After Skool Lao Tzu - The Art of Not Trying | After Skool
Oct 5, 2025
Dive into the wisdom of Lao Tzu and his intriguing concept of 'Wu Wei'. Discover how striving too hard can push us further from our goals. This thought-provoking discussion encourages embracing effortlessness and aligning with the natural flow of life. By letting go of rigid control and adapting to circumstances, we can achieve a more harmonious existence. Explore the art of not trying and see how transformative this mindset can be!
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Striving Can Push You Back
- Lao Tzu observed that excessive striving and control often push us farther from our goals.
- Trying too hard can create intellectual prisons that block natural solutions.
The Tao Is Beyond Intellectual Grasp
- The Tao is an ineffable force behind the universe that we cannot fully know intellectually.
- Living in harmony with the Tao means moving with that force rather than trying to control it.
Use Wu Wei: Allow Instead Of Force
- Practice Wu Wei by favoring softness, allowing, and flowing instead of forcing outcomes.
- Let natural processes run and intervene only when necessary to conserve energy and get better results.
