Dienstag, 17. Juni 2025

17.06.2025 - Freedom & Hotei / Solitude & Buson / Life & plans / Present moment / Kobayashi Issa / Religious symbols / Zen person / Finding joy etc.


dali48 and visiting and photographing at river Kocher in SHA etc.

dali48 and playing chess and stopping smoking as a sports student in Tübingen in the 70s etc.

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dali48 was born in SHA in 1948... Studies in Tübingen in 1970 etc. Teacher & Author in Erkrath, 8/1983 till 5/2010 ... retired in Wickrath since 6/2013 etc.


see dali48 and "I think - therefore I am" etc. (Descartes), see The motto "I buy, so I am" (M. Fox)
Each day is our whole life - from sunrise to sunset etc… (dali48) 
see dali48 and "Zen finds religion in the daily activities." (I-tuan), see Does Zen believe in a soul? - However, the Buddha taught that there are no such things as a permanent Self or Soul which can be reincarnated or reborn after death (Rahula, 1974: page 3). The Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh believes there is no reincarnation in Buddhism (Miller, 2012).
see What is a Zen spirit? - Zen is defined as a state of calm where actions are guided by intuition rather than by conscious effort. The term comes from the Japanese pronunciation of the Chinese word Chan – with roots to the Indian practice of thinking and meditating known as Dhyana.
see What is the psychology of Zen? - Zen is experiential, not didactic. Enlightenment relies heavily on intuition, metaphor, and poetry. The master can point in the general direction toward wisdom, but each person must find their own personal path.19.03.2022
see Is Zen ok for Christians? - Because they are not on the same plane, Zen and Christianity do not conflict. Graham in his book, Zen Catholicism also points out that there is no harm in applying Zen insights into Catholicism.
see Does Zen believe in afterlife? - In Zen, Life and Death are one, a continuum, and they are not separated and there is no dividing line between them (as, indeed, there is actually no dividing line between anything, there only seems to be – divisions are arbitrary and made to enable us to function in the finite world, what Zen calls 'the world of form') ...10.03.2014
see How does Zen affect life? - Zen meditation reduces stress and anxiety by promoting relaxation and deep-breathing techniques. It helps people to manage their emotions, gain clarity of mind and experience deep peace and emotional well-being. The practice halts constant intrusive thoughts.09.05.2024
see What makes a person Zen? - They don't let stress, anger, or frustration get the better of them. According to the Cambridge Dictionary, the word “zen” refers to a person's ability to remain calm and relaxed in the face of difficulties and not worry about things out of their control.27.02.2021
see Is Zen good for Mental Health? - Meditation and mindfulness practices like Zen Therapy have also been shown to have a variety of other positive effects, both mentally and physically, such as promoting feelings of calmness, improving sleep and immune function, reducing feelings of stress and increasing self-awareness.09.11.2022
Let go of something you like, and realize how fleeting it is by living without it... (Ayya Khema) 
Buddha realized that all living beings suffer because they desire and cling ... - Peace is an inner attitude to life that consists of letting go and renunciation (see e.g. nuns & monks etc. - d.48) ... (Buddha) 
Das Leben im Daseinskreislauf ist leidvoll: Geburt ist Leiden, Altern ist Leiden, Krankheit ist Leiden, Tod ist Leiden; Kummer, Lamentieren, Schmerz und Verzweiflung sind Leiden." (Buddha)
see dali48 and own experiences and reading & writing about Kübler-Ross, Moody, NDE, LAL etc. 
Hands that help are holier than lips that pray! (Robert Green Ingersoll) 

see dali48 and UBI & ground pension since 2008, and inflation compensation etc.

see dali48 and Climate Change since Copenhagen 2009 etc. - "Uncontrolled capitalism is producing evil - as bees are producing honey" etc.
see dali48 and reading & writing about peace etc. - see e.g. Zen and Buddhism & Peace & Dalai Lama, Thich Nhat Hanh, Ayya Khema etc, and St Nicholas, St Hildegard, St Francis etc. (dali48)
May "God" bless you! - see dali48 and may the Saints & Guardian Angels bless you etc.!

