People who have made desi girl a friend
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Religion:
Anglican Christian - with a healthy doubt!
How do you discover more about (or keep up to date with) your culture? For example: online forums, newspapers, magazines etc.:
The web and real people. I love Twitter but I love talking to real people more, and I will chat to anyone - ask Mrs C!
I think though that somewhere like this is a suberb way of bumping in to people with lots of different backgrounds and seeing what we have in common and what we can share to each other's benefit.
What practices or events do you take part in that are part of your culture? For example: services, meetings etc.:
I go to church reasonably regularly but think of my self as having a healthy serving of doubt to offset the enthusiasm of youth.
I was brought up in the working class Methodist Chapel Christian tradition – it was like the ‘No Frills’ end of Christianity with no stained glass window, Ribena instead of wine, and no silver or gold on the altar.
No frills didn’t mean no fun though and I’ve got great memories of the church socials with a stripped down upright piano on a stage and the sound of dancers swishing across the salted church hall floor.
Those standards and values have stayed with me, and even now – older, with a more sophisticated view of spirituality – I have that bedrock foundation of Christian belief rooted there.
What parts of your everyday life reflect your culture? For example: the clothes you wear, the food you eat, the music you listen to etc.:
Hmm, my look? Smart middle aged casual I think about describes it, my family came from cotton mills so in the 70s aspired to Marks and Spencer, that sort of stuck!
I was brought up with brass bands - they were the music of working class farmilies in industrial towns, I guess they replaced the traditional music rooted in the countryside that people left behind when they came into towns for work.
Even ow I love the festivals and contests that go with brass bands, and I'm sad that many of those traditions are dying out. The sound of a hymn tune played by a brass band can make the hairs on the back of my neck stand on end.
But that's not all a bit like my food - and we'll come to that - I like to pick and choose and love alsorts from English Folk to rock (70s progressive and beyond) and classical music, that's sort of why I'm here - to find out what else I'm missing.
So what about food?
I’m a bit of a mongrel for food I love trying new things from other people’s cultures. The cultural heritage I have makes me love some pretty weird stuff – for example I’d rather have Birds Custard Powder than the proper custard served in restaurants – it just takes me back to warm stodgy sponge puddings with lashings of custard. I love tinned fruit with Carnation Milk too – these were the things my grandparents had as treats because they couldn’t afford fresh fruit nor real cream but we loved them!
As my parents had more money we were able to turn our backs on some of the cultural delicacies I could have ended up eating (thank goodness!) my granddad ate tripe and onion covered in vinegar - sends a shiver down my spine just thinking about it!
Gender:
Male
I am over the age of 18 and accept the EMC Terms and Conditions:
I agree
Website:
http://crofty-blog.blogspot.com
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About Me
I am over the age of 18 and accept the EMC Terms and Conditions: I agree
Website: http://crofty-blog.blogspot.com
Gender: Male
Religion: Anglican Christian - with a healthy doubt!
Cultural Profile
What parts of your everyday life reflect your culture? For example: the clothes you wear, the food you eat, the music you listen to etc.:
Hmm, my look? Smart middle aged casual I think about describes it, my family came from cotton mills so in the 70s aspired to Marks and Spencer, that sort of stuck!
I was brought up with brass bands - they were the music of working class farmilies in industrial towns, I guess they replaced the traditional music rooted in the countryside that people left behind when they came into towns for work.
Even ow I love the festivals and contests that go with brass bands, and I'm sad that many of those traditions are dying out. The sound of a hymn tune played by a brass band can make the hairs on the back of my neck stand on end.
But that's not all a bit like my food - and we'll come to that - I like to pick and choose and love alsorts from English Folk to rock (70s progressive and beyond) and classical music, that's sort of why I'm here - to find out what else I'm missing.
So what about food?
I’m a bit of a mongrel for food I love trying new things from other people’s cultures. The cultural heritage I have makes me love some pretty weird stuff – for example I’d rather have Birds Custard Powder than the proper custard served in restaurants – it just takes me back to warm stodgy sponge puddings with lashings of custard. I love tinned fruit with Carnation Milk too – these were the things my grandparents had as treats because they couldn’t afford fresh fruit nor real cream but we loved them!
