TAOISM | 5 Life Lessons From Lao Tzu
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- Опубліковано 2 чер 2024
- Can you celebrate life and not cling to it? Can you give up control and still get things done? Can you achieve your goals without forcing?
These are all themes we find in the ancient Taoist key work called the Tao Te Ching, which was written by a mysterious sage named Lao Tzu. There isn’t much known about this character of Chinese antiquity, and some historians even doubt that he truly existed. But whoever wrote the Tao Te Ching has inspired millions of people to see the world in a different light.
Taoism deeply respects the passive, receptive part of existence, which is generally undervalued. By becoming aware of the strength of, what the Taoists call, the ‘feminine’ or the ‘yin’-aspects of life, we’ll see that effort and force aren’t always the best tools in the toolbox for getting things done.
In a previous video, The Philosophy of Flow, I expand upon the so-called ‘flow state’, known as the soft power of ‘wu wei’ or ‘effortless-action’, also described as being ‘in the zone’ when participating in certain activities like sports and painting.
This video, however, explores how the wisdom of Lao Tzu can help us go with the flow in a more general sense. How can we let go, and let ourselves be carried along with the river of life? How can we live more effortlessly, with less stress and anxiety? How can we live a rich life and enjoy it to the fullest, with minimal interference of the natural course?
The following five lessons based on the writings of Lao Tzu might inspire you to live life in an entirely different way. Here are 5 life lessons from Lao Tzu.
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00:00 0) Intro
01:48 1) Don’t force anything
03:50 2) Don’t overburden yourself
06:39 3) Stop controlling the world
08:26 4) Enough is enough
10:29 5) Don’t cling to life
#TAOISM #TAO #LAOTZU
There's nothing like watching a video on this channel before going to bed. The peace of mind one can achieve is priceless. Thanks a lot.
Couldn’t agree more
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I personally love them to start the day , but now I’m gonna try them at night 💊 thought pill
bout happen rn
I watch it everyday in the morning while drinking coffee
"Please stop quoting me"
- Lao Tazu
"A UA-cam video of a thousand seconds, starts with playing the start button."
Oaa Ztlu
@@threethrushes 😂😂😂😂😂
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Who?
@@threethrushes Well you deserve a like mate, since I'm not in the mood so...
"Mastering others is strength. Mastering yourself is true power."
-Lao Tzu
If you love self, there is benefit. If you love others, there is benefit ✊✌❣⚘⚘🎶✊
"masterbatting is one way, but too much masterbatting is enslaving mind and soul"
-Lao Tzu
@@blicahaya8117 masturbation is good for health 😁
“ if you’re depressed you’re living in the past. If your anxious you’re living in the future. If you’re at peace you’re living in the present”
-Lao Tzu
this blew my mind
oh fk! it gave me goosebumps!!!!!! so freaking godamn nice
📌 Yes 🙌 great video, but someone actually needs to hear this, you've got to stop saving all your money. Venture into investing some, if you really want financial stability.
@@firearms914 Lately I've been thinking of buying cryptocurrency or stocks for retirement, I've set asides $350k to invest but along the line, I usually get cold feet, maybe because I have no idea what I'm doing, please I could really use some guidelines.
@@firearms914 Lately I've been thinking of buying cryptocurrency or stocks for retirement, I've set asides $350k to invest but along the line, I usually get cold feet, maybe because I have no idea what I'm doing, please I could really use some guidelines.
@@larizoclack1541 Buy index funds if you wanna be safe, though you are probably be better off just going to Vanguard or something for that
"To The Mind That Is Still, The Whole Universe Surrenders."
- Lao Tzu
Be still know that I am God Bible so stop thinking
This was the first quote when daoism came to my attention
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"He Who Speaks, Does Not Know. He Who Knows, Does Not Speak."
- Lao Tzu
He who speaks the dao does not know the dao. He who knows the dao does not know the dao
Love that saying .. people talk too much ... if they listened they would have more empathy
I wish they could teach that at journalism schools. Better yet, shut them all down.
And so what this video speaking
‘The tao that can be told is not the eternal Tao The name that can be named is not the eternal Name.”
I have always taken this to mean that words are inherently limited. A map is not the thing mapped. A description is not the thing itself. Human attempts to define or describe reality inevitably falls short.
Does anyone have a different understanding?
One of my favourite statements from Lao Tzu is ― “Care about what other people think and you will always be their prisoner.”
Many of us have been prisoners of others for far too long without even realising it.
However, being too careless about the laws made by other people (society) can end up making you a literal prisoner as well. Just sayin' ;)
Agree .. other people can control you by imposing their thoughts on yours (peer group) .. the more you stand comfortable within your own skin the happier you will be
@@souldissolve That's not the point though. lol
"The truth is not always beautiful, nor beautiful words the truth"
-Lao Tzu
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I dont get it ols someone explain
@@Peter-ie6po Most of the truth in our lives are harsh in reality. One might be fluent at choosing the words spoken but he can't speak truthfully (the nature of the truth remains as it is whether we add some preety words or any abstraction to it).
