Podcasts about lao tsu

How and why did human's develop self-awareness of what we know and don't know? How does it develop in relation to how we evaluate what other people know? What are the risks of cognitive bias tainting our ability to learn and self correct? In this episode, we have the interesting question of our own self-awareness, or Meta-cognition, to understand. For centuries philosophers have called on us to “know thyself”, but only now with the tools of modern neuroscience have we been able to scientifically quantify the way we consciously track our behaviour, performance, thoughts and knowledge. So today we'll be getting into why this is important for learning and error correction; we're going to talk about meta-cognition's use for “mind reading” I.e. tracking our confidence in others in their own knowledge, both friends and foes, fundamental for the evolution of our collaborative groups; the implications of cognitive bias blind spots in metacognition for updating our collective beliefs over time; also whether metacognition is proportionally correlated to intelligence; and how technology and AI has and will influence the future of our self-awareness, and whether it's convenient to try programming AI to be metacognitive too, or if that would invite disaster. For these matters there can be no better guest than University College London Cognitive neuroscience Professor, Stephen Fleming. He's the author of the 2021 book “Know Thyself, the science of self awareness”, and founder of the Meta Cognition Group at UCL, and the group leader of the Max Plank, UCL Centre for Computational Neuroscience. What we discuss: 00:00 Intro 05:15 Striking aspects of experience get you thinking. 08:00 ‘Know thyself' - a moral, social and spiritual responsibility 10:00 Lao Tsu - to think you know when you do not is a disease. 11:00 Tracking the quality of our performance, error correction and learning. 14:00 Cognitive offloading - compensating for our limitations. 14:30 Metacognition and intelligence are similar but different. 17:40 Inside-out modelling of the world influences your cognition. 20:45 The brain has confidence in colour - Subjective inflation in the periphery. 22:00 UCL metacognition lab experiments - confidence in performance. 25:20 Metacogntiive efficiency - skill in evaluating your success. 26:20 MRI scans of the processes of self-aware brain activity. 28:50 Sam Harris - Self-awareness in the brain vs Ego-self. 33:20 Mind reading/Theory of mind: Evaluation of others VS evaluation of myself. 38:50 Children's learning 43:40 Chris Frith - metacognition for collaboration: Balancing our own VS group evaluations. 44:30 Supremacy of collective knowledge 46:45 Why did self-awareness evolve? 51:30 The fight or flight mental state trumps self-reflective evaluation. 54:00 Stress blunts frontal cortex activity. 54:20 Modern life stress is not the same as the stress we evolved for. 57:20 We need self-reflection in stressful arguments but it's not available. 58:20 Education: re-presenting your ideas - an antidote to over confidence. 01:04:00 Left Brain Interpreter - lack of self-awareness of our cognitive bias. 01:10:00 Exacerbated confidence judgements in internet/social media information ecosystems. 01:14:40 Awareness of the inside out way we construct our view of the world could be positive for compassion. 01:17:10 Balancing long-term societal self awareness, with traditional short term one. 01:21:00 The influence of Ai and technology on our self awareness. 01:26:30 ‘Offloading' aids for cognition VS replacements for our cognition? References: Stephen Fleming, “Know thyself - the science of self-awareness” Steve Fleming's Lab - The Meta Lab, UCL Gilbert Riles, “Concept of Mind” - self awareness in us and others Peter Carruthers - “Knowledge of our own thoughts is just as interpretive as knowledge of the thoughts of others” paper Chris D. Frith - ‘The role of metacognition in human social interactions' paper

Pastor Dale BensonThis has been a summer of looking at "being and doing." Who are the people of God? What does it look like to live in the Kingdom of God? While these are two very different questions, they cannot be separated.Matthew 7:15-20 (NLT)- What is inside of us will be what comes out of us. The attitudes of the kingdom are different, and the people of the Kingdom need to look different.- We are to be "salt" and "light." This means this kingdom is not just about the "inner being." It must be lived out for others to see so that our lives season their lives and that they can see the light.- What is going on inside of us will shape how we live."Watch your thoughts, they become words; watch your words, they become actions; watch your actions, they become habits; watch your habits, they become character; watch your character, for it becomes your destiny." - Lao-Tsu, Frank Outlaw - Late President of Bi-lo, Ralph Waldo EmersonSo, He teaches us how to pray. Jesus tells us that our actions and how we live are extremely important.Matthew 7:21-23 (NLT)- Most of us long to receive forgiveness. For some of us, it is difficult to admit that we need forgiveness. For some of us, it is difficult to accept the forgiveness of Christ. It is easier to accept the forgiveness that Christ offers for our sins. It is much more difficult to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Him.- Jesus did not call us to be converts. He called us to be disciples.I do not care to "convert you to my religion." I have a God who has created me in His image. And He desires that I live out that image. My job is to help point you to the one you were made to look like. The best way to tell you that is to live that out in front of you and ask you to fix your eyes on Jesus and follow Him. Why? The answer is in this last section, where Jesus talks about building your house on the sand versus building your house on the rock.Matthew 7:24-27 (NLT)- You do not get to choose whether you face storms in this life. But you do get to choose how you will weather them. - “Never confuse the law of consequences with the judgement of God.” -Ray Bevan Jesus looks at us and says, "I am telling you ahead of time how to live your lives in a way that will enable you to face the storms of this life in a strong and secure manner." It is too late to prepare for the storm once it has hit. God allows His reign to fall on both the just and the unjust.People don't fear change. People fear loss.Matthew 16:25-26 (NLT)

“Those who know do not speak. Those who speak do not know.” Lao Tsu, Tao Te Ching I am thrilled to announce that our new book, the Kindness Daily Reader: Season One, is now available on Amazon. (See Link Below)  Secondly, we are embarking on a new chapter with Season Three of the One Kind Moment podcast. In Season One, we primarily focused on broad topics of kindness and compassion, while in Season Two, we explored areas such as self-compassion, self-help, and self-care. Now, in Season Three, we're shifting our focus to a specific area of self-care that we call Practical Spirituality for Everyone. We'll be delving into topics like spirituality in nature, spiritual intelligence, everyday mindfulness, the science of consciousness, the mystery of life, the science of awe, and managing uncertainty. We're excited to take this new direction and are grateful for your continued support and interest in the One Kind Moment podcast. EXPLORE OUR NEW BOOK! Kindness Daily Reader: Season One https://a.co/d/04RvXldy #onekindmoment #spirituality Yesterday by John Hobart - Music Design by Jason Inc. https://brucewaynemclellan.com/  

"There's a class war alright," chirruped Investor Warren Buffet recently, "But it's our class making war on yours. And we're winning."It reminded me of the Lao Tsu, where he says that the Way of Heaven is to take from those with excess, and give to those who do not have enough."The way of man is different," the sage quips. "He takes from those who have nothing, in order to give to those who already have too much."When did the worm turn? When did the liberal centrist consensus become this nightmare of neo-feudalism? How did the Tories, in particular, drift from their one-nation, Compassionate Conservatism to the libertarian bandits who rarely miss an opportunity to darken our media with stirring xenophobia, and hallucinations of Getting Things Done? Was this written into economic neoliberalism from the outset?In this episode we rehearse the history and make some observations, not least the upcoming opportunity to vote.Talking Points:Some context of the Centrist ConsensusHow the worm turned: BrexitEmpire and Old ToryFeudalism in Britain and RussiaThe Thermocline of Truth: erosion of the middle classThe Irish answer to Neoliberalism and inequalityWill they ever learn?Links:Ed's Cris de Couer - Old ToryStart the Week - Left Behind But Not ForgottenIreland and Neoliberalism - David Mc Williams PodcastJohn Pilger - Governments and Media roles in War Propaganda | The War You Don't See - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mDuxFnn2RY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is the Garden of Eden story? Adam eats of the fruit of the knowledge of the tree of good and evil. Then all hell breaks loose. Adam falls into a dream of being separate from the one life or the one power. In his dream, he succumbs to the belief that there are many powers, divided fundamentally into two types: good power and evil power. Adam's “knowledge” of good and evil is the fundamental flaw in human consciousness that creates all suffering. The problem of good and evil is the one problem that creates all of our human problems. It is our sense of being separate from this one life or this one power. All great religions are established to solve this illusion of two powers, of duality. The illusion that there's God and you. Listen to “Why You Should NOT Stand in Your Power” now to learn what Jesus, Buddha, and Lao Tsu were teaching: a path to dissolving your sense of separation. Want more free trainings? Check out my free training page: https://derekrydall.com/free-trainings Get a copy of my best-selling book, EMERGENCE, and $1791 in huge bonuses! https://myemergencebook.com Get a copy of my best-selling book, THE ABUNDANCE PROJECT and $891 in amazing bonuses! https://theabundanceprojectbook.com Subscribe to Podcast here, or subscribe in iTunes or Stitcher, via email or Android: https://derekrydall.com/subscribe-to-podcast

