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“Let no one be slow to seek wisdom when one is young nor weary of the search of it when one has grown old. For no age is too early or too late for the health of the soul.” — Epicurus
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Tai Chi as a Way of Life
Two days ago the U.S. Senate passed a bill targeting anti-Asian hate crimes, and yesterday there was a rally where I live in Holland, Michigan condemning anti-Asian violence. I am, and we all should be, fully behind these efforts. But I want to go beyond anti-anti-Asian hate; I want to encourage Asian appreciation. I evenContinue reading “Tai Chi as a Way of Life”

To dream the impossible dream…
Sabbaticals are one of the perks of the life of a college professor. They allow one time to research and write and reflect in ways one usually cannot with a busy teaching schedule. My current sabbatical, for example, has made it possible for me to explore this new venture of philosophical counseling and blog writing. Continue reading “To dream the impossible dream…”

Je suis Albert Camus
I write this blog on roughly the one year anniversary of the COVID-19 global pandemic. While there is hope that an end is in sight, the pandemic continues and a third wave threatens Europe and other places, including the state of Michigan where I live. And so the question naturally arises: what is the roleContinue reading “Je suis Albert Camus”
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