Life is like a stimulation GTA
whatever external things like money family kids women
they don't ultimately enhance your value as a human being
they may give you a temporary ego boost
but when you're attached
when you're are happy, you rely on dopamine kicks
when you're sad, you will easily self attack or even do public harm

in Buddhism, there's this concept called non differentiation
when you're being trapped by own senses
(Eye, ear, nose, mouth, body, will)
you're not living as a true being

when you think of being yourself as the player, not the character itself. You can make better decisions. However, most people are being enslaved by their own karma or subconscious power.

Discuss.

interesting perspective.
i think some how related to everyone.
just try to live a good & meaningful life

horse die, come down and walk

most people are not being objective
they have their own opinions, hence the "Me" idea becomes strengthened, and the more we have own opinions, the stronger ego will make the person unable to see the big picture anymore

This post has been edited by -mystery-: Apr 29 2025, 12:26 PM

Agree with TS, not easy and not everyone will be able to achieve tat level of mindset though.

the sky is big that it can let the white and dark cloud to stay on by themselves. Once you realize that the nature has more wisdom than a typical human being. You'll realize how foolish most people can be.

Human ego and greed is not easily overcome my fren....

Andy Lau is my favourite Hong Kong actor

No one good is truly good , no one bad is truly bad .

Marvel

Don't trust 100% always have back up plan.

This was from someone who showed me the way he lived his life — someone who was fond of me, who shaped my early childhood, and who alone could instruct me in things no one else could, not even my own parents.

"When I am gone, contend not over the possessions I leave behind.
Heaven has bestowed upon each of us a complete provision: a mind to discern right from wrong, hands to labor, and feet to walk the Way.
This is abundance enough for one’s journey through life.
Hold fast to these gifts, fulfill your duty, and be content with Heaven’s allotment."

人情难还

It is this very idea — 人情难还 — that reminds us what it means to be truly human.
If life continues without people showing kindness, without anyone repaying grace, and everyone living entirely independently — as we so often see in today’s world — then life begins to feel hollow.
When society loses its sense of 礼 — the spirit of mutual respect, moral duty, and heartfelt response — what remains is a cold, disconnected existence.
But 人情, when it flows naturally and sincerely, without being abused or exploited, is not a burden — it is a blessing.
It is one of the most beautiful aspects of being alive. It binds us to one another, gives meaning to our actions, and brings warmth to the human experience.

to have opinion/ idea is good.
better to encourage getting opinions for problem solving, but not for fighting.
as a society must help each other.
But in society got selfish ppl such as the elites.

So open relationship can not be a fault?

if you hold a gun and i hold a gun, we can talk about the law. if you hold a knife and i hold a knife, we can talk about rules. if you come empty-handed, and i come empty-handed, we can talk about reason. if you hold a gun and i only have a knife, then the truth lies in your hand. if you have a gun and i have nothing, then what you hold in your hands isn’t just a weapon, it’s my life.

the concepts of law, rules, and morality only hold meaning if they are based on equality. the harsh truth of this world is that when money speaks, truth goes silent, and when power speaks, even money takes three steps back. those who create the rules are often the first to break them. for rules are chains for the weak and tools for the strong.

in this world, anything good must be fought for. the masters of the game are fiercely competing for resources, while the weak sit idly, waiting to be given a share; and for the weak, don’t celebrate too early when you’re handed a small piece of the pie. the strong might come for it later, asking for something in return... a request you cannot refuse.

Be an Eagle. Don’t be a duck.

If you describe it as a red pill sense, it can be correct.
However it's still black and white, there's no inherent depth behind it
everyone can stare on a phone screen and justifies what's black and white however they lost their souls along the way

this is true for the people in power.
but if too much freedom, difficult to make sure everyone lives peacefully.

You never win or lose in life if you realise it is all just for the experience.