"Often circumstances think for us, we don't really have a choice. And anybody who puts themselves in a bad position has no good options available. So a lot of the work involved in a decision comes before the actual decision is made."  In decision-making, clarity is a critical element, if not the fundamental purpose; it reduces errors and facilitates confident, effective choice-making.  In this episode, my guest sheds light on how to get clarity in decision-making, and I'll add, how to transform knowledge into wisdom. Shane Parrish is a former cybersecurity expert at Canada's top intelligence agency turned thought leader. He is the mind behind Farnam Street, a site that's very popular among the innovator and investor class that draws on a variety of thinkers from Lao Tsu and Emerson to Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger.  Shane is also acclaimed for his bestselling series on mental models titled "The Great Mental Models Volume 1: General Thinking Concepts", Volume 2: Physics, Chemistry, and Biology", and "Volume 3: Systems and Mathematics." And his latest book, "Clear Thinking: Turning Ordinary Moments Into Extraordinary Results," is the topic of this podcast.  Listen in as we dive into how to think more clearly and, in doing so, make better decisions.  Discussion highlights include: The origin of Farnham Street and the influence of Berkshire Hathaway  The problem with living life on 'autopilot' The importance of deep understanding. Recognizing 'ego default' and its role in clouded decision-making. Writing as a tool for clear thinking Decision lessons from everyday moments   The importance of pre-decision positioning Explanation of the Learning Loop  How to incorporate intuition in decision-making.  How to get quality feedback input from experienced individuals. Safety nets: using rules and processes to enhance decision-making On mental models.  How to think in reverse Separating problem identification from problem-solving The morning review: a method for decision validation I believe you're going to find this episode very insightful and incredibly useful.  Listen carefully, as it's not just about gathering knowledge; it's about applying it in a way that brings clarity to our complex world. For show notes and more, visit larryweeks.com

Rev. Wendy continues her "Wisdom," series today by talking about "Living In Harmony In A Chaotic World." Her main points were about the teaching of Lao Tsu: " ~ the importance of letting go of our ego-driven desires ~ aligning ourselves with the natural flow of the universe ~ in order to achieve harmony, inner peace and a deeper understanding of reality." Please visit our social links below to learn more about us: Website: http://www.theunitycenter.net Ask Yourself This: https://www.amazon.com/Ask-Yourself-This-Questions-Expand/dp/087159336X Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/2hBqp7F Wee Wisdom Preschool: http://weewisdomsandiego.com

In this episode:I conclude this series on the fairytale The Iron Stove with a discussion of just what constitutes the goal of the symbolic life.Let's make this a conversation:Do you have a comment or  question about this episode, or about something you would like me to address in a future episode? Please contact me on Instagram(@digital.jung), Facebook (facebook.com/jungiananalyst), or Twitter(@Jason_E_Smith)Or: Subscribe to the Digital Jung Newsletter (https://digitaljung.substack.com/)For more on living a symbolic life:Please check out my book, Religious but Not Religious: Living a Symbolic Life, available from Chiron Publications.Sources for quotes and more:The Aims of Psychotherapy in ‘Modern Man in Search of a Soul' by C.G. JungThe Iron Stove, Grimm's Fairy Tales S3, Ep. 14: The Life of the Spirit -- The Iron Stove, pt. 1S3, Ep. 15: Resisting Change -- The Iron Stove, pt. 2S3, Ep. 16: Embodying the Spirit -- The Iron Stove, pt. 3‘Encountering God' by Diana Eck‘A Little Course in Dreams' by Robert Bosnak'Tao Te Ching' by Lao Tsu, translated by Gia-Fu Feng and Jane EnglishFrontiers of Knowledge in 'C.G. Jung Speaking' (edited by William McGuire)'The Fifth Gospel: The Gospel of Thomas Comes of Age' by Stephen J. PattersonFor text and narration of The Iron Stove, visit: https://digitaljung.substack.com/p/the-iron-stoveLike this podcast?Please consider leaving a review at one of the following sites:Apple PodcastsSpotifyPodchaserOr, if you are able, support the show with a donation at Buy Me a Coffee (link below)Music:"Dreaming Days," "Slow Vibing," and "The Return" by Ketsa are licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0Support the show

To faithfully carry the meaning of Tao te Ching by Lao Tsu, Jonathan Star devoted 12 years to learning the ancient dialect in which the original Chinese text was written. The fruits of his labors have yielded perhaps the greatest-ever English version of a spiritual treasure. To view additional resources for this episode please visit: humanmedia.org/EPISODEPAGELINK […]

Tao te Ching by Lao Tsu is the masterwork of Chinese philosophy. Its reflections on maintaining life's delicate balance are as relevant today as when first written some 2,000 years ago. Next to the Bible, no other book has been more widely translated. Yet the Taoist wisdom ideas and sayings are often subtle and hard […]

Knowing others is wisdom; Knowing the self is enlightenment (Lao Tsu. Tao Te Ching, Sutra 33) Know Thyself, weary Traveler. I am lost. I have forgotten who I am and why I came here. To Know Thyself is one of the foundational spiritual teachings of humanity. Self Observation is the primary tool for knowing oneself.

A podcast where we share sixty seconds of inspiration to help you create a kinder, gentler world faster than the speed of heartbreak. We believe that kindness needs to be the number one cherished idea in the world today. So, we created a show that adds one sweet droplet of goodness into the ocean of your life - every day.    Yesterday by John Hobart - Music Design by Jason Inc. https://brucewaynemclellan.com/  

This week we try something a little different. We went to about 500 B.C.E. with Lao Tsu's Tao Te Ching which was adapted by John Heider and first published in 1985. There have been many translations of the ancient Chinese wisdom and Heider has probably the best adaptation on Leadership. Perhaps you'll recognize some of the stories Yo reads or feel their familiarity in quotes we'll often see today on FB, IG or Tik Tok. Here's a bit more about the author John Heider: John Heider graduated from Harvard College in 1960, and was awarded a Ph. D. in Clinical Psychology from Duke University in 1968. He returned to Lawrence, Kansas in 1971-1973, then again in 1987. John is a seminal figure in the Human Potential Movement. He worked at Esalen Institute, founded the Human Potential School of Mendocino, and led personal growth and training groups for over 40 years. He wrote The Tao of Leadership in 1985; since then it has been translated into 10 languages. This was followed by The Tao of Daily Living in 2000. Here's a link to the book at Amazon. We hope you'll be left inspired and ready for a meditation. So grab a cup of tea and take a few minutes to quietly indulge and center yourself. Enjoy!! Ways to reach Yo: eMail yo@yocanny.com Public FB group: Girl, Take the Lead! https://www.facebook.com/groups/272025931481748/?ref=share IG: https://www.instagram.com/yocanny LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yocanny/ My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/yocanny

Recorded 23.08.2022 Tuesday 8-9 PM Uploaded 28.08.2022 22:02 I decided to take a walk and enjoy the night, that doesn't happen so often. I spoke of the Tau Te Ching. And the conversation evolved into my anger. And such it is with people you recommend Vivobarefoot shoes to. I listened to this this week. Most of it.

"To the mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders." Lao Tsu.  In awakening is clarity and in clarity the power of You (the One and infinite) shines through. Creation reforms around your clarity in a whole and flowing way. We explore clarity and creation in this podcast.  In this podcast I referred to one of my writings called "Miracles".  In it I describe "Miracles" I have personally experienced.  This writing is on my website www.williamecooper.wordpress.com  under the writings tab.

