Comments on: Your Own Standards http://tynan.com/your-own-standards Life Outside The Box Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:13:46 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Benhttp://tynan.com/your-own-standards/comment-page-1#comment-239990 Ben Tue, 15 Feb 2011 23:15:22 +0000 http://www.tynan.com/your-own-standards.htm#comment-239990 Hey tynan, from this post and many of your posts that I've been reading, a whole lot of what you say astoundingly lines up exactly with Buddhism. Has anyone ever told you that? Seems like you had an "awakening" in terms of your view on life. I wasn't sure if you knew that this whole line of thought has been around for 2,500 years. First I have to say I'm not religious in the modern sense, and I'm not talking about the dogma of religions, or even religious Buddhism, which is not what I agree with. I'm talking about the original pure root of Buddhist thought, which is all about letting go of personal anguish and the cravings that cause anguish. This isn't forced and can't be. This happens naturally when you realize that all things in this world that we mistakenly cling to, and therefore cause this anguish, are not permanent, they are transient. This includes the obvious that you touch on, like wealth, material things. But the biggie here is that our sense of self, as a permanent and separate entity from the world (our ego), is a delusion. We spend our lifes clinging to this transient sense of self and all our cravings to preserve this never-changing self. Once we can let go of this delusion of a never-changing self and realize we ourselves are transient, all of our cravings, for fame, wealth, never-ending youth, material things, disappear. And then our anguish disappears. A good website that describes this, better than I have, is: http://www.thebigview.com/buddhism/fourtruths.htmlJust thought I'd let ya know how much of your thought lines up with the original pure thought of Buddhism that started 2,500 years ago. Anyone that reads that website (although there are better books) and really can awaken and feel the meaning for themselves will never be able to view the world the same, IMHO :)You run a great website Tynan, that really shows the freedom that can be obtained from letting go, not clinging to material things, concepts, habitual patterns of habit. Many people have thought along your lines, but few put those thoughts into action like you have. Hey tynan,
from this post and many of your posts that I’ve been reading, a whole lot of what you say astoundingly lines up exactly with Buddhism. Has anyone ever told you that? Seems like you had an “awakening” in terms of your view on life. I wasn’t sure if you knew that this whole line of thought has been around for 2,500 years.
First I have to say I’m not religious in the modern sense, and I’m not talking about the dogma of religions, or even religious Buddhism, which is not what I agree with. I’m talking about the original pure root of Buddhist thought, which is all about letting go of personal anguish and the cravings that cause anguish. This isn’t forced and can’t be. This happens naturally when you realize that all things in this world that we mistakenly cling to, and therefore cause this anguish, are not permanent, they are transient. This includes the obvious that you touch on, like wealth, material things. But the biggie here is that our sense of self, as a permanent and separate entity from the world (our ego), is a delusion. We spend our lifes clinging to this transient sense of self and all our cravings to preserve this never-changing self. Once we can let go of this delusion of a never-changing self and realize we ourselves are transient, all of our cravings, for fame, wealth, never-ending youth, material things, disappear. And then our anguish disappears. A good website that describes this, better than I have, is:
http://www.thebigview.com/buddhism/fourtruths.html

Just thought I’d let ya know how much of your thought lines up with the original pure thought of Buddhism that started 2,500 years ago. Anyone that reads that website (although there are better books) and really can awaken and feel the meaning for themselves will never be able to view the world the same, IMHO :)

You run a great website Tynan, that really shows the freedom that can be obtained from letting go, not clinging to material things, concepts, habitual patterns of habit. Many people have thought along your lines, but few put those thoughts into action like you have.

]]> By: Benhttp://tynan.com/your-own-standards/comment-page-1#comment-239989 Ben Tue, 15 Feb 2011 22:57:54 +0000 http://www.tynan.com/your-own-standards.htm#comment-239989 Hey tynan, from this post and many of your posts that I've been reading, a while lot of what you say lines up exactly with Buddhism. Has anyone ever told you that? First I have to say I'm not religious and I'm not talking about the dogma of religions, or even religious Buddhism. I'm talking about the root of Buddhist thought, which is all about letting go of cravings and anguish. And this happens naturally when you realize that all things In this world that we chi.g to, and therefore cause this anguish, are not permanent, they are transient. This includes the obvious that you touch on, like wealth, material things. But the biggie here is that our sense of self, as a permanent and separate entity, is a delusion. We spend our lifes clinging to this transient sense of self and all our cravings to preserve this never-changing self. Once we can met go of this delusion, all of our cravings, for fame, wealth, never-ending youth, disappear. And then our anguish disappears. A good website that describes this, better than I have, is: http://www.thebigview.com/buddhism/fourtruths.htmlJust thought I'd let ya know how much of your thought lines up. Anyone that reads that website and really can awaken and feel the meaning for themselves will never be able to view the world the same, IMHO :) Hey tynan, from this post and many of your posts that I’ve been reading, a while lot of what you say lines up exactly with Buddhism. Has anyone ever told you that? First I have to say I’m not religious and I’m not talking about the dogma of religions, or even religious Buddhism. I’m talking about the root of Buddhist thought, which is all about letting go of cravings and anguish. And this happens naturally when you realize that all things In this world that we chi.g to, and therefore cause this anguish, are not permanent, they are transient. This includes the obvious that you touch on, like wealth, material things. But the biggie here is that our sense of self, as a permanent and separate entity, is a delusion. We spend our lifes clinging to this transient sense of self and all our cravings to preserve this never-changing self. Once we can met go of this delusion, all of our cravings, for fame, wealth, never-ending youth, disappear. And then our anguish disappears. A good website that describes this, better than I have, is:
http://www.thebigview.com/buddhism/fourtruths.html

