

Happiness Lessons of The Ancients: Lao Tzu
23 snips May 3, 2021
In this engaging conversation, Solala Towler, a Daoism expert with over 30 years of experience, shares profound insights from Lao Tzu's ancient teachings. He emphasizes embracing life’s flow rather than fighting against it, discovering joy through childlike wonder, and finding balance amidst chaos. Towler discusses the importance of 'wu wei' and how Taoist practices like Qigong and meditation can enhance personal growth. By navigating life's challenges with grace and flexibility, listeners learn to cultivate happiness through ancient wisdom adapted to modern life.
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Taoism's Focus on Inaction
- Taoism emphasizes what not to do, promoting a philosophy of non-action.
- This "not-doing" (Wu Wei) involves avoiding overdoing and forcing things to happen.
The 80% Rule
- Avoid pushing yourself to burnout; strive for 80% capacity in all endeavors.
- Overexertion leads to burnout and hinders long-term well-being and happiness.
Avoid Overfilling
- Avoid overfilling your life; it leads to wasted energy and burnout.
- Maintain balance, like the yin and yang, and avoid extremes in activity levels.