TAOISM | The Power of Letting Go

The power of letting go is a form of strength that’s based on sophistication rather than force.
We can approach life more intelligently, more efficiently, and go with the flow,
“effortless action” (or the paradoxical “action of non-action”) rather than swimming
against it.
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There's more about Taoism! The Art of Doing without Doing: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3jQln9rdsmlis0 The Art of Not Trying: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qn2ki6l7iNSJnas The Philosophy of Flow: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKWqpaSjeJqqi5Y

[@palmszuperzongszartze6932]

Do you know who I am

[@adilzuber7453]

All the best knowledge I learnt in your channel I already been found in my religion (Islam )but early I don't know about that so I started studying Quran actively carefully. that's lead to increase my beleif( faith ) even stronger... thanks

[@xiawmel]

Q

[@xiawmel]

@@palmszuperzongszartze6932 qq

[@francisabellana445]

3:51 this is like what Oogway said to Shifu

[@uncletony6210]

Ever notice that when you're waiting for the phone call job offer, or the text from a girl, or that check in the mail, it NEVER comes, but the moment you forget about it, the moment you "let go," lo and behold...

[@earthofspace1964]

Yo

[@earthofspace1964]

Y

[@jameshumphrey9939]

proof we are in a simulation? : )

[@mollymoon217]

@@jameshumphrey9939 LOL

[@mollymoon217]

@@earthofspace1964 LOL

[@Aztecatl7]

"Receive without pride, let go without attachment." - Marcus Aurelius

[@joshuahaynes1026]

"You're only a man!" -Marcus's Servant

[@cece72]

I love this

[@aprilrahee]

Me not knowing how to let go without attachment 🙃

[@rushiljain6541]

"Be completely involved with everything but never entangled with anything" - Sadhguru

[@frankaxe6700]

My prides to strong I got more than sayianng pride

[@secretsoftheenlightenedmin5044]

If you are reading this, I hope you know you are special and capable of creating amazing things. Wish you lots of health, love & peace 💗

[@sanamstamang4133]

Thanks

[@secretsoftheenlightenedmin5044]

@@sanamstamang4133 My pleasure! 💙

[@LeoMessi-jp8ms]

Wishing nothing but love for anyone that reads this :)

[@secretsoftheenlightenedmin5044]

@@LeoMessi-jp8ms That's so kind of you 💖

[@andyrooney5705]

If ur reading this i hope ur digestive system is up to par with the american digestive association [:

[@3jsandcounting]

In a relationship: the more you "control," the more you do not have control over it. The more you let go, the more you have control over it.

[@istra70]

Love is like a fart - if you force it - it turns into shit.

[@Avenger4343]

@@istra70 most farts i force are just farts in the end

[@uncletony6210]

You know, "you see it all around you - good lovin' gone bad...so hold on loosely, but don't let go. If you cling too tightly, you're gonna lose control"...

[@montesa9136]

In my life, it doesn't matter what I do, all my relationships end in disaster!

[@blair5475]

@Poo Head omg

[@ashtonfrett2536]

I needed this.. Never take life too seriously. Its a dance, enjoy the music instead of worrying what note is coming next

[@Joy-ci2js]

✨❤️

[@masong8332]

Yes! And when you do stumble, keep dancing

[@vikyosa4651]

👏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽📿❤

[@MauriceTramble]

*Top Three Audiobooks* 1) _How to win friends and influence people._ 2) _The 48 laws of power._ 3) _The way of the superior man._

[@pepevonkek7803]

Easy pray for predators....

[@charlesrashad]

- Too much control over someone prevents them from developing. - Put little effort into attraction. Let it happen naturally. - Focusing on the future hurts your performance in the present. - Freeing yourself from excessive needs is the key to happiness.

[@darkangel890]

key takeaways. thanks, man!

[@jonold975]

The "life hacks"

[@beerman204]

"too much control keeps someone from developing" like the ccp does in China

[@crashclank86]

Summary: 1.Letting go of "too much" control 2.Embracing change 3.Focus on the present 4.Letting go of exess

[@siddharthsid3638]

Taoism?

