Sabbath and Saintly Selfishness (How to Surf the Tao Lesson 7)

Jeff may not always be saintly, but he took some me time for roller skating last Sunday and that was a nice Sabbath rest.

Jeff may not always be saintly, but he took some me time for roller skating last Sunday and that was a nice Sabbath rest.

Lao Tzu emphasizes value of carving out empty space in one's life for centering, creativity, and preparation for action. We discuss this, and the concept of Sabbath in the Jewish and Christian traditions. The chapters discussed are 11, 73 and 12.

Topics Discussed 

  • After school restaurant dining and weak tipping

  • Roller skates custom made by Surf City Skates

  • Venice beach skating. (See video below.)

  • Interested in what we said about bird watching? Consider getting a Sibley guide or an app to gets started.

  • Matisyahu

  • Abraham Heschel on the Sabbath

  • Yang Chu and ethical egoism

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