The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

Happiness Lessons of The Ancients: Lao Tzu

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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Intro

4min

Taoist Philosophy: Finding Balance in Modern Life

9min

Embracing Taoist Joy

4min

Finding Your Flow: Embracing the Watercourse Way

5min

Navigating Life's Currents

14min

Embracing Ancient Wisdom for Modern Happiness

4min

The challenges of life often cause us to work frantically to overcome our difficulties - but the Chinese thinker Lao Tzu recommended that instead we should emulate the slow, steady, yet powerful flow of a river.

Solala Towler has studied and taught the principles of Daoism for more than 30 years - and explains how we can implement them into our daily lives. Things like retaining our childlike wonder, being content to go with the flow, and appreciating moderation in all things so that we don't burn ourselves out.

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