What book could you read over and over again? The Tao Te Ching is a classical Chinese text attributed to Laozi (Lao Tzu) a philosopher believed to have lived in the 6th century BCE. It’s a fundamental text in Taoism, exploring themes such as nature, balance, and the Tao (the Way). The text consists ofContinue reading “Tao Te Ching”
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Dogs vs Humans
What animals make the best/worst pets? I feel dogs that are properly trained, make the best pets. They are always happy to see us and will fight to the death to protect us. Great companions. I feel humans make the worst pets. Even properly trained. They’re very unpredictable and opinionated and many change opinions likeContinue reading “Dogs vs Humans”
Done for free.
What job would you do for free? I use to perform in Musical Theatre for free. After a while I started getting paid. I worked on film and TV productions for free. After a while I started getting paid. I participate in charity for free and still do it for free. I give advice forContinue reading “Done for free.”
Paradox of a dream.
To break free within a dream. Is it fight or flight? When confronted with a dire circumstance, how do you react? It is a dream of course. Do you run and hide until you see an opening for an escape? It is a dream of course. Your every movement slowing down, muscles cramping to aContinue reading “Paradox of a dream.”
Autonomy
How have you adapted to the changes brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic? By not taking life’s freedoms for granted. Cherishing the simple pleasures in life. A leisurely promenade, a conversation at a sidewalk cafe, a long hug, smiling back at an infectious smile, watching the sunsets on the beach, hanging with friends and laughingContinue reading “Autonomy”
Imaginary bliss
When you were five, what did you want to be when you grew up? The only thing I can remember from that time was I loved playing with my toy, Big Jim. Later he would have a Kung-Fu grip. Maybe I wanted to be like him. My parents were able to get me many ofContinue reading “Imaginary bliss”
Understanding of perspective.
What’s something most people don’t understand? How can anyone answer this question with only one thing? There is very much people don’t understand. Start with how many different generations, countries, philosophies, religions, languages and people there are in the world. They don’t all follow the same meaning of life. The key word is in theContinue reading “Understanding of perspective.”
Immediate impatience.
How has technology changed your job? Technology which is constantly changing, includes everything from the wheel and pulley to complex systems like computers, smartphones, military intelligence and weapons, artificial intelligence and nanotechnology. Technology can make a job easier or difficult. Technology can speed up all processes of life while make people lazy. Technology also createsContinue reading “Immediate impatience.”
Empiricism
“I will give you nothing…. Not even my hatred.” Time and energy. Valuable resources that are precious and finite. Why squander themselves aimlessly. Invest in your autonomy and join none. The road less traveled is unknown and uncharted. Embracing opportunities for growth or stagnation. Mental congestion, distractions, loneliness, anxiety and misspent time accumulates with blurredContinue reading “Empiricism”
Balance.
How often do you say “no” to things that would interfere with your goals? Say no? Life, interferes with your goals. Should we say no to life in order to achieve our goals? c 2024 Chu The Cud All Right Reserved.