As my parents had more money we were able to turn our backs on some of the cultural delicacies I could have ended up eating (thank goodness!) my granddad ate tripe and onion covered in vinegar - sends a shiver down my spine just thinking about it!
What practices or events do you take part in that are part of your culture? For example: services, meetings etc.:
I go to church reasonably regularly but think of my self as having a healthy serving of doubt to offset the enthusiasm of youth.
I was brought up in the working class Methodist Chapel Christian tradition – it was like the ‘No Frills’ end of Christianity with no stained glass window, Ribena instead of wine, and no silver or gold on the altar.
No frills didn’t mean no fun though and I’ve got great memories of the church socials with a stripped down upright piano on a stage and the sound of dancers swishing across the salted church hall floor.
Those standards and values have stayed with me, and even now – older, with a more sophisticated view of spirituality – I have that bedrock foundation of Christian belief rooted there.
How do you discover more about (or keep up to date with) your culture? For example: online forums, newspapers, magazines etc.:
The web and real people. I love Twitter but I love talking to real people more, and I will chat to anyone - ask Mrs C!
I think though that somewhere like this is a suberb way of bumping in to people with lots of different backgrounds and seeing what we have in common and what we can share to each other's benefit.
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Hmm, my look? Smart middle aged casual I think about describes it, my family came from cotton mills so in the 70s aspired to Marks and Spencer, that sort of stuck!
I was brought up with brass bands - they were the music of working class farmilies in industrial towns, I guess they replaced the traditional music rooted in the countryside that people left behind when they came into towns for work.
Even ow I love the festivals and contests that go with brass bands, and I'm sad that many of those traditions are dying out. The sound of a hymn tune played by a brass band can make the hairs on the back of my neck stand on end.
But that's not all a bit like my food - and we'll come to that - I like to pick and choose and love alsorts from English Folk to rock (70s progressive and beyond) and classical music, that's sort of why I'm here - to find out what else I'm missing.
So what about food?
I’m a bit of a mongrel for food I love trying new things from other people’s cultures. The cultural heritage I have makes me love some pretty weird stuff – for example I’d rather have Birds Custard Powder than the proper custard served in restaurants – it just takes me back to warm stodgy sponge puddings with lashings of custard. I love tinned fruit with Carnation Milk too – these were the things my grandparents had as treats because they couldn’t afford fresh fruit nor real cream but we loved them!
As my parents had more money we were able to turn our backs on some of the cultural delicacies I could have ended up eating (thank goodness!) my granddad ate tripe and onion covered in vinegar - sends a shiver down my spine just thinking about it!
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I go to church reasonably regularly but think of my self as having a healthy serving of doubt to offset the enthusiasm of youth.
I was brought up in the working class Methodist Chapel Christian tradition – it was like the ‘No Frills’ end of Christianity with no stained glass window, Ribena instead of wine, and no silver or gold on the altar.
No frills didn’t mean no fun though and I’ve got great memories of the church socials with a stripped down upright piano on a stage and the sound of dancers swishing across the salted church hall floor.
Those standards and values have stayed with me, and even now – older, with a more sophisticated view of spirituality – I have that bedrock foundation of Christian belief rooted there.
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The web and real people. I love Twitter but I love talking to real people more, and I will chat to anyone - ask Mrs C!
I think though that somewhere like this is a suberb way of bumping in to people with lots of different backgrounds and seeing what we have in common and what we can share to each other's benefit.
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In my last blog I wrote about how to build a powerful personal network. Now you know who your most powerful contacts are how do you go about keeping them?
You probably don't need reminding that relationships only exist when something happens between people. So when your key contacts are not necessarily people you see every day, how do you maintain a useful contact without artificially creating conversations.
It is really easy.
First of all, don't forget these people are the sort you will probably enjoy contact with or certainly benefit from, so time invested will probably reap a return almost immediately. So how do you make best use of your valuable time on your network?
Get Your Five A Day
There are probably about twenty or thirty key people in your powerful network. Aim to have some sort of contact with five of them each day. That way you will probably be able to keep in touch with all of them each week.
