[Written by ChatGPT] See related posts: Finding Order in the Timeless Flow of the Dao. Category 1: What the Dao Is. Category 2: The Way to Be (Personal Cultivation and Virtue) (2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15, 16, 20, 22, 23, 24, 27, 28, 33, 38, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 50,ContinueContinue reading “Dao De Jing: The Way of Virtue and Being”
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Dao De Jing: The Way Whole and Subtle
[Written by ChatGPT] See related post: Finding Order in the Timeless Flow of the Dao Category 1: What the Dao Is (1, 4, 6, 11, 14, 21, 25, 32, 34, 39, 40, 41, 42, 51, 52) These chapters together form the metaphysical heart of the Dao De Jing — Laozi’s attempt to describe the DaoContinueContinue reading “Dao De Jing: The Way Whole and Subtle”
Dao, Heaven, Earth, and Humanity
Verse 25 by Lao Zi: 有物混成，先天地生。寂兮寥兮，独立而不改，周行而不殆，可以为天地母。吾不知其名，强字之曰：道，强为之名曰：大。大曰逝，逝曰远，远曰反。故道大，天大，地大，人亦大。域中有四大，而人居其一焉。人法地，地法天，天法道，道法自然。 There is something formed from chaos,Born before Heaven and Earth.Silent and boundless,Alone and unchanging,It moves in cycles without exhaustion,And can be called the Mother of Heaven and Earth. I do not know its name;I force myself to call it “Dao.”If compelled to give it a designation, I call it “Great.”ContinueContinue reading “Dao, Heaven, Earth, and Humanity”
A Reimagined American Saga
[Written by Grok] Pre-19th Century: Ancient Ties and Coexistence Long before recorded history, the land now called the United States was home to the Native Nations, a diverse tapestry of tribes—Cherokee, Sioux, Navajo, and hundreds more—whose cultures, languages, and spiritual traditions were rooted in the mountains, plains, and rivers. Their sacred stories spoke of aContinueContinue reading “A Reimagined American Saga”
Learning Korean
[Image credit] My kids’ passion for K-Pop recently sparked my own interest in Korean. Just last week, I began learning the Korean alphabet (Hangul) on Duolingo, and I’ve found myself fascinated by the language’s unique characteristics. While Korean characters might look similar to Chinese at first glance, they’re actually quite different – Korean uses anContinueContinue reading “Learning Korean”
Book Club Recommendations
Ed: Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI by Yuval Harari Suhaib: The Hundred Year War on Palestine by Rashid Khalidi Robert: The Lessons of History by Will and Ariel Durant (my notes) Peggy: Think Again by Adam Grant, Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman, Atlas of the Heart andContinueContinue reading “Book Club Recommendations”
Harmony or Control? Examining the Authoritarian Implications of the Third Verse of the Dao De Jing
Verse 3 by Lao Zi: 不尚贤，使民不争；不贵难得之货，使民不为盗；不见可欲，使心不乱。是以圣人之治，虚其心，实其腹，弱其志，强其骨。常使民无知无欲。使夫知者不敢为也。为无为，则无不治。 “Do not exalt the worthy, so that the people will not compete.Do not value rare treasures, so that the people will not steal.Do not display what is desirable, so that the hearts of the people will not be disturbed. Therefore, in the governance of the sage:He empties their minds andContinueContinue reading “Harmony or Control? Examining the Authoritarian Implications of the Third Verse of the Dao De Jing”
Exploring Taoism
Years ago, I was gifted a truly stunning book—this translation of the Daodejing. It’s not just a translation; it’s an experience. The pages are filled with beautiful Chinese calligraphy, breathtaking photographs, and thoughtful English translations with commentary. Ever since, I’ve been itching to dive deep into the text and, if possible, try my hand atContinueContinue reading “Exploring Taoism”
Book Review and Reflection: The Lessons of History by Will and Ariel Durant
[Written by ChatGPT] When I picked up The Lessons of History by Will and Ariel Durant, I wasn’t quite prepared for how much this slim volume would pack into its 100 pages. This is no mere summary of their monumental The Story of Civilization—it’s a masterpiece of wit, humility, and deep reflection. The prose sparklesContinueContinue reading “Book Review and Reflection: The Lessons of History by Will and Ariel Durant”
The Evolution of Mind, Body, and Longevity Across Human History and the Path Ahead
[Written by ChatGPT] Humanity’s quest to understand and optimize the mind, body, and longevity is as old as civilization itself. Across different regions of the world, cultures have developed unique frameworks for health and wellness, each informed by local resources, philosophies, and challenges. By tracing the historical evolution of these concepts, we can better appreciateContinueContinue reading “The Evolution of Mind, Body, and Longevity Across Human History and the Path Ahead”
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