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^ this reflects something I find interesting about Taoism; it does not always promote or honor: 'kindness', 'morality', 'wisdom', 'intelligence', 'piety', 'devotion', etc In fact, Taoism often pokes fun at these things as often being more trouble than not. As Alan Watts used to say; "There is n...

EIGHTEEN

When the great Tao is forgotten,
Kindness and morality arise.
When wisdom and intelligence are born,
The great pretense begins.

When there is no peace within the family,
Filial piety and devotion arise.
When the country is confused and in chaos,
Loyal ministers appear.

^ this makes me think of conspiracy-people

Where is your focus of attention? Too much on the evils of the world, and we move downward, away from that 'very highest' that is barely known by men

SEVENTEEN

The very highest is barely known by men.
Then comes that which they know and love,
Then that which is feared,
Then that which is despised.

He who does not trust enough will not be trusted.

When actions are performed
Without unnecessary speech,
People say, 'We did it!'

SIXTEEN Empty yourself of everything. Let the mind rest at peace. The ten thousand things rise and fall while the Self watches their return. They grow and flourish and then return to the source. Returning to the source is stillness, which is the way of nature. The way of nature is unchanging. Knowin...

FIFTEEN The ancient masters were subtle, mysterious, profound, responsive. The depth of their knowledge is unfathomable. Because it is unfathomable, All we can do is describe their appearance. Watchful, like men crossing a winter stream. Alert, like men aware of danger. Courteous, like visiting gues...

This chick has tons, I have enjoyed her vids before quite a bit:




this one's not bad:

Fuck it, this thread is now a NOFX UKELELE COVER THREAD lol








here's that dude again singing 'don't call me White' (ironic) lol

LOL check this dude's ukelele cover of that tune:

AWESOME lolol