Important question to ponder on. I like Chuang Tzu's 內聖外王 linking between personal growth and sociopolitical transformation. Same can be said, those working on the larger systems change need to think about their inner journey too.
Agreed! When I was in college, I was heavily focused on political systems studies. The comparisons of totalitarianism/authoritarianism and liberal democracy had a central role in my thinking back then. In recent years, especially post-Covid, I've become more concerned with the life of the individual in the face of societal changes. So many stories of departures, saying goodbyes, and the rise of "runxue/runology" 潤學. As I read and observed more, I found myself more inwardly focused.
Great! In doing so, you are becoming more well rounded after having delved with the political systems and now exploring the inner journey. What is runxue?
I can see the benefits of it. I've been planning to integrate my thoughts on cultural and political analysis in this publication, but a serious rebranding is needed sometime soon. So, I'll go with the flow and see how it goes.
Runxue is used to describe the phenomenon of Chinese people leaving the country, especially after 2022, actually, both people and capital emigrating to English-speaking countries, Singapore, Japan, and other parts of the world. From what I know, this is still an ongoing process.
I support you. Go for it! I'd say don't worry too much about rebranding. Your title 'Taoism Reimagined' is broad enough and can cover grounds. With your subtitle to bridge ancient wisdom with contemporary living, connecting cultural and political analysis will make your publication come alive, more full bodied. We have similar trajectory so it's inspiring to read.
Thanks for sharing about Runxue, the study of running away! Yes, indeed, I see many Chinese here in Kyoto. Also a number of them from Hong Kong. Interestingly, for some of us Chinese diaspora born in Southeast Asia, we're trying to understand our "roots" with growing interest.
I read news about this wave of Chinese in Japan, am happy to see them finding new homes there.
The trend of searching for cultural identity (if it is the correct way to put it) in Southeast Asia is really intriguing. I can feel the sentiment is unique because a few generations of Chinese have lived there, perhaps it's going in the direction of being multicultural? For me, I'm following in the footsteps of Yu Yingshih, in a sense, as a cultural exile.
Important question to ponder on. I like Chuang Tzu's 內聖外王 linking between personal growth and sociopolitical transformation. Same can be said, those working on the larger systems change need to think about their inner journey too.
Agreed! When I was in college, I was heavily focused on political systems studies. The comparisons of totalitarianism/authoritarianism and liberal democracy had a central role in my thinking back then. In recent years, especially post-Covid, I've become more concerned with the life of the individual in the face of societal changes. So many stories of departures, saying goodbyes, and the rise of "runxue/runology" 潤學. As I read and observed more, I found myself more inwardly focused.
Great! In doing so, you are becoming more well rounded after having delved with the political systems and now exploring the inner journey. What is runxue?
I can see the benefits of it. I've been planning to integrate my thoughts on cultural and political analysis in this publication, but a serious rebranding is needed sometime soon. So, I'll go with the flow and see how it goes.
Runxue is used to describe the phenomenon of Chinese people leaving the country, especially after 2022, actually, both people and capital emigrating to English-speaking countries, Singapore, Japan, and other parts of the world. From what I know, this is still an ongoing process.
I support you. Go for it! I'd say don't worry too much about rebranding. Your title 'Taoism Reimagined' is broad enough and can cover grounds. With your subtitle to bridge ancient wisdom with contemporary living, connecting cultural and political analysis will make your publication come alive, more full bodied. We have similar trajectory so it's inspiring to read.
Thanks for sharing about Runxue, the study of running away! Yes, indeed, I see many Chinese here in Kyoto. Also a number of them from Hong Kong. Interestingly, for some of us Chinese diaspora born in Southeast Asia, we're trying to understand our "roots" with growing interest.
Thanks so much!! Appreciate your suggestion!
I read news about this wave of Chinese in Japan, am happy to see them finding new homes there.
The trend of searching for cultural identity (if it is the correct way to put it) in Southeast Asia is really intriguing. I can feel the sentiment is unique because a few generations of Chinese have lived there, perhaps it's going in the direction of being multicultural? For me, I'm following in the footsteps of Yu Yingshih, in a sense, as a cultural exile.