Comments on: Shine On, You Crazy Dudemond

By: The Arch Dudeship

The Arch Dudeship — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:36:47 +0000

Druidia, I think you’re right about Golas. I’ve been fluctating lately between thinking he was onto something rather than just on something. I do have a bit of the cynic/skeptic in me.

But the more I’ve been reflecting on his basic message in “Lazy Man’s Guide” and the more I’ve tested applying it to my own situation, the more validity I see in what he wrote.

I see his message as being rather simple: Continually cultivate your consciousness and continually act out of love (for yourself, others, the situation you’re in, etc.)

I’m currently reading The Tao of Physics. Very interesting (and sometimes hard to grasp…the physics stuff, I mean). Capra definitely seems to stand apart from some of the New Agers who misinterpret quantum physics.

By: Druidia

Druidia — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:52:38 +0000

That is, he distanced himself from the New Age movement, not his book. How lazy of me concerning the prepositional references.

By: Druidia

Druidia — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:44:39 +0000

I read the “Lazy Man’s Guide” many years ago. He wrote it while penniless in San Fran way back before there was much of a “New Age” movement. As time passed and it became a popular reference w/i that movement, he really distanced himself from it.

In true Dudely fashion, it was the only book he wrote. I think it was an amazing, very original work, although one never works in a vacuum; I’d be interested to see who his influences were. I’d compare it to the first “spiritual” book I ever read, “The Tao of Physics” by Capra.

By: naturedude

naturedude — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 01:23:44 +0000

Hey, nice piece, man. Being conscious of when you inner dude is slipping is the best way to keep your dudeness in tact and live in the moment – no doubt.

By: The Arch Dudeship

The Arch Dudeship — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 21:32:52 +0000

Me too. I bought a CD version of his book and his voice and the music is what sometimes comes across as flakey to me.

There is a lot of wisdom in what he says, which he says he based on physics and really hated being associated with the New Age movement (e.g., his emphasis on vibrations).

“We are equal beings and the universe is our relations with each other.” Makes sense to me…most of the time.

By: The Pete

The Pete — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 14:18:21 +0000

I’ve had the occasional Acid flashback myself and from what I’ve read so far, I like him. Even if he is a bit flakey.

Who need’s religious regimens? Can’t be worrying about that shit.

By: The Arch Dudeship

The Arch Dudeship — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 18:15:56 +0000

Golas is a bit flakey, I have to admit. And methinks he had quite a few acid flashbacks in his day.

Still, I do like his basic message of not needing strict religious regimens for enlightenment. When I’m in the right mood he actually makes sense to me…when I’m not, well, he seems a bit spacey.

I guess that’s why I find him s’durned inneresting. Parts anyway.

By: Irish Monk

Irish Monk — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 17:54:00 +0000

I tried checking it out, Pete, but I guess it takes a wiser feller than myself to decipher what in god’s holy name Mr Golas was blathering about.
I was expecting to love it and hoping to write a review on it, but I guess I’m more of a dunce than I previously suspected.
I mean I’ve read my share of esoteric, quanto-mystical, metaphysical crap over the years, and done way more than my share of acid back in the day, but I still couldn’t get on board with our man Thaddeus.
I hope you have better luck with him, dude.

By: The Pete

The Pete — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 16:41:24 +0000

Gotta check out that Lazy Mans Guide to Enlightenment.

Sounds cool.

By: Irish Monk

Irish Monk — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 14:39:21 +0000

If you write it, Druidia, it is no dream

By: Druidia

Druidia — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 10:07:25 +0000

Hey, excellent call…I suggested somewhere ’round here that Thaddeus Golas should be one of the Great Dudes in History…seems from the above we have another vote!

By: ozzy85

ozzy85 — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 03:31:04 +0000

Music is positive energy for me and part of my being (especially since I am a musician.) I can understand why the Dude would be upset about his collection of C.C.R. tapes being yanked from his car. Music can make a bad day tolerable.

By: Lone dude

Lone dude — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 13:56:30 +0000

Thanks for all the positive feed back. Could not have done it all by myself though. Dudley really tied the article together. You guys, this site, the Dude, Dudeism thats the kind of positive energy this world needs right now. Thank you so much!

By: The Arch Dudeship

The Arch Dudeship — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 10:08:52 +0000

Have yourself a nice cup of Instant Karma, Dude.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqP3wT5lpa4

Yeah, we all shine on, like the moon and the stars and the sun…

Nice article!

By: Pastor Dirt Dude

Pastor Dirt Dude — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 08:17:02 +0000

Wow man, I really like your style lone dude. Lots ins and outs to consider there, but I think you’ve got a good start on The Dude’s Guide to Enlightenment.

Well done, the movie tie-ins were far-out man.

By: Irish Monk

Irish Monk — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 06:00:09 +0000

Far out

By: Timmy Dude

Timmy Dude — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 04:28:18 +0000

Fuckin’ A LD.
You hit the nail on the head. Nice article, and good thoughts on keeping it Dude.