The Usefulness of Empty

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Episode 1 of The Useful Empty — a short, calm reflection on Tao Te Ching, Chapter 11: the usefulness of emptiness. We shape clay into a pot, but it is the emptiness inside that holds whatever we want. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theusefulempty.substack.com

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