Today’s book: The Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu—an ancient yet timeless collection of wisdom verses that invites us to live with balance, humility, and harmony by aligning with the flow of life.
Here’s your 1-minute summary:
- The Tao is the Way. It’s the natural rhythm of the universe—beyond words, but always present.
- Non-doing isn’t inaction. Wu wei means effortless action—doing less, but aligning more with what’s essential.
- Soft is strong. Water yields but wears down stone. Gentleness and flexibility are deeper forms of power.
- Let go of control. The wise lead by serving, influence by example, and succeed by stepping back.
- Know yourself, master the world. True strength begins with inner stillness, self-awareness, and simplicity.
Don’t force the moment—flow with it. How can you live more in harmony with the Tao today?
As always, check out the Notes for more on this class. We’ve also got notes on Confucius’ The Analects. I tend to lean more Confucius than Lao Tzu, which again we talked about in Trying Not to Try. Check out those notes—hope you enjoy!
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