Sounds a lot? It shouldn't because that contact can be anything from a phone call to a two line email.
The point is that they know you were thinking of them in some useful context.
I Saw This And Thought Of You
Remember the Post Office advertisement that used the strap line 'I saw this and thought of you'? Someone was surprised by a card or letter in the post from a friend (or contact) who had thought of them - a really effective campaign.
Next time you come across an interesting on-line article, news story or piece of research, pause for a moment and ask yourself 'who else would be interested in this?' if the answer is someone in your powerful network, send it them! Simple.
Share the Social Media Love
Social media can be a curse or a blessing. If you can resist the time-thief temptations of Facebook games (Note: there are also many other equally good ways of wasting your time on-line) social media can make the job of showing your contacts you are interested in them and like their work a simple one.
Your contacts probably have similar interests as you - do they have blogs? Or do they use Twitter or Digg? You can invest time effectively by keeping up to date with their work, but also making sure they know you value their opinions by commenting on blogs, re-tweeting their work or using 'like' functions on Digg or Facebook.
Told you it was easy.
Finally you might be at the start of a project where you need the help of your power network contacts to get your idea out there. My advice is to start early by arousing their interest - ask their opinion, let them engage with your ideas, they won't be able to help themselves once they get interested, it's in their nature (remember why you identified them as powerful people in your network?). To use an old-fashioned phrase, court them, they will repay you.
Finally - a note of caution. Your powerful network contacts will repay you in the same way as you will help them out. But this only works when your work is good and has real value - you can't start a fire without a spark (as the poet said... ok, I'm stretching it to call Springsteen a poet).
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Religion:
Anglican Christian - with a healthy doubt!
How do you discover more about (or keep up to date with) your culture? For example: online forums, newspapers, magazines etc.:
The web and real people. I love Twitter but I love talking to real people more, and I will chat to anyone - ask Mrs C!
I think though that somewhere like this is a suberb way of bumping in to people with lots of different backgrounds and seeing what we have in common and what we can share to each other's benefit.
What practices or events do you take part in that are part of your culture? For example: services, meetings etc.:
I go to church reasonably regularly but think of my self as having a healthy serving of doubt to offset the enthusiasm of youth.
I was brought up in the working class Methodist Chapel Christian tradition – it was like the ‘No Frills’ end of Christianity with no stained glass window, Ribena instead of wine, and no silver or gold on the altar.
No frills didn’t mean no fun though and I’ve got great memories of the church socials with a stripped down upright piano on a stage and the sound of dancers swishing across the salted church hall floor.
Those standards and values have stayed with me, and even now – older, with a more sophisticated view of spirituality – I have that bedrock foundation of Christian belief rooted there.
What parts of your everyday life reflect your culture? For example: the clothes you wear, the food you eat, the music you listen to etc.:
Hmm, my look? Smart middle aged casual I think about describes it, my family came from cotton mills so in the 70s aspired to Marks and Spencer, that sort of stuck!
I was brought up with brass bands - they were the music of working class farmilies in industrial towns, I guess they replaced the traditional music rooted in the countryside that people left behind when they came into towns for work.
Even ow I love the festivals and contests that go with brass bands, and I'm sad that many of those traditions are dying out. The sound of a hymn tune played by a brass band can make the hairs on the back of my neck stand on end.
But that's not all a bit like my food - and we'll come to that - I like to pick and choose and love alsorts from English Folk to rock (70s progressive and beyond) and classical music, that's sort of why I'm here - to find out what else I'm missing.
So what about food?
I’m a bit of a mongrel for food I love trying new things from other people’s cultures. The cultural heritage I have makes me love some pretty weird stuff – for example I’d rather have Birds Custard Powder than the proper custard served in restaurants – it just takes me back to warm stodgy sponge puddings with lashings of custard. I love tinned fruit with Carnation Milk too – these were the things my grandparents had as treats because they couldn’t afford fresh fruit nor real cream but we loved them!
As my parents had more money we were able to turn our backs on some of the cultural delicacies I could have ended up eating (thank goodness!) my granddad ate tripe and onion covered in vinegar - sends a shiver down my spine just thinking about it!
