Tao Te Ching

Nov
07
The Necessity of Appealing to Innate Human Dignity Instead of Furthering Argument and Division

The Necessity of Appealing to Innate Human Dignity Instead of Furthering Argument and Division

Self-mastery is not about agreeing with other people’s opinions or keeping silent — it demonstrates your humility and respect for
9 min read
Feb
25
Does Courage Matter if You’re on the Wrong Side?

Does Courage Matter if You’re on the Wrong Side?

Is courage boldness, bravery, or a compassionate virtue? Courage doesn’t care what you are doing, it just helps you
4 min read
Dec
06
Human(e) Thought Leadership: How to Be the Change for the Common Good Through Self-Mastery

Human(e) Thought Leadership: How to Be the Change for the Common Good Through Self-Mastery

A single person can make a difference in the world, but they can't do it alone without a
5 min read
Nov
29
Why Are Rightwing Extremist Groups So Secretive?

Why Are Rightwing Extremist Groups So Secretive?

What have they got to hide? On the discontentment and tragedy of not knowing one’s connection with humanity. Recently,
7 min read
Sep
21
You Are Not a Rock — You Are Changeable By Your Very Nature

You Are Not a Rock — You Are Changeable By Your Very Nature

The Tao Te Ching shows how our potential as human beings lives in the possibility of emptiness — TQ199 Verse 39
3 min read
Jun
10
The Path of Self-Mastery — No Matter How Far We go or What We Do, We Are Always with Ourselves

The Path of Self-Mastery — No Matter How Far We go or What We Do, We Are Always with Ourselves

How things begin and how they converge. Contemplations on core concepts in the Tao Te Ching. This episode of the
3 min read
Jun
09
Attend to What Is Happening, Now

Attend to What Is Happening, Now

A rumination on Verse 14 of the Tao Te Ching The present moment is the only time that’s available
1 min read
Apr
30
When Two Paths Intersect and Create the Inflection Point of Human-Heartedness

When Two Paths Intersect and Create the Inflection Point of Human-Heartedness

Think Queerly Podcast — TQ182 An inflection point can be defined as a time of significant change in a situation or
1 min read
Mar
13
Are You Waiting For Something to Happen?

Are You Waiting For Something to Happen?

Musings on creativity, expectations, surrender, and trust in your purpose. Since 2018, I have published an article or a podcast
4 min read
Feb
21
How The One Creates The Other — On Natural Diversity and Dualities

How The One Creates The Other — On Natural Diversity and Dualities

Dualities are not irreconcilable opposites or conflicts. Rather, they are mutual compliments of each other. TQ173 In this episode, I
1 min read