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    Hello all,

    I just wanted to drop by and introduce myself. My name is Karen, I'm 31 years old. I first read the Tao te Ching in college, but put it aside because it didn't speak to me at the time.

    I came back to it in January of last year, while I was taking a class on the I Ching. I continue to study and work with the Tao, the I Ching, and I've also taken up Tai Chi.

    I read and meditate on the Tao during my lunch hours, and other times. I'm not to the depth that I see a lot on this board, but I hope to get there in time.

    I look forward to reading the boards, and to contributing.

    -Karen

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    Hi there Karen. Welcome on board - the boat's a little tatty, and the crew possibly a tad crazy, but we'll all talk and discuss and joke until the cows come home.

    Look forward to hearing more from you. :wink:

    • CommentAuthorCarl
    • CommentTimeApr 16th 2006 edited
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    Wandering.Taoist:

    (1)...I first read the Tao te Ching in college, but put it aside because it didn't speak to me at the time.

    (2)... I'm not to the depth that I see a lot on this board, but I hope to get there in time.

    Welcome Karen,

    (1) The first time I read it (age ~20), only one or two chapters really hit home for me. Now, 40+ years later, it all hits home, yet, each time I read it, insights deepen. I reckon that would be so even if I lived 1000 years. (2) So, time will take care of it all. Moreover, the deep and shallow produce each other. Simply keep that in mind to avoid chasing your tail. :wink:

    • CommentAuthorTommyO
    • CommentTimeApr 20th 2006 edited
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    Hi Karen,
    Welcome to the board. Glad to hear of your new progress in the Tao Te Ching. It seems to be a book that is illusive to many. This is it's character. It is like Tao and is as it should be. I believe this can be frustrating and challenging for those who have some understanding of it's truth. It has been this way for me anyway.

    When I first read the Tao Te Ching I didn't understand it at all. But I did sense its uniqueness. As an artist I admired its recognition of negative space. I left it for too long. Now I know I will never leave it's side.

    Like Carl said, as I get older it speaks more and more to me about who I am and what this life is.

    • CommentAuthoryakrider.k
    • CommentTimeMay 6th 2006 edited
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    hello karen,
    i am also a new member, and actually prefer to read posts more than create them. but that is only because of my current stage of learning. it would seem you are at the depth you need to be, yes?
    welcome and good journey,
    -yr.k

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