Gender:
Male
I am over the age of 18 and accept the EMC Terms and Conditions:
I agree
Website:
http://crofty-blog.blogspot.com
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About Me
I am over the age of 18 and accept the EMC Terms and Conditions: I agree
Website: http://crofty-blog.blogspot.com
Gender: Male
Religion: Anglican Christian - with a healthy doubt!
Cultural Profile
What parts of your everyday life reflect your culture? For example: the clothes you wear, the food you eat, the music you listen to etc.:
Hmm, my look? Smart middle aged casual I think about describes it, my family came from cotton mills so in the 70s aspired to Marks and Spencer, that sort of stuck!
I was brought up with brass bands - they were the music of working class farmilies in industrial towns, I guess they replaced the traditional music rooted in the countryside that people left behind when they came into towns for work.
Even ow I love the festivals and contests that go with brass bands, and I'm sad that many of those traditions are dying out. The sound of a hymn tune played by a brass band can make the hairs on the back of my neck stand on end.
But that's not all a bit like my food - and we'll come to that - I like to pick and choose and love alsorts from English Folk to rock (70s progressive and beyond) and classical music, that's sort of why I'm here - to find out what else I'm missing.
So what about food?
I’m a bit of a mongrel for food I love trying new things from other people’s cultures. The cultural heritage I have makes me love some pretty weird stuff – for example I’d rather have Birds Custard Powder than the proper custard served in restaurants – it just takes me back to warm stodgy sponge puddings with lashings of custard. I love tinned fruit with Carnation Milk too – these were the things my grandparents had as treats because they couldn’t afford fresh fruit nor real cream but we loved them!
As my parents had more money we were able to turn our backs on some of the cultural delicacies I could have ended up eating (thank goodness!) my granddad ate tripe and onion covered in vinegar - sends a shiver down my spine just thinking about it!
What practices or events do you take part in that are part of your culture? For example: services, meetings etc.:
I go to church reasonably regularly but think of my self as having a healthy serving of doubt to offset the enthusiasm of youth.
I was brought up in the working class Methodist Chapel Christian tradition – it was like the ‘No Frills’ end of Christianity with no stained glass window, Ribena instead of wine, and no silver or gold on the altar.
No frills didn’t mean no fun though and I’ve got great memories of the church socials with a stripped down upright piano on a stage and the sound of dancers swishing across the salted church hall floor.
Those standards and values have stayed with me, and even now – older, with a more sophisticated view of spirituality – I have that bedrock foundation of Christian belief rooted there.
How do you discover more about (or keep up to date with) your culture? For example: online forums, newspapers, magazines etc.:
The web and real people. I love Twitter but I love talking to real people more, and I will chat to anyone - ask Mrs C!
I think though that somewhere like this is a suberb way of bumping in to people with lots of different backgrounds and seeing what we have in common and what we can share to each other's benefit.
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Hmm, my look? Smart middle aged casual I think about describes it, my family came from cotton mills so in the 70s aspired to Marks and Spencer, that sort of stuck!
I was brought up with brass bands - they were the music of working class farmilies in industrial towns, I guess they replaced the traditional music rooted in the countryside that people left behind when they came into towns for work.
Even ow I love the festivals and contests that go with brass bands, and I'm sad that many of those traditions are dying out. The sound of a hymn tune played by a brass band can make the hairs on the back of my neck stand on end.
But that's not all a bit like my food - and we'll come to that - I like to pick and choose and love alsorts from English Folk to rock (70s progressive and beyond) and classical music, that's sort of why I'm here - to find out what else I'm missing.
So what about food?
I’m a bit of a mongrel for food I love trying new things from other people’s cultures. The cultural heritage I have makes me love some pretty weird stuff – for example I’d rather have Birds Custard Powder than the proper custard served in restaurants – it just takes me back to warm stodgy sponge puddings with lashings of custard. I love tinned fruit with Carnation Milk too – these were the things my grandparents had as treats because they couldn’t afford fresh fruit nor real cream but we loved them!
As my parents had more money we were able to turn our backs on some of the cultural delicacies I could have ended up eating (thank goodness!) my granddad ate tripe and onion covered in vinegar - sends a shiver down my spine just thinking about it!
