The Seduction of Novelty, the Strength of Simplicity
A dream, a smoothie ride, and a quiet admonition to come back to the basics. Last night, I had a weird dream. I was in the gym working out with some guys I didn’t know. They were utilizing all these strange machines that looked more like props from a sci-fi movie than real fitness equipment. […]
Finding Harmony: The Daoist Path to Inner Peace
Let’s be honest for a moment. If you’ve been through a lot—especially the sort of deep emotional turmoil that results from a difficult childhood—inner calm may seem like some sort of cosmic joke. Sure, that’s for monks or people who had stable parents, not for people like us. Daoist philosophy has taught me, however, that […]
What Does Wellness Really Mean? A Daoist Perspective on Health and Balance
When most people think of wellness, they imagine things like eating organic kale, visiting the gym, or downloading yet another meditation app they’ll use twice before forgetting about it. Western society often defines wellness as following a list: get enough steps, drink enough water, control stress, and you’ll be “healthy.” But Daoism adopts a completely […]