see dali48 and eating less meat, and more fruits & veggies since the 80s etc.
see dali48 and reading & writing about chick shredding, and buying Free range eggs etc.
Homeopathy of S. Hahnemann (ca. 200 years old) should be updated, - i.e. for me more Mother tincture & less medicine shaking, and why is there no homeopathic vaccination? - see "similibus" principle etc. (dali48)
see dali48 and "I hope that Biontech (formerly in Mainz, now in London) & #mRNA #vaccines etc. - will develop a vaccination against cancer etc."
see dali48 and Vollgeld-Initiative & Basic Income in Europe etc. - instead of Banking Crisis 2008 etc.
I also like weeping willow trees - e.g. when I was on camping vacation in the 80s in France & Spain, I had my lunch (fish soup) under such a tree (that was like a tent) in the park of Bordeaux etc. (dali48)
see dali48 and "flora & fauna" since ca. 2000, and deforestation instead of planting trees etc
see dali48 and trees and "flora & fauna" and healthy air etc..
see dali48 and Bread - instead of fire-works harming animals, pets etc.
see dali48 and Democracy & human rights & gender justice etc.
"Respect for life - should be the only religion in the world!" - "Religion is a journey inside - and meditation is the way there." ... (Osho)
see dali48 and health and suitable shoes (see e.g. Canles etc. - d.48) & foot hygiene etc.
see dali48 and “If the Trees disappeared off the face of the earth - mankind would only have little left to live healthy,” see e.g. Amazonas forest, Indonesia
siehe dali48 und "Wie viel Wald verliert Deutschland aktuell pro Jahr? - Die Ergebnisse sind alarmierend: Von Januar 2018 bis einschließlich April 2021 wurden in Deutschland auf rund 501.000 Hektar Fläche Baumverluste verzeichnet. Der Verlust entspricht fast fünf Prozent der gesamten Waldfläche und ist damit erheblich höher als bisher angenommen. 21.02.2022" 
see e.g. @CGShanghaiAir Shanghai - 2023-03-06 4PM - PM2.5 - 103 AQI - Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups ... etc. 
siehe z.B. Air quality in Mönchengladbach etc.
see dali48 and trees & photo synthesis and fresh air and health and cooling and biodiversity etc.
see dali48 and "flora & fauna" and reforesting etc.
siehe „Eine Gesellschaft ohne Gott, ist wie eine gut organisierte Räuberbande“, hat Papst Benedikt den Bundestagsabgeordneten ins Stammbuch geschrieben (see e.g. Cum-Ex etc. - d.48)
see dali48 and demand for the repayment of 300 euros of self-approved inflation compensation for politicians at the taxpayer's expense etc.
see dali48 and health and herbs (see e.g. M. Mességué), and e.g. kidney-tea, gastrointestinal tea, tea for colds etc.
see dali48 and "Words have no direct reference to life, are only a pale echo or image of something that itself is no longer there" ... (D. T. Suzuki)
see dali48's mother Gabriele and playing piano in Steinbach in the 50s, see dali48 and playing piano for 1 year with Mrs Kirsch in SHA in the 50s, and Christmas songs with Mrs Takahashi in Erkrath in the 80s

see dali48 and reading about money & war, - and feeding the poor & birds etc.
In Armut lebt: Jeder 3. Student & 5. Rentner, Wer kein „Entlastungspaket“ bekommt: Studierende, Rentner ohne Grundrente, Kranke, https://pic.twitter.com/RUv88KaLbx

see dali48 & for UBI since 2008 & #ClimateEmergency 2022 & for alternative energy as e.g. wind power & solar energy and solar- 

lamp, roof, panel, cooker, window solar-foil etc. since the 70s as a student in Tübingen etc.

see dali48 and writing Tagebuch 2008 + 2009, diary3 (2010) in Erkrath, ediary4+5 (2011+2012), Collection of ediary6-12 (2013-2019) in Wickrath etc.

