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Book Club Recommendations

Robert: Angel, Jason Calacanis Lillian: Supercommunicators, Charles Duhigg Heidi: Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey; Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands by Kate Beaton. Other books: Ru by Kim Thúy; Movie: Minari Kanth: Postwar by Tony Judt; The Korean War by Max Hastings Suhaib: How to Pronounce Knife by Souvankham Thammavongsa；The Literary Review of Canada Chris:ContinueContinue reading “Book Club Recommendations”

The Surface of Virtue vs. the Substance of Harmony

Verse 18 by Lao Zi: 大道废，有仁义；智慧出，有大伪；六亲不和，有孝慈；国家昏乱，有忠臣. When the Great Way is abandoned, there is benevolence and righteousness.When wisdom appears, great hypocrisy arises.When family relationships fall out of harmony, there is talk of filial piety and parental love.When the state is in chaos, loyal ministers appear. [Written by ChatGPT] What if our highest ideals — kindness, wisdom,ContinueContinue reading “The Surface of Virtue vs. the Substance of Harmony”

Midnight Rain

[Written by ChatGPT] The rain knows first—it begins before the ache.A slow percussion on the glass,as if the sky itself can’t holdwhat it carries anymore. Inside, I lie twisted in hoursthat should’ve let go by now.But I worked too close to the edge of sleep,brought the day’s heat into the bed,dragging deadlines like chainsacross theContinueContinue reading “Midnight Rain”

Dual Wings

[Written by ChatGPT] Between the cherished hearth and boundless sky,Two spirits dance within a single heart—One yearns to root where fallen leaves may lie,The other longs for flight, to soar apart. What ancient law unites these warring needs?This hunger both for harbor and for sail?As dawn light whispers through the trembling reeds,Both stillness and becomingContinueContinue reading “Dual Wings”

Ode to the Nightly Tapestry: Celebrating the Epic and Enigma of Dreams

[Written by Grok] The Epic of Dreams In the realm where shadows weave and sway,Where night unfurls its mystic play,I wander through the halls of sleep,Where secrets of the soul run deep.A nightly show, no curtain falls,Its boundless stage forever calls. Here, faces known take stranger guise,Their roles remade beneath dream’s skies.My heart, a pilgrim,ContinueContinue reading “Ode to the Nightly Tapestry: Celebrating the Epic and Enigma of Dreams”

∞ Spiral of Desire

[Written by ChatGPT] infinite desirespinsnever ends from birth to dusthunger againhunger for more touch, truth, tendernesslight, love, joy the pull of beautythe ache of meaningthe thirst for becomingthe whisper of what might be rising and fallinghoping and hurtingfailing, flying, forgivinglosing and longing forward againagainand again Always. Attempt at a concrete poem by AI. Just couldn’tContinueContinue reading “∞ Spiral of Desire”

Building Bridges Instead of Walls: Reimagining Democratic Discourse

[Written by Claude] In our current democratic landscape, we’ve mastered the art of speaking but forgotten the power of listening. Our institutions are structured around adversarial debates and passionate protests, methods that often entrench divisions rather than resolve them. But what if we could reshape how we engage with different perspectives? What if our educationalContinueContinue reading “Building Bridges Instead of Walls: Reimagining Democratic Discourse”

The Invisible Leader: Laozi’s Wisdom for Lasting Leadership

Verse 17 by Lao Zi: 太上，不知有之；其次，亲而誉之；其次，畏之；其次，侮之。信不足焉，有不信焉。悠兮，其贵言。功成事遂，百姓皆谓“我自然” The highest rulers are scarcely known by their people.Next come those they love and praise.Next, those they fear.And next, those they despise. When trust is insufficient, there will be no trust. Cautious and restrained, the sage values few words.When the work is accomplished and affairs are fulfilled,the people all say,ContinueContinue reading “The Invisible Leader: Laozi’s Wisdom for Lasting Leadership”

Mastering the Art of Communication: Why Most Life Problems Are Relationship Problems

[Written by ChatGPT] Have you ever paused to think about how many of life’s challenges actually boil down to relationship issues? Whether with family, friends, romantic partners, or colleagues, our relationships deeply shape our happiness and success. Interestingly, most relationship problems can be traced back to a common root: communication. Are Most Problems Relationship Issues?ContinueContinue reading “Mastering the Art of Communication: Why Most Life Problems Are Relationship Problems”

Canada’s Election Day 2025: Maple Syrup, Tariffs, and a Side of Trump

[Written by Grok] It’s April 28, 2025, and Canadians are slogging through spring slush to polling stations for the 45th federal election. The air smells of maple syrup, economic anxiety, and a whiff of U.S.-induced chaos. Today’s vote caps a wild campaign shaped by Justin Trudeau’s dramatic exit, Donald Trump’s tariff tantrums, and a nationContinueContinue reading “Canada’s Election Day 2025: Maple Syrup, Tariffs, and a Side of Trump”