A podcast where we share sixty seconds of inspiration to help you create a kinder, gentler world faster than the speed of heartbreak. We believe that kindness needs to be the number one cherished idea in the world today. So, we created a show that adds one sweet droplet of goodness into the ocean of your life - every day.  #onekindmoment #kindness #kindnessquotes #kind Yesterday by John Hobart - Music Design by Jason Inc. https://brucewaynemclellan.com/  

In this episode, Jun recounts her journey from growing up in China and learning Chinese medicine, to moving to the USA to study anthropology, to arriving here at the California Institute of Integral Studies. Jun starts the conversation by reciting Lao Tsu's poetry from the Dao De Jing, and continues to share her holistic approaches to wellbeing through the Chinese wisdom traditions. Jun discusses the fundamental interconnection of Chinese medicine and Daoist philosophy, and the practices of inner alchemy and cultivating Qi, highlighting her special connection to the music of the guqin, the ancient Chinese stringed instrument. Dr. Jun Wang, Research Fellow and core faculty of East-West Psychology Department at CIIS, holds a Bachelor of Chinese Medicine from the Capital University of Medical Science, Beijing, and a PhD in Medical Anthropology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Wang came to CIIS following several years as a licensed acupuncturist in the state of North Carolina and core faculty member at the Integrative Medical Program, School of Medicine, UNC-Chapel Hill, and later at the Institute for Holistic Health Studies at San Francisco State University. Formerly Director of the Doctorate in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM) program of ACTCM at CIIS and president of the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences in Oakland, California, Dr. Wang has authored and co-authored a number of journal articles and books, including Cultivating Qi: An Introduction to Chinese Body-Mind Energetics(North Atlantic, 2011), and a book chapter, "Chinese Medicine: Health and Balance for the Whole Person" in Science and Religion: One World, Many Possibilities (Routledge, 2014). Dr. Wang's teaching and research interests include multidisciplinary research on traditional Chinese medicine; East Asian philosophies and psychology; Chinese body-mind energetic healing systems. She is the co-Chair of Traditional and Complementary Medicine (TCM) Research Group (since 2015), conducting several Asian community-based collaborative health research projects. Connect with EWP: Website Youtube Facebook Hosted by Stephen Julich (EWP adjunct faculty, program manager) and Jonathan Kay (PhD student, EWP assistant) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In this episode, Jun recounts her journey from growing up in China and learning Chinese medicine, to moving to the USA to study anthropology, to arriving here at the California Institute of Integral Studies. Jun starts the conversation by reciting Lao Tsu's poetry from the Dao De Jing, and continues to share her holistic approaches to wellbeing through the Chinese wisdom traditions. Jun discusses the fundamental interconnection of Chinese medicine and Daoist philosophy, and the practices of inner alchemy and cultivating Qi, highlighting her special connection to the music of the guqin, the ancient Chinese stringed instrument. Dr. Jun Wang, Research Fellow and core faculty of East-West Psychology Department at CIIS, holds a Bachelor of Chinese Medicine from the Capital University of Medical Science, Beijing, and a PhD in Medical Anthropology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Wang came to CIIS following several years as a licensed acupuncturist in the state of North Carolina and core faculty member at the Integrative Medical Program, School of Medicine, UNC-Chapel Hill, and later at the Institute for Holistic Health Studies at San Francisco State University. Formerly Director of the Doctorate in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM) program of ACTCM at CIIS and president of the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences in Oakland, California, Dr. Wang has authored and co-authored a number of journal articles and books, including Cultivating Qi: An Introduction to Chinese Body-Mind Energetics(North Atlantic, 2011), and a book chapter, "Chinese Medicine: Health and Balance for the Whole Person" in Science and Religion: One World, Many Possibilities (Routledge, 2014). Dr. Wang's teaching and research interests include multidisciplinary research on traditional Chinese medicine; East Asian philosophies and psychology; Chinese body-mind energetic healing systems. She is the co-Chair of Traditional and Complementary Medicine (TCM) Research Group (since 2015), conducting several Asian community-based collaborative health research projects. Connect with EWP: Website Youtube Facebook Hosted by Stephen Julich (EWP adjunct faculty, program manager) and Jonathan Kay (PhD student, EWP assistant) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Jun recounts her journey from growing up in China and learning Chinese medicine, to moving to the USA to study anthropology, to arriving here at the California Institute of Integral Studies. Jun starts the conversation by reciting Lao Tsu's poetry from the Dao De Jing, and continues to share her holistic approaches to wellbeing through the Chinese wisdom traditions. Jun discusses the fundamental interconnection of Chinese medicine and Daoist philosophy, and the practices of inner alchemy and cultivating Qi, highlighting her special connection to the music of the guqin, the ancient Chinese stringed instrument. Dr. Jun Wang, Research Fellow and core faculty of East-West Psychology Department at CIIS, holds a Bachelor of Chinese Medicine from the Capital University of Medical Science, Beijing, and a PhD in Medical Anthropology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Wang came to CIIS following several years as a licensed acupuncturist in the state of North Carolina and core faculty member at the Integrative Medical Program, School of Medicine, UNC-Chapel Hill, and later at the Institute for Holistic Health Studies at San Francisco State University. Formerly Director of the Doctorate in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM) program of ACTCM at CIIS and president of the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences in Oakland, California, Dr. Wang has authored and co-authored a number of journal articles and books, including Cultivating Qi: An Introduction to Chinese Body-Mind Energetics(North Atlantic, 2011), and a book chapter, "Chinese Medicine: Health and Balance for the Whole Person" in Science and Religion: One World, Many Possibilities (Routledge, 2014). Dr. Wang's teaching and research interests include multidisciplinary research on traditional Chinese medicine; East Asian philosophies and psychology; Chinese body-mind energetic healing systems. She is the co-Chair of Traditional and Complementary Medicine (TCM) Research Group (since 2015), conducting several Asian community-based collaborative health research projects. Connect with EWP: Website Youtube Facebook Hosted by Stephen Julich (EWP adjunct faculty, program manager) and Jonathan Kay (PhD student, EWP assistant) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/psychology

Lao Tsu, also known as Lao Tzu or Laozi, is an ancient Chinese philosopher and sage, and an absolutely central figure in Asiatic culture...Uitgegeven door SAGA EgmontSpreker(s): Katie Haigh

I have been away from podcasting but I am for sure missing it.. As a new business owner and just new at figuring out my own autonomy there is so much to sift through. I am human as we all are. I love putting out content that is connecting to my current experience in life and this is one that resonates deeply.. I discuss my current relationship and perception of the ego and how we can more effectively incorporate it into our daily lives. I talk about balance and ways I attempt to balance my life in this crazy time. Lastly Truth.. although as Lao Tsu says the way is the way which cannot be told, it is still a large part of our experience in my opinion to attempt to understand it more deeply so that we can connect to it more deeply. As Always I am super open to feedback and conversation. The goal is to grow.. together. ONELOVE Brendan Jeffrey --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brendan-davis1/support

Lao Tsu shared that "Mastering others is strength; mastering oneself is true power." In this episode of HR After Dark, we explore the self-defeating behaviors that cause many leaders to stay stuck and indecisive. Take a few minutes to learn how to stop letting difficult situations control you. Willis HRHR Consulting & TrainingIf there is a people problem, yeah we'll solve it. Check out this podcast while our HR resolves it. Music: All That from BenSound.com   

Jonathan Star took twelve years to master the nuances of ancient Chinese in his quest to produce a remarkably lucid and evocative English translation of Lao Tsu's brilliant masterpiece of wisdom. Guidance in the subtle art of attaining mental and emotional balance pervades Star's brilliant translation of Lao Tsu's timeless poetic volume of Taoist philosophy […]

I recite a Daoist Prayer for Peace by Lao Tsu. If there is to be peace in the world, There must be peace in the nations. If there is to be peace in the nations, There must be peace in the cities. If there is to be peace in the cities, There must be peace between neighbors. If there is to be peace between neighbors, There must be peace in the home. If there is to be peace in the home, There must be peace in the heart.

A talk on Confucius, Lao Tsu, Mozi and Mencius.

Listen in as we talk about how we're all leaders in some areas of our life and followers in others and how we move in and out of these roles. Stine discusses the concept of 'internal leadership' which means trusting that each of us has the answer within releasing us from having to ask 'what do you think, I should do?'. Kyra discusses leading by being and why it's so much more appealing than leading by force. "Mastering others is strength. Mastering yourself is true power." (Lao Tsu). Hosts: Stine, Kyra, Sarah, Mindy, Delynn.

