Friday 22 September 2017

8 of 81, Poems from the Tao







It is the light touch that persists and shapes. Visit the #SpokenWord for further exploration of #Taoism #Daoism #philosophy #awareness

Thursday 21 September 2017

7 of 81, Poems from the Tao







Let go of who you think you are; let go of who you think you should be; you are Always becoming more. Allow. Visit the #SpokenWord for for further exploration #Taoism #Daoism #philosophy #awareness

Wednesday 20 September 2017

6 of 81, Poems from the Tao





We are ALL connected but YOUR point of consciousness is yours to govern, consciously or not. Visit the #SpokenWord for further exploration. #Taoism #Daoism #philosophy #awareness

Tuesday 19 September 2017

5 of 81, Poems from the Tao







What you just labelled good

No longer shines

What you just labelled bad

Its shadow wanes



With your labels

You look to exhausted filaments

To guard, to lead, to light the way



Visit the #SpokenWord for further exploration

#Taoism #Daoism #philosophy

5 of 81, Poems from the Tao







What you just labelled good

No longer shines

What you just labelled bad

Its shadow wanes



With your labels

You look to exhausted filaments

To guard, to lead, to light the way



Visit the #SpokenWord for further exploration

#Taoism #Daoism #philosophy

Monday 18 September 2017

4 of 81, Poems from the Tao







There are no limits to your mind but those you choose for others. Pls visit the #SpokenWord #Taoism #Daoism #Philosophy

Sunday 17 September 2017

3 of 81, Poems from the Tao







We attach to things; we attach to feelings; we attach to thoughts of desired outcomes; and we suffer. Attach to suffering itself and feed further suffering. Only your shadow will ever be remembered and valued for YOUR suffering. Your value is found in the beauty of your mind and in the present moment.



Please visit the #SpokenWord for further exploration of #Taoism #Daoism #Inequality #philosophy

Saturday 16 September 2017

2 of 81, Poems From the Tao







Meet contrast w/ compassion, w/ appreciation even. W/out contrast, we've no creation. Sameness is the same as nothingness. Contrast is needed 4 experience. Pls visit the #SpokenWord #Taoism #Daoism #duality

Friday 15 September 2017

1 of 81, Poems from the Tao









Free will is NOT found in the pursuit of desires or the formation and defending of opinions. No, it's not. One pursues desires and forms and defends opinions because of social-evolutionary programming. These drives were programmed into you with DNA and in response to environment.



Nature AND nurture, together. They do not fight each other.



Free will is found when you can say NO to desires, say NO even to your 'own' opinions. Takes practice. Then you will indeed have choice in what you think and feel. Then you will have free will. For most, it remains and undiscovered and/or languishing talent. I practice.



For further exploration please visit the #SpokenWord below.  #Taoism #Daoism

Saturday 9 September 2017

Friday 8 September 2017

5 of 81, Poems from the Tao | spoken word to Oxygen Garden







Duality does not define

It simplifies

Infinity is not defined by its poles

That which is infinite has no ends



Duality sets illusionary limits

Use it as a compass and lens

You will often find yourself hobbled

Tripped up by what you do not see



Please visit the accompanying #SpokenWord for further exploration

#Taoism #Daoism #awareness #philosophy



Copyright Pryde Foltz 2017 .... and into infinity and beyond;)

Thursday 7 September 2017

71 of 81, Poems from the Tao









You limit your mind with too many opinions

Treat them as bookmarks and not conclusions

Read on; create on



Pls visit the #SpokenWord for further exploration

#Daoism #Taoism #Philosophy

Wednesday 6 September 2017

67 of 81, Poems from the Tao









Undefined



You fight to own ...

To define ...

