Taoism's Strategy for Not Giving a Sh*T

[@JasonGregoryAuthor]

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[@JasonGregoryAuthor]

There is no rude language. Taoism is amoral. If you want a moralistic philosophy then Taoism is not for you. Taoism does not equate to Christian moralism and it shouldn't be measure through that lens. You need to ask who decides what is a rude language and why you are offended by that conditioning. You need to go deeper.

[@briantodd4887]

Third Chinese Patriarch once said 'Once one discards all preferences, they can reach enlightenment'.

[@musicdragon333]

Wow. Syncronicity? Prior to playing your video I was feeling sorry for myself, feeling unimportant. I was actually saying to myself "I'm unimportant" and BOOM! ya'll open the discussion talking about being unimportant. The universe moves in mysterious ways? LOL!!! Much love and gratefulness to you both.

[@JasonGregoryAuthor]

Haha, that's amazing Shawna. I'm so happy you enjoyed it dear friend. Have a great day.

[@tobinharris8107]

Getting over ourselves is another way of saying it. Also: "Radiation without a radiator". We have so much to gain when we leave our petty emotional baggage behind and take a higher view. Thank you!

[@JasonGregoryAuthor]

Right on, C! Great to hear from you.

[@Bayo106]

I'm glad to hear you recite a translation that I'm familiar with

[@arvindrampal1565]

had a nice dinner, sat down and enjoyed this satsang by my fav couple on youtube. Loved the session and very timely to whats going on

[@JasonGregoryAuthor]

You're awesome brother. Thank you as always and I can't wait to see you in the flesh in 2022.

[@lonewolf-ok3vy]

Are they married ?

[@dlxinfinite7098]

3 weeks. I'm so tired of fighting, seeking praise, avoiding criticism. I'm emotionally worn out. So glad this popped up. Thank you.

[@themystic6851]

Thank you for the podcast. Information like this helps us to stay grounded to our true nature. Every time we get criticized by others it becomes another spiritual exercise.

[@JasonGregoryAuthor]

Well said my dear friend.

[@2622Valerie1]

Oh , how i needed This to hear This so badly! I had Some bad news ( jus 2/3 days ago) and my worrying, was maximized! Thank you for putting Taoism on KZbin !

[@JasonGregoryAuthor]

I'm so happy to hear this podcast put your mind at ease my friend. Have a wonderful day.

[@seaofplatitudes780]

Thank you so much for this wonderful conversation! It reminded me of something Nisargadatta Maharaj said, I don't remember the exact words but it was something like: Realize that all your problems are your body's problems.

[@lmansur1000]

RE Being limited: At one times Thich Nhat Hanh said to a person who was asking hum about not doing something re possibly the homeless or whatever, he said: then thank them for showing you your limitation. I loved that and never forgot it and you guys are talking about the same thing. That takes the burden of the ego off one's back and brings us down to just being human and trying our best! Thank you for the conversation between you two. It is very cool! and stimulating!! Namaste.

[@garysnider3000]

Two readings and two explanations of the views have enhanced the teachings. Thank you for your teachings.

[@lyellmurray7355]

Thank you. Sunday Morning classes are something that I am grateful for. I had to listen twice. Not because it was too deep or complicated, but because my mind is so easily distracted by what is going on around me. So many friends and loved ones are enduring hardships. Excellent timing as usual. A good day to dwell on the neutral, the ground, the third wire. I feel more like a student in your classroom than a member of an audience. Thank you for building this. Namaste❤

[@JasonGregoryAuthor]

Namaste, Lyell. Always a pleasure to read your comments. Have a great day.

[@globetwig4401]

Thanks for the discussion, it was very refreshing. Lots to reflect on.

[@JasonGregoryAuthor]

So glad you enjoyed it my friend.

[@ericf.7669]

Thank you so much. 100 yrs from now ppl will be calling you two sages of this time. 🙏🏽

[@mattavila7889]

You two really do an amazing job breaking down these txt so they make sense in a more vast way.. thank you

[@oboobo5829]

You are great as always, just having the sweetest morning hearing you guys explain philosophy in your non pretentious comprehensible and humorous way. As always 🐒

[@JasonGregoryAuthor]

You're the best Obo. We are so happy to spend the mornings with you.

