Fraser Snowden said, "The only true philosophical question is 'Where do you draw the line?' It is a bigger question than that. Knowing where we draw the line, and drawing it, is owning our own "Yes" and "No." When we own our "Yes" and "No," and draw lines commensurate with our decision, we are establishing our identity, our individuality, our person-hood and our place in the world. Nothing is more important than knowing-- and living in light of-- who we are and what we will and will not do in all of our relationships in each situation as it arises. Out of that position flows our alignment with ourselves, and with the Tao, because when we are one with our original nature and our innate virtues/specialties, we are one with the Tao and in tune with the Yin/Yang of the circumstances as they swirl around us through each day. Never at a loss of what to do in light of who we are being asked to be here/now because we are anchored to the adamantine source of knowing and doing in what we say "Yes" to and "No" to and in where we draw the line.
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Jim Dollar's Photography and Philosophy 
I will certainly say yes to that sylvan scene!
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Many many years ago I read a book by Eugene Gendlin that described what he called “felt sense.” That is one of the ways I feel my lines are drawn. I get a feeling in my stomach and I pay attention to that.
Here’s a quote from goodtherapy.org that describes it better than I can:
“ Philosopher Eugene Gendlin originally developed the concept of a felt sense, which functions as a connection between the mind and body. People experiencing a felt sense feel more in tune with their body and bodily processes, and often even feel as if they can feel themselves within their stomach or chest.
While a felt sense is partially emotional, Gendlin characterized the concept as a combination of emotion, awareness, intuitiveness, and embodiment. The felt sense is often unclear; people cannot specifically verbalize what they are feeling, but often describe it as a vague awareness of things ranging from old psychological traumas to burgeoning ideas.”
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Eugene Gendlin is/was one of my pillars of guidance and stabilization. His work on focusing was exactly what I needed for grounding and direction “through the darkness” of not-knowing what was what and what could be counted on, which turned out to be me and my felt sense of what needed to be done. With his help, I discovered that I am my own guiding light. And I found that the Buddhists and Taoists were saying the same things, and I took that to be the foundation/essence of “enlightenment,” and here we are. Proving to me once again that “Those who know, know the same things”! Rediscovering that is one of the joys of life for me!
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Weird, what a journey life is. It took me quite a long time to discover what “felt sense” felt like to me. I read a book of his at a time I was trying to sense what my boundaries were in relation to “yes” or “no” as I chose my path.
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Finding, listening/hearing, looking/seeing, knowing… It’s all “right there” from the start and takes a lifetime of living to discover what has always been there, waiting. It would help if guides were available from birth, sharing what can be shared, in a “Trust the force, Luke,” kind of way.
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