1 min readThe Man Who Wouldn't Put Down the Stone
On carrying what no longer needs to be carried.
Inspired by Tao Te Ching
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Sufism calls it the nafs. Zen calls it the extra head we carry. Stoicism just calls it opinion.
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1 min readBefore the Interview
On doing your best without being owned by the result.
Inspired by Bhagavad Gita
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1 min readThe Carpenter and the Crooked Tree
On the part of you that doesn't fit.
Inspired by Tao Te Ching
1 min readThe Boy Who Asked What He Was
On the question that survives every answer.
Inspired by Upanishads
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1 min readThe Stranger at the Door
On the whole thing, while standing on one leg.
Inspired by Jewish Wisdom
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Stories about the small self that keeps insisting on being seen — and the relief when it finally rests.
Traditions represented here: Tao Te Ching · Upanishads · Bhagavad Gita · Sufism · Zen · Jewish Wisdom