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The Way of Lao-tzu was never to be attached to any tradition that imprisoned our mind because if we hold our center within, we will move with the evolutionary energies of the universe without resistance. These evolutionary energies materialize as synchronicity on the level of the conscious mind- Jason Gregory Effortless Living
circumstances. In China there is an ancient Taoist wisdom known as ‘wu wei’, which refers to the notion of effortless action. Effortless action is a fusion of measured reason and intuitive insight.
Richard Rudd • The Art of Contemplation: Gentle path to wholeness and prosperity
Embrace the wisdom of "enough."
Taoism teaches that contentment comes not from having more, but from wanting less. Throughout your day, notice moments when you already have what you need - whether it's a quiet breath, a warm cup of tea, or simply being present where you are. This simple recognition can transform ordinary moments into sources o
What does it mean to attain the Tao spiritually? Some may assume it has something to do with mystical powers, but it is actually about discerning the right direction for yourself. In this context, the word “Tao” refers to your journey through life. There are numerous possible paths you can take, but not all of them will lead you to places you want
... See moreDerek Lin • The Tao of Tranquility: The Wisdom of Lao Tzu and the Buddha - Qingjing Jing
The Tao may not be a deity, but it is definitely the sacred journey of our lives.
Derek Lin • The Tao of Tranquility: The Wisdom of Lao Tzu and the Buddha - Qingjing Jing
Lao-tzu’s “existence” and “nonexistence” are tantamount to yang and yin.
Red Pine • Lao-tzu's Taoteching
But a universe which grows utterly excludes the possibility of knowing how it grows in the clumsy terms of thought and language, so that no Taoist would dream of asking whether the Tao knows how it produces the universe. For it operates according to spontaneity, not according to plan.
Alan Watts • The Way of Zen
The Way of Life According to Lao Tzu, the Tao Te Ching as translated by Witter Bynner.