The highest virtue resembles water. This is a concept that many of us have encountered in Tao cultivation, but what does it mean? What exactly are the virtues associated with water, and how do we emulate water to manifest more of them Continue reading The Seven Virtues of Water
Why do we cultivate the Tao? There are so many spiritual paths out there, how does the Tao differ from the rest? If differences exist, are they significant or superficial? “All forms of spiritualities are the same — they all Continue reading Respect for Life
Tao practitioners often say that the Tao is everywhere. One can learn from just about anything in one’s environment if one is observant. Sometimes all it takes is a slightly different way to look at things, and sudden clarity jumps Continue reading Meet the Meat
Sunrise signifies the beginning of a brand new day, an amazing gift for all of us. We have the power to decide what to do with it, and give it whatever meaning we wish. What is the best way to Continue reading Seize the Day
Three Surprising Lessons from Ancient Masters Start by managing your relationship with yourself. The ancient masters taught that you must first bring harmony into your heart before you can bring harmony into your home. Similarly, you must master your relationship Continue reading The Tao of Relationships
It is a pleasant evening as you walk up to the entrance of the ballroom. You’ve been invited to a dance. You don’t know much about ballroom dancing, but you’re eager to learn. It is the first time you’ve been Continue reading The Dance
In the Tao Te Ching, Lao Tzu describes the Tao as the value beyond value, with a price beyond price. Even the coronation of the emperor, the ceremony of the utmost honor in ancient China, could not compare to the Continue reading The Value of the Tao
Think about how chaotic life can be. When we are born, we mark the moment with the baby’s first cry – a howl with powerful emotions convulsing the whole body, a loud protest against the forced entry into this world. Continue reading Stillness
