Benjowenjo
Benjowenjo t1_j8ngic2 wrote
Reply to comment by Zambie-Master in The way of dharma | how ancient stories of talking elephants and singing birds encourage a life of truth, nonviolence and compassion by ADefiniteDescription
I’ve got his book! It comes highly recommended although I don’t know the first thing about motorcycles.
Benjowenjo t1_j8jvaq1 wrote
Reply to comment by quidpropron in The way of dharma | how ancient stories of talking elephants and singing birds encourage a life of truth, nonviolence and compassion by ADefiniteDescription
Interesting to see the Greek “Logos” in the definition.
I’m curious how similar this is to the conception of the Dao.
Benjowenjo t1_j1h0z62 wrote
Reply to comment by JustAPerspective in To gift of not to gift, a philosopher's dilemma | Attentiveness, the kind that cuts through the indiscriminate busyness that besets modern life, is the greatest and hardest gift to give (Skye Cleary, John Kaag by IAI_Admin
Not quite. Philosophy way back when helped one find the path to “the good life” whatever that may be.
I draw my philosophical line when that line cripples me from enjoying the small pleasures of day to day life, after all, what is the point of philosophizing if it paralyzes you!
Good philosophy is a curative not a poison to the people and surroundings you find yourself in, including during the gift-giving season as difficult to navigate as it be.
Edit: OP enjoy your gift of Reddit gold Mwuahahaha
Benjowenjo t1_j1g3gsf wrote
Reply to comment by JustAPerspective in To gift of not to gift, a philosopher's dilemma | Attentiveness, the kind that cuts through the indiscriminate busyness that besets modern life, is the greatest and hardest gift to give (Skye Cleary, John Kaag by IAI_Admin
I’m all for overthinking theories of justice, ethics, and cognition but there’s something absurd about overthinking Christmas gifts where I draw the line I guess.
Sure, the sensitive tribal political message angle is perfect for philosophy/anthropology nerds but allow me play the gadfly and acknowledge if you have lost all ability to accept a gift graciously, perhaps you are the one who have lost their way in this subreddit.
Benjowenjo t1_j1elrhs wrote
Reply to comment by Fool_of_a_toker in To gift of not to gift, a philosopher's dilemma | Attentiveness, the kind that cuts through the indiscriminate busyness that besets modern life, is the greatest and hardest gift to give (Skye Cleary, John Kaag by IAI_Admin
Bruh, you are overthinking this haha
Benjowenjo t1_iy0d1ch wrote
Reply to TIL that many pro archers use surprise release mechanisms to prevent themselves from anticipating and reacting to the impending impact. by broogernavn
S’en and the Art of archery discusses the importance of developing a similar method of release albeit without using a release mechanism.
Benjowenjo t1_j8r18lc wrote
Reply to comment by Zambie-Master in The way of dharma | how ancient stories of talking elephants and singing birds encourage a life of truth, nonviolence and compassion by ADefiniteDescription
I know ;)