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Volume 2: "Planting The Seed" Chapter 7: "Breaking Ground"
Tao Te Ching Verse 18translated by Stefan Stenudd at taoistic.comWhen the great Way is abandoned,Benevolence and righteousness arise.When wisdom and knowledge appear,Great pretense arises.When family ties are disturbed,Devoted children arise.When people are unsettled,Loyal ministers arise.Photo by Hidayat Abisena on UnsplashAllowing people to be peopleIf we find ourselves behaving differently than the ideal, Lao Tzu and Chuang-tse provide us with a way to level up until we’re back in harmony with the Tao. And that is to allow people to be people, nature to be nature.It’s clear to me that Lao-Tzu and Chuang-tse are saying the ancient Chinese version of, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” “leave well enough alone.”That’s really easy to see sometimes - we get counsel from our colleagues, our friends, and our family. But what about the times when it’s not as clear?What if we’re at work and our employees or colleagues are straying from the mission? How do we address that and allow people to be people?What if our friends are constantly getting themselves into trouble and then want us to help them carry the load, despite all our advice?What if we see our children or spouses making bad choices that will lead to real consequences for them?Honestly, I feel like there’s not much we can physically do initially - especially since we can’t lead these people’s lives for them. Further, if we consider a moment that Nothing is permanent, we’ll realize that perhaps these seemingly dire consequences aren’t really that important, all things considered. I’m not saying we have to stick our heads in the sand and ignore problems, no - that wouldn’t be the Way of Things either, wouldn’t it?Perhaps I can think about what people naturally do, then create an environment that incentivizes them to move back toward mission - and if and when they stray, instead of criticizing them, maybe looking at my own mistakes. Maybe I didn’t create the right environment! Of course it takes time to get good at this - but I feel that at least being aware of other things we can do gets us taking that first step in the thousand mile journey.If my friends are making mistakes, about the only thing I can do is to offer my counsel - they are free, just like everyone else, to travel on their own paths. So what does leading without them knowing I’m there look like? Idk, maybe it’s being there for them to listen when they make mistakes - and disengaging with them when they keep repeating the same mistakes - and waiting for them, always willing to help in whatever way seems appropriate to my higher self, always asking how I can help in a way that’s in harmony with the Tao.For the kids and family - well, this is for sure a challenge, but I think it’s a more intense mix of creating environments and being there to support. And undoubtedly, it’s more hands-on than the first two cases. I don’t consider myself an expert on family or parenting, so I’ll refrain from proselytizing here - I suppose the thought I can offer on this one is to always be seeking ways to apply the first type of leadership here.In practicing leading with the Tao, it seems to me that, from moment to moment, I’ve got a choice. I can either do what is the easiest thing and hope it’s right, or I can strive to do the next best thing and stay aware, open for learning opportunities so I can get better, always closer to leading anonymously.
In this episode you will find the following:1) Reading of Matthew, Chapter 182) Explanations of key takeaways3) Summary4) Prayer
In this episode Nelson, Jeff, Glow and Kyle, discuss the 19th chapter of the book "A Game of Thrones" from the series "A Song of Ice and Fire" by George R.R. Martin. In the first half of the podcast we go through the chapter chronologically with Kyle who is on his first read through (Spoiler Free), and in the second half Jeff, Nelson and Glow dig into theories in a full spoiler section. If you have any Questions, Theories or just want to tell us anything we missed? DM us on Twitter and we will talk about it in our next Episode. Thanks to Dalton for Music!
In this episode Nelson, Jeff, Glow and Kyle, discuss the 18th chapter of the book "A Game of Thrones" from the series "A Song of Ice and Fire" by George R.R. Martin. In the first half of the podcast we go through the chapter chronologically with Kyle who is on his first read through (Spoiler Free), and in the second half Jeff, Nelson and Glow dig into theories in a full spoiler section. If you have any Questions, Theories or just want to tell us anything we missed? DM us on Twitter and we will talk about it in our next Episode. Thanks to Dalton for Music!
This is THE chapter. Big Brother is no longer watching Winston and Julia. It all goes down, and Dave and Roo discuss many implications.Content warning: 1984 was written in the late 1940s and applies ideologies and language phrases common to the time. The ideologies described and language used may be distressing to some listeners/readers. Dave & Roo do not endorse the ideas or language used by the author.Source of Music used within the podcast (please support the artists directly):Ministry of love - By Eurythmics - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVutrPKcGgEI am the Slime - Frank Zappa - The Mothers - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiCQcEW98OY1984 By George Orwell is in the public domain of Australia (Australian law stipulated life plus 70 years, since 2005. The law is not retrospective and excludes works published in the lifetime of an author who died in 1956 or earlier). This podcast will be reading books of authors who have deceased and within a non-commercial platform only.
The four tiefling get but a moment to celebrate their acquittal when they are approached by Golatha The Resplendent, Arch Mage of the Storm Court, counselor to the Storm Empress, and survivor of the Shattered Lands. They all retire to the Mage’s chambers to compare notes and strategize about what to do next. -- DM -- Jonathan Hardesty @movieguyjon -- PLAYERS -- Andrew Staton @andrew_staton Tony Dane @nomsternessy Johnny Recher @johnnyrecher Samantha Garrison @samijane613 (Insta) Bryan Dressel - @WhyBryanWhy -- SPECIAL THANKS -- Gordon McAlpin for the art for this campaign! @gmcalpin (twitter, insta) ArcKnight for providing the minis and props used in this campaign. @arcknightgames --- MUSIC FROM https://filmmusic.io --- "Magic Forest" “Teller of the Tales” “The Pyre” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) DEMON DAYZ THEME CREATED BY BRADLEY PARSONS
Our year long study "The Story", Chapter 18, "Daniel in Exile". Focus verse: Jeremiah 29:11 Live It! Make changes in your "diet" where necessary. Assess what you bow and pray to.
Our year long study "The Story", Chapter 18, "Daniel in Exile". Focus verse: Jeremiah 29:11 Live It! Make changes in your "diet" where necessary. Assess what you bow and pray to.
Our year long study "The Story", Chapter 18, "Daniel in Exile". Focus verse: Jeremiah 29:11 Live It! Make changes in your "diet" where necessary. Assess what you bow and pray to.
Our year long study "The Story", Chapter 18, "Daniel in Exile". Focus verse: Jeremiah 29:11 Live It! Make changes in your "diet" where necessary. Assess what you bow and pray to.
Study Group: Chapter 18: The Urinary System
Chapter 18: The Urinary System
Chapter 18: The Urinary System