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I go to church reasonably regularly but think of my self as having a healthy serving of doubt to offset the enthusiasm of youth.
I was brought up in the working class Methodist Chapel Christian tradition – it was like the ‘No Frills’ end of Christianity with no stained glass window, Ribena instead of wine, and no silver or gold on the altar.
No frills didn’t mean no fun though and I’ve got great memories of the church socials with a stripped down upright piano on a stage and the sound of dancers swishing across the salted church hall floor.
Those standards and values have stayed with me, and even now – older, with a more sophisticated view of spirituality – I have that bedrock foundation of Christian belief rooted there.
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The web and real people. I love Twitter but I love talking to real people more, and I will chat to anyone - ask Mrs C!
I think though that somewhere like this is a suberb way of bumping in to people with lots of different backgrounds and seeing what we have in common and what we can share to each other's benefit.
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In my last blog I wrote about how to build a powerful personal network. Now you know who your most powerful contacts are how do you go about keeping them?
You probably don't need reminding that relationships only exist when something happens between people. So when your key contacts are not necessarily people you see every day, how do you maintain a useful contact without artificially creating conversations.
It is really easy.
First of all, don't forget these people are the sort you will probably enjoy contact with or certainly benefit from, so time invested will probably reap a return almost immediately. So how do you make best use of your valuable time on your network?
Get Your Five A Day
There are probably about twenty or thirty key people in your powerful network. Aim to have some sort of contact with five of them each day. That way you will probably be able to keep in touch with all of them each week.
Sounds a lot? It shouldn't because that contact can be anything from a phone call to a two line email.
The point is that they know you were thinking of them in some useful context.
I Saw This And Thought Of You
Remember the Post Office advertisement that used the strap line 'I saw this and thought of you'? Someone was surprised by a card or letter in the post from a friend (or contact) who had thought of them - a really effective campaign.
Next time you come across an interesting on-line article, news story or piece of research, pause for a moment and ask yourself 'who else would be interested in this?' if the answer is someone in your powerful network, send it them! Simple.
Share the Social Media Love
Social media can be a curse or a blessing. If you can resist the time-thief temptations of Facebook games (Note: there are also many other equally good ways of wasting your time on-line) social media can make the job of showing your contacts you are interested in them and like their work a simple one.
Your contacts probably have similar interests as you - do they have blogs? Or do they use Twitter or Digg? You can invest time effectively by keeping up to date with their work, but also making sure they know you value their opinions by commenting on blogs, re-tweeting their work or using 'like' functions on Digg or Facebook.
Told you it was easy.
Finally you might be at the start of a project where you need the help of your power network contacts to get your idea out there. My advice is to start early by arousing their interest - ask their opinion, let them engage with your ideas, they won't be able to help themselves once they get interested, it's in their nature (remember why you identified them as powerful people in your network?). To use an old-fashioned phrase, court them, they will repay you.
Finally - a note of caution. Your powerful network contacts will repay you in the same way as you will help them out. But this only works when your work is good and has real value - you can't start a fire without a spark (as the poet said... ok, I'm stretching it to call Springsteen a poet).
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Religion:
I respect them all.
Describe your cultural background: the different cultural influences on you when you were growing up. How have they shaped who you are now?:
My cultural background was a reflection of the Tao, my mothers teaching encouraged me to undertake practices and training that embraced the Tao, although she never spoke of it by name.
"It is often said that the best place to hide something is in plain view"
How do you discover more about (or keep up to date with) your culture? For example: online forums, newspapers, magazines etc.:
Try these for now but remember, absorb what is useful and discard that which is not.
http://www.taoism.net/enter.htm
http://www.crystalinks.com/taoism.html
How do the answers above combine to create your culture? For example: describe yourself as though you were talking to a stranger from a different culture, or describe a typical day or week for you.:
The Taoist takes his time to consider and see as far ahead as possible before he acts, and if mistakes are made, he will address them with the resolve to foresee better in the future.
As long as there are people there will always be the Tao, and as long as the Tao exists, there will be people who struggle to understand it.
"All difficult things have their origin in that which is easy, and great things in that which is small".
