Learning to Respond, Not React — Andy Yao
I used to be controlled by reactions—fear, frustration, anxiety. If something went wrong, my whol...
Author: Andy Yao
What Philosophy Taught Me About Growing Up — Andy Yao
For most of high school, I felt like my emotions lived on a roller coaster built by other people....
Being Still When Life Isn’t — Andy Yao
“Be still, and know that I am God.”—Psalm 46:10 For most of my life, I felt like I had to hold ev...
Peace comes from within — Andy Yao
Quote:“Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.”—Attributed to the Buddha For a long time...
Letting Life Flow — Andy Yao
Quote:“Flow with whatever may happen, and let your mind be free.”—Zhuangzi I used to think freedo...
Kill the Buddha: On Philosophy, Idols, and Finding Your Own Way — Andy Yao
Background: A Buddhist monk and teacher, Linji Yixuan (806–866) was a leading figure of Buddhism ...
The Part of Life That Belongs to Me — Andy Yao
“You have power over your mind—not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.”—Mar...
Life Moves First; Understanding Follows — Andy Yao
Quote:“Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.”—Søren Kierkegaard F...
The Weight We Choose to Carry — Andy Yao
Background: Epictetus (AD 55–135) was a Greek Stoic philosopher born into slavery. Despite his ci...