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 r72rock
Learning to Grow
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 I <3 ya'll and the S&M
#15802838 - 02/13/12 11:58 AM (3 months, 14 days ago) |
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I've been posting here for a little over 3 years. I signed up for Shroomery specifically for the S&M board. To me, this is the greatest forum for spirituality and mysticism related things.
For pretty much my entire shroomery career I've mostly lurked. (If you can't tell by my low post count and my weird registration date  ) Usually when I have a question, the first thing I do is go to the search bar and type it in. 9/10 times, the question that I have had already been discussed by some people 5 or 6 years ago on this board. There's just such a wealth of information here. 
Well, in a couple of days, I will be moving to a country where I can't visit Shroomery. It kinda saddens me.  But I saw it coming.
I'm writing this as a thank you. You've all been a huge part of my growth as a person. This is probably not only my favorite forum, but my favorite website as well.
The greatest part about this board is that there isn't one reigning philosophy or belief that runs the show here. Everyone has a different view point! With one post you'll get a reply on how Christians might look at the situation, how Buddhism may view the subject, a dark arts explanation, ideas on what astral projections and out of body experience tell us about the world, skepticism towards the subject, shamanism... the list goes on. It's just a really open minded place. It's fantastic.
So to everyone here, thanks a lot. You've all been an invaluable addition to my growth. 
I'll hopefully be back in about 6 months when I return to the US. (That is, if all goes according to plan and I don't die. I hope I don't, but hey, ya never know.  )
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现在
Refraining from all evil, not clinging to birth and death, working in deep compassion for all sentient beings, respecting those over you and pitying those below you, without any detesting or desiring, worrying or lamentation - this is what is called Buddha. Do not search beyond it. - Dōgen
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 The Chronic
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Re: I <3 ya'll and the S&M [Re: r72rock]
#15802852 - 02/13/12 12:02 PM (3 months, 14 days ago) |
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the Shroomery is great, i always click on your threads so they'll be missed
i presume your moving to China?
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Vernus
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Re: I <3 ya'll and the S&M [Re: r72rock]
#15802861 - 02/13/12 12:03 PM (3 months, 14 days ago) |
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best of luck to you.
if u dont mind me asking what country you going too ?
and u in the army or something
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White Beard
Venerable White Beard
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Re: I <3 ya'll and the S&M [Re: r72rock]
#15802862 - 02/13/12 12:04 PM (3 months, 14 days ago) |
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Have fun in China.
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Kickle
A Growing Hope
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Re: I <3 ya'll and the S&M [Re: r72rock]
#15802873 - 02/13/12 12:06 PM (3 months, 14 days ago) |
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I expect a detailed report of how much you learned away from us while in [mystery country] when you return. 
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cbub
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Re: I <3 ya'll and the S&M [Re: r72rock]
#15802881 - 02/13/12 12:08 PM (3 months, 14 days ago) |
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Show must go on! Bless your path.
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 deff
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Re: I <3 ya'll and the S&M [Re: r72rock]
#15802949 - 02/13/12 12:21 PM (3 months, 14 days ago) |
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have fun wherever you're headed
i really enjoyed your presence here and i hope you'll return one day 
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crkhd
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Re: I <3 ya'll and the S&M [Re: deff]
#15803301 - 02/13/12 01:25 PM (3 months, 14 days ago) |
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I'm guessing you could probably get around the filter using Tor, but I wouldn't know how it works wherever the heck you're going. Peace
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r72rock
Learning to Grow
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Thanks for the heart warmed responses everyone.
Yeah, I'll be moving to China. I realized I kinda left that part out in my OP.
While I'm not 100% if shroomery is blocked, I'm pretty sure my access point for the internet is even narrower than China at large. I'm moving to China for Language study. There's a Taoist temple near by that I hope to visit (last time I didn't) and I hope I can get involved in some Ch'an studies.
To Kickle, I'll probably have a lot to say once I return.
And to deff, I hope I return as well.
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现在
Refraining from all evil, not clinging to birth and death, working in deep compassion for all sentient beings, respecting those over you and pitying those below you, without any detesting or desiring, worrying or lamentation - this is what is called Buddha. Do not search beyond it. - Dōgen
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r72rock
Learning to Grow
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Re: I <3 ya'll and the S&M [Re: crkhd]
#15803345 - 02/13/12 01:33 PM (3 months, 14 days ago) |
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Quote:
crkhd said:
I'm guessing you could probably get around the filter using Tor, but I wouldn't know how it works wherever the heck you're going. Peace
There are huge fines in China for using Proxies and anonymity software. Personally, I think I'll just stay away from it. Also, it'll be a good chance to get into a change of pace and to hopefully break some habits.
