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The Daoist Outlook・051

Aug 15, 2025

Double Goat Moon Wanes


   It's officially Autumn, at least by way of the Qi Nodes. However, if you go by the moons, we've still got one last week of Goat before we move on to the Monkey. As we round this calendar corner, this is when we should trim the fat and lighten our loads. It's less about more and more about less. 

   As for the poetry of the moment, let's reflect on our wasteful ways. While the culture says GO, no one considers the exhaust of your engine, the wear on your wheels, the pads of your breaks, or the grease for your gears. This insistent need for speed isn't cheap, especially this time of year. So instead of pushing your pedal to the metal, get set on a smooth and solid pace for Winter. Summer is officially over - it's time for cruise control.
   To make this make sense, clear your calendar. Cancel whatever you can, call in sick, and take more naps. Give yourself this chance to do absolutely nothing. Of course you won't, but notice how good that sounds right now - that's the little whisper of Autumn.

✧ Last Leg of the Double Goat ✧

Take a Nap: You are more than your productivity.
Say No: So that you may say yes to yourself. 
Check in Early: Save all of your midnight oil.
Make it Sacred: Your very own evening ritual.

Addition by Subtraction


Contents

・Shifu Says: A brief word from our head teacher, Shifu David Wei.
・Student of the Month: Maybe it's YOU! What did you do to earn it?
・The Daoist Calendar:
Special holidays and how to observe them.
・Remembering Zumbi: Honoring the Life and Legacy of a Hip Hop Icon.
・This is How to Brew It: Brewing instructions for our Monthly Tea Club!

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