@@suzudhami2852 thank you 😊
@@Peter-ie6po U're welcome😊
❀ Timestamps ❀
Five Lessons Based on the Writings of Lao Tzu
1:48 1) Don’t force anything
3:50 2) Don’t overburden yourself
6:39 3) Stop controlling the world
8:26 4) Enough is enough
10:29 5) Don’t cling to life
My favorite part: „Those who stand on tiptoes do not stand firmly.“
And thanks for gendering :)
Thank you, I'm going to use these to make some chapters (I forgot)!
@ Sure, yes, chapters are always neat!
Thanks you so much. It makes things clearer to remember
"Gendering"? Pretty sure Lao Tzu would have laughed at "political correctness". He would taught you to be responsible for your own feelings rather than push your morals on others.
Thx!
The Tao Te Ching taught me that the most profound things in life are often the most obvious.
"The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step"
- Lao Tzu
Always loved that one
A journey of two steps, begins with one step, or one giant leap.
The journey to thousand miles begins beneath you're feet ☯️ 🙏🏻
right
"Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like."
~ Lao Tzu 🙏🏽❤️
"Don't trust every quote on the internet" ~Lao Tzu
~Lao Tzu ×
~ Nikita√
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Brilliant
"Change is the only constant."
Sometimes the most paradoxical statements are the most true.
Isn’t the Tao the only constant then
Bruce Lee will forever be the voice in my head that echoes "empty your mind, be formless, shapeless like water." You should do a video on Bruce and explore his understanding of self actualization and never surrendering. He's been quite the inspiration for me.
i second that!
He parrots Lao tzu
My mother fit the quote of "when one candle lights another, it itself is not diminished." And she never tried to outshine others. Thank you bringing this quote to me.
When one candle lights another, its light is not diminished
i should apply this bit of wisdom to my own life.
A tree as great as a man's embrace springs up from a small shoot;
A terrace nine stories high begins with a pile of earth;
A journey of a thousand miles starts under one's feet.
People usually fail when they are on the verge of success.
So give as much care to the end as to the beginning;
Then there will be no failure.
- Tao Te Ching, Chapter 64.
Mind blown.. seriously, I need to read the Tao te ching and make a video of lao tzu..
Success is the amount of joy you feel⚘ 💞⚘
“Knowing others is intelligence;
knowing yourself is true wisdom.
Mastering others is strength;
mastering yourself is true power.”
― Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching
“How you are treated is more important than how much you like someone.” 🙏🏽
When you force something nothing comes but when you sort your life and let it flow everything comes
Its hard to do tho :(
Your content has improved the quality of my life greatly and introduced me to stoicism, I can not thank you enough!
Whoever knows contentment finds peace forever.
So true.
Knowing that what we have is a gift is like a balm to our soul. We don’t have to constantly push and run. We can relax and breath.
I wish more people understood this. It doesn’t matter how hard you work towards certain things if it just isn’t meant for you. It’s like swimming against the current.
With so many millions of people who know about all this wisdom, including all other philosophical teachings, it's strange that the world is still F-and-crazy.
Also the desire to accumulate wealth is not always driven by fear. Most of the time it's driven by a desire to live a better quality of life.
I am a regular listener of your teaching for the last 2 years almost all files I have saved listened several times. I was not knowing how to comment on line but now I have learned.
In fact several times I tried to order few items of your product but I couldn't do it because of not good in internet. I am 58 years, proud to be a subject of a saint Prime Minister named Narendra Damoder Modi. Hailing from the most southern state of Kerala. To be very sincere Sir, in my life you are the 3rd one influenced after Chanakya and Norman Vincent Peal.
Hope you will help a thousands of young generations to lead a peaceful life.
These five points are so important to live a happy life. Actually without having read anything about Taoism before, I am naturally living according to these principles and I can only recommend it to everybody. I am leading a simple life in which I don’t want to become a slave of my possessions. And I always trust the universe because deep down in my soul I have an intuition which guides me through life without forcing things. With this natural mentality I have found my soulmate in life, he is my great love and I’m so happy about it. ❣️
"Dont start none, won't be none" Lao Tzu
There are a lot of similarities with Buddhism! The gentle art of letting go of control is essential. Every seasoned meditator (that also tries to achieve insight) will notice at some point, that the amount of control we actually have is tiny and at best an illusion. Knowing that, we can redirect mental resources to the things that are really important!