[@Takeover96]

excess pls.

[@humbleugoo8306]

@@Mmhashbrowns by loving yourself. Taking care of yourself.

[@Mmhashbrowns]

@@humbleugoo8306 thank you :,)

[@zeelbarot259]

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[@carrotkerbals601]

i feel like i just had a cup of tea with Uncle Iroh

[@felipefarias1315]

You, my friend, have experienced troubling times lately, sit with me and have a cup of Jasmine tea.

[@thekekwguy5722]

@@felipefarias1315 i started drinking tea cuz of iroh even though I’m british

[@jbasti227]

@@thekekwguy5722 Iroh’s the man

[@evanleclaire]

Well said!!!

[@KyofuVz]

Reading this really made me smile, thank you 🙏

[@euanelliott3613]

I am autistic and suffered a violent father, years of school bullies, aggression from my Mum's boyfriend, and years of disturbance from my drunken violent neighbour whose outbursts and destruction brought back memories of my Dad. I learned the power of forgiveness, and when I forgave them I let go of them mentally, and I found in turn that they let go of me.

[@Jeri-]

You have indeed overcome, well done, have you peace ?

[@angelinarobert622]

you've been through hell. Good job in letting them go. i hope you are okay and at peace.

[@zackryvonwerder1465]

Thanks for sharing :)

[@eyob11]

You have a strong good personality

[@karinam4488]

That’s huge. We all need to learn to forgive and let go. I’m still a work in progress, but at least I’ve identified one of the most important things about myself... Thanks for sharing ur experience with us 🙏 Best of luck to u! ❤️❤️❤️

[@BeccaTKawaii]

She isn't coming back, Man. Let her go, you're worth more than that.

[@magdalenanull9999]

Joshua Hobbs , He isn’t coming back, Girl let him go, you’re worth more than that. 💕🙏🦋 the girl version is girls need this too.

[@awakenthegreatnesswithin]

😂

[@vasantibhosale2424]

@Sunidhi S even i want him back.

[@fixafix69]

@@vasantibhosale2424 i top want that girl bf back

[@vasantibhosale2424]

@@fixafix69 just waiting patiently him to come back

[@dw12290]

I'm 60, I've been in therapy for 5 years now, and this, this opened my eyes. Sadly, I've been fighting the wrong battle and doing everything I could do, so I did not let go. I wrote songs, I made mental images, I did everything I could possibly think of doing, just so I would never let go, of the feeling. With the help from my doctors, I was able to stop the medication, to see if this would help me focus, I was so afraid of letting go because if I let go, she would be lost forever. I wish I would have let go, letting go was the problem, I was the problem. Today, is the 1st day of letting go! Thank you!

[@veron2512]

So much respect for you Sir.

[@matthewsalvador9783]

Wow this makes sense now. I’ve been self medicating and same reason I didn’t want to let go. It’s been 7 years. Hmmm I’ll definitely have to do this.

[@rintonkatsu5203]

Respect to you for your hard work, sir. Your comment made me realize why I always envision my mom beating me on my birthday in front of all my friends ; if I stop and let it go - I THOUGHT it meant all my feelings were invalid. If I can let go of it my feelings weren’t that important then. No. BECAUSE my feelings are real and valid is WHY I need to let it go.

[@dw12290]

Feelings are real but we tend to let them consume us when all we need to do is let go. Best of luck to everyone on their journey! Remember it’s just the battle and not the war.

[@dd-tn8ur]

@@dw12290 how r u now? Hope u doing well

[@Retronize84]

I kinda learned this naturally. I kept telling myself I had to escape my 9 to 5 job and worked all my free time away never achieving anything. Instead, I threw this mentality away, did my best at work and it became more enjoyable and I don't feel like I have to "escape" my job anymore. Now I can enjoy my free time and spend more time with my family. Maybe I will never be rich but my job provides us with all we have and that's enough.

[@paulegbodo5789]

On point!

[@yorran1567]

That's one way to look at things

[@alexandertye3244]

Mediocrity acceptance? You've cursed yourself. No harm in honing a new skill and relax at the same time. Many years until death ma brother. 1% wins will sum up eventually.