Listen in as we talk about how we're all leaders in some areas of our life and followers in others and how we move in and out of these roles. Stine discusses the concept of 'internal leadership' which means trusting that each of us has the answer within releasing us from having to ask 'what do you think, I should do?'. Kyra discusses leading by being and why it's so much more appealing than leading by force. "Mastering others is strength. Mastering yourself is true power." (Lao Tsu). Hosts: Stine, Kyra, Sarah, Mindy, Delynn.

Mountains have often been the location for spiritual experiences, or breakthroughs. On Soul Search today, we're turning to the mountains in our third — and final — episode on Sacred Landscapes. We meet Dr Thomas Michael, an expert on the religious significance of mountains in Eastern and Western thought, and Gary Khor, Grandmaster of tai chi, who goes on regular journeys to sacred mountains in China.

Lao Tzu fue un antiguo filósofo y escritor chino. Es el reputado autor del Tao Te Ching, la fundación del taoísmo filosófico y una deidad en el taoísmo religioso. Una figura semilegendaria que hoy recordamos a través de las siguientes palabras: "La naturaleza no se apresura, y aún así, todo se ha logrado."

For better or worse, puns & cheesy jokes play a major part in my personality. So using a ketchup bottle to promote the subject of Keep Up vs. Catch up is very ME. A ketchup bottle is an apt metaphor to kick things off for us today.Support the show

Lo scrittore e filosofo cinese Lao Tsu scriveva che “I legami più profondi non sono fatti né di corde, né di nodi, eppure nessuno li scioglie". Eppure i dati di questo periodo ci stanno raccontando storie molto diverse tra loro, sia di amicizia, cura ed interconnessione ma anche di stress e difficoltà relazionali. Sono tanti i cambiamenti a cui stiamo facendo fronte in questo periodo di riapertura. Ne parliamo a Obiettivo Salute risveglio con Daniel Lumera, riferimento internazionale nelle scienze del benessere e nella pratica meditativa e scrittore

 Half a year already? And the kids still don't know what books are?Join TheDean! & PJ for episode 6 of books boys! TheDean! has read some Victorian literature and is now off to apply to be a governess. PJ has read some soviet sci-fi and German poetry! Plus Carolyn Hobdey calls in to chat about her book "All The Twats I Met Along The Way". Get it, Buy it, Books!Books discussed include:- No Name (Wilkie Collins, 1962)- Uncle Silas (J. Sheridan Le Fanu, 1964)- The Wife Of Sir Isaac Harman (H.G. Wells, 1914)- The Breakdown (B.A. Paris, 2017)- Complete Father Brown Mysteries (G. K. Chesterton, 1911-1936)- The Amphibian Man (Alexander Belayev, 1928)- upcoming novel (Kyron Bourke, 2021)- Tao Te Ching (Lao Tsu, 500 B.C.)- The Penguin Book of German Verse (ed. Leonard Forster, 1957)- A Wizard of Earthsea (Ursula K. Le Guin, 1968)- All The Twats I've Met Along The Way (Carolyn Hobdey, 2020)Links on booksboys.com to buy books recommended, or get the audiobook at audibletrial.com/booksboysTell us what you're reading and maybe win a mystery book! booksboys AT hotmail DOT comLeave a 5* review and make us happy!DOWNLOAD

Aaaaaand we're back! Season 2 Episode 1 of Apple TV+'s "Dickinson" kicks off with a hell of a montage that sets the theme, the tone, and demonstrates the well-oiled machine that is the second season of this show. Have Ben and I learned our lessons from the end of Season 1 and gone full "Dick-heads" on this show? It's possible. In our discussion of this episode, we dive into Sue's incredible wardrobe, questions of the news and artistry (We are living in an Information Age, people!), and Hailee Steinfeld's gradual transformation into the Emily we know and adore. If you don't watch the show, go ahead and skip to 39:25 to hear our discussion of Emily's poem of the episode compared with a section of Walt Whitman's Song of the Open Road (with some Lao Tsu for good measure). As always, reach out to us via our email: edictsonedicks@gmail.com Here's Emily's poem for the episode: Before I got my eye put out – I liked as well to see As other creatures, that have eyes – And know no other way – But were it told to me, Today, That I might have the Sky For mine, I tell you that my Heart Would split, for size of me – The Meadows – mine – The Mountains – mine – All Forests – Stintless stars – As much of noon, as I could take – Between my finite eyes – The Motions of the Dipping Birds – The Morning's Amber Road – For mine – to look at when I liked, The news would strike me dead – So safer – guess – with just my soul Opon the window pane Where other creatures put their eyes – Incautious – of the Sun –

The Golden Mean is an idea found in Aristotle's Ethics, The Tao Te Ching, and the Analects, and describes the right way of being. I've talked about the mean, or the way, previously on podcasts and articles. I wanted to revisit it here because I plan on diving deeper into what it is and why it matters. One of the courses coming soon will cover the thinkers from Aristotle and Lao Tsu to C.S. Lewis. What is the Golden Mean? The Golden Mean is simply a manner of behaving where your life is balanced and virtuous. You find this balance by acting in a virtuous manner given certain situations. Aristotle defines these balances in great detail in Ethics. And, Lao Tzu and Confucius define the ideas of balance, especially in Confucius' Doctrine of the Mean. "Excellence, then, is a state concerned with choice, lying in a mean, relative to us, this being determined by reason and in the way in which the man of practical wisdom would determine it." -Aristotle Sign up here to be notified when updates about my upcoming course on The Golden Mean come out: Finding The Mean In order to follow the mean you must know your situation and act in accord with virtue, given the circumstances. Aristotle called this Practical Wisdom. Practical Wisdom is the ability, to look at a given situation and apply the knowledge you have properly. Sometimes it's right to stay and fight, others negotiate, and sometimes running and hiding is the best you can do. Most actions are not in and of themselves good or bad, but can be assessed as good or bad given a certain situation. In order to attain Practical Wisdom, you will need two pieces: knowledge and prudence. As for knowledge, you should be well-versed in many fields, especially the virtues. That way, you can assess a wide range of situations with as many of the facts as possible. Bioethics, for example, is a tough field to master if you don't have the scientific and philosophical background to understand the problem. Because our endeavors in life are not so narrowly focused, we must expand our search for knowledge to incorporate all aspects of our lives. Prudence is the ability to assess the specific situation you're in and pull from the proper knowledge sources to address that particular circumstance. It is right judgement. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conofourgen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conofourgen/support

The Golden Mean is an idea found in Aristotle's Ethics, The Tao Te Ching, and the Analects, and describes the right way of being. I've talked about the mean, or the way, previously on podcasts and articles. I wanted to revisit it here because I plan on diving deeper into what it is and why it matters. One of the courses coming soon will cover the thinkers from Aristotle and Lao Tsu to C.S. Lewis. The post The Golden Mean appeared first on Conversation of Our Generation.

To celebrate today's Winter Solstice and the Great Jupiter-Saturn Conjunct, I expound on 9000 years of yoga philosophy, teasing out the biggest themes and most revolutionary concepts to nudge you into a transformative shift that you may come home to your True Self which is ever free, blissful and at peace. What are the major takeaways from the Vedic and Upanishadic era? How did these ideas evolve in the 6th CE with the first World Teachers like Patanjali, Vardhamana Mahavira, Shakyamuni Buddha and Lao Tsu? What is the Tantra movement? How did Hatha Yoga go from being an underground 10th CE movement into a popular trend in the West? All this and more in today's special solstice episode! Thank you to all who attended at the ceremony. You know who you are. I love you more than you know!