I went on a Sundo retreat in Romania with Master Kim who was teaching Lao Tzu's teaching. Sundo is an anxient Taoist way of living and being. I find the whole subject facinating and have trained to be a Dahn Master under Ilchi Lee's Brain Education System. I have started teaching this in my local area and now have to do this online. It seems to resonate with people more now as we are living in a society that is becoming oblivious to common sense. The ones who are waking up to this seem to be embracing these thoughts and philosophies with open hearts. It certain is an interesting time to be alive, and using your energy, rather than force, you can actually ahchieve the life you want. Not using force and allowing things to be is the key. Also becoming the energy that you want to be, which if it forceful in any way, will be hard work. If it is natural and caring, it will be successful. Always a great watch. Thanks for sharing. :)
"I see now that the circumstances of one's birth is irrelevent,it is what you do with the gift of life that determines who you are"
-Lao Tzu
then lies what is important...what is the best script to live this life...enzalganger is one of that
Can't find anywhere that this was quoted from Lao Tzu himself
@@pprsstvz Guys its a joke, its from Mewtwo
@@oscarestrada8477 lol that's a pokemon right? I wanted to say I found it was him saying that, but wasn't sure if I would make a fool out of myself loll
"Whether you go up the ladder or down it, your position is shaky. When you stand with your two feet on the ground, you will always keep your balance." - Lao Tzu
Hope is as hollow as fear.
“Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.”
― Lao Tzu
I really like these 10-15 minutes of wisdom you provide us with. It feels like I disconnect myself from the stress in my life to go into this very calm, peaceful and still place where your soft, delicate voice, accompanied with relaxing music, enlightens me about the world and life. Thanks for all your work!
"If he dies, he dies."
Ivan Drago, Tao Master
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We all die daily
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Am I the only one who loves the pronunciation of his name...Lao Tzu
I am sure people living in the city in america and people on social media would blow this philosophy off
I think the most important thing to realize is that hustle culture sort of breaks us down. I mean, it's important to work and be disciplined but not break ourselves in the process
Hustle culture is really terrible.
I couldn't agree more.. Just when I find myself free and content, when I focus on my "hustle" the stresses and personal pressures of feeling inadequate come back in and send me crashing down and I have to start from scratch.
Balance is key to everything in life.
Exactly hustle culture is so bad but they glorify it. It makes life boring if you’re constantly working especially doing a job you hate. It’s stressful
I learn the secret to life is fun. When your having fun is when your the happiest. The mind is free.
Be like water, my friend!
right
Bruce Lee. Sadly...Bruce did not take his own counsel. He put 10 pounds of sand...in a five pound sack. His book...The Tao Of Jeet Kune Do could be the Taoist Bible. Exception blue print of Taoist principles for Life.
What's that mean?
@@michaeloaks9905 Water is adaptable yet, it simply flows.
"Your mind is like this water my friend. When it is agitated it becomes diffuclt to see, but if you let it rest the awenser becomes clear"
-Master Oogway
Lessons from Lao Tzu:
1.) Do not force anything
2.) Do not over burden yourself
3.) Do not control the world
4.) Enough is enough
5.) Do not cling to life
You are welcome🙄🌻
"Be like water"
Short but it helps me ease my anxiety and stress.
The fact that Taoism drives me nucking futs is proof enough that the path offered by this perspective is painfully truthful. The constant contradicting ironies expressed by Taoism frustrate me so much because I know they mirror the universe our spirits currently occupy. My dear Uncle Dave used to loosely paraphrase Lao Tzu often to help me out with my biggest problem... myself. He would say things like, "Those who say don't know. Those who know don't say." Or "Untangle the knot and soften your glare, darkly visible, it's as if it were there." Talk about being intrigued and frustrated at the same time! Taoism requires the ability to surrender without compromise and so much more. I'm just an old ding dong but I want to thank you and the people who wrote marvelous comments below. I didn't see arrogance or cleverness but rather understanding and empathy. That's the way. All the best.
Always so gratefull of having found Einzelgänger and his videos. Now they really are part of my everyday life.
1- don't force
2- don't overburden yourself
3- stop controlling
4- enough is enough
5- don't cling to life
5 is don't "cling" to life
Every time my mind is loud, I like watching this channel content. It helps me to cool down
This ancient wisdom is more relevant than ever, as humanity faces great challenges. I’m ineffably grateful for these videos, many thanks to Einzelgänger! ✌️❤️
Normal guy here, this was actually beautiful. I'm gonna look into Lao-tzu now. I think I need this.
I said the same thing one day. 14 years later, best day I ever had.
Here is how to imagine you're own non-existence: "Everyone is "I" to themselves" - Alan Watts
As long as there's new organisms born in the universe after you cease to exist, then death will always be followed by a new "I". The "I" of one of those new brains.
Journaling while watching these!
