A lengthy ramble about the nature of existence as manifestation, some brief stories of spiritual emergency and the clarity that follows, and a story of supporting a dying elder through telepathy.

This episode is a preview of the bridge between The Way and the Act of Creation.

Opening Song: "Apply" by Glasser
https://music.apple.com/us/album/ring/1565846589

Closing Song: "Drifting in and out" by Porcelain Raft
https://music.apple.com/us/album/strange-weekend/491066556

The Earth is a Spirit manifesting in physical form, and we are extensions of her form. She created us to take care of her, and in return she will keep us around. This is how I tune into her, speak with her, listen to her, and what she has had to say thus far.

Don't just take my word for it. I highly recommend you go out and listen to her soon. She may have something important to tell you.

Opening song: "Heavy Pop" by WU LYF
https://music.apple.com/us/album/go-tell-fire-to-the-mountain/442815754

Closing Song: "We Have to Know" by Blackbird Blackbird
https://music.apple.com/us/album/summer-heart/1480557601

Pulled out of early retirement by the Creator. A rant about starting over, people not changing, and how every moment of human existence is The Garden of Eden repeating itself.

Intro Song: "Ghosts (Spirit Come In)" by Michael Parallax
https://michael-parallax.bandcamp.com/album/mountain

Closing Song: "Shapeless & Gone" by Porcelain Raft
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAxZZqS_o1s

Full Audiobook version of the Tao Te Ching (translated as "The Book of the Way"). This version was translated and edited by Lin Yutang (1895-1976) and is available in printed form through 'Taoist Classic Complete Works.'

There will be commentary episodes uploaded in the future. All Ancient Texts will be uploaded as isolated audiobook episodes, with commentary and analysis offered separately.

The background audio is called "Forest Ambience" by Nature Sound Series.