In this episode:We look at one of the major barriers in the practice of the symbolic life today — the problem of noise. How does this problem change our experience of the inner life? And what, if anything, can we do about it?Let's make this a conversation:Do you have a question about this episode, or one that you would like me to address in a future episode? Contact me on Facebook (@jungiananalyst) or Twitter (@Jason_E_Smith) using the hashtag: #DigitalJungSources for quotes and more:"Noise protects us from painful reflection..." ~ C.G. Jung from 'Selected Letters,' p. 163"In the deepest heart of all of us there is a corner in which the ultimate mystery of things work sadly" ~ William James from 'Is Life Worth Living?'"So teach us to number our days that we may apply our hearts to wisdom.” ~ Psalm 90 from 'Book of Common Prayer'"The five colors blind the eye..." ~ Lao Tsu from 'Tao Te Ching' (Chapter 12)“We have our own room, of course, but there is a telephone that can ring us up at any time, and we must always be ready.” ~ C.G. Jung from 'The Symbolic Life' in Collected Works vol. 18 "Aesthetic Arrest" ~ 'The Joseph Campbell Companion'“The art of living consists in being completely sensitive to each moment..." ~ Alan Watts in 'The Wisdom of Insecurity'Music:"Dreaming Days" and "Slow Vibing" by Ketsa are licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

The fabled story of Lao Tsu and the Sunset has much to teach us between the difference between thinking, and knowing - and how to find the beauty in silence. NEW SEASON of podcasts starts September 1st / Check out Supermind at ilovemysupermind.com to learn more. If you’d like to receive a free ebook and audiobook to help you get started and stay on track with meditation - click ‘join Supermind’ at ilovemysupermind.com. If you’d like to take part in live guided meditations – visit facebook.com/ilovemysupermind – we live stream meditation Monday – Wednesday at 8pm AEST. Podcasts are released every Tuesday on Spotify, Apple and Google podcasts – Blogs are released at ilovemysupermind.com/blog every Friday. If you enjoy the podcast would you please consider leaving a short review? It takes less than 60 seconds and it really makes a big difference in building our beautiful community #supermind #ilovemysupermind

In this important talk, we cover the subject of Humility which is one of the most important foundations of ones spiritual life. The great master Lao Tsu said 'Compassion, Moderation and Humility' were the three things to hold most dear. Baba had His own unique ways of instilling Humility within His devotees by sometimes asking His devotees to give Him Dakshina, and when they fell short, He would ask them to go and ask other devotees, thereby emptying them of any sense of pride. Topics covered in the talk are - The Story of Ratanji and meeting Baba (chapter 14) - Baba's ways of instilling Humility in His devotees - Seeing Baba in all Beings - Surrendering to the Higher Will - Baba's Mahabhakta Gopalrao Buti- The Living Embodiment of Humility - What is the value of our Free Will ? Subscribe to our Podcast here for further episodes.

We're taking a left turn, today, from cognitive theory, and we are going to talk about spirituality and the place it occupies on the path to peace. I refer to Sam Harris's book, Waking Up, and I quote from an episode of his podcast, Making Sense. The book Ashrams, by Arnaud Desjardins, is probably out of print. So is Spiritual Awakening, by Ram Dass. See Also - A Mind at Home With Itself, by Byron Katie and Stephen Mitchell  - Tao Te Ching, by Lao Tsu, translation by Stephen Mitchell - Ego, by Alan Watts - The Perennial Philosophy, by Aldous Huxley - The Brain's Default Mode Network (2015), by Marcus Raichle. Annual Review of Neuroscience, 38(1), 433–447. - Why Buddhism Is True, by Robert Wright

This song is not so much about my dad as by him – through me. I think i he kind of speaks in this song. If you knew him, i think you would have liked him. And he probably would have liked you – he liked almost everybody. He used to say, "I believe in Christ, Buddha, Lao Tsu, and all the rest of the saints..."SLEEPIN' IN CHURCHTheres nothing in the world like sleepin in church on christmasNo nothin like sleeping in church on christmas day.Youll never find anything anmy more relaxingYoull never find anything any less taxin Than sleepin by the babe in the manger filled with hay Theres nothing in the world like sleepin in church on christmasNo nothin on earth like the heavenly peace i knowFar away from the wind and the wintery chillsYou forget about worries and christmas billsI can guarantee you brother theyll still be there tomorrow.  ‘Cause if i ever had a thing, it was a thing about stained glass windowsAnd the quiet flow from a peaceful candy glow.And i love that peaceful mumble of that priestly mumbo jumboAnd if snore i know im soundin mellow. Theres nothing in the world like sleepin in church on christmasJust sittin here dreamin i kinow im a lucky fellaI may not be up on all the rules and regulationsBut i feel myself at peace with the whole conregationWhen the choir dies down and the people go homeDont be surprised if im on my ownSnoring acapella