Eternity



You cannot own a land without borders

You cannot define that without limits



You fight only to define yourself

You defend imaginary limitations

Cling to your illusions

And they will see to your fight's end



Copyright and all that jazz, Pryde Foltz 2017



*Please visit the #SpokenWord for further exploration #Taoism #Daoism #philosophy #wisdom

Tuesday 5 September 2017

12 of 81, Poems from the Tao







The Well



When you are thirsty, drink

Return to the well and drink



When you are tired, sleep

Lay your head upon your resting stone

Return to the well and sleep



Do not complain of thirst

Do not complain of fatigue



Hardships grow

Rooted in your lamentations



When you are thirsty

When you are tired

Return to the well and drink



Copyright and that jazz, Pryde Foltz 2017



Please visit the attached #SpokenWord for further exploration

#Taoism #Daoism #philosophy #MentalHealth

Monday 4 September 2017

66 of 81, Poems from the Tao







In truth we ALL go nowhere; Pls visit the #SpokenWord #Taoism #Daoism #philosophy

Sunday 3 September 2017

57 of 81, Poems from the Tao







The hard is swept away by the soft; the soft does not tire & knows no limit. Pls visit the #SpokenWord #Taoism #Daoism #philosophy #awareness

Saturday 2 September 2017

56 of 81, Poems from the Tao







Have you listened today? Or only blustered? 4 further exploration pls visit #SpokenWord #Taoism #Daoism #81PoemsFromTheTao #awareness

Friday 1 September 2017

76 of 81, Poems from the Tao





Softness & vulnerability differ. Aim 4 hardness, Bcome brittle; Bcome vulnerable. Allow softness & remain supple & strong. Pls visit #SpokenWord 4 further exploration. #Taoism #Daoism #awareness #health

Thursday 31 August 2017

55 of 81, Poems from the Tao







if u wish freedom, do not rush in; the compulsion 2 react, is a pull & response 2 programming

observe; start w/ yourself. Pls visit #SpokenWord 4 further exploration #Daoism #Taoism

Wednesday 30 August 2017

53 of 81, Poems from the Tao







TSUNAMI
disaster rides on boredom's tides 
pushed by restlessness .... to carelessness 
drowning in the shallows stirred
get swept away in the wake of the waves 
disaster rides on boredom's tides 
why are you bored ... 
within you lies an ocean of possibility
let deep and strong currents guide
go far and last long
go where tsunami
and boredom
cannot touch
Please visit the additional #SpokenWord for further exploration of YOU and m:). #Taoism #Daoism
Poetry by Pryde Foltz
Copyrighted and all the jazz

Sunday 27 August 2017

39 of 81, Poems from the Tao







It's known w/ the material, there's more space than matter; w/ opinion there's only space, no matter. Pls visit the #SpokenWord #Taoism #Daoism #philosophy #NonAttachment

Saturday 26 August 2017

33 of 81, Poems from the Tao









rain must fall; u need fall w/ it & u need not seek out the clouds; pls visit the #SpokenWord #Taoism #Daoism #philosophy

Friday 25 August 2017

44 of 81, Poems from the Tao





Embrace now; only now will u find warmth & security; the future can offer only worry & missed opportunities NOW, pls visit the #SpokenWord#Taoism #Daoism #philosophy

Thursday 24 August 2017

38 of 81, Poems from the Tao







If u can remain calm, u can weather the storm; u can disperse the storm. Pls visit the #SpokenWord #Taoism #Daoism #philosophy #awareness #MentalHealth

Wednesday 23 August 2017

30 of 81, Poems from the Tao





The more u seek 2 control; the smaller u become. Guide. Pls visit #SpokenWord #Daoism #Taoism #philosophy #awareness

Tuesday 22 August 2017

35 of 81, Poems from the Tao







Those who bluster the loudest do NOT get the most done; pls visit the #SpokenWord 4 further exploration #Taoism #Daoism #philosophy

Monday 21 August 2017

24 of 81, Poems from the Tao







Today the moon hi-lighted the beauty of the sun. #thrilled Pls visit #SpokenWord 4 further exploration #taoism #daoism #philosophy

Sunday 20 August 2017

18 of 81, Poems from the Tao







U reject empowerment & accept enslavement when u do not pursue awareness; but it's not as bad as all that. Pls visit the #SpokenWord for further exploration. #Daoism #Taoism #ThoughtPatterns #ideology #ego

18 of 81, Poems from the Tao







U reject empowerment & accept enslavement when u do not pursue awareness; but it's not as bad as all that. Pls visit the #SpokenWord for further exploration. #Daoism #Taoism #ThoughtPatterns #ideology #ego

