The Twisted Tree

from Protect Your Noggin · host Stacie and Jeff Mallinson

We examine the significance of the symbol of a twisted tree described in the Taoist text known as the Zhuangzi (Chuang Tzu) and a related set of stories about deformed sages. This is a discussion about recognizing the beauty and intrinsic value of things and people who might seem unimportant at first glance. It’s also a conversation about why we shouldn’t trust in the wisdom of people, institutions, and political ideologies who despise those with disabilities. www.protectyournoggin.org @taosurfers on TikTok and Instagram www.taosurfers.com Check out our rendition of the Tao Te Ching in eBook and paperback formats on Amazon.

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