Thank you for all that you share. I look forward to reading the future posts. This page for me is a regular read that opens my soul and heart. Thank you. (bow)
I understand completely. Still, I want to say that I hope a book comes out of this eventually. Your posts make accessible to an ordinary person like myself ideas that are clear, interesting, and in my case, life enhancing. (You mentioned consolation; that's it exactly for me.) To have the gist of Taoism, as you understand it, organised in whatever form seems most coherent to you and with all the sources and references integrated, seems to me an invaluable gift to the audience it finds. Of course, I also understand that such a project would be one of love. It seems quite 'off topic' in terms of your academic training and paid employment. I think the idea is publish or perish, not publish off topic & perish. Nonetheless, that's what I hope you can manage to do eventually.
Thanks so much Max. Thank you for sharing these understanding words, encouragement, and advice. And I'm really happy that you have found these words helpful. All this carries a weight in my heart. I will find a way to make the project possible.
Really haven't been able to read much of what you've been posting of late, but this has given me fresh motivation to resume and renew my daoist studies. Looking forward to the new series!!!
Yuxuan, Really glad we found each other here on Substack! From reading your work written with care and depth to being inspired to deepen my understanding of Taoism and Zen (Chan Buddhism), I am truly grateful. Looking forward to your deep dives on Wang Wei. 你用心写出来的作品, 都能感应到，加油！
Just a quick note to let you know how much I appreciate your work. There is always a few real gems that stand out for me in each of your posts. Thank you so much.
All for a broader exploration of Taoism in all its permutations, and happy to continue learning. 🙏🏻
Thanks so much Paul. Looking forward to more interactions!
Thank you for all that you share. I look forward to reading the future posts. This page for me is a regular read that opens my soul and heart. Thank you. (bow)
Thank you for these words, Kenza. I'm also looking forward to more conversations.
I understand completely. Still, I want to say that I hope a book comes out of this eventually. Your posts make accessible to an ordinary person like myself ideas that are clear, interesting, and in my case, life enhancing. (You mentioned consolation; that's it exactly for me.) To have the gist of Taoism, as you understand it, organised in whatever form seems most coherent to you and with all the sources and references integrated, seems to me an invaluable gift to the audience it finds. Of course, I also understand that such a project would be one of love. It seems quite 'off topic' in terms of your academic training and paid employment. I think the idea is publish or perish, not publish off topic & perish. Nonetheless, that's what I hope you can manage to do eventually.
Thanks so much Max. Thank you for sharing these understanding words, encouragement, and advice. And I'm really happy that you have found these words helpful. All this carries a weight in my heart. I will find a way to make the project possible.
Really haven't been able to read much of what you've been posting of late, but this has given me fresh motivation to resume and renew my daoist studies. Looking forward to the new series!!!
No worries, Tabrez. I hope these posts can be helpful on your daoist studies! Do let me know if there's anything I can help you on that.
Yuxuan, Really glad we found each other here on Substack! From reading your work written with care and depth to being inspired to deepen my understanding of Taoism and Zen (Chan Buddhism), I am truly grateful. Looking forward to your deep dives on Wang Wei. 你用心写出来的作品, 都能感应到，加油！
Thank you so much Peckgee. We're always learning from each other. I really look forward to more discussions on Wang Wei.
Likewise!
sounds great
Thank you Meika!
Just a quick note to let you know how much I appreciate your work. There is always a few real gems that stand out for me in each of your posts. Thank you so much.
Thank you for the note, Peter. I'm really glad these posts have been helpful to you. It gives me strength to carry on!
Thanks for the heads up! It sounds profound, intense, and adventurous. I wish you all the best. 鼓勵鼓勵！
Thank you Enrique! I’m going into the unknown, spending some time inside the whale :)
Very appropriate metaphor on resurrection day! Looking forward to reading your writing as you churn it out !
This is fascinating and will patiently await the reimagining of the reimagined. Cherish the process.
Thanks so much Rena. Your words mean a lot to me. I'm always struck by your way of speaking the unspeakable in your own poetry.
Thank you, Yuxuan 🙏 Your words mean a great deal to me.