Back again... in the ObamaNation

I have been speaking a lot about the Tao of Politics... and i think this is cool, but honestly, i am not sure that one can actually create a political party out of taoist concepts... i guess 2 years of thinking and reading have lead me to a different conclusion.

I recently received a message from someone who read this blog and thought they would like to help me start a new Taoist party. At first i was excited, but then i realized how not-Taoist that is... especially as this person suggested anarchy as a means of starting this party.

I think that if taoism is to make its way into american politics, it has to do so without effort. it must happen on its own, naturally, but a subtle, but unencouraged, movement of the people. peoples minds must be still, inactive... only then can we have a taoist movement in this country... only then can change happen.

and i think this change is happening... people are making change and we have a new president who may shift us into a more taoist/zen like mentality that might allow for a more taoist atmosphere. it is going to take some action to change the course of this country. but once that shift has been made, i can see taoist inaction taking hold and having us find our peace and tranquility.