Compassion

Visualization exercise for trusting yourself

Visualize yourself trundling along the road, like an innocent fool, not moron, mind you, dear reader, but fool in the archetypal sense –...

On being self-full

I’m sure there was a time when someone or other said in a critical manner you were being selfish and it stopped you in your tracks,...

Powerful way to clear the mind when it’s all over the place

This is the most powerful mind-clearing technique in the entirety of Taoist practice as far as I know. I’ve used it myself during times...

Dealing with ruthlessness

Ruthlessness is an interesting phenomenon. Sometimes it’s essential. Take for example, the samurai warrior in battle – if he isn’t...

Forgive the world

When you feel pissed off with the world, when people en masse are irritating you and you feel like finding a new planet to live on, stop...

Tenets of universal Taoist wisdom: Self-acceptance (as a major key to health and enlightenment)

Someone I work with is a top stylist and a real handsome guy with a great build who exudes confidence and self-esteem in an exemplary...

Tenets of universal Taoist wisdom: Making life roll more smoothly

In your interface with others you have two main mode options: judgement or compassion. It’s easy to fall into judgement mode without even...