How To Stop Resisting Your Life

Wu wei (Chinese: 無為; pinyin: wúwéi) is an ancient Chinese concept literally meaning "inexertion", "inaction", or "effortless action".
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Are you resisting your life more than you need to?

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watched half this, went out and wandered, enjoyed the process and watched the rest.. rested the watch, resisted the urge to try to 'get it' and flowed with the not knowing that IS, Everything is already perfectly unfolding, what is there to do?

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Bro this shit is production value 10/10. Also please stop sitting on mossy tree trunks with those beautiful cream pants they will be forever destroyed.

[@justinmonarch]

Bless bro! Unfortunately the cream pants are already destroyed and I need a new pair! haha

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And here I was thinking of a ‘WHY ARE YOU STANDING ON MOSS’

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The point is to destroy our clothes with nature

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Do not resist the mossy tree trunk - wu wei

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Please, don't stop these. Amazing work, I feel like I'm watching a dream.

[@justinmonarch]

thats kind of what i'm going for - a dream. thank you :)

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This is as refreshing as the soundscape used to paint it. The kind of non-committal self-help I've been looking for. Much love xx

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Self help doesn’t exist that’s the big lie. Self acceptance is the truth.

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Accidentally found this as ytb recommended. You've changed the way I see myself and how I set the mind. Thank you!

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Great vibes, important message, wonderfully written, spoken, and shot. Truly a multitude of talents all put together seemingly at ease. You must take your own advice:) I absolutely loved this

[@justinmonarch]

Bless!

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Filmmaking

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Thanks a ton!

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This was incredibly well made, wow!! Message and form woven together perfectly. So peaceful

[@justinmonarch]

Glad you enjoyed

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Absolutely beautiful work. Great flow. Thank you for the reminder and inspiration.

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I have just journaled about this whole damn topic not using or knowing what Wu Wei is about. I have been so caught up in work and I realized that I have to do less to make progress. Your video came on the right time and is so inspiring, thanks.

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Great video! Nice sound design, cinematic visuals and the dance moves really upped the quality 😉

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The search is never ending. Just remember each day is a new day to grow.

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