Be humble -- and other lessons from the philosophy of water | Raymond Tang

How do we find fulfillment in a world that's constantly changing? Raymond Tang struggled with this question until he came across the ancient Chinese philosophy of the Tao Te Ching. In it, he found a passage comparing goodness to water, an idea he's now applying to his everyday life. In this charming talk, he shares three lessons he's learned so far from the "philosophy of water." "What would water do?" Tang asks. "This simple and powerful question ... has changed my life for the better."
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[@heartoftejiri]

"nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished" THAT SLAPPED ME IN THE FACE

[@mechailreydon3784]

“All streams flow to the ocean because it is lower.” KNOCKED ME DEAD

[@pearl8836]

@Eihoofd2 hehehe

[@drawitout]

@Eihoofd2 But maybe we are like water droplets. We think we die, but we just transform again and again. Living beings are like droplets, but collectively we are like a body of water.

[@sunray_surfer]

it's a beautiful sentence

[@horednaxela6919]

@@drawitout “You are not a drop in the ocean. You are the entire ocean in a drop. “. - Rumi

[@courtoman]

“Empty your mind. Be formless, shapeless like water. Now you put water into a cup, it becomes the cup. You put water into a bottle, it becomes the bottle. You put water in a teapot, it becomes the teapot. Now water can flow or it can crash. Be water my friend.” ~ Bruce Lee

[@moguldamongrel3054]

courtoman u put water in fire its no longer water

[@RoFLduhasLoLgesagt]

thank you! was searching for this :D

[@goldwolf0606]

Mogul DaMongrel wrong... steam is still water, just in a different physical form. So is ice.

[@holytrashify]

"Be like a rock, strong, immovable, when water comes at rock, water just gets out of the way...when rock comes at you, you get out of the way....be like rock" - Holy Trash

[@tawfeeqabdi938]

Water can use oppress and even crush rock with its extremely heavy weight, Everything is made out of Beautiful Water :) .

[@floralfancy7814]

I feel like I often put very high expectations on myself but I've realised that you have to humble yourself and start small to get something big.

[@goofycawfee]

This ted talk made me feel peaceful 😌

[@hellohailwidiss3390]

Yeee the same ! 😊

[@Prabhat891]

same

[@seshansmith]

Probably one of my favorite Ted talks ever. I'll rewatch this every few months

[@XLU-vt7ky]

The book itself can give you even larger and deeper harmony. It may last during the whole life. I recommend this book sincerely 🙂

[@tramy1572]

How wonderful this is

[@NicoSmets]

A TED talk that is not total garbage!? That is unseen these days. Thumbs up for the Tao Te Ching. That's a wonderful book.

[@lesterdelacruz5088]

One quote I read about humility that adds to this is. “Stop making everything about yourself”. I like it because it applies to anxiety and pride. “I am great” and “I’m useless” both addressed in this quote. Both quotes are counterproductive to peace because the focus is on the self.

[@metal4people]

I guess, the situation when you feel trapped is usually caused by absence of aim, absence of the path to go. Water always know where to flow. Should definitely read the book. Tang, thank you! Nice speech :)

[@HS-ly4fo]

Water finds a way!

[@rainynight02]

Would you know of which English translation to recommend?

[@TheEyesThrone]

You do not feel trapped because of the absence of aim, rather because there is no aim and you feel like you need one. A river doesn't aim to reach the ocean, it just does as that is what is natural. Water may find a way, but it doesn't seek a way. Water doesn't intend on freezing or turning into steam, it just does.

[@bhupinderkaur9415]

So true

[@Kovukingsrod]

Simply wonderful. I really want to try and apply this to my everyday life as well.

[@joshualagrimas9555]

All these principle apply to keanu reeves very briefly, humble, isn't selfish, always credits the contribution of others, shares his experience as other people share theirs. that man is purity, and my inspiration.

[@veganchocolatemousse]

The supreme good is like water, which nourishes all things without trying to. It is content with the low places that people disdain. It greatly benefits The Ten Thousand Things, without going against them. In dwelling, it stays grounded. In being, it flows to depths. In expression, it is honest. In confrontation, it stays gentle. In governance it balances. In action, it aligns to timing. It is content with its nature, and therefore cannot be faulted.

[@kubasniak]

Is it Tao Te Ching? Bruh I started watching video and it is from Tao Te Ching lol.

[@mistermoon4508]

Those who can do such are either super healthy and pain free, or are super tolerant of pain and nastiness.

[@zawsrdtygbhjimokpl6998]

what about floods? Floods can definitely go against things. Also, while it reaches a goal without a instantaneous force (excluding floods), it is immortal and has endless time to achieve things and over that time a great deal of force is used. Humans are not immortal

[@lightfuryy__7736]

In this generation where the competition is always increasing and people aiming for success more than ever, this video really calmed my mind and a calm mind is the golden key to success

[@AjmalSOLSDYodyssey]

Humility in his expression and voice seems evident. ❤

[@sixact9647]

"A woman is like a tea bag - you can't tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water." - Eleanor Roosevelt

[@susydyson1750]

haha brilliant

[@mberg1974]

‘He is a humble man, but then he has much to be humble about!’ Sir Winston Churchill

[@GeorgePenton-np9rh]

Winston Churchill said that about Clement Atlee, the socialist who defeated him for prime minister in 1946.

