Recently, a book I read before the Bible, resurfaced. Lao Tsu’s. I was refreshed and realized it was a philosophy I adopted in high school. My parents were absent so I was a seeker on my own. The Bible was the most specific and meaningful book I continue to read. Wisdom books are a good way to aspire higher 🪷
Great combo, Denelle! I read a section of the Bible daily, going through it each year beginning to end. It's a trip each time through. It's the time of day when I actually slow... Then, before bed, I read a verse of the Tao te Ching, so go through it every 82 days, too. The Jonathan Star translation is my fave--very very well done. Especially when I make a practice of reading another's too, side-by side... and am reminded how thoughtful his is. Peace!
I get asked a lot about where my morals come from if I'm an atheist. It's a weird question to me. I have lots of thoughts on this.
I think the idea that atheists can't/don't have morals is hilarious. The best book I've read about honesty is by an atheist (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lying/dp/B00FK6ZWMA/).
I'll check it out. The blurb looked intriguing.
Recently, a book I read before the Bible, resurfaced. Lao Tsu’s. I was refreshed and realized it was a philosophy I adopted in high school. My parents were absent so I was a seeker on my own. The Bible was the most specific and meaningful book I continue to read. Wisdom books are a good way to aspire higher 🪷
Great combo, Denelle! I read a section of the Bible daily, going through it each year beginning to end. It's a trip each time through. It's the time of day when I actually slow... Then, before bed, I read a verse of the Tao te Ching, so go through it every 82 days, too. The Jonathan Star translation is my fave--very very well done. Especially when I make a practice of reading another's too, side-by side... and am reminded how thoughtful his is. Peace!
Thanks for the tip on the translation.
Looking forward to this, Jeff!