What do you think?
We’ll soon be publishing my new translation and interpretation of the Tao Te Ching!
The book will be a practical, verse-by-verse guide on how to apply the ancient wisdom of the Tao Te Ching to your everyday challenges for better emotional and spiritual wellbeing.
I draw upon spiritual insight and decades of therapy experience (including Wu Wei Wisdom teachings on the Inner Child and Shen). Each chapter also includes meditation exercises to help you apply the Tao teachings.
We’d like you to vote on which book title is the MOST APPEALING to you (please only vote for one).
Your opinion matters - thank you 🙂
OPTION 1: ‘Tao Te Ching for Personal Growth’
OPTION 2: 'Tao Te Ching for Modern Life'
OPTION 3: 'Tao Te Ching - A Therapy Approach'
I am a writer who has followed your work for years, but I am afraid none of these titles separates the book from thousands of other self-help, psyc, and spiritual guides. (Last time I checked, some 2.5+ million books are published around the world every year, and the number grows.) I reread the Tao Te Ching every morning, as well as The Art of War. The latter title makes one stop every time. Thus, I suggest something more striking to set the book apart and draw in an even greater audience. Lightening Strikes the Heart, say, or Head in a Basket: Take Control of Your Mind, and then a subtitle. (Throw-away titles, off the cuff, but I am sure you get my point.) Thought I might toss in an idea from a different angle.
Hi Charles
Thank you for your feedback — I’m really pleased Option 2 connected with you. And yes, the plan absolutely includes physical copies! It’s important that this work can be held, revisited, and reflected on in a way that supports deeper understanding and connection with the Tao.
I appreciate your interest and support as this project takes shape.
Kind Regards, David