Suffering is a part of life, so the ocean of bitterness will always exist. There is no denying its reality, but we don’t have to remain immersed in it.

The Tao concept of contention also covers people comparing themselves against one another, and competing to see who can get ahead or have more — especially in terms of materialistic pursuits.

When your mind finds peace, like disturbed water becoming still, it will regain its clarity.

Knowing that change is inevitable, you can see the wisdom of watching for it. The anticipation lets you respond right away when change occurs.

It can be regarded as the mother of the world I do not know its name Forced to identify it, I call it "Tao" Forced to describe it, I call it great

Many of our society’s issues are caused by too much attachment to differences — for instance, our differences in gender, age, race, religion, politics, and so on. It is only when we look past such differences that we perceive our essential unity, and realize we are all human beings originating from the same source. That realization creates the

As an emotion goes away, whatever power it has over you vanishes as well. This simple concept can be the first step for you to assert control. Being able to master emotions means you are no longer at their mercy, and you can use them skillfully in your own best interests.

There are two primary forces that manifest in every aspect of reality. These two forces are distinct, yet complementary to each other. They flow together and revolve around each other, giving rise to everything we see. This includes not only the living things arising from male and female energies, but also aspects of existence resulting from

The thinking mind is a powerful tool. We use it all the time, but it is only a tool, so it can be misused or overused.