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When does night become day? Where exactly does easy end and difficult begin?This week we're reading Verse Two from Stephen Mitchell's translation of the Tao Te Ching—a short passage about opposites, contrast, and why we exhaust ourselves trying to cling to only one side of life.We'll talk about mountains and valleys, cold drinks on hot days, and what it means to act without forcing.Pour some coffee. Take a breath. Let's sit with this for a few minutes.

After some time away, I’m returning with a simpler format: short, calm episodes centered around the Tao Te Ching one verse at a time.In this first episode, we begin with Verse One, a reminder that the deepest parts of life can’t always be captured in words, labels, or names.This is a space for quiet reflection, a cup of coffee, and a few honest thoughts.No rush. No pressure. Just a little room to breathe.Verse featured: Tao Te Ching, Verse OneTheme: The unnamed, the mystery, and letting life be what it isVerses are read from Stephen Mitchell’s translation of the Tao Te Ching.Thanks for listening. I’ll be back soon with the next verse.

Have you ever heard of ho'oponopono? This ancient Hawaiian practice goes beyond forgiveness, aiming to take responsibility and heal the source of negativity within ourselves and the world around us. In this episode, we dive deep into the core principles of ho'oponopono, explore its practical applications, and discuss the potential benefits it can bring to your life. if you would like to help The Coffee Buzz please tell a friend about us and as always thank you for listening! The Coffee Buzz https://www.thecoffeebuzzpodcast.com YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXokOi8mZDruRRfcp1NNxoA thecoffeebuzzpodcast@gmail.com The Coffee Buzz Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1nyJZinuwq4cj8ECflkvH1 My Wim Hof Youtube Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxhqIqwvYIslIPrV7tCIKKJr6klrinHUd

Dive into the gritty and intoxicating world of Charles Bukowski, the poet and novelist who carved his name on the underbelly of American literature. I'll read his poem 'The Laughing Heart' and talk about why coffee should never be warmed up in a microwave. if you would like to help The Coffee Buzz please tell a friend about us and as always thank you for listening! The Coffee Buzz https://www.thecoffeebuzzpodcast.com YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXokOi8mZDruRRfcp1NNxoA thecoffeebuzzpodcast@gmail.com The Coffee Buzz Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1nyJZinuwq4cj8ECflkvH1 My Wim Hof Youtube Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxhqIqwvYIslIPrV7tCIKKJr6klrinHUd

A praying mantis visited me last week. She stayed on my front porch for three days. Was this coincidence? Maybe but what if it wasn’t? I take door number two in today’s episode and end up discussing the Japanese philosophy Kaizen. Forget about life hacks, this technique of improving 1% each day is a more sustainable and powerful method of personal development. Simulation Theory https://anchor.fm/thecoffeebuzz/episodes/Simulation-Theory-eaisnb Coffee Advent Calendars https://sprudge.com/go-on-a-coffee-adventure-with-these-coffee-advent-calendars-170916.html Praying Mantis visitor https://crystalclearintuition.com/praying-mantis-meaning/ More on Kaizen https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newSTR_97.htm https://thehealthinvestment.com/kaizen-self-improvement/ The Coffee Buzz https://www.thecoffeebuzzpodcast.com/ Instagram @thecoffeebuzzpc Twitter @thecoffeebuzzpc Facebook @thecoffeebuzzpodcast thecoffeebuzzpodcast@gmail.com Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3YG5U8GNwp7ifwYwTMVYfk