What practices or events do you take part in that are part of your culture? For example: services, meetings etc.:
Taoism asks that each person focuses on the world around him or her in order to understand the inner harmonies of the universe. It is a system heavily focused on meditation and contemplation. The Tao surrounds everyone, it is a part of the universe and every living thing within it.
I practice the art of wu wei, action through inaction. This does not mean that I wait for everything to be handed to me on a plate, on the contrary, it is the practice of minimal action, particularly violent action. It is the practice of going against the stream not by struggling against it and thrashing about, but by standing still and letting the stream do the work; In essence working alongside the forces and energy around you.
"No one can see their reflection in running water. It is only in still water that we can see".
What parts of your everyday life reflect your culture? For example: the clothes you wear, the food you eat, the music you listen to etc.:
My culture is reflected in everything I say and everything I do. I am in the constant pursuit of what taoists refer to as the three jewels: Compassion, humility and moderation. They provide a platform of open communication from which appreciation, respect and understanding can be achieved.
"The journey is the reward"
Gender:
Male
Website:
www.experiencemyculture.com
Interests:
open mindedness, all cultures, spirituality and logic.
Location:
i regard myself as a citizen of the world.
Brief description:
Short dark and not so handsome; it had to be someone, why not me?
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About me
The best way for me to describe myself is to identify myself as a Taoist.
For me Taoism: "Way" is not a religion, nor a philosophy. It is simply a way of life.
Find your peace within.
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About Me
Cultural Profile
How do the answers above combine to create your culture? For example: describe yourself as though you were talking to a stranger from a different culture, or describe a typical day or week for you.:
The Taoist takes his time to consider and see as far ahead as possible before he acts, and if mistakes are made, he will address them with the resolve to foresee better in the future.
As long as there are people there will always be the Tao, and as long as the Tao exists, there will be people who struggle to understand it.
"All difficult things have their origin in that which is easy, and great things in that which is small".
What parts of your everyday life reflect your culture? For example: the clothes you wear, the food you eat, the music you listen to etc.:
My culture is reflected in everything I say and everything I do. I am in the constant pursuit of what taoists refer to as the three jewels: Compassion, humility and moderation. They provide a platform of open communication from which appreciation, respect and understanding can be achieved.
"The journey is the reward"
What practices or events do you take part in that are part of your culture? For example: services, meetings etc.:
Taoism asks that each person focuses on the world around him or her in order to understand the inner harmonies of the universe. It is a system heavily focused on meditation and contemplation. The Tao surrounds everyone, it is a part of the universe and every living thing within it.
I practice the art of wu wei, action through inaction. This does not mean that I wait for everything to be handed to me on a plate, on the contrary, it is the practice of minimal action, particularly violent action. It is the practice of going against the stream not by struggling against it and thrashing about, but by standing still and letting the stream do the work; In essence working alongside the forces and energy around you.
"No one can see their reflection in running water. It is only in still water that we can see".
Describe your cultural background: the different cultural influences on you when you were growing up. How have they shaped who you are now?:
My cultural background was a reflection of the Tao, my mothers teaching encouraged me to undertake practices and training that embraced the Tao, although she never spoke of it by name.
"It is often said that the best place to hide something is in plain view"
How do you discover more about (or keep up to date with) your culture? For example: online forums, newspapers, magazines etc.:
Try these for now but remember, absorb what is useful and discard that which is not.
http://www.taoism.net/enter.htm
http://www.crystalinks.com/taoism.html
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The best way for me to describe myself is to identify myself as a Taoist.
For me Taoism: "Way" is not a religion, nor a philosophy. It is simply a way of life.
Find your peace within.
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My culture is reflected in everything I say and everything I do. I am in the constant pursuit of what taoists refer to as the three jewels: Compassion, humility and moderation. They provide a platform of open communication from which appreciation, respect and understanding can be achieved.
"The journey is the reward"
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Taoism asks that each person focuses on the world around him or her in order to understand the inner harmonies of the universe. It is a system heavily focused on meditation and contemplation. The Tao surrounds everyone, it is a part of the universe and every living thing within it.
