

In fact I think young people are more receptive to this kind of knowledge, but our modern world isn't geared or set up to support people who aren't ego based.

GemStarCN21 · 2018-04-30T12:31:40+00:00

Tried the peace and love, no attachment, search for truth, live selfless BS. It's nonsense and a waste of time in this modern day unless you live on some remote island and enjoy that kind of thing.

In this modern world, you'll end up achieving little, wasting time and having little.

I don't recommend it to young men.

Build and enjoy life first, earn that money, get yourself secure, then maybe you can sit on a rock and meditate for the rest of your life.

ColdStoryBro · 2018-05-01T00:07:49+00:00

All of my pain, stress, frustration, anger have come from the desire of achievement. I struggle with this everyday. I still want to achieve, but I don't think it will lead me to any more peace.

The scariest part to me about this passage is that it might be right.

Aside, I really like this one:
When the Master governs, the people are hardly aware that he exists. Next best is a leader who is loved. Next, one who is feared. The worst is one who is despised.

Title	The Empty Boat by Chuang Tzu
Author	Ludakrit
Upvotes	47
Comments	13
Date	April 30, 2018 11:07 AM UTC (8 years ago)
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