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现在
Refraining from all evil, not clinging to birth and death, working in deep compassion for all sentient beings, respecting those over you and pitying those below you, without any detesting or desiring, worrying or lamentation - this is what is called Buddha. Do not search beyond it. - Dōgen
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deff
just relax
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Re: I <3 ya'll and the S&M [Re: r72rock]
#15803523 - 02/13/12 02:14 PM (3 months, 13 days ago) |
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best of luck in china! the taoist temple and ch'an studies sound great
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soldatheero
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Re: I <3 ya'll and the S&M [Re: r72rock]
#15805013 - 02/13/12 06:38 PM (3 months, 13 days ago) |
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The greatest part about this board is that there isn't one reigning philosophy or belief that runs the show here.
True that.
I'm sure you are in for quite the life experience and will certainly come back a new man. It's been good having you around bro. Enjoy the adventure and GL.
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..and may the zelda theme song be with you at all times, amen.
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King Klick
That Guy Everyone Knows
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Have fun brah. come back and visit us.
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"It is the "Devil" who caused women to show their legs, to titillate men - the same kind of legs,
now socially acceptable to gaze upon, which are revealed by young nuns as they walk about
in their shortened habits. What a delightful step in the right (or left) direction! Is it possible
we will soon see "topless" nuns sensually throwing their bodies about to the "Missa Solemnis
Rock"? Satan smiles and says he would like that fine - many nuns are very pretty girls with nice legs." -La Vey- Aka The Black Pope
-Selling Old Comis http://www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php/Number/16286470
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crkhd
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Re: I <3 ya'll and the S&M [Re: soldatheero] 1
#15805199 - 02/13/12 07:07 PM (3 months, 13 days ago) |
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soldatheero said:
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The greatest part about this board is that there isn't one reigning philosophy or belief that runs the show here.
True that.
Don't be silly, he obviously wrote that due to his death anxiety. 
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White Beard
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Re: I <3 ya'll and the S&M [Re: crkhd]
#15805216 - 02/13/12 07:10 PM (3 months, 13 days ago) |
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c0sm0nautt
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Re: I <3 ya'll and the S&M [Re: r72rock]
#15805318 - 02/13/12 07:26 PM (3 months, 13 days ago) |
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Always enjoyed your input. Good luck on your travels man, you'll be missed.
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The intuitive mind is a sacred gift, and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant, and has forgotten the gift. - Albert Einstein
  
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soldatheero
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Re: I <3 ya'll and the S&M [Re: c0sm0nautt] 1
#15806162 - 02/13/12 10:04 PM (3 months, 13 days ago) |
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Don't be silly, he obviously wrote that due to his death anxiety.
haha ah yes the illusive death anxiety the cause of the big bang and of course all phenomenon.
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r72rock
Learning to Grow
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Re: I <3 ya'll and the S&M [Re: crkhd]
#15806753 - 02/14/12 01:29 AM (3 months, 13 days ago) |
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Quote:
crkhd said:
Quote:
soldatheero said:
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The greatest part about this board is that there isn't one reigning philosophy or belief that runs the show here.
True that.
Don't be silly, he obviously wrote that due to his death anxiety.
This made me lol really hard. I've never seen that emoticon either.
I'll be sure to bring back stories, musings, and a fresh new perspective.
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现在
Refraining from all evil, not clinging to birth and death, working in deep compassion for all sentient beings, respecting those over you and pitying those below you, without any detesting or desiring, worrying or lamentation - this is what is called Buddha. Do not search beyond it. - Dōgen
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Jessica Swift
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Re: I <3 ya'll and the S&M [Re: r72rock]
#15807999 - 02/14/12 11:18 AM (3 months, 13 days ago) |
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Safe travels & a happy journey.
Here's a thought for the road. And this comes from someone who has traveled the world a few times (and I'm currently a Western immigrant in the Middle East). No matter where you go... there you are. It's quite amazing. The only zen you will ever find on a mountaintop (or in a temple) is the zen that you bring with you. There is nothing to find. More so, it's one thing to understand your Self on a retreat, and another to practice in the nitty gritty world that we call daily life.
There is no right or wrong when it comes to life decisions. Travel is a beautiful thing and has helped me grow more than anything else in this world. But, somehow, my Self is always waiting for me no matter where I end up. And as I've gradually learned, people are essentially composed of the same energy all over the world. Significant cultural difference abound, but we can all gradually see behind those masks.
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r72rock
Learning to Grow
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Thanks for the tip! 
I've had a similar revelation before. No matter where I am, I'm always in the present. It doesn't matter if I'm here or on the moon, it's always right now and I'm always right here. Pretty cool. You worded that very well.
I hope all's good for everyone. Take care ya'll.
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现在
Refraining from all evil, not clinging to birth and death, working in deep compassion for all sentient beings, respecting those over you and pitying those below you, without any detesting or desiring, worrying or lamentation - this is what is called Buddha. Do not search beyond it. - Dōgen
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