By Allison Michelle Dienstman — 2018
Anybody can grasp some of Daosim's key concepts with a few quotes from one of its most important books, the Dao De Jing.
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Many centuries ago, Lao Tzu spoke of the four cardinal virtues, teaching that when we practice them as a way of life, we come to know the truth of the universe.
Little is truly known about the Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu, the guiding figure in Daoism. He is said to have been a record keeper in the court of the central Chinese Zhou Dynasty in the 6th century BCE, and an older contemporary of Confucius.
Hyla Cass shares the words of William Walsh, a nutritional medicine expert.
Life will continue to bring change. Cultivating a rich inner garden will help you to stay centered and harmonious in the midst of change.
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In McLaren’s view, we typically perceive emotions as problems, which we then thoughtlessly express or repress. She advocates a more mindful approach, where we step back and see our emotions as sources of information.
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I don’t know what happened to emotions in this society. They are the least understood, most maligned, and most ridiculously over-analyzed aspects of human life.
Our world is in the midst of an emotional meltdown. People are restless, volatile, our tempers about to blow. Why is rage so rampant? What is the solution?
Meditation teacher Sally Kempton shares her tools for finding peace—even during life's most overwhelming moments.
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There is a key moment, says Pema Chödrön, when we make the choice between peace and conflict. In this teaching from her program Practicing Peace, she describes the practice we can do at that very moment to bring peace for ourselves, for others, and for the world.