[@Theborderlined]

Yes, it is a good vib we share :)

[@virginiakraft8331]

yes. all these people have - and are - changing my life. Jesus. Lao. Tao. Socrates. Tolley. and so many more.

[@virginiakraft8331]

(and YOU ! and Gayoung!). (I may have spelled that wrong - sorry!)

[@scarbie32]

Always great coming back to this episode some really grounding perspectives being discussed. ✌🏻

[@woodygilson3465]

I've been binging on your videos since discovering your channel a couple of weeks ago. I hesitate to to offer this one bit of critique because I deeply appreciate the content of these discussions. Having done some time in broadcasting myself, I hope you accept it in the spirit given. In broadcasting, we try to minimize the idiosyncrasies of speech - the "uhs" and the "y'knows," etc. So naturally, I key in on such things. In this case, it's "this and that and so forth and so on." I mean no slight, and I feel a bit silly even bringing it up because I find your content informative, inspirational, and refreshingly genuine. But there it is. That's all I got. Back to today's binge. 😊 Best wishes to you both.

[@JasonGregoryAuthor]

No offense taken brother. It is surely something we can both work on. The problem is because we are married and comfortable with each other we forget other people will watch haha. Thank you for your kind words, Woody. Stoked you are enjoying the content.

[@GarryGolden]

That was wonderful -- thank you (esp min 25 onward)

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Thankyou for watching my friend.

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Hey guys really appreciate you and it's great to see you 💗💥💯

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I resonated with this podcast. I enjoyed it. thank you.

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That's great to hear, Virginia. Have a great day.

[@danielstewart2974]

I love Deep Meditation because the expansion of spaciousness allows my ego to dissolve and become one with the Unified Field of Consciousness

[@being-Lisa]

Beautiful chapter. Loved your discussion on it. Thank you so much.

[@JasonGregoryAuthor]

Thank you, Lisa.

[@joanna8370]

Refreshing. Made so much sense

[@fernandozome1750]

Thank You Guys ! So Important to remind ourselves ALL these Wise Words, I will watch this video for several Days Again and Again , So much wise thinking that is hard to get all at one time

[@JasonGregoryAuthor]

That's awesome Fernando. Thank you brother.

[@colingoode8794]

A great chapter explained well. Sometimes it is not necessary to say anything more.... Thank you Jason and Gayoung🙏

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You're the best, brother. We appreciate you.

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Thank you Thank you Thank you 😊 🙏🏻 ☺️

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Good job Need of the Hour Thank you,

[@marnellkent3682]

I thoroughly enjoyed your discussion of of the importance of going within to increase awareness of our connection to the whole - but lessen attached as well. I have been such an externally focused helper that I neglected myself and therefore abused the whole. This made me more dependent on praise and acceptance from others - more susceptible to tribalism and needy of approval. Thank you for your wisdom. 🙏

[@JasonGregoryAuthor]

Thank you for your humble and honest comment, Marnell. I appreciate you sharing my friend.

[@JonPoulson]

I love you guys! Thanks for your insights.

[@JasonGregoryAuthor]

Love you too my friend. Great to hear from you.

[@djmileski]

This podcast brings back the thinking neither of important nor unimportant. Important to who and for what? Just a matter of words/ideas.

[@birgitbofarull4410]

Our lives are just sand mandalas blown in the wind. Thank you once again.

[@AlanPhan128]

