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Isn't that called "hyperreality" and it can lead to a kind of reality induced psychosis, because you're talking about reality in a way others can't necessarily see/accept.
This was actually something I was warned against when I first started into meditation and studying Taoism. You do need to stay somewhat attached to society’s perceived reality if only to be able to speak and relate with others on that plane of reality.
You can choose to fully see past the manufactured reality we’ve been given, but then it’s hard to participate when money and material goods holds no real value for you. Your living space holds no real value. Your job holds no real value… You might see how this could snowball quickly into no longer paying for your living standard and becoming homeless.
No one is saying you can’t, but that is something to be aware of on that path.
Taoism isn't a value system, so the statements about value you've made - come from you. Not Taoism.... Taoism also doesn't dictate a path.
Also, why are people warning you about your own choices? I don't know whose telling you this stuff, but maybe don't listen to them, or anyone else trying to sound mystical about it all. This isn't a kung fu movie.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taoism
Its whole philosophy relies on finding One’s path. Definition is up to the individual, but it’s important to make sure you’re telling that to someone in a healthy state of mind.
Sure, but I think that's a bit like claiming the Buddhist concept of "Perfect Effort" is a set place, rather than a techniques the user can use to attempt anything.
It's a bit like claiming heaven has an address. It's silly.
The way isn't about a set teleology or way/path of doing things, it's a philosophy by which one can achieve many things. Not a finite set instruction list or address.
Not really. Hyper reality is where you hallucinate patterns in reality where none exist
Introspection leads down a different path. The equivalent would be finding patterns in yourself that don't exist... But that's just the human condition. And dispelling your self illusions is a big part of truly understanding yourself