ARTICLE LINK: CLICK HERE PATREON: CLICK HERE COACHING: CLICK HERE WEBSITE: CLICK HERE YOUTUBE: CLICK HERE FACEBOOK: CLICK HERE INSTAGRAM: CLICK HERE LINKEDIN: CLICK HERE TWITTER: CLICK HERE REDDIT: CLICK HERE SHOW SCRIPT:  It's now clear that we're living in uncertain and unprecedented times. With the coronavirus stretching it's reach around the world it's becoming clearer with every new headline that the world we live in is undergoing a shift that will shape generations to come.  The great Stoic philosopher Epictetus once remarked that “Circumstances don't make the man, they only reveal him to himself.” In this same way it would be correct to say that global challenge reveals humanity to itself. The kind of global unrest seen at this time is of the sort that breaks down paradigms and reveals to us what's real and what's fake, what matters and what doesn't, what's worth pursuing and what we can leave aside. We're living in a time where millions of people will be out of work soon if they aren't already, governments are debating spending trillions of dollars to keep the economies of the world flowing, and collectively we are being forced into a position where we all need to ask ourselves how we should act in this specific situation and also how we should act moving forward into the rest of this decade which, I assure you, will hold a great deal more challenges than what we've seen so far in just the first three months. Ultimately what we're seeing now is a global shift in consciousness far greater than any of us have seen in our lifetimes, and I think that possibly the most important question to ask at the moment is this: what's been missing, and therefore what must be rediscovered?  For those who are philosophically inclined, these questions aren't simply stored away for that rainy day or for that global pandemic. Rather, these questions are a part of everyday life. In fact, the Stoic philosopher Seneca once suggested that the budding student of philosophy should do for his mind what the soldier does for his body in times of peace, and that is to rehearse the very horror he hopes to be prepared for, to learn what makes him healthy and what makes him ill, and to exercise those things within his control so that when tragedy strikes he can confidently say, “I knew”. See, the serious student of philosophy may not be surprised by times like these, but rather he might be glad to find that his training has paid off. And this isn't to say that he wouldn't experience hardship or difficulties. He may have his fair share of troubles to deal with, but what he wouldn't say is that he didn't know. This knowledge brings strength.  One particular exercise that the student of philosophy might engage in is that of experiencing the world from an outsider's perspective, so that instead of being a mere player in the game, or being played by the game (whichever side you take on the free will debate), he can stand back and watch the game from afar with the hope that he might come back having learned some of the rules, because as Seneca also said, “if you don't know which port you are sailing to, no wind is favourable.”  In a way, we're all outsiders looking in and interpreting what we see, and we know this because there are as many different ways of conceptualising the world as there are people to conceptualise it, but maybe as an exercise in exploring your ability to reframe your perception you could imagine yourself watching from a different angle. Just for a moment, imagine you're watching a kind of nature documentary about the most intelligent animals on this planet - humans. Watch from a safe distance and view the scenes of this wonderful tribal animal wandering the earth, creating settlements, towns, and eventually cities. Watch as they develop new ideas, new technologies, and new ways of adapting to the ever changing landscape of their ecosystem. They develop science, philosophy, mathematics, languages, music, art, culture, political systems, economic systems, businesses, organisations, social networks, and numerous devices designed to make life supposedly easier for themselves. When you look at humanity like this it can be absolutely exhilarating, and if you view the human race not over years but over centuries or even millennia, you might conclude that what we've managed to achieve over this time is absolutely and undoubtedly breathtaking.  If, while you're watching this documentary of humanity, you are studious enough to look for patterns, which might be best described in this case as “rules of the game”, then you might notice that humanity as a whole has one fatal flaw, as any magnificent entity or hero must have. Our flaw is that despite our seemingly infinite potential, our relentless forward progress, and our unwavering commitment to the expansion of our knowledge, we are still bound by the powerful laws of nature that brought us into being and that will eventually wear us down so that we may be repurposed and recycled back into the cosmos from which we came. Our own vulnerability can seem at times to be disheartening, but from an outsider's perspective looking in this vulnerability is not only uncomfortably real, but it's undeniably built into the game of life for the benefit of the whole. It's a rule that governs us. A rule that tends to pop up from time to time so that it can remind us of its presence whenever we would seem to have forgotten it, kind of like an unlucky card drawn at a time when we're at a peak in our performance. And in those times when we have forgotten it, the times when our ego has led us to believe that we're unstoppable, the documentary of humanity shows us for what we really are - a herd of wildebeest galloping away from a lion in the grass. Real threat, real herd-driven panic, and a stark reminder that this patch of grass that we inhabit is not as safe as our imagination led us to believe.  We, as the herd of humanity, have seen a lion in the grass. We've spotted our vulnerability. People are confused, threatened, and uncertain of what the future holds. This makes them scared, and rightly so. But always remember that no good documentary would show a scene like this without both sides putting up a good fight. See, the herd as a whole may be in a fit of panic, but there's always a few wildebeest with the courage to turn and face the lion. These outliers know the rules of the game, and they therefore know that if enough of the herd could awaken from their panic and turn to face the threat then together they would be stronger than they would be if they remained in their own little worlds of self-interested survival instincts. And this is why it's necessary that we're vulnerable. In times when we seem to think that we write the rules, things tend to happen that remind us of the fact that the rules have already been written. And when these things happen, there are two kinds of people. There are those who knew the rules and those who didn't. And remember that I'm not talking about political rules, economic rules, or social rules. These rules change all the time. I'm talking about human rules, natural rules, the kind that never change. The kind that the Stoic philosopher Zeno once suggested that we should align ourselves with. The ones that theologians have studied for thousands of years. The ones that philosophers and seekers have been learning since the human species could see, speak and understand.  But what if you're looking at the world crashing down around you and you feel that you fall into the category of those who didn't know the rules? What if you're quickly descending into anxiety and the panic of the herd? Well, a wise man once said that when you're watching a movie and things are descending into chaos, keep your eyes on the hero. Watch the person who faces the villain head on. This is your ideal. This is the “get out of jail free” card that allows us to move beyond our moment of suffering and start the game over with a fresh understanding of what is essential in this game of life. And if you think about it, this is an incredible loophole in the game. We're vulnerable beyond measure as individuals, but when more people look to the heroes in times of need then as individuals we can all aim higher together, become stronger together, and transcend the suffering of life together as a community and as one human race.  So in these uncertain times, look to the heroes and the people who seem to know the rules. Look to the doctors and nurses who bravely show up day and night to help those who are more vulnerable than most. Look to the aged care workers who show love and care for the very people who paved the way before us and who are all too often forgotten. Look to the people of Italy who are transcending their own suffering by playing music from the balconies and uniting with one another through the power of culture. Look to the calm, rational, and thoughtful voices in our society who are simply controlling what they can control. And look to the people who calmly act as leaders, ushering the herd into a new understanding and a new way of being. These people are not always the loudest, and they're not always the ones shouting panic from the rooftops, but when you understand the rules of the game then you find that these are the people who help the team, the herd, the logos, to win.  Focus on them, emulate them and aim higher. Don't pay attention to those who are still trapped in the paradigm of dividers and conquerors. Don't give any time to those who cannot see that we're all in this together and that the action of the one affects the journey of the many. Focus on those who unite, help, give, share, love, and strive. These are the people who understand the rules.  And finally, if you can't find anyone like this, then look to the people throughout history who transcended their own suffering and in doing so lifted many others out of theirs. Look to people like Marcus Aurelius, the Roman emperor who understood that he was a human first and emperor second. He wrote; “No one can implicate me in ugliness. Nor can I feel angry at my relative, or hate him. We were born to work together like feet, hands and eyes, like the two rows of teeth, upper and lower. To obstruct each other is unnatural. To feel anger at someone, to turn your back on him: these are obstructions.” Find inspiration in people like Lao Tsu who shared one of the most mysterious and exquisite guides to life in the Tao Te Ching. He wrote; “Those who are good I treat as good. Those who are not good I treat as good. In doing so I gain in goodness. Those who are of good faith I have faith in. Those who are lacking in good faith I also have faith in. In doing so I gain in good faith.”  Turn to the words of Seneca who deconstructed our conception of the value of time by writing that “life is like a play: it's not the length, but the excellence of the acting that matters.” Return to the words of Jesus, who said “As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” Or be inspired by the wise teachings of Muhammad who wrote that “four things support the world: the learning of the wise, the justice of the great, the prayers of the good, and the valor of the brave.” And finally, turn to even more modern thinkers who are calmly deciphering the rules of life. I turn to people like Sharon Lebell, who recently wrote about these uncertain times and offered her interpretation of the Stoic idea of “alignment with Nature.” She said; “I take living in accordance with nature as an injunction to remember and return to wonder, to which we always have access. To reduce panic, get outside in nature itself. Nature abides, regenerates, and flourishes despite plagues, cancer, war, or Covid 19. And it irrepressibly conjures “senseless” beauty, order, symmetry, and grace. All of these things are enduring and true. They are just as, if not more, real and important than the panic that has overtaken so many. Remember, panic is more contagious and more virulent than any physical virus.” As you turn to these dedicated philosophical explorers I know that a sense of calm will follow, if only for the fact that you're not alone. These questions of what it means to be a human have perplexed human beings ever since we became self-aware, and we will likely remain perplexed, but that doesn't mean that we can't find clues along the way. Why else would we find truths in so many places? As Seneca once said, “Truth lies open for all; it has not yet been monopolized. And there is plenty of it left even for posterity to discover.” So I ask you this. If nature is what creates us, and culture is what shapes us, then won't it surely be philosophy that will guide us from here? Philosophy is the teacher that tends to have our back when nature and culture are correcting themselves. It's the guide that helps us to see when we're working against ourselves. It's the guide that only ever gives, and never asks anything in return. It is simply wonder, exploration, and the ultimate question of what it is that we're all doing here. As Epictetus put it, “we become philosophers to discover what is really true and what is merely the accidental result of flawed reasoning, recklessly acquired erroneous judgements, well-intentioned but misguided teachings of parents and teachers, and unexamined acculturation. To ease our souls' suffering, we engage in disciplined introspection in which we conduct thought experiments to strengthen our ability to distinguish between wholesome and lazy, hurtful beliefs and habits.”  So during these difficult times, dedicate yourself to philosophy. And I don't only mean to read the books. Even Marcus Aurelius once remarked to himself that he should throw away the books so that he could stop being distracted. No, when I suggest that we should dedicate ourselves to philosophy I mean that we should once again return to attention, to wonder, to consideration, and to now. Pay attention to what's really important to you, under the surface. Dig a little deeper and ask the right questions. What's important to you? What matters? What doesn't matter? How much of your life have you spent in meaningless quarrels? How much of your time do you spend chasing outcomes that ultimately make no tangible difference to you or the people you love? If you could do anything you wanted for the rest of your life, what would you do? How much of your life are you willing to spend in existential hell before you wake up and set your aim at learning the rules? And what makes you think that you couldn't or shouldn't be the hero who leads your family, your friends, or your community through these times of unprecedented anxiety? Dedicate yourself to the most important questions of life and move to a place of mental fortitude, calm, strength and reasonable caution. Like I've said before, the 20s is going to be no place for weak minds. Now more than ever we're in need of reasonable voices to help more people through the sludge of modern life. Help your fellow citizens by allowing this unsavoury plate that fate has dealt us to shape you into your most powerful and aware self. In this way you'll truly be living for yourself while simultaneously living for the entirety of the human race. 

While I still plan to bring you great interviews, conversations and wisdom from leaders through the Silver Founder Podcast, I also want share that I’ll also be studying the great wisdom writing of Lao Tsu by meditating on the 81 Verses in the Tao Te Ching. I will also read from the Sage’s Tao Te Ching to uncover the true wisdom of these writings and give the perspective on how we can view or “access” this incredible work. .I hope you enjoy it.