TLDR: Embracing the principles of Taoism, such as surrendering humbly, loving the world as your own self, and not being concerned with others' opinions, allows one to be of service to the world in a universally positive way. 1. 00:00 🌱 Taoism teaches to accept disgrace and misfortune, find balance in life, and not be swayed by praise or criticism in order to reunite with the Tao and care for all things. 1.1 Chapter 13 of the Tao Te Ching discusses accepting disgrace and misfortune as part of the human condition in order to reunite with the Tao and care for all things. 1.2 Favor and disgrace make one fearful, the greatest misfortune is the self, and Taoism teaches to find a balance in life and not be swayed by praise or criticism. 1.3 Accepting that we are unimportant and not special is a key aspect of Taoism, as it helps us realize that we are no greater than any other living being. 1.4 Do not be concerned with loss or gain, whether it be material possessions or praise and criticism, in order to emulate the dao and be unmovable by emotions. 1.5 Act inappropriately to each situation, don't get caught up in emotions, and understand that both praise and criticism can have negative aspects. 1.6 Don't take criticism or praise from strangers seriously because you don't know their understanding or depth of knowledge. 2. 08:55 🧘 Don't take negative feedback to heart, accept criticism and praise without letting it affect your self-worth, and understand the limited perspective of individual perspectives to maintain a balanced psychological state, as emphasized in Taoism and Krishnamurti's philosophy. 2.1 Feedback is taken seriously from respected audience members, but not from those who try to force their beliefs on others, as seen in a recent incident on social media. 2.2 The speaker discusses the hypocrisy of someone preaching about equanimity after displaying extreme hate and toxic abuse. 2.3 Don't take negative feedback to heart, especially from people who aren't reputable sources. 2.4 Accepting criticism and praise willingly, without letting it affect your self-worth, can help you find valuable perspectives and avoid the pitfalls of expectations. 2.5 Understanding the limited perspective of individual criticism and praise is key to not taking it too seriously and maintaining a balanced psychological state, as emphasized in Taoism and Krishnamurti's philosophy. 3. 14:39 🔑 Focus on self-improvement and understanding your limitations, following the path of the sage rather than the warrior, as exemplified by Buddha, Lao Tzu, Shankara, and Gaurapala. 3.1 Individuals are limited by their beliefs and concepts, leading them to seek security within division and group ideology, which is ultimately limiting and divisive. 3.2 People seek security within their own mind, which is separate and independent from others, due to ignorance and limited views. 3.3 Realize and accept your own nature and focus on self-improvement rather than trying to change others. 3.4 Understanding your limitations and working on yourself to create incomparable human values for the future, following the path of the sage rather than the path of a warrior, as exemplified by Buddha, Lao Tzu, Shankara, and Gaurapala. 4. 18:33 🌊 Embrace and own your emotions, integrate differing perspectives, detach from ego, and live spontaneously to dissolve the self and navigate life's ups and downs. 4.1 Accept and own your fear, anger, and limitations to reveal your whole state and eliminate negative emotions. 4.2 Accepting the highs and lows, integrating and dissolving differing opinions and perspectives, and letting go of attachment to praise and avoidance of criticism leads to a dissolution of the self and freedom from constant self-protection. 4.3 Accept misfortune as a human condition, detach from ego and identity, and live from a non-dwelling, empty, and spontaneous state of mind to avoid accumulating negative experiences. 4.4 Maintain pure consciousness and existence, detach from self-importance, and navigate life's ups and downs like a skilled surfer. 5. 23:23 🔑 Don't seek approval from social media, detach from others' opinions, and focus on self-enrichment rather than external stimulation. 5.1 Life is unpredictable and we attach ourselves to likes and dislikes, building our psychology around it, especially with the influence of social media. 5.2 Listen to criticism from others, but don't seek approval from social media. 5.3 You are just using your thumb to consume information, so it's impersonal and you can just walk away after taking in some content. 5.4 Don't become too attached to the judgments of others, don't care too much what other people think of you, and treat each other with love and respect both online and offline. 5.5 Not taking others' opinions too seriously helps to work on the ego and not reacting to things, even when people get mad for not having an opinion. 5.6 Focus on looking within and harnessing your energy for self-enrichment rather than constantly seeking external stimulation or news updates, as ultimately, whether you know about it or not, nothing changes in your life. 6. 30:04 🌱 Embrace letting go of ego, surrender humbly, serve the world, and recognize the source of our being to avoid caring about social approval according to Taoism. 6.1 Don't worry about what others think, let go of the ego, and embrace not having an identity to avoid caring about social approval. 6.2 Surrender yourself humbly, realize you're part of something greater, down regulate the ego, and serve the world in your own way. 6.3 Our consciousness is a localized expression of one consciousness, but the problem arises when we identify with our physical and mental attributes instead of recognizing the source of our being. 6.4 Loving and clinging to material possessions without understanding their purpose is meaningless according to Taoism. 7. 34:25 🌌 By disintegrating our sense of self and embracing the oneness of consciousness, we can love the world unconditionally and not be possessed by the opinions of others. 7.1 By disintegrating our sense of self, we can experience an expansion of consciousness and a sense of oneness with the one consciousness. 7.2 Deep meditation can lead to a physical feeling of relaxation and expansion in the body. 7.3 When you are in a state of consciousness that is non-experiential and unified with the world, you can truly care for all things. 7.4 You are the big bang, still a process of it, like a little wave in the ocean. 7.5 Humans are just a small part of the ongoing process of the universe, and our self-importance is unfounded as the universe will continue to evolve and change long after we are gone. 7.6 Removing our self-importance and limited perspective allows us to love the world unconditionally and not be possessed by the opinions of others. 8. 42:39 🌱 Being spiritually true to yourself in Taoism means surrendering humbly, loving the world as your own self, and not being concerned with others' opinions, allowing you to be of service to the world in a universally positive way. 8.1 Spirituality in Taoism means being true to yourself and having spiritual integrity and strength, not being moved by criticism or praise. 8.2 Being genuinely spiritual means being completely ordinary and letting the Tao make use of you, allowing you to be of service to the world in a universally positive way, unlike the inherently self-interested identity that can have both positive and negative effects. 8.3 Surrender yourself humbly, love the world as your own self, and don't be concerned about how other people think of you, but instead focus on if there is anything you are ignoring for other people, which is a great leadership quality according to Confucius. 8.4 Good leaders make decisions without worrying about other people's opinions and have the courage to act in the best interest of everyone. 8.5 Be authentic and speak your mind without being bothered by criticism or praise, like the original Taoist sages. 8.6 Be radically yourself, genuine and full of love from an innocent and empty heart.

