I am a simple man.
This is why I naturally gravitate to Taoism, Buddhism and Pantheism.
I’m always looking for the bottom line.
I don’t like clever or complicated.
I don’t like deceit.
I don’t like masks.
I don’t like dogma.
I don’t like robes.
I don’t like temples and churches.
I don’t like priests, vicars, bishops or popes.
I don’t like flowery hands and embroidered feet.
I dont like arrogance, false confidence or bluster.
I like straight talk.
I like patience, tolerance, kindness and compassion.
I like unity, harmony, community and support.
I rely on my gut, my instincts.
I know a wrong ‘un when I see them.
They pit one against the other.
They rely on anger, anxiety, hate, fear and separation.
They work on envy, addiction, fear of isolation and differences.
They rely on others giving them power.
They hate and fear if we keep our locus of power.
If we use critical thinking.
If we see the emperor is naked.
I refuse to ‘look over there’.
I would rather look inward.
And see who I really am.
And who you really are.
It’s never complicated.
It is always simple.

By Steve Rowe 2025