I practice the art of wu wei, action through inaction. This does not mean that I wait for everything to be handed to me on a plate, on the contrary, it is the practice of minimal action, particularly violent action. It is the practice of going against the stream not by struggling against it and thrashing about, but by standing still and letting the stream do the work; In essence working alongside the forces and energy around you.
"No one can see their reflection in running water. It is only in still water that we can see".
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The Taoist takes his time to consider and see as far ahead as possible before he acts, and if mistakes are made, he will address them with the resolve to foresee better in the future.
As long as there are people there will always be the Tao, and as long as the Tao exists, there will be people who struggle to understand it.
"All difficult things have their origin in that which is easy, and great things in that which is small".
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Try these for now but remember, absorb what is useful and discard that which is not.
http://www.taoism.net/enter.htm
http://www.crystalinks.com/taoism.html
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My cultural background was a reflection of the Tao, my mothers teaching encouraged me to undertake practices and training that embraced the Tao, although she never spoke of it by name.
"It is often said that the best place to hide something is in plain view"
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From a very personal perspective communication is beginning of truth, not in a biblical or philosophical sense, although they do indeed have their place, but in the cold-light-of-day truth that either is or is not. I find myself at times wondering why some people do not express their frustrations in a way that exposes their concerns to those who care for them. Allowing family, friends and love ones to fend for them, or at least to provide a place for discussion and or thought to take place.
Often people tell me of how they find this to be too difficult, they feel as though the subject is either too contentious or they are in fear of upsetting the very person the care for, especially of their frustration is with them. The alternative being to allow these feelings to fester, causing inward pain and suffering or to wait until the
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Religion:
I respect them all.
Describe your cultural background: the different cultural influences on you when you were growing up. How have they shaped who you are now?:
My cultural background was a reflection of the Tao, my mothers teaching encouraged me to undertake practices and training that embraced the Tao, although she never spoke of it by name.
"It is often said that the best place to hide something is in plain view"
How do you discover more about (or keep up to date with) your culture? For example: online forums, newspapers, magazines etc.:
Try these for now but remember, absorb what is useful and discard that which is not.
http://www.taoism.net/enter.htm
http://www.crystalinks.com/taoism.html
How do the answers above combine to create your culture? For example: describe yourself as though you were talking to a stranger from a different culture, or describe a typical day or week for you.:
The Taoist takes his time to consider and see as far ahead as possible before he acts, and if mistakes are made, he will address them with the resolve to foresee better in the future.
As long as there are people there will always be the Tao, and as long as the Tao exists, there will be people who struggle to understand it.
"All difficult things have their origin in that which is easy, and great things in that which is small".
What practices or events do you take part in that are part of your culture? For example: services, meetings etc.:
Taoism asks that each person focuses on the world around him or her in order to understand the inner harmonies of the universe. It is a system heavily focused on meditation and contemplation. The Tao surrounds everyone, it is a part of the universe and every living thing within it.
I practice the art of wu wei, action through inaction. This does not mean that I wait for everything to be handed to me on a plate, on the contrary, it is the practice of minimal action, particularly violent action. It is the practice of going against the stream not by struggling against it and thrashing about, but by standing still and letting the stream do the work; In essence working alongside the forces and energy around you.
"No one can see their reflection in running water. It is only in still water that we can see".
What parts of your everyday life reflect your culture? For example: the clothes you wear, the food you eat, the music you listen to etc.:
My culture is reflected in everything I say and everything I do. I am in the constant pursuit of what taoists refer to as the three jewels: Compassion, humility and moderation. They provide a platform of open communication from which appreciation, respect and understanding can be achieved.
"The journey is the reward"
Gender:
Male
Website:
www.experiencemyculture.com
Interests:
open mindedness, all cultures, spirituality and logic.
Location:
i regard myself as a citizen of the world.
Brief description:
Short dark and not so handsome; it had to be someone, why not me?
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About me
The best way for me to describe myself is to identify myself as a Taoist.
For me Taoism: "Way" is not a religion, nor a philosophy. It is simply a way of life.
Find your peace within.