Saturday 19 August 2017

11 of 81, Poems from the Tao







Ur existence is built on what u nurture it w/. 4 further exploration, pls visit the #SpokenWord #Taoism #Daoism

11 of 81, Poems from the Tao







Ur existence is built on what u nurture it w/. 4 further exploration, pls visit the #SpokenWord #Taoism #Daoism

Friday 18 August 2017

16 of 81, Poems from the Tao







Silence comes after the storm; wisdom comes from the silence & not the storm; say less, just a little; visit he #spokenword for more.  #taoism #daoism #wisdom

Tuesday 15 August 2017

72 of 81, Poems from the Tao









That which is true is constant. The only constant in ur experience is the presence of MIND. Feed it well. Pls visit the #SpokenWord  #Taoism #Daoism #awareness

Monday 14 August 2017

The Tao of Three | Sound & the View with Pryde Foltz







Change ur mind; it's painless. For further exploration please visit the link. #Taoism #Daoism #Awareness #Spirituality #NonAttachment

The Tao of Three | Sound & the View with Pryde Foltz







Change ur mind; it's painless. For further exploration please visit the link. #Taoism #Daoism #Awareness #Spirituality #NonAttachment

Saturday 12 August 2017

The Tao of Two | A Dao Debrief | the Sound & the View







There must B differences if there is 2 B anything; u do not have 2 suffer over the differences. 4 further exploration pls visit the link #taoism #daoism #philosophy #MentalHealth

Friday 11 August 2017

Would the White Phoenix Please Take the Lead | a Tale from the Tragic Sip







The White Phoenix u ... find ur compassion, emblazon it, & march on. One peaceful person is one more peaceful person. Be the example.

Thursday 10 August 2017

13 of 81, Poems from the Tao





U appear just as small above 2 those below, as those below appear small 2 U; Ur grandeur is always a delusion; pls visit the #SpokenWord #Taoism #Daoism

Tuesday 8 August 2017

73 of 81, Poems from the Tao









It's about creation itself; create what brings u bliss & contentment. B plsd if u visited the #spokenword #daoism #Taoism #awareness

Monday 7 August 2017

11 of 81, Poems from the Tao, Spoken Word by Pryde Foltz







Allow the wheels to move but pick the path; For further exploration click the on the #spokenword #taoism #daoism #awareness #spirituality #philosophy

11 of 81, Poems from the Tao, Spoken Word by Pryde Foltz







Allow the wheels to move but pick the path; For further exploration click the on the #spokenword #taoism #daoism #awareness #spirituality #philosophy

Sunday 6 August 2017

The Tao of One | a Dao Debrief | the Sound & the View w/ Pryde Foltz







Everything u claim u KNOW has been interpreted by u. That's like claiming ur version of interpretive dance is fact. For further exploration of please visit the video #taoism #daoism #awareness #spirituality #ego #transcendence

Saturday 5 August 2017

58 of 81, Poems from the Tao









In seeking 2 defeat another, u sacrifice an ally 4 an enemy; 4 further exploration pls visit #spokenword #Taoism #Daoism #awareness #wisdom #MentalHealth

Friday 4 August 2017

Arguing with walls & other Nutty Proselytizing Fails







Definers, labellers & limiters; we all get a l'il nutty some days; Watch & b more legumey #taoism #daoism #awareness #ego #enlightenment


Thursday 3 August 2017

59 of 81, Poems from the Tao







Lead with a tight fist and strangle creation #Taoism #Daoism #Leadership #Awareness

Monday 31 July 2017

15 of 81, Poems from the Tao









Who to follow is who to be ... #taoism #daoism #awarenss #spirituality

Saturday 29 July 2017

You May Be Upside Down









You are NEVER truly seeing what you think you are seeing. Be very pleased if explored the talk.  #perspective #ConstructedReality

You May Be Upside Down









You are NEVER truly seeing what you think you are seeing. Be very pleased if explored the talk.  #perspective #ConstructedReality

You May Be Upside Down









You are NEVER truly seeing what you think you are seeing. Be very pleased if explored the talk.  #perspective #ConstructedReality

