The Will of a Particle
One of the more controversial aspects of quantum mechanics is the probability factor. Basically, the properties of particles, such as position and momentum, are not known with certainly but rather...
View ArticleOut Of Balance
Every presidential election year in the United States, we are given a clear picture of what a government out of balance does to its people. We see red states and blue states. We see people allying...
View ArticleThe Two Sides of Faith
The meanings evoked by the word faith are many. In this post, I define faith as accepting something as true without any solid evidence. Intellectually, this may first seem a pointless position for...
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Taoism and Pets
While reading another Tao related blog, I came across a thread where someone asked how a Taoist feels about having a pet. Nothing in the Daodejing came to mind as guidance but I recall various...
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Drinks of Summer: Iced Chai Tea
A simple and delicious iced chai tea Directions: Bring 5 cups of water to a boil. Add 5 bags of your favorite brand of Chai Tea. Steep for 5 to 7 minutes. Pour into a pitcher and refrigerate until...
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Drinks of Summer: Fresh Strawberry Lemonade
This refreshing all natural drink is ideal for a hot summer afternoon, relaxing under a shade tree. Best enjoyed with friends. The sweet honey and strawberries provide a perfect balance to the tart...
View ArticleLooking for New Artists
We’re looking to build relationships with new artists from around the world and want to exhibit your art (at no cost!) here. If you’ve e-published a book or have some cool visual art you want to share,...
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Living in Harmony With Others
Harmony is found in balance Here are some things we can do in our lives to help live in harmony with others: Do not express favoritism or define one person or group as better than another. By choosing...
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Find Happiness Through Living Without Expectations
Do your work, but don’t be defined by your expectations of it. One of our greatest sources of disappointment is unmet expectations. Yes, anticipation of an outcome or desire for a certain response has...
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Wei Wu Wei: Being Passive vs. Doing Nothing
Dualism is key to wei wu wei. In the Daodejing we encounter a concept known as wei wu wei, or “action without action”. This is seemingly a paradox. How can you do something without doing something?...
View ArticleThe Effects of our Choices: There’s No Getting Even
We make choices every day. Some of those choices are “defining”. Every interaction we have with someone else becomes a precedent for future interactions. When these are negative, or harmful to the...
View ArticleThe Central Theme of Daoism
This posting is referring specifically to philosophical Daoism. Religious Daoism is an entirely different subject and as such, not meant to be considered here. I will lead off by giving you two...
View ArticleFree Ambient Soundscapes for Meditation
Using a simple audio website I found, I’ve saved a few presets for ambient background sounds I like to use to help me “tune out” the world and meditate. Ideally used with some noise cancelling...
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How do you get back to unconsciousness?
Getting to that point of “unconsciousness” is a matter of practice. The first time you drive to that new job your senses are heightened, and you’re taking in a lot of details about the journey. The...
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