Los escritos del I´CHING, requieren que “los Alumnos” reflexionen sobre el significado de un conjunto de ideas muy básico y antiguo. En el contexto del libro en sí, la palabra china "I" se refiere a "cambio". Por esta razón, el texto se conoce en inglés como El libro de los cambios. La palabra "I" también se refiere a las nociones de "simplicidad" y "facilidad". Esto sugiere una conexión profunda con el mundo natural. Aunque los eruditos creen que este libro es uno de los más antiguos que existen, se usa incluso hoy como una herramienta para investigar las permutaciones de la vida y como un oráculo. Una de las características más interesantes del libro es que su creación ha sido un esfuerzo comunitario. Con el paso de los siglos, los devotos han agregado comentarios extensos. El más famoso de todos los comentaristas fue el sabio Confucio, cuyos escritos, junto con los de su contemporáneo Lao Tsu, formaron la columna vertebral del pensamiento filosófico chino posterior. Interpretemos el relato…

This week's theme: strength is power through self-regulation Lao Tsu reminded us that "mastering others may be strength, but mastering yourself is true power".   Perhaps mastering power to accomplish anything of value is available through effective deployment of strengths with the skills of self regulation.   Resisting change appears to be human nature. A client recently mentioned he expects he will change when the pain gets bad enough. I asked if he'd heard of the frog enjoying the warming water!  Today's tip:  when you're willing to develop the self regulation skills to own your life's purpose, you can maintain the temperature of the water around you within a livable range. Be responsible and accountable for your own life. Own it. The Hint for next week's episode: Quick...What's the lesson?   Learn more about the FeMasCon-ference at https://www.femascon.com/   THREE WAYS TO CONNECT WITH ME  LINKEDIN - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/impactbank Listen to my Signature Story: BIG WHY STORY  - on my website Register for the next FREE ASK ROX RoundTable  or schedule a FREE Exploratory Call  https://RoxBartel.as.me/ Interested in trying out the interactive exercise to challenge your inner critic? Click HERE. Learn more on my WEBSITE:  (impactbank.ca)

In these days of polarization about nearly everything, it seems the world is out of balance. The Taoist philosophy of seeking balance and harmony might be a useful base on which to build. 1 Welcome by Rev. Brian J. Kiely 0:00 2 Prelude “Harp Orient Music”, Tai Chi Music - Chinese Songs New Age & Classical Relaxing Music for Tai Chi Chuan, Reiki & Yoga 3:15 3 Opening Words by Mo Tse 4:45 4.1 Kindling the Chalice, Responsive Reading 602 by Lao Tsu 5:12 4.2 Chalice Response 362 “Rise Up, O Flame” 6:08 5 Kindling the Children's Chalices and Recessional 118 7:06 6.1 Sharing Our Abundance 7:57 6.2 “Free Spirit (Tibetan Flute)”, Tai Chi Music 8:44 6.3 Receiving the Offering 10:46 7 Hymn 119 “Once to Every Soul and Nation” 11:20 8 Sermon “Yin and Yang” by Rev. Brian J. Kiely 13:46 9.1 Meditation in Song 123 “Spirit of Life” 32:34 9.2 Meditation in Words “A Vessel So Sacred” by Lao Tsu 33:44 9.3 Meditation in Music “Sounds of Nature Music for Tai Chi Chuan”, Tai Chi Music 34:49 10 Closing Hymn 100 “Peace Like a River” 38:05 11 Closing Words 40:41 12 “Carry the Flame” 40:53 The End 41:37 UCE - https://www.uce.ca/ Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/41659071349/ Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/UnitarianChurch/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/EdmUnitarian Twitter - https://twitter.com/UnitarianUCE Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/unitarianuce/ SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/user-189401827/

A journey of a thousand miles begins with one step

Of the good leader, when the task is done, the people will say, ‘ we did it ourselves ‘

Introduction Some people call it your True North. No matter; the questions are Do you have one? If you have one, what is it? Why is that your True North/Moral Compass? Do you follow it? That’s the subject of today’s 10-minute podcast. Continuing Having a moral compass is a recurring theme for those of us at Revolution 2.0™. I refer to its importance frequently in my semi-weekly blog/podcast, so it is entirely appropriate for us to return to the subject from time-to time. The last time was over a year ago. If you don’t have a solid moral compass that you follow, then nothing else matters. Nothing. You will simply be a cork on the oceans of life, following the changing paths of the tides, currents and waves. I know; I have been there. And I still have to fight to stay with and strengthen my adherence to my moral compass. Pause for definitions. For purposes of this discussion, Moral compass and True North are interchangeable. I like the term moral compass because it means more to me, it anchors me better. I will use both here in the event that your preference is different from mine. A mechanical compass works because when used at all correctly, it points to a fixed point outside of itself, allowing the user to stay on track. The location of the magnetic north, which is what the compass points to, is not in the exact location as true north. To get to true north using a compass, you would need to apply declination to the compass heading. But precision like that is entirely unnecessary and beside the point. We are working to find our way in life, not shoot missiles 5K miles with the intention of hitting a precise location. What are some examples of an effective moral compass? And how do you know? Two things: 1. Your north has to be something born and fueled outside of you--with externally inspired values, goals and checkpoints. The danger is that our own internally generated principles may lull us into a false sense of commitment. There must be an outside entity to learn from, and to act as a touchstone--a place to check in to see how we are handling ourselves. This does not mean that you don’t need to internalize the external teachings and examples; all is certainly lost if you don’t. But it is equally certain that it cannot be just you. 2. That outside entity must be powerful enough to keep you on track even when it is hard. If your north’s power and influence in your life is weak, so will be your adherence to it. What are some examples where both criteria are met? God comes immediately to mind. Whatever your definition, God meets both criteria--external and powerful. Depending upon your path to God, the external writings, religious leaders, ceremonies, legacies, etc. will be different, but each path has its external--and powerful--teachings, values and inspirations. Teachers, whether more well-known masters like Confucius and Buddha, or somewhat lesser lights like Rumi and Lao Tsu, qualify as external and, if taken seriously, powerful. As do more modern leaders like Rick Warren or Tony Robbins. Philosophers such as Aristotle can also be a solid foundation for a true north. Look no further than his Nicomachean Ethics for support for this claim. Are there some examples of wrong places to seek help to form and maintain your true north? Well, Snapple bottle caps are one example (no laughing here--I have seen worse). And Satan worship would be out. Better the Snapple cap. Even harder than developing a true north is staying true to it. You will be besieged by teachings and cliches like, “You have to get along to go along.” and “If you ain’t cheatin’, you ain’t trying.” Perhaps the most diabolically tempting is, “Just this once. You will have plenty of time to correct things later.” The “just this once” part is bad enough; there really are slippery slopes out there. And “later” is always now. Always. How do I make sure that I will never fall off the path? A. You can’t.

Stop Thinking Rabbi Brian reflects on a quote from Lao-Tsu, "Stop thinking and end your problems." Is this possible? I wonder. (Get it? Cause that's thinking about it – and that might lead to problems.)

Aaron reads from, and gives his commentary on, The Tao Te Ching. A wonderfully succinct epic exploration of the Mystery of all existence, the Tao is world famous for good reason. Here, the first five verses of the text are read, and compared to other creation myths from throughout time and across the world.  topics include: religion, translations, Lao Tsu, Eastern vs Western ideas, philosophy, economy of language, universal truth, naming, first cause, abstract, tangible, duality, dialectics, Yin and Yang, life, death, geology, the Great Integrity, the Great Transition, temperance, desire, suffering, esoteric traditions, Ancient Mysteries, wisdom, meditation, transcendence, mind, abstract thought, creation, gods, the Bible, gods, time, life, manifestation, consciousness, metaphysics

Jonathan Star took twelve years to master the nuances of ancient Chinese in his quest to produce a remarkably lucid and evocative English translation of Lao Tsu's brilliant masterpiece of wisdom. Guidance in the subtle art of attaining mental and emotional balance pervades Star's brilliant translation of Lao Tsu's timeless poetic volume of Taoist philosophy […]

Jonathan Star took twelve years to master the nuances of ancient Chinese in his quest to produce a remarkably lucid and evocative English translation of Lao Tsu's brilliant masterpiece of wisdom. Guidance in the subtle art of attaining mental and emotional balance pervades Star's brilliant translation of Lao Tsu's timeless poetic volume of Taoist philosophy […]

