Taoism is all about being one with the Tao, the force behind the universe which controls and guides our destiny. By moving in conflict with it, we will only be in a losing battle, preventing us from finding true happiness.

Be one with the Tao

Think of life as a river, and Tao as the current. We will only get exhausted when we swim against it, it will only distract us from things that really matter. In short, stop setting external things as our goal, instead, focus on the internal, as this will prevent us going against the Tao.

Focus inwards

Stay true to your own value, you should not go over your true capacities without a strong foundation to support it. In other words, don't stand on your tiptoes to look taller, you will only fall easier in face of resistance.Do not exagerrate your value and do not boast your achievements, you will only be put in a very vulnerable position - a slave to validation.

Don't stand on your tiptoes

Like water, we should be soft and yielding, yet infinite and consistent. After all, mountains can be a water's play toy with time.

Let softness overcome hardness

Like water which carves out mountains through the decades, we should have discipline in doing the small tasks everyday. Because that is the only way we could do to conquer the hardest tasks.

Consistency will overcome any hard undertaking

Only by having the patience in letting the Tao manifest itself, we will find true wealth. We need to move in tune with it. Remember, sometimes doing less is doing more.Because like a watered tree, we need to wait for months to harvest its fruit. We will never get to force it.

Let go and let the Tao manifest itself

Being too hard and brittle will limit your ability to adapt. Imagine, if a rock fell off a cliff, it will shatter. But if water does, it will just find another way to flow.

Be flexible

Focus and experience the present, lay down your hands for a while and flow with the current of life so you can see what Tao has for you.

Chill bro 

The universe does not make mistakes.

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Prozac: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antidepressant#/media/File:Prozac.jpg
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Taoist Wisdom For Inner Peace

By identifying what you fear the most, you will also get to identify what you need the most to grow.

Fear = Growth

In life, facing and conquering your fears is the most fulfilling thing a human can experience in his lifetime.

Why do we need to conquer?

Even if our fears are as small as talking to a stranger, or as big as conquering an empire, if you get to overcome the fear that sits on your shoulder, you are courageous.

You are brave

However, too much courage will backfire on you. You need to take it slow to not feel overwhelmed and disappointed. This is the fault many dreamers face, after all, it is much easier to use stairs than to climb a building.

Don't rush

Be in your comfort zone, then gradually stretch it. In a video game, you wouldn't fight the final boss straight ahead, right? You will level up first, fighting monsters and mini bosses as you go

Level up slowly

By facing your fears in manageable ways, we will be able to build courage and a strong foundation to fight the "final boss", or in this case, our greatest fears.

Face it in manageable ways

All of us have our own fears, however little of us have the courage to actually face it. Here in this Youtube video by Kleinstein, I learned why fears are important to us, and how it can help us create a fulfilling life.

In a society that promotes comfort and easiness it's common to never have to face your fears. However, facing the things you're afraid of is a necessary process of growth—it is how you build courage and become more competent and confident. This video shares four ways to face and manage fear, and to make courage the new habit. --Contents-- 0:00 The Importance of Courage 0:41 1. Deconstruct your fear 2:04 2. Safety doesn't exist 3:02 3. Expand your competence zone 3:41 How to expand your competence zone 5:43 4. Focus on what is important (Most Important Tip!) 6:45 Summary: Fear Points the Way Paintings used: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/7yad2g6c0lz6dpi/AADFhR3Rs8hJq0qQNTR_mgqUa?dl=0

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In a society that promotes comfort and easiness, it is common to never have to face your fears. However, facing the things you're afraid of is a necessary process of growth—it is how you build courage and become more competent and confident. This video shares four ways to face and manage fear, and explains how to make courage a habit.

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-- Contents --
0:00 The Importance of Courage
0:41 1. Deconstruct your fear
2:04 2. Safety doesn't exist
3:02 3. Expand your competence zone
3:41 How to expand your competence zone
5:43 4. Focus on what is important (Most Important Tip!)
6:45 Summary: Fear Points the Way

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