Monday Advice
Sharing a piece of advice I gave this morning. This is for those seeking answers, trying to fix their life , when everything seems too far out of control: When you are trying to rebuild a life and all…
Medical System In the United States
The Medical system in the United States is messed up. Not to get into a story, I am just getting my son in this week to see a doctor for a minor infection. But dealing with the insurance network…
Knowing Oneself
I was chatting with a friend and the statement that really caught my eye to speak on was this: I still have no idea who I am and what makes me happy, but at least I am trying to move…
Questions on suicide
This question was posted in A Personal Tao blog this morning, hidden in an older post I want to end my life. I have been at war with ‘this world’ and my place within it since I developed consciousness. What…
The Care Free Weight of Being.
In Taoism we teach not to limit oneself to measurement or definitions…. to live in potential. Some days that isn’t easy, when waking up .. feeling your body ache, comparing yourself between the moment and yesterday. Soreness and memory…
Student Questions: Reading About The Tao
Here is today’s student conversation about learning Tao I did take out a copy of the Tao Te Ching from the library and I’ve been reading through it slowly. Actually, a question just came to me… I don’t feel that…
Daily Surprise
I love being surprised with an sharp intake of breath by something unexpected. This morning I surfed into this spot. The Temppeliaukio Church is a neat work of engineering and spirit mixed together! No need to say words,…