Philosophies for Life 99: Lao Tzu - How to Stop Forcing Life (Wu Wei Explained) (Taoism)
Aug 20, 2025
28:12
In this podcast we will talk about How to Stop Forcing Life from the philosophy of Lao Tzu. Lao Tzu was an ancient Chinese philosopher who is known to be the founder of Taoism and the writer of Taoism’s most sacred text, the Tao Te Ching.
So with that in mind, here is Why Forcing Life Never Works (And What to Do Instead) from the philosophy of Lao Tzu-
01. Slow Down and Observe
02. Let Go of Control
03. Act in Harmony with the Situation
04. Don’t Chase
05. Align Desire with Reality
06. Adapt Like Water
07. Practice Detachment from Results
We hope you enjoyed listening to this podcast and hope this video, from the philosophy of Lao Tzu, helps you to stop forcing your life.
Taoism is a Chinese philosophy attributed to Lao Tzu which contributed to the folk religion of the people primarily in the rural areas of China and became the official religion of the country under the Tang Dynasty. Taoism is therefore both a philosophy and a religion. Taoism teaches to embrace wonder and the joy in living gracefully with style. Lao Tzu was an ancient Chinese philosopher and writer who is known to be the founder of Taoism. He is also credited as the writer of Taoism’s most sacred text, the Tao Te Ching and his words can apply to people all over the world.
So with that in mind, here is Why Forcing Life Never Works (And What to Do Instead) from the philosophy of Lao Tzu-
01. Slow Down and Observe
02. Let Go of Control
03. Act in Harmony with the Situation
04. Don’t Chase
05. Align Desire with Reality
06. Adapt Like Water
07. Practice Detachment from Results
We hope you enjoyed listening to this podcast and hope this video, from the philosophy of Lao Tzu, helps you to stop forcing your life.
Taoism is a Chinese philosophy attributed to Lao Tzu which contributed to the folk religion of the people primarily in the rural areas of China and became the official religion of the country under the Tang Dynasty. Taoism is therefore both a philosophy and a religion. Taoism teaches to embrace wonder and the joy in living gracefully with style. Lao Tzu was an ancient Chinese philosopher and writer who is known to be the founder of Taoism. He is also credited as the writer of Taoism’s most sacred text, the Tao Te Ching and his words can apply to people all over the world.