Wu-wei and the Need to Control: Finding Flow After Trauma
There’s a concept in Daoism called wu-wei (無為), often translated as “non-action” or “effortless action.”It doesn’t mean doing nothing. It means acting without forcing — moving with the natural flow instead of against it. But for those of us who grew up in unpredictable or unsafe environments, that idea can feel almost impossible. Because doing […]
The Dao – The Ever-Changing Way of Existence
Have you ever tried to explain something so immense, so sublime, that words simply seem to fall short? Something like the sensation of a perfect, breezy day, the gentle rhythm of waves washing onto a beach, or the way life appears to flow in unexpected but oddly appropriate ways? Often translated as “The Way,” this […]
What Are the Core Philosophies Behind the Daoist Healing Arts?
Have you ever been in a situation when you felt disconnected from yourself or the world around you? Perhaps you’ve had times when life seemed chaotic or unbalanced, when nothing you did seemed to be working. The Daoist healing arts provide a pathway to re-connecting with the natural flow of both life and yourself. The […]
From Hollywood to Healing: My Journey to the Daoist Healing Arts and Childhood Trauma Recovery
Life occasionally sends us in unanticipated directions. For me that road started in Hollywood. But it finally found me in a very different field, one anchored in healing, compassion, and ancient wisdom. Now a Daoist internal healing arts educator, my focus is help others learn how to apply these time-tested practices to recover from the […]