Just thought I’d let ya know how much of your thought lines up. Anyone that reads that website and really can awaken and feel the meaning for themselves will never be able to view the world the same, IMHO :)

]]> By: Mimihttp://tynan.com/your-own-standards/comment-page-1#comment-239901 Mimi Fri, 04 Feb 2011 21:09:08 +0000 http://www.tynan.com/your-own-standards.htm#comment-239901 I'm middle aged. Kids are grown. I bought myself a baton (former majorette!) and am considering a pair of roller skates. My parents' generation would have said I was 'going through my second childhood'. I would say I am finally free of so many self-imposed obligations, and I just do want I want to do! I wish I'd realized that I could have let go of those burdens a long time ago. Have been considering RV living for awhile, which is how I found your site.Many, Many thanks for your fabulous thoughts! I’m middle aged. Kids are grown. I bought myself a baton (former majorette!) and am considering a pair of roller skates. My parents’ generation would have said I was ‘going through my second childhood’. I would say I am finally free of so many self-imposed obligations, and I just do want I want to do! I wish I’d realized that I could have let go of those burdens a long time ago.
Have been considering RV living for awhile, which is how I found your site.

Many, Many thanks for your fabulous thoughts!

]]> By: Pattihttp://tynan.com/your-own-standards/comment-page-1#comment-237490 Patti Tue, 11 May 2010 22:27:05 +0000 http://www.tynan.com/your-own-standards.htm#comment-237490 Abso-freaking-lutely. This post should be required reading by, um, everyone.So tell us, Ty, what kind of family/home situation were you raised in to have "it" figured out at such a relatively young age? Abso-freaking-lutely. This post should be required reading by, um, everyone.

So tell us, Ty, what kind of family/home situation were you raised in to have “it” figured out at such a relatively young age?

]]> By: pascohttp://tynan.com/your-own-standards/comment-page-1#comment-236878 pasco Mon, 25 Jan 2010 04:20:29 +0000 http://www.tynan.com/your-own-standards.htm#comment-236878 thank you for this post tynan, it has helped me during a rough time in my life. It is important to stay true to yourself and never doubt who you are and the path that you choose in life. It is we and we alone who put ourselves to sleep at night. Its not the job, the spouse, friends, the kids, its just you that takes responsibility for what you have done. If you are happy with what you did that is all that matters.to hell with the rat race. thank you for this post tynan, it has helped me during a rough time in my life. It is important to stay true to yourself and never doubt who you are and the path that you choose in life. It is we and we alone who put ourselves to sleep at night. Its not the job, the spouse, friends, the kids, its just you that takes responsibility for what you have done. If you are happy with what you did that is all that matters.

to hell with the rat race.

]]> By: jonhttp://tynan.com/your-own-standards/comment-page-1#comment-235694 jon Sun, 26 Jul 2009 04:16:14 +0000 http://www.tynan.com/your-own-standards.htm#comment-235694 Hey ty great post,I'm 16 and live avidly like this, and about trying to get others to feel like this I worked some magic and got a friend out of depression, it really was magic, I don't know how I did it Hey ty great post,I’m 16 and live avidly like this, and about trying to get others to feel like this I worked some magic and got a friend out of depression, it really was magic, I don’t know how I did it

]]> By: nissyhttp://tynan.com/your-own-standards/comment-page-1#comment-186469 nissy Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:27:43 +0000 http://www.tynan.com/your-own-standards.htm#comment-186469 Tynan I really like your post especially the part about being positive and living to love life. I admire you for giving yourself to your readers in a very possituve and respectful way....you are a true sweetheart! take care:) Tynan I really like your post especially the part about being positive and living to love life. I admire you for giving yourself to your readers in a very possituve and respectful way….you are a true sweetheart! take care:)

]]> By: Alex Weberhttp://tynan.com/your-own-standards/comment-page-1#comment-183349 Alex Weber Mon, 14 Jul 2008 01:02:28 +0000 http://www.tynan.com/your-own-standards.htm#comment-183349 Hey all,Just found this article and I think it's relevant in terms of TOOLS to accept where you're at and set your own standards, separate your position from your ego and goals, and all that good stuff.Here ya go: http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2006/04/self-acceptance-vs-personal-growth/Alex Hey all,

Just found this article and I think it’s relevant in terms of TOOLS to accept where you’re at and set your own standards, separate your position from your ego and goals, and all that good stuff.

Here ya go: http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2006/04/self-acceptance-vs-personal-growth/

Alex

]]> By: Teohttp://tynan.com/your-own-standards/comment-page-1#comment-181706 Teo Mon, 07 Jul 2008 21:58:33 +0000 http://www.tynan.com/your-own-standards.htm#comment-181706 dam your a good writer. one of my goals in life is to be a awesome writer like you. dam your a good writer. one of my goals in life is to be a awesome writer like you.

]]> By: Stevehttp://tynan.com/your-own-standards/comment-page-1#comment-177890 Steve Thu, 26 Jun 2008 02:16:26 +0000 http://www.tynan.com/your-own-standards.htm#comment-177890 "How can someone afford a Porsche Boxster on a $100K salary???"???... ummm by using part of the $100K salary to purchase the car. They cost around $50k, so it's no different whatsoever for someone who makes $50k buying a $25k toyota camry. In fact, it's much easier for the $100k person to buy the Boxster, since he'd still have $50k to live off. “How can someone afford a Porsche Boxster on a $100K salary???”

???… ummm by using part of the $100K salary to purchase the car. They cost around $50k, so it’s no different whatsoever for someone who makes $50k buying a $25k toyota camry. In fact, it’s much easier for the $100k person to buy the Boxster, since he’d still have $50k to live off.

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