Modern Tao – 7 Ways To Be Happy Just The Way You Are

Taoism is one thing, and Modern Tao is another. However, the new and revolutionized meaning of Taoism lies on the same principles and is definitely something that change our lives for the better.

Do you know what Tao means? Or what type of path it follows?

It is often translated as ‘the way’ or ‘the path’, but the actual meaning is much deeper, as I will detail below.

The Concept Of Taoism (Wu-Wei) As A Backbone Of The Modern Tao

Lao Tzu is the creator of Taoism and the person who taught the Wu-Wei concept over the years. In a nutshell, the meaning of Wu-Wei is ‘no thing’, however it does not translate to doing nothing.

Instead, it means finding happiness and being spiritually fulfilled by simply following your own path and going with the flow of your own life entirely, as opposed to imitating others or their actions.

Lao Tzu has found the concept of Taoism years ago, when the civilization was not even close to what it is now.

However, his concept has been dramatically aligned to today’s standards and can definitely be applied to the tech-savvy, modern an fast-paced world.

Taoism In The Modern World — A Change You Must Bring

The truth is, no matter how the world advances in the future, the concept and fundamental aspect of Taoism will always be the same, following simple principles and puzzles of life.

In order to understand and, eventually, master Taoism, you will have to commit to these 7 principles:

1. You don’t have to know every answer now

Our life is a big piece of mystery, and that is the way it should sometimes stay. Just think about it — isn’t it more fun to find out some answers later in the story rather than too soon?

Or, in other words, isn’t it better to find out the answer at the right time?

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