see dali48 and started cycling in the 1950s at the age of 4.5 in Steinbach, cycled to the St. Michael high school in SHA in the 1960s, cycled on the motorway near Freiburg on car-free Sunday during the 1973 oil crisis, 1978 cycling by tricycle to the grocery store on Kyushu in Japan, cycling in Erkrath, and around Lake Unterbach, along the Rhine in Düsseldorf and Cologne etc., 8/1983 - 5/2010, cycling by his folding-bike in Amsterdam 1998, cycling in Wickrath since 6/2010 etc.
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Interpretation of dali48 + update
Freedom is not getting what you want - but to like what you … (Hotei)
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The complete quote is: "Freedom is not getting what you want - but to like what you have." This quote, attributed to Hotei (a Buddhist monk), emphasizes that true freedom lies not in fulfilling every desire, but in cultivating contentment with one's current circumstances. It suggests that by appreciating what we already possess, whether material or otherwise, we can experience a deeper sense of liberation. 
Here's why this resonates with the concept of freedom: 
Desire and Attachment:
The quote challenges the idea that freedom is solely about achieving what we crave. Our desires can often lead to dissatisfaction and a constant pursuit of more, which can be a form of mental bondage.
Contentment and Appreciation:
By learning to appreciate what we have, we detach from the endless cycle of wanting and can experience a sense of peace and freedom in the present moment.
Shifting Focus:
The quote encourages a shift in focus from external desires to internal contentment. This shift can lead to greater emotional well-being and a sense of freedom from the constraints of wanting.
Beyond Material Possessions:
This idea extends beyond material possessions. It can also apply to appreciating our relationships, our abilities, and even our challenges, as they all contribute to our unique experience.
Solitude! - Also, this is joy: Autumn evening … (Buson)
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This is a haiku by Yosa Buson, expressing the feeling of joy found in solitude, particularly during an autumn evening. The poem contrasts the traditional association of autumn with loneliness and the waning of the year, with the unexpected joy found in that very state. 
Here's a breakdown:
"Solitude!": This sets the scene and the primary emotion – loneliness or isolation. 
"Also, this is joy:": This is the surprising turn, where the poet finds happiness even in solitude. 
"Autumn evening": This specifies the time and season, linking the feeling of joy to the specific context of an autumn evening. 
The poem suggests that even in the quiet and reflective atmosphere of an autumn evening, with its associations of fading light and the end of the year, there can be a unique kind of happiness found in solitude. Buson, a painter as well as a poet, is known for his evocative imagery and ability to find beauty in the mundane and the melancholic. This haiku exemplifies that ability, capturing a moment of unexpected joy in a scene often associated with contemplation and introspection. 
Life is what happens to us - while we are making ...
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Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other ...
The quote "Life is what happens to us - while we are making other plans" highlights the unpredictable nature of life and the fact that unforeseen events and circumstances often occur, impacting our lives even when we have carefully laid out plans. It emphasizes that while planning is important, it's equally crucial to be present, adaptable, and open to the unexpected turns life takes. 
This idea is often attributed to John Lennon, who included it in his song "Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)". The song, written for his son Sean, reflects on the joys and uncertainties of parenthood and the importance of cherishing the present moment. 
The quote can be interpreted in several ways: 
Life is unpredictable:
It acknowledges that life is full of unexpected events and circumstances that can disrupt even the most carefully laid plans.
Being present:
It suggests that while planning for the future is important, it's equally crucial to be fully present in the current moment and appreciate what is happening now.
Living in the moment:
It implies that we shouldn't get so caught up in our future plans that we miss out on the experiences and opportunities of the present.
Adaptability:
It suggests that we should be prepared to adjust our plans and expectations when life throws us curveballs.
To live concentrated at present - how refreshing that is!
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The sentiment "To live concentrated at present - how refreshing that is!" expresses a positive appreciation for the act of fully experiencing the present moment. It suggests that being fully present, without being preoccupied with the past or future, can be a revitalizing and enjoyable experience. This idea is often associated with concepts like mindfulness and living in the moment, which can have various mental and emotional benefits. 
Here's a breakdown of why this idea resonates:
Reduces Stress and Anxiety:
By focusing on the present, individuals can reduce the tendency to worry about past events or future uncertainties, which can contribute to stress and anxiety. 
Enhances Mental Clarity:
Being present allows for clearer thinking and a greater appreciation for the details of one's surroundings and experiences. 
Promotes Emotional Well-being:
Mindfulness practices, which involve focusing on the present, have been linked to increased happiness, improved self-esteem, and greater emotional resilience. 
Improves Relationships:
Being present with loved ones allows for deeper connection and more meaningful interactions. 
Increases Appreciation for Life:
When we are fully present, we are more likely to savor the small joys and positive moments of our daily lives. 
Overall, the statement reflects a desire to escape the mental clutter of past and future worries and embrace the simplicity and clarity of the present moment. 
Silvery grass fronds - trembling in every breath of wind … (Issa)
