Thanks. I was reading some Taoist philosophy too, right before I found this, and am slightly familiar with it. The "Way" being unfathomable and absolute appealed to me and does seem similar to what K and Bohm said. I liked the story about the butcher (Cook Ding?) who almost never has to sharpen his knife.
Well ... if I had to struggle to adopt an idea, that would mean I'm trying to just accept it (without having the insight myself), and I don't want to do that with these people's ideas or anyone's. That said, I agree with the main points I cover here, and have experienced the increase in energy and loss of fear that K describes. I now feel like my interests are more aligned and consistent than ever, and there's almost no anxiety about the future and personal security.
I think our egos and identities are not what we think they are, and I want that to come through in my life and actions, but sometimes I don't know what to do. There are so many options in life and it's hard to see how to be selfless and effective at the same time in each situation.
I especially hate seeing people suffer from anxiety about the future and feeling like I can't get them to stop, no matter what I say. :(
I would love to read your opinion on this stuff and thoughts on Taoism! What is your story?