I believe so. Certainly at the individual level, but also at the societal level. This is not about adopting a new religion. It is about seeing the nature of reality more clearly. So often, while trying to solve a personal or community problem, we struggle because we have not identified the actual problem. If we are trying to solve for the wrong problem, we will get the wrong answer. Understanding the Dao (Tao) is one way we can learn to see the underlying problem (individually and collectively) more clearly. Join us at Kinship Cafe this week as we look at chapter 4 of the Daodejing (Tao Te Ching), in which we see the core concept of the Dao (Tao). This is an open, discussion-based gathering. No prior knowledge needed. Just curiosity. 📍 Drop in anytime 🗣️ All perspectives welcome ☕ Thoughtful conversation, grounded in a naturalistic reading of the Daodejing (Tao Te Ching) There are 3 ways to participate. With your account at Kinship Cafe, you can: 1. Join the live online sessions on Fridays at 7am PT. The link is in the community's Calendar section. 2. Watch the past session recordings at your own time. The videos will be in the community's Classroom section. 3. If you happen to live near Fallbrook, CA, you can join our in-person session on Sundays at 9am. Hilltop Spiritual Center, 331 E Elder St., Fallbrook, CA 92028 I look forward to seeing you there!

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