REINVENT YOURSELF What does it mean to reinvent your life? Is it important, and can everyone do it? I believe that self reinvention is not only important; it is the key to being fully alive. I think we really only have two choices. We reinvent ourselves, or we slowly die. Bob Dylan said it best in one of his songs: “He not busy being born is busy dying.” You’ll discover that the theme of today’s podcast is how to reinvent your life. When you listen closely to Jonathan Greene’s story, you’ll hear things that can set you free. My comment suggests that you are not free. Well, I believe everyone desires greater freedom in life, consciously or unconsciously. Here are some of the powerful gems to enrich your life that you will find in today’s podcast: The hidden truth about careers people choose How you can excel at something and still not love it How you can be compelling, confident ,and introverted at the same time The war between MUST and WANT Why your happiness often depends on doing what you WANT The relationship between life and acting The meaning and value of the Social Media Hierarchy As you listen to Jonathan Greene today, you may also begin to learn how unlock the creativity that lives in all of us. You’ll gain encouragement to pursue and embrace your creative self. You may feel a deeper appreciation for the adventure of changing your story and changing your life. BOOKS IN THIS PODCAST Tao Te Ching by Lao Tsu The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking by Susan Cain The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson Breaking The Male Code: Unlocking the Power of Friendship by Robert Garfield Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Alborn Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind: Informal Talks on Zen Meditation and Practice by Shunryu Suzuki and David Chadwick QUOTES FROM THIS PODCAST “The wise man is one who knows what he does not know.” – Lao Tsu “A fool thinks himself to be wise, but a wise man knows himself to be a fool.” – William Shakespeare “Practice not doing, and everything will fall into place.” – Lao Tsu “If you do not change your direction, you may end up where you are heading.” – Lao Tsu CONTACT JONATHAN Medium (https://medium.com/@JonathanGreene) @JonathanGreene Twitter (https://twitter.com/trustgreene) – @TrustGreene LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjonathangreene/) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/greeneliving/) Jonathan@trustgreene.com  

Some people call it your True North. No matter; the questions are: Do you have one? If you have one, what is it? Why is that your True North/Moral Compass? Do you follow it? If you don’t have a solid Moral Compass (MC) that you follow, then nothing else matters. Nothing. You will simply be a cork on the ocean of life, following the changing paths of the tides, currents and waves. I know; I have been there. And I still have to fight to stay with and strengthen my adherence to my True North. “I'm not unmindful of man's seeming need for faith; I'm for anything that gets you through the night, be it prayer, tranquilizers, or a bottle of Jack Daniel's.” Frank Sinatra. So, what gets you through the night? And is that the same as a True North? Finding and following your True North will get you through the day and night in far better shape than pills and booze. And will set you up for continuing, healthy success. What are some examples of an effective MC? And how do you know? Two things: 1. Your North has to be something born and fueled outside of you--with externally inspired values, goals and checkpoints. The danger is that our own internally generated principles may lull us into a false sense of commitment. There must be an outside entity to learn from, and to act as a touchstone--a place to check in to see how we are handling ourselves. This does not mean that you don’t need to internalize the external teachings and examples; all is certainly lost if you don’t. But it is equally certain that it cannot be just you. 2. That outside entity must be powerful enough to keep you on track even when it is hard. If your North’s power and influence in your life is weak, so will be your adherence to it. What are some examples where both criteria are met? God comes immediately to mind. Whatever your definition, God meets both criteria--external and powerful. Depending upon your path to God, the external writings, religious leaders, ceremonies, legacies, etc., will be different, but each path has its external--and powerful--teachings, values and inspirations. Teachers, whether more well-known masters like Confucius and Buddha, or somewhat lesser lights like Rumi and Lao Tsu, qualify as external and, if taken seriously, powerful. As do more modern leaders like Rick Warren or Tony Robbins. Philosophers such as Aristotle can also be a solid foundation for a True North. Look no further than his Nicomachean Ethics for support for this claim. Are there some examples of wrong places to seek help to form and maintain your MC? Well, Snapple bottle caps are one example (no laughing here--I have seen worse). And Satan worship would be out. Better the Snapple cap. Even harder than developing a MC is staying true to it. You will be besieged by teachings and cliches like, “You have to get along to go along.” and “If you ain’t cheatin’, you ain’t trying.” Perhaps the most diabolically tempting is, “Just this once. You will have plenty of time to correct things later.” The “just this once” part is bad enough; there really are slippery slopes out there. And “later” is always now. Always. How do I make sure that I will never fall off the path? A. You can’t. That would be like a child shedding their bicycle training wheels for the first time asking, “How do I make sure that I won’t fall while riding my bike?” The answer is to be careful, and get right back on when you fall. Have you ever seen a child learning to walk? Don’t they fall over and over, just to get up again and again? That’s how they learn. And that’s what we need to do. When we drift away from our True North, course adjust, recommit, and go back at it. What is your Moral Compass, and what does it mean to you? Please respond in the comments; I am interested. As are others. Will Luden, writing from my home office at 7,200’ in Colorado Springs.

The writers of The Bhagavad Gita, Lao Tsu who gifted the world with the Tao Te Ching, and Mother Teresa in A Simple Path, as compiled by Lucinda Vardey, describe how to avoid the harmful effects of desire.

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January 2 - Motivation and Inspiration Day:Welcome to episode 2 of the Weird, Wacky, and Traditional Holiday Show”. I’m your host, Stephen Carter. With each daily episode, we identify at least one of the official or unofficial holidays celebrated that day and explore how that day came to be. Today's featured holiday is Motivation and Inspiration Day.Before we explore the details of Motivation and Inspiration Day, a word about one of the featured activities for the month of January. January is National Blood Donor’s Month. The American Red Cross urges you to give the gift of life in January. You’ll find more details at www.redcross.org.Motivation and Inspiration Day:There is more to this actual official holiday than you might imagine. On December 18th, 2001, The United States Congress proclaimed January 2nd as National Motivation and Inspiration Day. In the wake of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, motivational speaker Kevin L. McCrudden convinced Congressional leaders that the United States needed a special day to remind people about the importance of motivation and inspiration in our daily lives. McCrudden sought to motivate Americans to focus on the many reasons for looking to the future and maintaining a mindset of inspiration and positive outlook.On this day, I suggest spending a few moments in silent remembrance for those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. Then, ask yourself, “What am I inspired to do in the days, weeks, and months ahead to change this world for the better. I suggest starting small and building upon each success. In the Chinese classic, “Tao Te Ching”, Lao Tsu reminds us that the journey of 10,000 miles begins with a single step. Today is a perfect day to identify your first step.Tomorrow we’ll have some fun on National Fruitcake Toll Day! To ensure you never miss an episode, click on the "Subscription Options" link.

January 2 - Motivation and Inspiration Day:Welcome to episode 2 of the Weird, Wacky, and Traditional Holiday Show”. I’m your host, Stephen Carter. With each daily episode, we identify at least one of the official or unofficial holidays celebrated that day and explore how that day came to be. Today's featured holiday is Motivation and Inspiration Day.Before we explore the details of Motivation and Inspiration Day, a word about one of the featured activities for the month of January. January is National Blood Donor’s Month. The American Red Cross urges you to give the gift of life in January. You’ll find more details at www.redcross.org.Motivation and Inspiration Day:There is more to this actual official holiday than you might imagine. On December 18th, 2001, The United States Congress proclaimed January 2nd as National Motivation and Inspiration Day. In the wake of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, motivational speaker Kevin L. McCrudden convinced Congressional leaders that the United States needed a special day to remind people about the importance of motivation and inspiration in our daily lives. McCrudden sought to motivate Americans to focus on the many reasons for looking to the future and maintaining a mindset of inspiration and positive outlook.On this day, I suggest spending a few moments in silent remembrance for those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. Then, ask yourself, “What am I inspired to do in the days, weeks, and months ahead to change this world for the better. I suggest starting small and building upon each success. In the Chinese classic, “Tao Te Ching”, Lao Tsu reminds us that the journey of 10,000 miles begins with a single step. Today is a perfect day to identify your first step.Tomorrow we’ll have some fun on National Fruitcake Toll Day! To ensure you never miss an episode, click on the "Subscription Options" link.

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What is the Garden of Eden story? Adam eats of the fruit of the knowledge of the tree of good and evil. Then all hell breaks loose. Adam falls into a dream of being separate from the one life or the one power. In his dream, he succumbs to the belief that there are many powers, divided fundamentally into two types: good power and evil power. Adam's “knowledge” of good and evil is the fundamental flaw in human consciousness that creates all suffering. The problem of good and evil is the one problem that creates all of our human problems. It is our sense of being separate from this one life or this one power. All great religions are established to solve this illusion of two powers, of duality. The illusion that there's God and you. Listen to “Why You Should NOT Stand in Your Power” now to learn what Jesus, Buddha, and Lao Tsu were teaching: a path to dissolving your sense of separation.