5 ways to Love Yourself and Be in the Flow of Your Life using the Philosophy of Lao Tzu. This ancient Chinese philosopher was the founder of Taoism and the author of its masterful text, the Tao Te Ching. Lao Tzu suggests that life is like the course of a river, effortlessly following its own path, embodying the natural flow of life. Being in the ‘Flow’ is about leading your life’s course with minimal resistance. It is about allowing the course of your life to unfold, whilst making conscious decisions—even while accepting it.
“The river advances serenely, undisturbed by judgments or expectations. But if you care about what other people think, you will always be their prisoner… Because one believes in oneself, one doesn’t try to convince others.” The 5 steps discussed are the following:
- Embrace your natural state
- Let go of self-judgement
- Live in the present
- Trust the unfolding of the Tao (life’s natural order)
- Cultivate inner stillness
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