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Deep Dive Book SummariesThe Tao of PoohFrom "The Tao of Pooh " by Benjamin Hoff, which introduces Taoist philosophical principles through the lens of A.A. Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh characters. The author uses conversations with Pooh and other Hundred Acre Wood inhabitants to explain complex concepts like P'u, the Uncarved Block (simplicity), the Cottleston Pie Principle (recognizing Inner Nature), and Wu Wei, or the Pooh Way (effortless action). Through allegories, such as The Vinegar Tasters representing the Three Teachings of China (Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism), the narrative contrasts the Taoist ideal of effortless harmony with the struggles caused by overthinking, unnecessary striving, and academic cleverness. Ultimately, the text advocat...
2025-12-0614 min
QNTNs.com PodcastBe Still. Love. | LessonDid this lesson begin with a thought or an inspiration? Perhaps the culmination of this lesson came as part of life’s patterned happenstance. What is a lesson?A lesson is a decision that compounds to make a better life. Maybe the lesson is learned, read, or dreamed. Whether or not abided, the lesson is true for life. These lessons are not original. Publishing lessons is not claiming the knowledge, but clarifying it.Many of these excerpts are from David Hawkins’ “Discovery of the Presence of God,” the sixth book in a nine-part series outlining a way to...
2025-01-1121 min
Everything SacredEp. 3 Embracing change from a new perspective.Tiberius discusses a chapter from the book "the Tao of Pooh" by Benjamin Hoff, "Cottleston Pie". We explore the application of Taoist principles as it relates to embracing change in the form of healing processes.For future topic suggestions or feedback please feel free to contact me by email at tiberiusryuu@gmail.com
2023-04-191h 04
Raggedy Auntie ReadsSeason 1, Episode 24: The Music of Winnie the PoohSeason 1, Episode 24 includes: "Funny Thoughts 1&2," "Cloud Song," "Pooh Bear's Hum," "Cottleston Pie," "Discovering the Pole," "Anxious Pooh Song," and "H-U-N-N-Y" were all written and performed by Jessie McKeon with lyrics by A. A. Milne. The song "Sing Ho, for the Life of a Bear" was written and performed by Jessie McKeon with lyrics by A. A. Milne and drum accompaniment by Andy Kimber Raggedy Auntie Reads Theme and Closing Song written, performed, and recorded by Jessie McKeon. ** Engage with Raggedy Auntie: linktr.ee/raggedyauntie **
2022-09-2117 minRaggedy Auntie ReadsSeason 1, Episode 21: A Birthday and New FriendsSeason 1, Episode 21 includes: Chapters 6 and 7 of Winnie the Pooh by A. A. Milne. The song "Cottleston Pie" was written and performed by Jessie McKeon with lyrics by A. A. Milne. Raggedy Auntie Reads Theme and Closing Song written, performed, and recorded by Jessie McKeon. ** Engage with Raggedy Auntie: linktr.ee/raggedyauntie **
2022-08-1741 min
The Simple Sophisticate - Intelligent Living Paired with Signature Style237: 7 Life Lessons from The Tao of Pooh "Things in their original simplicity contain their own natural power, power that is easily spoiled and lost when that simplicity is changed." —Benjamin Hoff, author of The Tao of Pooh ~Below is a list of the life lessons shared on today's podcast episode. For detailed conversation about each point, be sure to listen to the audio version as Shannon elaborates on each point. ~Correction 12/11/2018: The copyright of The Tao of Pooh is 1982. The copyright of The Adventures of Winnie the Pooh is...
2018-12-1035 min
Saba Reads: my weekend reading projectMore poems by A. A. Milne, June 10, 2018 (part 2 of a series)Four more poems from by A. A. Milne
1. Waiting at the Window
2. Missing
3. Sand Between the Toes
4. Cottleston Pie
For a musical rendition of Cottleston Pie, click here to watch and listen to Rowlf the Dog https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJ_07C89Tp0
2018-06-1104 min
Everything is Awesome with Jeff and ?Episode 26: Needy By Nature with Andrew TullerWarning! This is a raw episode sans music. Our guest Andrew has three new tunes on mixcloud, which we are efforting to get into this episode. Download now for the interview and come back in a few days for the whole shebang. In the meantime, listen to the songs on Mixcloud!
Andrew on Cottleston Pie
In which Elbow Coulee's Andrew Tuller comes to the studio for an in-depth conversation on the differences between country and urban life, ladies misrepresenting themselves on Tinder, Andrew tells the sort of joke one should never tell on pod...
2015-06-191h 56
Transforming MondayThe Cottleston Pie Principle - Accept Who You AreThe riddle of Cottleston Pie from Winnie The Pooh, is a meditation on accepting our strengths, our weaknesses, and understanding what our own inner nature is.
A fly can't bird but a bird can fly... understand who you are and what you were made for.
A fish can't whistle and neither can I... understand your limitations, and learn to accept and, if desired, change them.
Why does a chicken? ... Why do you do what you do? Why do you make the same choices over and over? Why do you repeat the same patterns in your life?
Understanding yourself is the k...
2014-01-1218 min
WILDERWORLD06 - Cottleston Pie (1961)Words by A. A. MilneOriginally issued in 1951 as Golden Records R62
2006-11-0401 min