Was ist der Hintergrund von Kobayashi Issa? - Issas Vater war Bauer. Seine Mutter starb, als er noch klein war, und er wurde von seiner Großmutter aufgezogen . Sein Vater heiratete erneut, und Issa verstand sich weder mit seiner Stiefmutter noch mit seinem Stiefbruder gut und geriet schließlich in Streitigkeiten um den Besitz seines Vaters. Mit 14 Jahren verließ er sein Zuhause, um in Edo Haiku zu studieren.
Kobayashi Issa war ein japanischer Haiku-Dichter. Issa zählt zu den „Großen Vier“ der japanischen Haiku-Dichtkunst: Matsuo Bashō, Buson, Shiki, Issa. Der von ihm gewählte Dichtername Issa bedeutet so viel wie „ein Tee“ oder „ein Schluck Tee“ und ist als Ausdruck seiner Bescheidenheit und Einfachheit zu verstehen.Wikipedia
Religious symbols should not be confused with - what they symbolize!
Übersicht mit KIReligious symbols should not be confused with what they represent or symbolize. A symbol, in religious contexts, acts as a visual representation that points to a deeper meaning, belief, or concept within a particular faith tradition. For example, the cross in Christianity is a symbol of Jesus's crucifixion and sacrifice, not merely a piece of wood or metal. Here's why this distinction is important:Symbol vs. Referent:A symbol is distinct from the thing it represents. While a symbol might be physically present (like a cross), its meaning is derived from the belief system it connects to. Multiple layers of meaning:Religious symbols often carry multiple layers of meaning, reflecting different aspects of faith and tradition. The cross, for instance, can represent suffering, redemption, and hope. Potential for misinterpretation:When the symbol is mistaken for its referent, it can lead to misunderstanding or even misrepresentation of the faith itself. Diversity of symbolism:Different religions use different symbols, and even within a single religion, symbols can have varied interpretations depending on the specific context or tradition. Importance of context:The meaning of a religious symbol is often tied to its specific context, including the rituals, beliefs, and cultural practices surrounding it. In essence, understanding the difference between a religious symbol and what it symbolizes is crucial for respectful and accurate understanding of different faith traditions. 
A Zen person feels himself as part of nature, - and sees life as ...
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A Zen person, feeling intrinsically connected to nature, views life as a continuous, present moment experience, emphasizing mindful awareness and acceptance of both the joys and challenges without attachment to outcomes. This perspective often involves recognizing the interconnectedness of all things and striving for a state of equanimity and peace. 
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Interconnectedness:
Zen emphasizes that we are not separate from nature or each other, but rather part of a larger, interconnected web of existence. 
Mindfulness and Present Moment:
Life is seen as a series of present moments, and the focus is on fully experiencing each moment without judgment or distraction. 
Acceptance and Equanimity:
Zen practice encourages acceptance of both positive and negative experiences, without getting carried away by emotions or desires. 
Beyond Dualities:
Zen challenges the tendency to divide the world into dualities (e.g., good/bad, self/other) and encourages a perspective that transcends such divisions. 
Spontaneity and Non-Striving:
While mindfulness is key, Zen also emphasizes spontaneity and non-striving, letting things unfold naturally without forcing outcomes. 
Embracing Impermanence:
Zen acknowledges the transient nature of all things and encourages letting go of attachment to permanence. 
Awakening:
Through meditation and other practices, Zen aims to awaken to one's true nature and realize a state of enlightenment or liberation. 
You can enjoy everything - what you want to ...
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The phrase "You can enjoy everything - what you want to" emphasizes the idea of actively choosing to find pleasure and satisfaction in whatever activities or experiences you desire. It suggests a mindset focused on appreciating and engaging with the things you find enjoyable, rather than passively accepting or overlooking them.
Here's a breakdown of the phrase's potential meanings and implications:
Active Engagement:
It's not just about passively experiencing things, but actively choosing to engage with them and find enjoyment in them.
Personal Choice:
The phrase highlights the importance of individual preference and the freedom to choose what brings you joy.
Appreciation:
It encourages a mindset of appreciating the positive aspects of life, even in seemingly small or ordinary moments.
Mindfulness:
Being present and mindful of what you're doing can enhance your ability to enjoy it fully. 
Well-being:
Finding joy in activities can contribute to overall mental health and well-being. 
Overcoming Negativity Bias:
The brain tends to focus on the negative, so intentionally seeking out positive experiences can help cultivate a sense of well-being. 
In essence, the phrase encourages a proactive approach to finding happiness and fulfillment by focusing on what you enjoy and engaging with it fully. 
In short, the world of each person - is different from the world of ... (Holmes / Horioka)
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In short, the world of each person is different from the world of others because each individual has a unique perspective and experiences shaped by their own subjective perceptions and interpretations. This includes how they see, feel, and understand the same external events. While everyone shares a common physical reality, their personal realities are distinct and constantly evolving. 
Here's a more detailed explanation:
Subjectivity of Perception:
Everyone experiences the world differently, even with shared sensory input. For example, the taste of a peach or the blueness of the sky might be perceived differently by each person. 
Individual Experiences:
Past experiences, memories, and personal history color how individuals interpret the present and interact with their environment. 
Unique Interpretations:
People's emotional responses, beliefs, and values also contribute to their unique understanding of the world. 
Constant Evolution:
Personal worlds are not static; they change as individuals learn, grow, and encounter new situations. 

