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Laozi was one of the greatest minds to ever live. He wrote the venerable Tao Te Ching meaning "The Classic Way of Virtue." This work is the basis of the long-lost religion of Taoism (also known as 'Daoism' in Chinese), an official religion of China's Tang Dynasty in 500 BCE. The lesson covers the deep philosophical and political influence in humanity that still resonates today.

Feel free to join the Intellectual Freedom Course for an even more detailed analysis and dive into Laozi, Daoism, and many great minds in the genre of Wisdom Literature. 

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It has been a very tough week, with yet another mass shooting in the United States. Thoughts and prayers go out to everyone impacted. I won’t even pretend to understand the pain of loss.

It is perfect timing to be evaluating wisdom from indigenous cultures. There is so much we can apply to our current situation.

A thriving civilization living, interacting, sacrificing, solving problems, celebrating success, and getting through loss and tragedy together is powerful.

A dying civilization is characterized by distrust, greed, anger, hostility, and hate. It is pretty safe to say, the United States of America fits the description of a dying civilization in many ways. 

We need to look no further than the political reactions to the shooting in Texas. Ted Cruz’s solution to the gun violence-we need more guns in the schools. The Democrat solution ban guns. Will there be a middle ground compromise? I doubt it. 

Both point blame and demonize each other. It’s pathetic. It will solve nothing.

It is time to take a serious look at the constant assault we wage against each other in our political and cultural wars. 

Nothing is free. Every action, word, and attack against each other has repercussions…eventually.  To search for solutions, this week we dive into the ancient wisdom of indigenous tribal stories. 

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No one is born with the Warrior Ethic. It is taught through training and discipline. The warrior ethic is for everyone, whether winning on the battlefield or beating inner demons. Learn how to tap into it.  This podcast dives deep into the warrior ethic from our readings in Moral Wisdom Past and Present. 

I invite you to listen in to the podcast and join our 100% free Intellectual Freedom Course where we read, study, and discuss some of the greatest wisdom texts to ever be written!

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There is so much sound and fury from preening peacocks in the public sphere it takes wisdom to wade through the swamp of BS.

The great thing is moral wisdom has been preserved in so many amazing shapes and forms across history. We just have to explore and use it.

Proverbs, across many cultures, give us a bedrock of wisdom we can all use every day to stay grounded, make wise decisions, and be effective in all aspects of life.

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I'm back after a lengthy respite.  Life can be a winding road, and it was.  Health problems, work projects, etc., et., I don't need to bore you with my details.  However, I am happy to be back!  

Every podcast I am now releasing is simultaneously being published on Substack as part of an Intellectual Freedom Course.  I would love to have you subscribe. 

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You will get the most out of these podcasts following along the book I am reading from called Readings in Ethics: Moral Wisdom Past and Present, but hey, it isn't necessary, as every topic will stand alone.

My podcasts are going to align to this book, but transcend the chapter and take on an interesting piece of the writings relevant to your life and world today. 

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Intermittent fasting could be a transformational technique to boost your health.  Ben Tanner, a Physician Assistant, has been counseling patients needing to make lifestyle changes for years. 

He discusses the benefits and challenges of incorporating fasting into your life style.  You will be amazed how simple it is to take a couple baby steps that can have a huge impact on your health. 

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Visit my website at davidhopkins.com.