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Cultural Profile
How do the answers above combine to create your culture? For example: describe yourself as though you were talking to a stranger from a different culture, or describe a typical day or week for you.:
The Taoist takes his time to consider and see as far ahead as possible before he acts, and if mistakes are made, he will address them with the resolve to foresee better in the future.
As long as there are people there will always be the Tao, and as long as the Tao exists, there will be people who struggle to understand it.
"All difficult things have their origin in that which is easy, and great things in that which is small".
What parts of your everyday life reflect your culture? For example: the clothes you wear, the food you eat, the music you listen to etc.:
My culture is reflected in everything I say and everything I do. I am in the constant pursuit of what taoists refer to as the three jewels: Compassion, humility and moderation. They provide a platform of open communication from which appreciation, respect and understanding can be achieved.
"The journey is the reward"
What practices or events do you take part in that are part of your culture? For example: services, meetings etc.:
Taoism asks that each person focuses on the world around him or her in order to understand the inner harmonies of the universe. It is a system heavily focused on meditation and contemplation. The Tao surrounds everyone, it is a part of the universe and every living thing within it.
I practice the art of wu wei, action through inaction. This does not mean that I wait for everything to be handed to me on a plate, on the contrary, it is the practice of minimal action, particularly violent action. It is the practice of going against the stream not by struggling against it and thrashing about, but by standing still and letting the stream do the work; In essence working alongside the forces and energy around you.
"No one can see their reflection in running water. It is only in still water that we can see".
Describe your cultural background: the different cultural influences on you when you were growing up. How have they shaped who you are now?:
My cultural background was a reflection of the Tao, my mothers teaching encouraged me to undertake practices and training that embraced the Tao, although she never spoke of it by name.
"It is often said that the best place to hide something is in plain view"
How do you discover more about (or keep up to date with) your culture? For example: online forums, newspapers, magazines etc.:
Try these for now but remember, absorb what is useful and discard that which is not.
http://www.taoism.net/enter.htm
http://www.crystalinks.com/taoism.html
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The best way for me to describe myself is to identify myself as a Taoist.
For me Taoism: "Way" is not a religion, nor a philosophy. It is simply a way of life.
Find your peace within.
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My culture is reflected in everything I say and everything I do. I am in the constant pursuit of what taoists refer to as the three jewels: Compassion, humility and moderation. They provide a platform of open communication from which appreciation, respect and understanding can be achieved.
"The journey is the reward"
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Taoism asks that each person focuses on the world around him or her in order to understand the inner harmonies of the universe. It is a system heavily focused on meditation and contemplation. The Tao surrounds everyone, it is a part of the universe and every living thing within it.
I practice the art of wu wei, action through inaction. This does not mean that I wait for everything to be handed to me on a plate, on the contrary, it is the practice of minimal action, particularly violent action. It is the practice of going against the stream not by struggling against it and thrashing about, but by standing still and letting the stream do the work; In essence working alongside the forces and energy around you.
"No one can see their reflection in running water. It is only in still water that we can see".
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The Taoist takes his time to consider and see as far ahead as possible before he acts, and if mistakes are made, he will address them with the resolve to foresee better in the future.
As long as there are people there will always be the Tao, and as long as the Tao exists, there will be people who struggle to understand it.
"All difficult things have their origin in that which is easy, and great things in that which is small".
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Try these for now but remember, absorb what is useful and discard that which is not.
http://www.taoism.net/enter.htm
http://www.crystalinks.com/taoism.html
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My cultural background was a reflection of the Tao, my mothers teaching encouraged me to undertake practices and training that embraced the Tao, although she never spoke of it by name.
"It is often said that the best place to hide something is in plain view"
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From a very personal perspective communication is beginning of truth, not in a biblical or philosophical sense, although they do indeed have their place, but in the cold-light-of-day truth that either is or is not. I find myself at times wondering why some people do not express their frustrations in a way that exposes their concerns to those who care for them. Allowing family, friends and love ones to fend for them, or at least to provide a place for discussion and or thought to take place.
Often people tell me of how they find this to be too difficult, they feel as though the subject is either too contentious or they are in fear of upsetting the very person the care for, especially of their frustration is with them. The alternative being to allow these feelings to fester, causing inward pain and suffering or to wait until the
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