All I know is sometimes people's have a path that causes different effects from people you come across you to treat you in a way they never treat people because the path you have can change people to break free from the programming. And no matter how good you are to other or how positive you are won't matter. I spent my life pleasing and helping other and today not one person today has helped me. Not even letting me shower or inviting me over for a hit meal. I live in my car and those two things would mean the world to me. No one checks on me or anything. But I will never become negative or treat others badly. I will stay positive and keep my head up because my environment and the people in it aren't who I am and don't control me. It's been rough but I know that the end result is what I focus on nor money or success in this world but ending the cycling back is what is important to me.
Change is the only constant
"Gucci gang gucci gang gucci gang"
~Lao Tzu
Did Laozi really say that?
“Care about what other people think and you will always be their prisoner.”
― Lao Tzu
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So many dont think very positive about this so much athristic country China,but this values and mind are so outstanding honorable,outstanding....
Lao Tzu was simply phenomenal
Love these words of wisdom. Going with life’s natural flow and letting go of control have brought me much contentment
I've seen this video many times and every time seems to give me a different message.
A golden and glorious freedom
I start my day with one of these videos it helps get through the day with a clear mind
This channel is one of my favorite channels on UA-cam!
Thank you for the multiple, and amazing videos on Taoism. I've watched them multiple times already, and I think I'll continue to do so for a long time. I've been reading the Tao Te Ching but some parts require some interpretation and your videos are just the perfect companion.
Thank you Tiago. I'm glad you appreciate the videos!
Interestingly, a year ago I would scream here how easy it is to make a video about it that sounds nice but try to live a life I am living and apply it. But today I feel like this is a relieve to just let go and let the world to live on its own. But the difference is that I have changed my situation so I became more free and happy so I am becoming more able to engage in 'letting go'. But I understood that if you want to be able to let go, leave the stressful life. Give up on effords that cause you to live in stress. It is better to not have as to have in exoense of the inner peace.
One more Taoism masterpiece by
Einzelgänger.
Words to live by: ‘Change is the only constant.’
A friend of mine who was a project manager told me once that he had experienced a phenomenon he couldn't understand not once but on many occasions over the decades. He said when a project was facing critical challenges frighting deadline for completion, no matter how hard he tried to control and manage it, problems never end, over and over again popped up. Once he fell sick for more than a week, when he returned the biggest problems he been facing in the project were all resolved or almost overcome.
On other occasion his close relative pass away was forced to take leaves and another was his prebooked air travel holidays could not be postponed without losing all his money. Hence Lao Tzu's brilliant teaching really works. Thank you for your sharing.
This is true profound wisdom let us sing let it go let it go
My parents were born during the Great Depression ... they accomplish much with very little before any talk of minimalism ... now that I reflect they were my greatest teachers.
We are all human BEINGS, not human doings⚘
I found this channel today and I am loving every content . Thank you for your hard work ❤️🙏
I am officially a part of Taoism, stoicism, and spirituality
This is brilliant. Thank you!!
“Do or do not, there is no try”
-Master Yoda
Thank you for summarizing and sharing these key points from Taoism! They are very important outlooks that I believe everyone should hear about at least once.
Thank you for your content. It is truly enlightening and I hope you know that you have helped so many others hear about these wisdoms for life!
Go with the flow, let go let God🤗 (sacred consciousness, holy creation)⚘
"Be the leaf." - Meelo
Really appreciate your videos. The topics you cover and thought you put into them are amazing, very grateful to have found your channel🙏
What a great video to wake up to after a dark night of the soul🙏🏽💞☯️
*PATIENCE has been a great compass of mine* 🙏
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Chill
-Lao Tzu
This channel is really a life changing for me .
I just wish these videos were longer. I love to draw whilst listening. Thank you for these.
Okay sir, you are a mind reader. Our philosophy class is doing a project on philosophers, and I wanted to do Lao Tzu, not mentioned in our book. I literally was just watching your video from August 4th, 2019, checked my notifications and here this was. Everything happens for a reason!
Great! Good luck with your project!
@ thank you!
These principles are gold.
This guy is the most underrated guy ever, period.
THANK YOU! I appreciated all the works and wisdom you're sharing!
Another great distillation of ancient but timeless wisdom!
"The things you own,
End up owing you".
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Thank you Einzelgänger! So true and learning how to apply it: die before I die.....what a learning (or rather...unlearning)-curve! Dankjewel!!🙏🏻🌈💫
THis is what i was needed.
Thankyou for sharing.
Impressive how the quality of your videos and all material is always improving! Congrats and keep going, I'm always watching!
Your videos have truly made me a better human being
Amazing work you do! Thank you.
Thank you for posting.
I just found your channel. So refreshing and needed. Found it at the right time. Subscribed and will continue to follow as I believe this is the only way we’re able to continue living freely.
For a UA-cam presentation, this is a very accurate and helpful presentation of Taoism. Well done!
So beautifully explained thank you so much !!!
Thanks so much for the powerful words of wisdom 🙏🏿🙌🏿
"The Tao does nothing, but leaves nothing undone."