I posted this saying to my social media yesterday, and I used that trending “saxophones getting louder” sound in the background, because this is one of those verses that starts off normally but becomes more and more chaotic as you read it. I spent a lot of time thinking about what it could mean, and … More
“Jesus said, “Recognize what is before you, and what is hidden from you will be revealed to you; for there is nothing hidden that will not be made manifest.”” My mom used to have this rectangular crocheted blue and white optical illusion stitching. At first glance, it just looked like random crocheted blue and white … More The Gospel of Thomas, Saying 5
I’m new to Gnostic literature. This is one of the very few spiritual paths that I never explored. Growing up, I’d heard warnings against Gnosticism but never quite knew what it was. And surprisingly, never looked into it. It wasn’t until a few weeks ago when I saw three nearly back-to-back posts by three people … More The Gospel of Thomas, Saying 2
One of my first introductions to Taoism had to do with the idea that without one concept, there could be no full understanding of its opposite. For example, we wouldn’t truly understand happiness unless there was sadness. If everything were happy all the time, we wouldn’t consider it happy – it would just be normal. … More 30 Days of Tao: Surrender
I really like this verse from Tao Te Ching. It’s really that last line about stepping back from all of one’s understanding that makes me love this verse so much. But I think it’s only fair to write about the verse in the order in which it was written. So I’ll start at the beginning. … More 30 Days of Tao: Acceptance
One of the things I love most about the Tao Te Ching is the humility the Tao is described as having. For those of us who come from an Abrahamic faith, we might be used to a “jealous” God who seeks glory and honor for Himself. We might be used to a God who damns … More 30 Days of Tao: Humility
The limitless nature of the Tao means that it can be reflected in everything – and everyone. … More 30 Days of Tao, Day 1
There are as many ways to practice Omnism as there are people who practice it. Omnism isn’t a religion so much as it is a spiritual philosophy. There is no hierarchical structure and no presiding board of overseers making sure that each person practices a specific way. Omnists agree on one thing – that spiritual … More Quick Steps to Starting Your Own Omnist Practice
Growing up in a Christian home, my initial ideas of God centered around God’s relationship with humanity. I was taught that God is an all-knowing, all-powerful, all-present father figure who wants to have an intimate, personal relationship with all people. As I spent time studying various faith traditions, I began to feel that God is … More How The Tao Te Ching Gave Voice to My View of God
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