Old Pian the Taoist wheelright tells us why all the words of the sages are just the “dregs they left behind.”

We live in an age of infinite loneliness and zero solitude.

How do you deal with loss? Why is it such a painful and powerful focusing lens on what is really important?

Last week one of my best friends from high school passed away when his heart stopped suddenly while at home one evening, leaving behind a 4-month old son, a grieving wife, and hundreds of shell-shocked friends and family. 

A lot of people worry about whether they will feel tired or fatigued when fasting. Yes, this can happen, however, I have found if I load my days up with movement and meaningful work I actually feel a consistent focused energy throughout the day and not lethargic. I would add that I do consume caffeine while fasting but not more than any normal day.

Fasting can be one of the most powerful tools for cleansing one’s body and mind and finding clarity in life. Sometimes what is simple is best. And the simplest diet is to simply abstain from eating for awhile.

In Sahm Je Taoist studies there is a concept called “true self,” and that this true self is a state of love, understanding, wisdom, and completeness… That one’s true nature is the Tao itself, and that through meditation and self-inquiry one can hear the voice of their true self. I believe this to be true…