Taoism's Humble Approach to Life

[@JasonGregoryAuthor]

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[@tonycocchiara7445]

Please keep these teachings up I think this is so important 😊

[@vendettamedianl]

"The more you learn, the more you understand how little you actually know." I've always found that very humbling. No matter how much you think you know, there will always be more to learn.

[@janicestevenson6496]

Thank you for this discussion on humility. To be humble requires that we give up our idea that we know what's best in any situation. This attitude cuts us off from the reality of life. For example, in Steps to Knowledge, Marshall Vian Summers writes "You do not know what you want for the world because you do not understand the world, and you have not yet been able to see its predicament. When you realize that you do not know.... this gives you the motivation and the opportunity to observe the world, to look again. This is essential for your understanding. It is essential for your well-being... You do not know what you want for the world, but your Knowledge knows what it must contribute. Without your attempting to replace Knowledge with your own designs... Knowledge will express itself freely without obstruction, and you and the world will be the great beneficiaries of its gifts." (Steps to Knowledge, MVS) Without humility, we are blind to ourselves and to the world and cannot offer what we have come here to give. This is a high price to pay for holding onto our prideful attitudes.

[@johnchapman5125]

Thank you, Janice.

[@karenhousley610]

The TAO always helps me, on so many levels, understand how the forces of life works for daily living

[@karenhousley610]

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[@colingoode8794]

Humility is the beginning and the end of a spiritual being. At the moment I am humbly accepting medical attention for leukaemia. There is no struggle here just contented compliance. My mind is settled and the body is gradually following And I am grateful for all the care I receive. Thanks Jason and Gayoung as always for an excellent exposition of chpt 22.

[@10XSeiga]

Truly rebounding with care for you friend. Trust as I do now and be at peace

[@meganbruder977]

Much love to you ! .

[@colingoode8794]

@@meganbruder977 Thanks. I can report that I am in remission and grateful.

[@RobbFix]

Yield and Overcome has become a maxim, a mantra, a reminder. As someone raised in the dominator culture of Western society to be a mindless foot soldier of passion and idolized virtue, I feel a deep conviction. Everything in my life revolved around winning and doing the right things and having the right possessions and was always couched as 'us vs. them.' With compassion, both for myself and others, I see how misinformed I have been, misaligned to what is while trying to force the world to align with what I desired. Humility has become my only practice, patience my only effort, compassion my only tool. "Why is the sea the king of a hundred streams?" Lao Tzu asks, "Because it lies below them. Humility is what gives it strength."

[@lyellmurray7355]

Humility is found in the experience of gratitude for that which is the Tao. Thank you, my friend.

[@alanhehe4508]

I really enjoyed this discussion. If you don't practice some humility, life will do it for you!! Sooner or later life will delivered a humbling experience to you.

[@donbrady1173]

Now if the entire world could hear this message in their hearts things would radically. Change. You 2say it all so well inspiration flows like a breeze.

[@tobinharris8107]

I didn't realize that "The Science and Practice of Humility" was your 1st book. It was awesome; everyone should read it. Thumbs up guys and thank you!

[@thomasrutledge5941]

Here's an excellent interview regarding Jason's book. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmSsfoZrn62DfNE

[@Amila108]

Such beautiful teachings to share. Much love, peace and appreciation ❤️🕉️☮️☮️☮️❤️

[@garysnider3000]

Gayoung and Jason I have watched this teaching twice and learned a little more each time. Humility is what makes you better. It allows you to listen, be thoughtful and see choices in a clearer way. I have a varied and deep education and the more I learn the more I realize I don't know. Education can solve one question and creates 10 more. Great video.

[@serendipity6351]

"Stewards of the planet" that is such a true statement 💜 thank you for your wisdom

[@catharinegriffin2507]

Love this series. I carry 'The Science and Practice of Humility' in my purse. My gratitude for your work, Jason!

[@andrewjewell3142]

I think humility is the dissolving of the ego peace and love to you both ❤

[@jesschan99]

Big thanks for this ❤️ gonna share it, surely like it.

[@meganbruder977]

Thankyou for these words of truth ,so well unpacked.

[@tmyoshimura621]

Gayoung knows what’s up. So much respect for this woman! I love this show. Great team. 👏👏👏👏🙌🙌🙌

[@sachertorte9806]

Brilliant. I am finding more and more out, listening to your channel. Thank you so much.

[@i_viz_ion346]

I'm so thankful for you guys! Living life "in The FLOW" can get challenging when everyone else is living life at such a fast pace. It's so refreshing and inspiring to hear these teachings because they strongly resonate. Love & Blessings to you both! ✨💕

[@oldnewsglory]

Hands down my favorite profundity from Tao Te Ching: "Because they do not contend, the world cannot contend with them." Hit me like a ton of bricks... attached to a wrecking ball 🤣🙏🏻 Thank you for this!

[@davidb3070]

I’ve recently stripped back layers of years of material and vanity possessions I travel light and live a humble life living longer in the beautiful surroundings of nature. I found this Chanel by accident. But thoroughly enjoyed these teachings I’d never heard of this before maybe I just wasn’t looking until life itself humbled me

[@madarasamanta2494]

I always remind myself that in the face of the death we all are the same. 💚 With that I mean we can’t take anything with us but we surely leave something behind.. good or bad but definitely we leave something. And I just hope that we leave something good and positive to others 💚

[@annekelourdes1238]

Thanks so much, I enjoyed this podcast just as much as all of them. Stay blessed, love you both ✌️💎

[@tmyoshimura621]

Yay! I love learning real spirituality!