[@keerthivasanmanu]

@@alexandertye3244 in a way he is not chasing things... So it's good for him to live peacefully

[@urnaashk]

@@alexandertye3244 he is happy thats all that matters not everyone has to become rich life is a journey not a destination enjoy

[@osse1n]

If you resist, it will persists. If you look at it, it will disappear.

[@dohaaymoon4096]

Love your channel

[@osse1n]

@@dohaaymoon4096 Salute Doha

[@adrianlee3497]

I'm looking

[@kubasniak]

Hello friend. We meet again. You watch so many channels I do too. You're everywhere lol.

[@jameshumphrey9939]

Bernie Sanders need to learn that lesson : )

[@chakradharhadke4063]

**DON'T OVERTHINK BUT LET IT GO. **ATTACHMENT IS A SOURCE OF OVERTHINKING.

[@kieshaspady6981]

I felt that

[@evrettej]

Follow your strengths, rather than trying to repair your weakness... Such a good quote

[@mjcortez2460]

"When feeling shitty, watch KZbin " - Lao Tzu

[@jayjayjayjay2995]

Such a wise man

[@user-zy6id4dr1i]

"He who is content is rich." - Lao Tzu

[@amberlee4536]

I thought this was a joke and you meant (KZbin) CONtent, not conTENT for a few seconds 😂😂😂

[@hhfbko]

*Contempt

[@royferguson3909]

beautiful quote

[@guillermochavez2515]

I am content but very far from rich.

[@rohanboswell5408]

I hold on to too much things I need to let go

[@k2a1991]

As a kid i got cancer. Realising there is no point in stressing out, i focussed on the things i could still do. To the point sitting in the garden, enjoying the sun and the company of my dog was all i had. Staying calm kept me strong in a way. In the eyes of my parents, being mentally able to keep calm was the thing what helped me through all the hard times. Me too like to see it that way, but i also believe a shitload of luck was needed ;)

[@mr.chindo8570]

Hope you are doing well

[@dd-tn8ur]

Hey,how r u now? God bless u

[@uncletony6210]

"Luck" does not exist.

[@Aid-kd5nx]

@@uncletony6210 luck does exist. Luck is when preparation meets opportunity. Preparation is in our control opportunity is out of our control. That is luck.

[@pavanikurji9093]

These things must be taught right from our schools or college time..so that people can live their life more peacefully,consiously and most importantly handle difficult situations,understanding Life and it's purpose and going with flow state...

[@bacicalupo4929]

“When we stop striving, we give nature space to unfold”

[@xxChacaronXX]

"By giving up control, you have obtained true control"

[@saluto1397]

Over whom ?

[@nunya257]

Chacarron91 I needed to see that today. Thank you.

[@xxChacaronXX]

@@nunya257 Have a great day! :)

[@xxChacaronXX]

@@saluto1397 Your ego/darkside I'd say

[@saluto1397]

@@xxChacaronXX can you explain ?

[@wsky9646]

I've learned a long time ago about letting go. It is always a pleasant surprise when you let go and receive what you want but even if it never materializes it is still the same. We go with the flow, and accept the reality be it good or bad. Not stressing over life is truly living. Have a great life everyone.

[@nunya257]

wsky I’m going to put this up where I can read it every day.

[@anaocadiz542]

How do you accept the reality when you’re sick? It’s so hard to be content when you constantly feel bodily pain..

[@Jasmyne444]

Thank you

[@cilenesera6761]

doesn't mean you cannot be or should not be content. Bless the pain, it cannot be forever and it is not everything. know what have been carrying you all the way through life, through career, through experience.

[@iamputz]

Question is, how much influence do I have on the flow of life / make things happen? At which point am I forcing life vs taking action to achieve what I want?

[@SSW_888]

I've been holding on to a very hurtful situation for over 3 months now, I believed that letting go would hurt more than what I was going through while holding on. It hasn't even been 3 days since I decided to let go wholeheartedly and suddenly, I started receiving money I'd been waiting for. Opportunities that I thought were not meant to happen suddenly came chasing after me. Letting go is life-changing! It's just the courage to let go that we lack to our great detriment.

