Jim Jones is a writer, philosopher, and software developer whose life's work bridges the worlds of science, spirituality, and human well-being. With a Master of Divinity degree and years of experience as a pastor, he brings a deep grounding in religious and philosophical traditions, yet his journey led him beyond Christianity into the naturalistic wisdom of the Daodejing (Tao Te Ching).Jim is the founder of www.Kinship.Cafe, an online community dedicated to exploring the Daodejing and fostering practices of connection, clarity, and resilience. Drawing on decades of study in philosophy, neuroscience, and Classical Chinese texts, he writes with a unique blend of scholarly care and lived experience.He lives in the United States, where he continues to explore how ancient wisdom and modern science can come together to illuminate the art of living.