Thursday 27 July 2017

22 of 81, Poems from the Tao







Looking 2 become full thru acquiring, u remain empty: pls visit the #spokenword 4 further exploration #Daoism #Taoism

Thursday 20 July 2017

Blue Girls & Sam spoken word to Disco con Tutti





Feeling like it's time 4 some fun. B pleased if u visited the #SpokenWord #DrSeuss #poetry #diversity

Blue Girls and Sam, a Seussian Tale





Feeling like it's time 4 some fun. B pleased if u visited the #SpokenWord #DrSeuss #poetry #diversity

Tuesday 18 July 2017

62 of 81, Poems from the Tao







Shame & guilt don't cleanse the spirit; accomplishment & accumulation offer it no value; the spirit needs neither cleansing nor offerings. For further exploration please visit the #spokenword #taoism #daoism #awareness #spirituality #wisdom #healing

Monday 17 July 2017

77 of 81, Poems from the Tao









The call to rest is not a call for surrender but a call to strengthen yourself; do not put off sleep #taoism #daoism #awareness #spirituality #sleep

Wednesday 12 July 2017

20 of 81, Poems from the Tao







Do not label or compare; your battles are over. Please visit the #spokenword for further exploration #taoism #daoism #awareness #peace

Tuesday 11 July 2017

34 of 81, Poems from the Tao





Opinions are not riches but impoverishments; visit the #spokenword for further exploration #taoism #daoism #enlightenment #spirituality #philosophy

Monday 10 July 2017

29 of 81, Poems from the Tao







Change course when needed; shape the world; please visit the spoken word #taoism #daoism #philosophy #spirituality #flexibility #spokenword

Sunday 9 July 2017

Rose-Coloured Mirror





We apply a filter on our reality by choosing what 2 focus on. What makes it thru the filter creates the future. Choose wisely. Please visit the #spokenword #philosophy #taoism #daoism #spirituality #awareness

Rose-Coloured Mirror





We apply a filter on our reality by choosing what 2 focus on. What makes it thru the filter creates the future. Choose wisely. Please visit the #spokenword #philosophy #taoism #daoism #spirituality #awareness

Rose-Coloured Mirror





We apply a filter on our reality by choosing what 2 focus on. What makes it thru the filter creates the future. Choose wisely. Please visit the #spokenword #philosophy #taoism #daoism #spirituality #awareness

Saturday 8 July 2017

25 of 81, Poems from the Tao





The Tao cannot be defined ... but she can be embodied, brought forth to aid in all things #taoism #spokenword #daoism #spirituality #awareness #wisdom #philosophy

Friday 7 July 2017

74 of 81, Poems from the Tao







Being a master is a temporary & granted position; count on being a student. Here u have a choice in the matter. Please listen to the poem. #taoism #daoism #philosophy #wisdom #spirituality.

Thursday 6 July 2017

50 of 81, Poems from the Tao









The awakened man becomes without complaint #taoism #daoism #philosophy #spirituality #awareness

Saturday 17 June 2017

81 of 81, Poems from the Tao





I karate; hard 2 explain 2 my sensei I've no desire 2 use what he teaches 4 its purpose. Pls listen. #spokenword #taoism #daoism #spirituality #awareness #MasterOneself #mastery #ego

Wednesday 29 March 2017

Wednesday 15 March 2017

A Unicorn-Riding, SJW, Trash Collector, Blending a Social Conscious w/ S...





#podcast #enlightenment #socialjustice #spirituality #awareness #love
As you pursue awareness, you may find that your passion for change is at odds with your desire for enlightenment. They can fit nicely together if you attend to mindset.

Thursday 9 March 2017

Saturday 25 February 2017

Tigers, Sharks & Shaman Dreams | the Sound and the View w/ Pryde Foltz





#podcast #enlightenment #shamanism #awareness #psychology 
In this episode of the Sound and the View I share a very powerful and unique dream I once had and invite you to share your interpretation and dreams of your own.

