This topic really resonates with me. Unfortunately, my father in a hospital in Chiayi needed me there, so I couldn’t just return to Taipei on Tuesday night for Iris’s meeting as planned. What a pity. I suppose this is more about “letting go” than “giving up” … :cry: I just noticed this comment. I’m...

I think we can summarize and clarify some terminology this way: Pain: Preparing to host the meeting. Clinging / Craving / Attachment: Hoping the meeting would be well-received by everyone. Inner voice: Sherry said she was confused… Rock didn’t show up… Then the spiral begins: “Maybe the content was ...

When I was working, pondering the meaning of life, soul-searching, and pursuing self-improvement felt like luxury activities. Back then, “ignorance is bliss.” I couldn’t see — or expect — that psychology might possibly offer tangible solutions to my everyday challenges. It’s amusing how the world is...

A while ago, I posted an article about letting go in a YoYo subgroup. As usual, our ever-skeptical Luis asked a question: “Isn’t letting go just another way of saying giving up? To let go, you’ll need to give up first.” Honestly, I had my doubts too. That curiosity led me to dig a little deeper, and...

First off, reading through the laundry list of meeting materials definitely won’t be on my list of hedonist activities. :lol: But let’s use this example to explore hedonism a bit further. I think there are two kinds of hedonists: responsible hedonists and irresponsible ones. For someone who’s more d...

Today’s meeting primarily focuses on drawing lessons from a historical event—the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of the 1930s—to better understand current U.S. trade policies. It made me wonder: if we can all learn from this example, why couldn’t Trump’s top-tier economic and financial advisers? Are they si...

The subject and the talks in these two videos may seem challenging to grasp, but once you dive in, they are fascinating and thought-provoking. They offer a fresh perspective—and maybe an answer to a question many of us have pondered: Despite all the advances in technology and civilization, why does ...

I’ve always believed that the best life is one where there’s no conflict between what you want and what you do, so long as you don’t become a burden to others. I deeply admire those who are genuinely content with what they have, whether in material possessions or in spirit. Unfortunately, many of us...

It’s a trendy topic. I recently attended a discussion where people shared their real-world experiences with current AI tools. I’ve always been more of a laggard when it comes to advanced technology gadgets. But with AI, for some reason, I feel like I’m leaning toward being an early adopter — or at l...

I’ve realized that preparing to host YoYo meetings is what I procrastinate on the most. Once assigned, I’d map out deadlines—when to choose a topic, draft questions, and finalize the write-up—counting backward from the posting date. Even with months to prepare, I rarely finished early. No matter how...

If life is a journey of self-realization, both beliefs and experiences play essential roles in shaping who we are and what we do. Beliefs can be tricky. They are deeply ingrained, often so fundamental to our identity that we struggle to recognize or question them. Some beliefs could relate to Jung’s...

This topic may be more relevant to U.S. politics and society. If you plan to attend the meeting, I truly appreciate it. I’d like to spend the first 10 minutes introducing some basic concepts and background to set the stage. It would be great to start on time to maximize our discussion time. Thanks! ...

In this meeting, we’ll explore a lesser-known political movement that has significantly impacted the current U.S. administration and its policies: the neo-reactionary philosophical and political movement. While this topic is inherently political, I believe we can handle it with care. Let’s approach ...

First, you may have noticed that we’re now sharing topics for our Tuesday and Saturday meetings. This is a test run for the first two weeks of February, aimed at reducing the overall workload for our host leaders and hosts. Thanks to the hosts! This is a timely and thought-provoking topic. DEI and L...

"The Subtle Art of Not Giving an F***" is still a self-help book but a bit unconventional. It doesn’t inflate your ego or inspire you with grand visions of success. Instead, it delivers the blunt truth: You are not unique, and you are not the center of the universe. Failure is the norm, and everythi...