[@danreyman]

I never tire of the Taoist analogies. (Empty mind, crooked tree, especially effortlessness) They're so practical, creative and prolific! Personally, I accomplished so much more when I'm not trying 😂. Thank Gayoung and Jason! 🍎

[@cassiesmith1294]

A great podcast. I have just finished reading The Science of Humility and was amazing. Although I enjoy your channel and was a great platform for me to dive into these philosophies, there is no comparison to a book for me to really establish and concrete the ideas in my brain. They compliment each other really well. I’m looking forward to reading more. Thank you for all you do 🙏🏻

[@sweetheart_cats]

Great video as always!! You guys bring me so much comfort and make me feel at home. Thank you!! There is a great song in pop culture called humble by Kendrick Lamar where he says “sit down, be humble” and “I am so sick and tired of the photoshop” and you might like it!! Anyway thanks again always just what I need !

[@billzepp69]

I see what you mean humble fits. In my brain I go to yielding to things within me. How many things have I broken within me by resisting instead of being humble. Fun chat.

[@markdavis1897]

Excellent, and again I really appreciate you guys and the way you interpret the chapters. It's been great following along, and has increased my understanding of the Tao De Ching. 🙏🙏🙏

[@ShraddaNiche]

Good Morning

[@bernardofitzpatrick5403]

Guys damn good to get back after so long time. This talk comes at a great time. Yes water runs down to lowest place and yet can also be so gentle but can also wear away a mountain rock. So sorry to be away so long … some drama 😂Luca brother hanging and chilling out listening w me in simple mountains and we are learning and are so happy to be with you. Love from Luca Brother and bernardo.❤😁

[@JasonGregoryAuthor]

Great to have you back brother. Only love for both of you.

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[@christineweathers1965]

Really appreciate this talk! Thank you very much.

[@2622Valerie1]

This is a hard one. .😐 Thank you, glad that i heard this...

[@aminearbouch4764]

It's the first episode i see on this playlist, it is so amazing to discuss tao. thank you brothers.

[@catalinalladovidal2533]

Thank you Jason🙏🏻

[@jasonc8910]

Thank you brother.

[@usarmyveteran177]

"Don't mistake my kindness for weakness. I am kind to everyone, but when someone is unkind to me, weak is not what you are going to remember about me." ~Al Capone I think the same thing applies to water and why so many people underestimate the power of water, and drown as a result.

[@victoriaburgess700]

Supberb again! I was left and became right….and I’m flexible within my “rightness”….in other words I have beliefs but I’m flexible within what I believe if that makes sense. Happy New Year!

[@KnowThyself_00]

You crack me up. The example with tie and suits was good. So many collegues of mine walking like this even if we have 32 degrees. And I always buy extra bigger clothes to have space, but does not look so fashionable. Watching you from Munich. Love and peace

[@ABeautifulEarthForOurChildren]

Hey, hopefully you will see this i'm interested about what you said after 27:10 where you speak about tai chi chuan after that you mention the ability of "...". I was not able understand the word you were saying, could you please write me the name of the ability? I would highly appreciate it.

[@Way827]

A centre right, democratic, Leeds United fan who is loyal to oak trees only!!! That's me for life and I ain't changing!!!

[@geordiegill5388]

Once I understood this to be a message of humility. I saw how humility was a part of all spiritual paths whether it was a surrender of creation to a creator or a surrender of the ego. Seeking to place the self first always prevented a true understanding of the non-self. Now I understand this differently. Why try to create change where change did not create itself? There is no need to convince, to explain, to disclose because everything is as it is and there is no need for change beyond change or to control or initiate that change. Perhaps this is the true humility. To seek to control change or to suggest that others should change or that the world should change in a certain way, such as insisting that sentient beings must or are indeed working toward an awakening of some sort, is to lack humility. What will be will be and true humility is to accept that without differentiation.

[@dwainbryan6037]

I think the Tai Chi analogy is a good one but...and this is a big but, the person who achieved song in their mind, body and energies spent hours upon hours, failure upon failure to achieve that. The amount of sacrifice, effort and perseverance it takes to achieve song is outrageous to a normal mind, even beyond comprehension, like an Olympic athlete. I feel that spiritual practice can't escape effort, no matter how skillful, there is a huge amount of effort until that release is experienced.

[@DTRMtunes]

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[@erik4396]

Should one become vegetarian if pursuing the spiritual path? I struggle with getting all my nutritional needs only on a vegetarian diet

[@erik4396]

@May King Sensavit yeah, I’ve tried being Vegan and it ruined my gut and made me feel weak. I still do plant base, but add a little organ meats, eggs and fish has helped me a great deal.

[@higgsking]

Best bit 11:33 ✌️

[@vendettamedianl]

The world really has turned itself upside down the past two years. It should be obvious to everyone now how "fake" reality really is, the politicians & the media aren't even hiding it anymore..

[@enlightenedperspectives1111]

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[@adhdself-love]

"In your monkey suit, you just look like a monkey. In your monkey suit! In your monkey suit!" - Plasmatics

[@raycar1165]

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[@catalinalladovidal2533]

Thank you Jason🤗🙏🏻