[@LitLotus]

Winston Churchill also said and did some atrocious things. For entire masses and races of the world. I hope you liasten again and find some peace from the beautiful words of Mr. Tang.

[@tenamihaljevic7997]

One of the greatest speeches I've heard in a while. Thank you!

[@olgagromova6668]

Thank you so much for explaining the concept of humility in such a powerful image! I can't wait to try those principles out on daily life!

[@claudetteshock5830]

I appreciate you Raymond Tang. I got chills down my spine too. I feel way better thank you.

[@darylnarciza6157]

Thank you for this lesson. Just the best TED talk I have discovered throughout time. Life has put a lot of challenges at the moment, but faith and humility will keep me carry on and hopefully overcome them all.

[@patricialancaster4320]

THANK YOU! I too have learned so much from his poems. "Muddy waters lie still become clear." 6 words that say so much.

[@pedrogoncaloteixeira6111]

One of the best TedTalks I´ve ever seen. Amazing.

[@ethanstepanian1559]

It's incredible how well he controls himself through that initial wave of emotion

[@quoctrungnguyen6982]

This guy is so calm and knowledgeable

[@jimkeen7674]

I recently discovered Tai Chi, and through this practice first began to understand Taoism on a practical level. It's been changing my life for the better, too, in surprising ways. Well spoken, Mr. Tang, and good luck in the future.

[@shafeervk007]

Humility, harmony and opennes

[@RoFLduhasLoLgesagt]

H2O

[@maxischmidt1299]

Lorenor Zorro that is great way to remember! ^^

[@RoFLduhasLoLgesagt]

Maxi Schmidt well, he said it in the video, otherwise i wouldnt have figured it out myself i think 😂

[@cwindigo6919]

Harmony is community Community is unity of purpose Unity of purpose is strength What is good for the community is good for everyone A voice raised against the group must be SILENCED The community must prevail There is strength in numbers

[@neytiritetskahamoatite7688]

These are left to learn: The philosophy of Air, The philosophy of Fire and The philosophy of Earth ! And also, not the last, The philosophy of Ether (of Spirit) of the Divine - Ethe Eternal Knowledge ! 🥰🤗😇

[@victordeyavorsky6107]

Thank you Raymond for sharing your learnings from Water... fantastic way of presenting it such simple but profound teachings of Taoism. I truly relate and aim to live by its principles.... I would love to understand the teachings of water when because of other forces, strong winds, tides, earth quakes.. it absorbs/transform its energy into huge waves, floods, tsunamis, etc... and generates such unintended pain and suffering? .... I have not been able to find such answer.... and I am certain that there is a loving and wonderful teaching behind it.

[@mickeymorgan]

So nice to be reminded of FLOW, being in the flow of whatever is around me. thank you, Raymond

[@mrsasad8766]

Listening to this gave me peace of mind

[@dkinley334]

This is one of the most life altering videos I've ever watched.

[@cynthia6515]

U spoke directly to the person in me! Thank you Sir

[@surajitsamanta01]

Much more sensible and to the point lecture. Loved it! I'm gonna follow it. Thank you.

[@SharonC95]

Wow, this was a really beautiful and great TED talk! This definitely deserves more views!

[@scottfishkind5335]

Outstanding, thank you so much for such a wonderful, meaningful talk on The Tao!

[@oektomo]

Thank You. Just what I need for my problem.

[@zehra6188]

His speech was as smooth and flawless as water!! Enjoyed it!❤

[@alankuntz6494]

😗😍😆

[@katieserra6492]

Lovely, simple, and true.

[@gregthomas82]

1 Peter 5:5-6 Likewise you younger people, submit yourselves to your elders. Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for “God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.” Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time.

[@keshiachristelle5112]

Love this! Simple and straightforward. 🙂

[@koreanjennifer2033]

I'll be open to learn and enjoy my life. It makes me think a lot. Thank you

[@snehashrestha4884]

one of the best ted talk i ever came across. Thank you

[@Freestyledaily]

Thank you, Raymond!

[@MoreThanPeak1]

"Sit doown, Be humble" - Kendrick Lamar

[@justinhughes619]

King Kendrick

[@keialove-black3950]

ImFromLDN1 🙌🏾 I was coming to type this. 😂

[@justinshan2684]

The title says from the philosophy of water, not fire

[@bitchexpress]

I like this idea cuz I stopped leaving the house. There isn't much out there for me; I'm either disgusted or just bored of engaging with other people. I kept going out and doing social things, only to come home disappointed. Just about everything has lost its meaning for me, and having people criticize my reclusiveness makes me feel bad about myself. I don't see the problem with it, especially if I'm not bothering anyone, and of course I have to go out and engage the world for food and supplies. My separation isn't fueled by a phobia. I'm going to tell people, "Hey, I'm content with my nature, so I can't be faulted!" I'll see how that goes over! Great talk...and yes of course I'm engaging with people on KZbin, but out of the population of the world, I'm listening to a select INTELLIGENT few. My life doesn't revolve around advancing a career so I can buy the latest gadget or iPhone, or watching the Super Bowl. I'm composing this on an iPad that's 10 yrs old and works just fine.

