Taoism is an ancient Chinese philosophy that invites us to align with the Tao, or the Way. The Tao cannot be explained in words. It is a mysterious concept that is beyond our comprehension. According to Lao Tzu, the Tao that we can call it is not the true Tao. It wants us to go with the flow of life instead of resisting it. Just like a river.
One of the key concepts of Taoism is to act without effort. What does it mean? It is a state in which we float in the moment without struggling or struggling, with complete concentration. We also know this moment as flow. When we don’t even think about what we are doing. We do it because we want to do it.
Water is the main symbol of this philosophy. Water can even pierce through stone. Water nourishes everything without purpose or ambition. This attitude is completely different from what we are currently facing in the world. It is all work, work, work. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying that working is a bad thing. But we are often fighting the flow of life. While we should be going with the flow like a river. In the direction of the river, not against it.
Calm your mind. Try to be in the present. It’s very difficult, but try. Be in the flow and enjoy it.
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This hits hard
especially when you’re someone who’s always fighting the current.