Tao And The Art Of Flowing With Life
Preoccupied with a goal-oriented life, much of our consciousness of existence is diminished over time; or actions become linear, rigid and rived. However, with a slightest divalent, we capitulate in theshelof conventional religion or dubious soppy. With growing interest in gnathic and nonconformist phonies, especially the likes of Taoism, seem to be bucking this trend. Lao Tzu's the 'Tao Te Ching', a huge solitary of wisdom, is punctuated with ic narratives and analogies. Borrogliberally from nature, Lao depicts harmony of living and non-living ns, which creates an unhindered flow fe and thereby articulates synergy in re. Taoist philosophy is anchored in Tao'. It is the driving force of our ersed; primordial, charged with giving energy, the Tao creates and latest the natural order that abounds where. Understanding the Tao is to comprehend the unity of life. By applying the knowledge of the rhythmic and seasonal changes in nature-like the rising and setting of the sun, the seasons and ebb and flow of ocean tides, we gain insight into perpetuity besides getting unified with the Tao and the entire universe. The idea of yin-yang, or the vice-versa, is another important Taoist approach. Thematically represented, in is the negative or passive force, whereasyangis the positive, active force. By their contradictory, yet complementary attributes, they are in symmetry and represent the dualism present in nature: day and night, good and bad, summer and winter, and so on. By these phenome na, we gain profound insight into the ebb and flow of life's progression while acknowledging its natural regression. Appreciation of all the interrelatedness in our midst follows naturally. Wu-weir or non-action is another inspirational idea. It is action by non-action or action with purpose. With the understanding of the direction and flow of the Tao (nature), wee-wee presupposes a spontaneous, effortless action and by aligning with it without resistance much is done with minimum effort. By waiting for the ideal time to act, less energy is expended. In going with the flow in nature we calibrate our existence with the unity of life and experience being partof it. By awareness that failures are caused by our misplaced, mistimed actions and our resistance tothe flow, the mind becomes serene with the practise of wee-wee. Lao Tzu employs the metaphor of water to imbue the idea of contentment. Though placid and humble, water has potential to reveal its power of resistance its immense generosity, water overwhelms us with compassion. Never aspiring for the top position, water alwayflows downward, events the lowestebb,which others despise. Going with the floaters doesn't confront obstacles; it finds a different path by steering itself away from obstacles. Enriching our equanimiwhen behaving like water, we avoid the confrontationist path, always going with the flow. Knowledge of the Taoist approach inculcates humility, moderation and contentment. The laws of nature and their understanding represent the harmony and symmetry of the natural order and our unity with life, awayfromthe self-centred and competitive mindset of humans.
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Courtesy: Ram Mohan and Speaking Tree,Times of India
Tao And The Art Of Flowing With Life
Preoccupied with a goal-oriented life, much of our consciousness of existence is diminished over time; or actions become linear, rigid and rived. However, with a slightest divalent, we capitulate in theshelof conventional religion or dubious soppy. With growing interest in gnathic and nonconformist phonies, especially the likes of Taoism, seem to be bucking this trend. Lao Tzu's the 'Tao Te Ching', a huge solitary of wisdom, is punctuated with ic narratives and analogies. Borrogliberally from nature, Lao depicts harmony of living and non-living ns, which creates an unhindered flow fe and thereby articulates synergy in re. Taoist philosophy is anchored in Tao'. It is the driving force of our ersed; primordial, charged with giving energy, the Tao creates and latest the natural order that abounds where. Understanding the Tao is to comprehend the unity of life. By applying the knowledge of the rhythmic and seasonal changes in nature-like the rising and setting of the sun, the seasons and ebb and flow of ocean tides, we gain insight into perpetuity besides getting unified with the Tao and the entire universe. The idea of yin-yang, or the vice-versa, is another important Taoist approach. Thematically represented, in is the negative or passive force, whereasyangis the positive, active force. By their contradictory, yet complementary attributes, they are in symmetry and represent the dualism present in nature: day and night, good and bad, summer and winter, and so on. By these phenome na, we gain profound insight into the ebb and flow of life's progression while acknowledging its natural regression. Appreciation of all the interrelatedness in our midst follows naturally. Wu-weir or non-action is another inspirational idea. It is action by non-action or action with purpose. With the understanding of the direction and flow of the Tao (nature), wee-wee presupposes a spontaneous, effortless action and by aligning with it without resistance much is done with minimum effort. By waiting for the ideal time to act, less energy is expended. In going with the flow in nature we calibrate our existence with the unity of life and experience being partof it. By awareness that failures are caused by our misplaced, mistimed actions and our resistance tothe flow, the mind becomes serene with the practise of wee-wee. Lao Tzu employs the metaphor of water to imbue the idea of contentment. Though placid and humble, water has potential to reveal its power of resistance its immense generosity, water overwhelms us with compassion. Never aspiring for the top position, water alwayflows downward, events the lowestebb,which others despise. Going with the floaters doesn't confront obstacles; it finds a different path by steering itself away from obstacles. Enriching our equanimiwhen behaving like water, we avoid the confrontationist path, always going with the flow. Knowledge of the Taoist approach inculcates humility, moderation and contentment. The laws of nature and their understanding represent the harmony and symmetry of the natural order and our unity with life, awayfromthe self-centred and competitive mindset of humans.
DISCLAIMER:
The views expressed in the Article above are Ram Mohan views and kashmiribhatta.in is not in any way responsible for the opinions expressed in the above article. The article belongs to its respective owner or owners and this site does not claim any right over it.
Courtesy: Ram Mohan and Speaking Tree,Times of India