“In the enigma of existence, nature becomes a wordless teacher whose very process serves as a path toward deeper knowledge and insight. Science seeks to understand nature through observation and measurement. Daoism seeks a way of life that is most natural (自然, Ziran), guided by an attunement to nature, the discernment of its patterns and the expression that follows.”
Source: 7 Principles of Nature: How We Strayed and How We Return
“I adopt a different path, one that unfolds horizontally.... Rather than framing humankind’s condition as a “fall”, I consider it a “straying”—a term whose roots can be traced back to the vulgar latin word “estragare” which translates to “wander out of bounds.” Language, as Daoism observes, deepens this estrangement by carving out distinctions, magnifying the sense of multiplicity and separateness. By systematically dissolving these conceptual edifices, we traverse the horizontal continuum, potentially unveiling a primordial state known as the uncarved wood(樸).”
Source: 7 Principles of Nature: How We Strayed and How We Return
“Science attempts to “shed light” over unknowns to improve our understanding of the world, whereas Daoistic practices are aimed at “eclipsing light” in order to amplify nature’s autonomous illumination (明) within.”
Source: 7 Principles of Nature: How We Strayed and How We Return
“Artificial drugs or technological temptations hijack our natural reinforcement systems into believing we are meeting a goal that was important for survival. This deception increases their value and presence while reducing the importance of more beneficial interests. We can be like moths swarming an artificial light, believing it is the moon.”
Source: 7 Principles of Nature: How We Strayed and How We Return
“The she-wolf visibly recoiled. “You speak with the dead? Then you are truly the one spoken of who has come to save us.” She stood immediately and gave a shrill howl to her pack, all the wolves in the glade sitting up with ears pricked. “I give you Two-heads,” called the she-wolf, “the shaman our elders foretold, he comes to save us from the predations of the men from the sky...”
Source: Cerberus
“There are only 3 chemical symbols which spell full words. The words are “Be” for Beryllium, “No” for Nobelium and “I“ for Iodine. Multiple chemical symbols can be mixed together to spell over 100 words, though, like Ac Ce S S I Bi Li Ti Es and YOU.”
Source: Magical Elements of the Periodic Table Presented By The Actinide Knights
“Just as knights confront battles and strive for glory, these actinide elements undergo transformations through processes like radioactive decay, evolving into different forms over time, much like a knight becomes wiser after trials.”
Source: Magical Elements of the Periodic Table Presented By The Actinide Knights
“Radioactive elements in chemistry can be compared to magical knights of old, wielding powerful transformations to release energy, essential in technologies from nuclear power to medical applications.”
Source: Magical Elements of the Periodic Table Presented Alphabetically by the Elemental Dragons
“As we draw connections between magical knights and actinides, we discover the remarkable potential of both, inspiring us to appreciate the bravery of a knight and the power of an element, each playing pivotal roles in their own stories.”
Source: Magical Elements of the Periodic Table Presented By The Actinide Knights
“It’s never smart to lick your chemistry experiments, but beryllium is known to have a sweet taste.”
Source: Magical Elements of the Periodic Table Presented By The Actinide Knights