A Taosurfer's Buyer's Guide

Jeff and Bindi on the Gualala River. We mention the hat and the kayak on this week’s show.

We discuss why the Sage doesn't seem to be a winner in the minds of many "successful" people. But we also find that the Sage can have better quality items and quality of life by following the way of minimalism, compassion, and non-domination.

After we discuss the meaning of Tao Te Ching chapter 70, we list about 15 of our favorite purchases over the last decade, since we discovered the wisdom of the Tao Te Ching. Is it a bit bougie? Sure, but we are trying to convey that minimalism with some major investments can lead to some much needed joy in our dangerous times. Remember, as Emma Goldman one said, if there isn't dancing and wine in the revolution, it's not my revolution (or something like that).

Here are links to items we discuss (note that we do not get any promotional consideration for these recommendations):

• Fluevog Shoes

• Roland Sands leather jackets

• R.M. Williams Footwear

• Luna Sandals

• Nocs optics

• Pono Ukuleles

• Lobos Del Mar woven pants

• Inflatable kayaks

• The Wonderboom

• Dumpy Tree Frogs

• Macrame ukulele hanger

• Be Here Now by Ram Dass (Here is the original Jeff’s dad used to have.)

Jeff with his new Nocs monocular