[@annekelourdes1238]

Thanks so much, something I really need right now, think I had to watch this at least 2 more times. Namaste. Btw I really reccomend a movie Samadhi, in case you haven't watched it. All good

[@JasonGregoryAuthor]

Thank you so much, Anneke. I am friends with Daniel who made that movie. We have been in contact for around a decade. He is a subscriber to my channel. Great guy.

[@annekelourdes1238]

@@JasonGregoryAuthor that is fantastic, really appreciate your work, insights, wisdom and knowledge. Sometimes it's even better than books, I reckon ❤️ Peace

[@thegenerosity101]

Glad to listen you. ♥️

[@jasonc8910]

Thank you both. 😊

I still follow your channel, J! Great content that keeps getting better... A big abraço from Brasil, Lee

[@JasonGregoryAuthor]

Thank you my friend. Only love for Brazil.

@@JasonGregoryAuthor Awesome that you replied! I'd like to get back in touch. Should I send you a PM on instagram or do you have an e-mail address?

[@ski8799]

Great discussion for a weekend, alot of aha moments, thank you. Now, on Monday morning when you go into the office and you realize that you messed up an important sales order, now word is out...the boss is pissed and co-workers are looking at you and people are chatting about you behind you back...people are engaging with you a little less...that feeling of dread moves over your body...will you follow this lesson and follow the way of the Tao Te Ching?

[@JasonGregoryAuthor]

Yes, why not. That is their problem and not yours. If they are not clearheaded enough to realize mistakes happen then they have a lot of growing up to do. If they are not grown up enough then it might be a positive to be an outcast in that environment. I've been there done that. Nothing should deter your spiritual path.

[@LetGoofEverythingNow]

I've been going through divya drishti since a few days. I still think I've barely scratched the surface.

[@maddycanfly7217]

I love the way you two bounce all these ideas off each other. Just recently found your very interesting channel . What is this woman’s name with the beautiful ideas ?

[@JasonGregoryAuthor]

Thank you, Maddy. Her name is Gayoung.

[@fernandoorozco5968]

Thank you

[@kriszen846]

Jason :) With all due respect, there's no politician that knows what best for you but yourself:) All best :)

[@jeremycocking1964]

So great to me

[@DemetriPanici]

*"In order to succeed, we must first believe that we can." - Nikos Kazantzakis*

[@soulkalareadings]

The belief itself is so important in how it affects your energy, lack of belief in your ability can succeed can lower the energy you have to put into your goals or task.

