[ensonar]

Though I do like the idea of non-duality, and can definitely see the use in aiming towards it, I'm not so sure that one should give up all likes and dislikes, or at least the concept of choosing between them.

The realization that everything is equal and nothing matters is enough to clear one's perception of the fact that in reality all likes and dislikes are equally unimportant. But I would assume that that is where controlled folly comes in and allows one to make choices based on one's predilections, preferences, or likes, if you will.

I don't recall which book it was, but there was a moment where don Juan noticed that Carlos had acheived one of the warrior's greatest feats, to want nothing. But in the process he had stopped liking anything, and had become heavy and morose.

I think perhaps the feeling of liking things is one of the things that makes life enjoyable in the face of all the possible terror that surrounds us. Maybe the aim shouldn't be so much choosing between likes and dislikes, but choosing between likes; Which do I like more? Which path is most enjoyable to me personally? Which is my path with heart?