Golden Snow  
Freedom is Zen ... love the statement " life is what happens to us - while we are making plans ... never really thought of it that way before dali48 very profound thoughts ... to live concentrated at present ... how refreshing that is ... yes I am finding each day I can remember those words ... when I can I am grounded ... the part on ... a Zen person can enjoy everything what you want to enjoy ... 
 dali48 and photographing near spa house in Baden-Baden, 8/2010
see dali48 and reading & writing about Psychology & Psychiatry and e.g. Freud, Adler, Jung, and Groddeck, Frankl, Fromm, Reich, A. Janov, and Laing, Cooper, Szasz, and M. Rufer, A. Wolf-Schuler, T. Wollf, I. D. Yalom, J. Bradshaw, V. Kast, A. Lowen, E. Reich, P. Lauster, P. Schellenbaum, J. Murphy, S. Steinbrecher, E. Kübler-Ross, R. A. Moody, K. Ring, I. D. Suttie, E. Jacobson, S. Forward, H. Gastager, C. M. Steiner, W. G. Niederland, R. Funk, N. Schwartz-Salant, J. Shaw, M. Woodman, R. Reich-Moise, M.-L. v. Franz, M.B. Roberts, H. König, H.-J. Maaz, G. Boyesen, W. Hollstein, A. Samuels, J. Lacan, M. Klein, O. Fenichel, S.A. Carter, J. Sokol, H. Selye, E. Rossi, L. Bourbeau, W. Maltz, R. Spitz, B. Lämmle etc.


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