[@harrygreen3277]

Copy and pasting quotes on Jason's channel to promote your own channel. Not a good look. Create compelling content instead.

[@dharmabum69b]

We got rid of the evil machine TV back in the 90's after watching a documentary on 'Subliminal Advertising and messaging. Some people get really upset because i'm not up on what is going on around the world.

[@dharmabum69b]

One Consciousness ~ "All matter originates and exists by virtue of a 'Force' which brings the particles of the atom to vibration. We must assume that behind this 'Force' the existence of a conscious and intelligent mind. This mind is the matrix of all matter." Max Planck.

[@36GodMob]

This is life

[@usarmyveteran177]

A human exists as 3 beings at once. We are how we perceive ourselves, we are how others perceive us, then there’s who we really are.

[@buildbali]

Namaste

[@kimikimikimikimikimikimikimi89]

Om Swastyastu 🙏🏻

[@usarmyveteran177]

If one praises another, then one will have to blame them too for the praise to mean anything. Praise and blame are two sides of the same coin and keep us in bondage, just as gain/loss, honor/dishonor, etc.

[@Brenda-zj2lm]

I think the feedback that truly resonates with you and is true to the teaching is the only feedback worth considering - be it from friend or stranger. Let the rest go. It's not worth the energy.

[@jenniferperez1944]

I love Aaron Rodgers!.. 💞✨

[@jm-bv1wh]

Why? He's a deceitful, lying imbecile who cares only about himself. Oh, his name is now Kaaron Rogers, to bring you up to speed.

[@2WheelsForever]

Would you say that both of those translations are better than the one by the late Dr. Wayne Dyer?

[@JasonGregoryAuthor]

Wayne was great. But both of these translations are more accurate. His translation was molded from Stephen Mitchell's, which isn't an accurate translation. Actually, they both went to court over that translation. Interesting story and outcome.

[@BB-ux5wd]

What book are you reading from?

[@SoniaBarcelona]

gahhh I love krishnamurti!

[@cassiesmith1294]

I loved the dinosaur comment and really hit home of how insignificant our humanity is! Loved it….Trump would be furious if he realised how insignificant he is, ha ha. It’s interesting to see how we have got the point of being invested of how ‘important’ we are, yet this arrogance seems to be heading towards our demise. The Dao is Letting it flow as it’s done with the human arrogance already. Ha ha. Lots to think about, I think not giving a crap is the way forward 😉

[@dannymeske3821]

If the death threat becomes a reality it's ok Jason because it's the Dao!

[@JasonGregoryAuthor]

KZbin flagged this comment and they might ask you for an explanation. I just thought I'd mention that. Also, your comment seems quite odd to be honest. I know you are trying to make an obvious point, but it lacks sensitivity and also implies that you are wishing that for me, which is why KZbin might ask you for a please explain. Your understanding of Tao is incorrect as well. It is only the conditioned mind that would think of harming someone else or saying it is ok for that to happen on a KZbin comment. Taoism comes from the perspective that we are all innately good from birth, but we all then endure socialization and that is how we could commit something out of sync with our human nature, such as violence or saying that is fine for someone else. I don't know who you are, so it is not for me to say why you would write such a silly comment, but I'm not in-sync with the whole new and unnatural social media psychology, where people communicate in a way with no manners or taste. I don't require an apology because I know saving face is a big part of social media psychology. But I would recommend in the future to keep your comments centered on dialogue around the Eastern teachings, as that is what the channel is about.

[@wendyfarrall1355]

Hi Jason As usual an excellent and thought provoking podcast Thank you 😊 The comment about dinosaurs made me think did they have an ego? What is the purpose of our ego? As its a real handicap to spiritual advancement If we were already consciousness to begin with Hope it's not too much of a random question!

[@Theborderlined]

Some kitten (not all) get scared when they see their own reflection in a mirror, they have not acquired the consciousness of their own image yet. My own cat has never been afraid of his own image.... he knows that he is, Ego means "I" in latin, everything that lives have a "I" consciousness... the difference between animals and humans is that they don't put a mental image over this "I" and thus, are in their natural state we try to recover, this is what Jesus meant when he said we must "becoming like little children" Little children have no constructed concept put over their own "I" (ego) Cheers

[@lmansur1000]

Re News: I think it is important to be informed because it may affect your life...but in moderation...not to be obsessed with it.

