Our Default Self Is a Foundation Worth Protecting
Our default self is not minimal. It is the baseline integrity of who we are. Default is foundation. Worth protecting. Worth preserving.
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The Flow of the Gift
We often think our “best self”means being at our peak: poised, prepared, and perfect. But our best self isn’t appearance. It’s alignment.
The Vital Anchor: Breath
Our breath is an internal anchor within our reach; it’s seldom optimized. It can serve us well if we learn to use its full power.
Inner Worth and Outer Worth – Grounded in Being, Fulfilled in Doing
We often speak of self-worth as if it were one thing. Yet it lives in two realms: inner and outer. Our worth is the quiet force behind every choice we make.
Self-Worth Reclaimed
Our worth is not earned—it’s embedded in our being. It’s not something to earn or prove. Define your worth or others will do it for you.
The Ecology of Self-Management – A Taoist Approach
Beyond self-manage, self-cultivate your inner ecology: nourish your Jing (Essence), Qi (Energy), and Shen (Spirit).
The Noble Path and Its Hidden Trap
The Noble Path — steady, devoted, selfless — is an ideal honored in every culture. You can honor what you’re giving as a conscious trade-off, rather than a sacrifice that drains you.
The Overlooked Founder Tool: Self-Management
As founder, self-management is your most defining role. You’re both the captain and the compass. Seamanship starts from within.
The Wisdom of the Stall
Stalls and lulls are signs to step back from speeding toward outcomes that may need readjustment, to reassess what’s being overlooked.