Monday 20 February 2017

Saturday 18 February 2017

Mastering the Ego | the Sound & the View w/ Pryde Foltz |Dao Debrief





#podcast #enlightenment #philosophy #psychology #spirituality #awareness #spokenword #poetry #taoism #daoism

Mastering the Ego | the Sound & the View w/ Pryde Foltz |Dao Debrief





#podcast #enlightenment #philosophy #psychology #spirituality #awareness #spokenword #poetry #taoism #daoism

Thursday 9 February 2017

Happy Frackin Valentines Day | a Blast from the Tragic Sip Past | Time B...



With Valentines Day (VD) stalking us all; here is a little spiritual advice for the lovelorn on the most forced and painful of holidays.



#valentinesday #spirituality #psychology #enlightenment #poetry #haiku

Wednesday 8 February 2017

Youtuber Haters & Upload Hacks | deal w/ a hater & trouble shooting uplo...







#vlog #humor #unlike #comedy #haters #uploadhack #youtube



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oW8B0Lml-ug&list=PLq7iGUqmER5B8TeqBN6q1hMTW9khFnI5Q&index=162

Saturday 4 February 2017

Life Hacks 4 D'Ohmies with Know-It-All Lotus Blossom |How to Deal with V...





You have all been worrying over the wrong thing. So listen up and plug your nose because In this life hack, we (that's I) give guidance on how to deal with the omnipresent terror that is vapour trails. Watch or don't exist.
#comedy #satire #enlightenment #awareness #humor

Friday 3 February 2017

Looks who's back to she is back | the Return of Know-it-All Lotus Blossom





Just a teaser. Tune in this Saturday for the fun and soothsaying ... be there or don't exist.
#satire #humor #enlightenment #awareness #mathewmcconaughey #channeling 

Thursday 2 February 2017

A Tale from the Tragic Sip Revisited | Posing, Fronting & Faking It



#vlog #humour #humor #posing #fronting #masking #evolution #psychology
Just why do we pose, front A fake it. Let's take at our all too human pursuit of facade. 

Tuesday 31 January 2017

Fortune Cookies, Career Plans & Dodging Matt Damon's Calls | the Sound &...





#vlog #potus #satire #humour #funny #awareness #media
In this episode we look at how a fortune cookie inspired me to run for POTUS and why you should never give Matt Damon your number.

Wednesday 25 January 2017

Zen in Van | Music & Images for Meditation & Relaxation | Moon Landing





#zen #meditation #vancouver #englishbay #ambient music #visualpoetry #visualhaiku

The Word of the Day in defence of Madonna





She said WHAT ... hold on ... maybe she didn't mean it. Lets explore why POTUS doesn't have to be afraid of Madonna ... well no more than usual.
#madonna #wordoftheday #satire #humor #irony #fixthesystem

Monday 23 January 2017

Strength | the Sound & the View w/ Pryde Foltz |Dao Debrief for 8 of 81,...





In this episode we take a look why it is better to pursue power in terms of strength of endurance and not bursts of force. #podcast #taoism #daoism #spokenword #enlightenment #philosophy 

Zen in Van | Music & Images for Relaxation & Meditation | the Seed





#zen #enlightenment #Vancouver #ambientmusic #englishbay

Zen in Van | Music & Images for Relaxation & Meditation | the Seed





#zen #enlightenment #Vancouver #ambientmusic #englishbay

Sunday 22 January 2017

Karate Versus the Ocean | a Ninja Polar Swim | a Taoist lesson on little...



#karate #polarswim #lunarnewyear #taoism  #humor #aestheticism 

Zen in Van| Music & Images for Relaxation & Meditation | Satisfaction (e...





These pieces are for those who would like to experience the sensation of zen but struggle to still the mind. You will find as you watch the images slowly change in concert with the ambient music that spaces will open up in your thoughts and with practice bliss will rush in. You may also find wonderful manifestations bloom for you throughout the day. Namaste, all you beautiful people.  
#zen #meditation #vancouver #enlightenment #coalharbour #ambient #music #relaxation

Friday 20 January 2017

Zen in Van | Music & Images for Meditation & Relaxation | Sky Fall





#zen #meditation #vancouver #englishbay #westend #digitalart #ambientmusic #relaxation #enlightenment

Wednesday 18 January 2017

Sunday 15 January 2017