[@asmaaseff419]

love this video so deep and so helpful .. thank you for sharing this with us

[@suzieelyseaon7429]

The most inspirational talk I have watched so far! Im definitely gonna practice this! Love the last question. What would water do?

[@rahulsaindane2371]

I loved this talk..thank you Sir!!!

[@sharlenedunk-hayward2171]

So happy I found this in my search for Humility, Thank You for sharing :)

[@manavjaiswal24]

One of the best TedTalks ever ❤

[@RicKohJeh]

by far, this is the best ted talk for everyone who is self-seeking

[@sentosachannel6865]

Thank you so much. ❤

[@olivierchaffanjon5780]

maybe that's one of the best TED of the year so far

[@gloriamoreno3225]

Eloquent and powerful like H2O. Thank you.

[@louandjosephvlogs]

truly a very inspirational talk!

[@user-eq6to1rg7c]

Thank you for sharing 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@rayminism6801]

It soothes me, it helps me a lot. Thank you sir!

[@stefannikola]

I’ve read it and have meditated upon it many times.

[@tpink3792]

The world has never needed this book more than now. Every single question is answered. The dao is all there is.

[@Aditya19971000]

It ws indeed amazing, i thank u fr coming up with this interesting talk. And i simply cant understand how can someone dislike it.

[@drthompson65]

Amazing. I shared this with my colleagues and I use it in my personal life.

[@aeralyn8550]

I always love these kind of videos

[@mdmac991]

Let your emotions flow like water.

[@gabrielofficial7859]

Great book so inspirational

[@midnightcat6116]

This was awesome!! Beautiful message and Just what i needed at a time of hardship. Much 🌿💗🌿

[@bonnychow5116]

a moment to learn and unlearn, great sharing!

[@lunaeilidh4838]

Powerful Thoughts! Thanks for sharing!

[@japethcalebsorillo9239]

thank you for this!

[@ralphandreu]

I love this talk!

[@CornbreadJenkins34]

Humility!!

[@sunstar781]

Amazing analogy!!!

[@onyekaokonkwo]

Truly uplifting

[@Nivesh0589]

V impressive. Thank you.

[@VincoMalus]

Beautiful lecture!! 🙌🙏

[@elcat4677]

Thanks for this man

[@ryanfoxx3142]

I too filled my head with self-help junk food. When I found the tao te ching everything slowed down and simplified. Great Talk.

[@tumisomokgatlhe7109]

This is Amazing.

[@TheMommypoko]

Wonderful insight indeed!

[@siyabulelatshali1012]

I still feel it too bro. ❤❤❤

[@ilymt]

this definitely hit home

[@mariolaola2160]

Thank you!!!

[@haribol3971]

So meaningful suggestion given by this men infact it's Verity of real life if we want to look themselves cleary first,change your thought and become humble after sometime we definitely see the changes in our life. Thank u🙏

[@nikkyttta2404]

This is amazing !

[@ramyamangalore924]

Brilliant!

[@Ruby-kp5je]

This was very helpful thank you 😊

[@boyera23]

this was wonderful! 💗

[@moritzschroder]

i love this! it is so close to my own philosophy of life, i always get really excited when i see huge youtube channels (like TED) post videos that are so similar to my own content 😄

[@sheydairani7398]

Can you share your philosophy of life?

[@spitfirered]

Bravo, stop focusing on things I can't control, I love that!

[@sunilrao2373]

Thank you 😮

[@sayidahiklima8125]

Very inspiring! Thank you so much. H2O: Humility, Harmony, Openness. ❤

[@hanafromtunisia6545]

Nature does not hurry yet everything is accomplished! Woow 😍

[@edwinabubblehead]

honestly , that was really great.

[@caminandoensuverdad]

HUMBLE: reflecting, expressing, or offered in a spirit of deference or submission. (Merriam-Webster) A humble church will never ask you to stop visiting the church wthout having a conversation with you.

[@JohnMiller-hg7ty]

Thank you Raymond :)

[@user-hm2fm1vk5j]

This is such a beautiful TED I hope i can do these things in my day to day life

[@cesuryavuz3469]

Yuki Subliminals you will Brother! ;) it is already in you 🙏🏼

[@nishattasnimananna3358]

Thank you 😀😀

[@raisazahds1341]

So far.. Learned better things from this😇

[@ahmedb2559]

Thank you

[@nathanielfleku3416]

It's okay to say "I don't know". It's more fulfilling to help others succeed.

[@graceparker6130]

amazing, my moon is in the sign Cancer and I've been healing so much, and balancing my fire sun and water moon, thank you

[@l60449]

Great video, thanks!

[@products467]

That was a mind blowing motivation thank you

[@Wittyp]

That's my favorite passage as well 😌