[@woodygilson3465]

We are the universe happening. (38:00)

[@bhaskarbaruah3048]

Jason ... Big fan of you. Jason I urge you to watch videos of givind sharan maharaj , a spiritual master of India and Sandeep Maheshwari , a famous motivational speaker of india. Their videos are available on KZbin but only in Hindi. As you are already in india , you might get a translator or you might know little Hindi. Their video are very special to the entire world , you should definitely have concern about their teachings.

[@savagedali2752]

🙏

[@bigblessed-themotivator221]

Seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness and ALL things will be added unto you.

[@samuelcharles7642]

🔥🔥

[@bernardofitzpatrick5403]

Guys internet been down for long time with power outs 🤣 Yeah try not take stuff seriously. Not give rats ass what people think about Bernardo, he’s not so important really. He’s not a badass hero really. 🙃maybe too busy outside in mountains and nature - they don’t care if like or not. Big boi Muscle lynx saw 2 weeks ago …. Doesn’t care if like him or not. But he loves Bernardo anyway. But next time may not like him and it’s ok. 👌👏Love this way of thinking guys. Love from bernardo

[@JasonGregoryAuthor]

Haha, I love you brother. Man, I really want to see that lynx, maybe he would think Jason is a good snack lol. You are living the real life. At one with the mountains and with nothing to prove. Respect to you brother.

[@bernardofitzpatrick5403]

@@JasonGregoryAuthor 🤣 big boi muscle lynx will maybe also love you like loves bernardo ! 👍👏🌄

[@petrasant5495]

Why the large cup of tea?

[@JasonGregoryAuthor]

Why not? Why are you confused by that? I hope you got more out of the podcast rather than being triggered by something so minor.

[@djmileski]

For me, actually understanding these things was made possible by having kids. Just my temperament. Not necessarily other temperaments would have the same affect.

[@Aron_7777]

❤🙏

[@preethpadmanabhannambiar]

Dearest Divine Jason, personally I love the content that you share through podcasts. However, in order to ensure the highest reach, I would strongly recommend you reconsider presenting the topic this way. Kindly excuse me if wrong! Warm regards

[@dannymeske3821]

Mindset is a funny thing!

[@stevenclark5682]

Living IN the Tao,I do give a sh* t

[@ShraddaNiche]

Good morning

[@JasonGregoryAuthor]

Good morning dear friend.

[@tiffanymartelli]

💜🙏👌

[@i_viz_ion346]

✌️💕

[@karimdad3567]

Woho

[@jonnrea6718]

Is in not natural for a human in a ill society who has been fed a false indoctrination to be angry or question new information ?

[@humanbeing33]

The root of your strong frontal lobes and thus your reasoning and abstract thought power is your insecurity as a man, don't get me wrong, every man is insecure, that's why we always overcompensate with something. We gotta find our niche. I can see weaknesses in you both, but those weaknesses are in areas that make you both compatible for each other. It's as if where one is lacking the other has excess and you attract each other like 2 magnets. I see you talk about praise and criticism, I've seen people who dislike praise, they think of people who praise them as trying to "win them over" or wanting something from them, like a leech. And some see people who criticise them as people who point out their weaknesses, as teachers and lessons, motivators for change, as a good thing, a challenge to grow.

[@jdt8983]

It's also freeing to meditate on the irony that nobody cares about your status but yourself Unless you're Donald Trump

[@Io-Io-Io]

🤦‍♂️

[@harrygreen3277]

Oh that's cute. You did the little hand on face emoji. Hahaha, image if this person is an adult. Goes to show your single digit IQ. Stick to single digit content. You embarrass yourself here.

[@user-qp6vg9ho8u]

I gave this video a thumbs down to create some balance. Peace x

[@AnthonyRobinsonDeathIsSerious]

I've been doing emotional work long enough to actually be ready to hear this message, this time without running into spiritual bypassing.