[@johntrentis_my_hero6667]

One of my favorite films (both as a child and as an adult) is the 1978 version of Watership Down. One of my favorite quotes from that film that kept coming back to me during this lecture is “there will be no bargain. What is, is what must be.” Seems fitting to learning to let go if you ask me.

[@threethrushes]

"80 per cent of happiness is a roof over one's head, three meals a day, and a solid, daily shit." Advice from an old fellow, somewhere in a village in Cambridgeshire, UK, around the summer of 2015.

Haha, love it :)

[@faza553]

So true; especially the "Sh#*" condition. Many people are "constipated" all round....blind to the antecedents/consequences.

[@churchoftameimpala2757]

Surely no one can disagree with this. The problem comes when people have to struggle to keep the roof over their heads. Then they don't really have time to self-reflect.

[@chandramouliraula6263]

I Agree, but he missed health.

[@troillandford7679]

@@chandramouliraula6263 a nice solid neutral smelling shit is a symptom of a healthy physical and mental lifestyle.

[@galacticpanda3135]

This video couldn’t have come at a better time in my life. I’m trying to let go of a past relationship and Taoism has really helped me Thank you einzelganger

[@ShrZ32]

Same.

[@moondawg7949]

This philosophy is what helped me get over my relationship too

[@robertdabob8939]

I've often found Academy of Ideas videos to have the same sort of synchronicity for myself. Similar content.

[@spiritualanarchist8162]

GalacticPanda : You live in a great time with the internet..It took me years to find the classics,,,Then more years learning the interpretations, etc...Good luck & have fun with it.

[@MomoKunDaYo]

I was just thinking the same thing....

[@AnthonyLiccione]

"A cynical modification of letting go doesn't bring forgiveness, it's when, once you forgive, will you be able to let go."

[@kelliecanscan3364]

Listening to this has given me more insight into spirituality than sitting in a church pew for 20 years. Not that that's wrong or bad, but I feel these words give my soul life

[@TheSatanist13]

"Your opponent is not your enemy, the one who hurts you isn't your enemy. It's your strength from your own weakness. You are your own opponent and your own enemy if you let it destroy you easily." My own quote

[@leny672001]

Trevor Philips very beautiful quote

[@TheSatanist13]

@@leny672001 Thanks, come on down to Sandy Shores, The Alamo Seas

[@kieshaspady6981]

Nicely said

[@hopefulhealing4503]

Very insightful! Thanks for sharing!

[@be3rryy]

💯💯

[@authenticallytrish]

“Follow your strength instead of trying to change your weakness.”

[@marymaher4036]

Very Authentic Thought,too!😀😄

[@felipefarias1315]

I don’t agree completely, but I think focusing on your strengths is the first step.

[@jeevst]

Love this. Focusing on weakness just pulls you in the wrong direction. Like focusing on the side of the cliff when your driving

[@sanamstamang4133]

This is nice

[@roxxylala26]

All I know once you start getting older..you definitely start learning real quick the power of letting go. Also this phrase has helped me a lot with control issues and that phrase is.." and I'm ok with that" after some dumb sh*t happens.

[@jooo-cfroot8281]

Monday morning, still in bed, feeling down & Still letting go 🥺...I’m getting there

[@babybunni2385]

i’m right there with you, lately it’s so hard to get ready for the day or do anything productive and I feel so down but we will get there!

[@xFlared]

These videos are so therapeutic after suffering heartbreak, rejection and regret from the past. Keep feeling like everything is my fault and I don't deserve to live. Thanks.

[@beccabootsybaby1694]

Everyone has a right to live. Peace and love to you. Everyday is a new days and a opportunity for a fresh start 🙏🏼✌️♥️

[@yvaz3373]

Admiral Ackbar making mistakes and suffering are part of our spiritual growing. We all go through difficult situation that are there to teach us, not to punish us. Let go of blaming yourself for being human....learn with your mistakes and live.

[@judilopez1811]

I'm going through a heartbreak. The worst I've ever been through. Why? As a child, we are attached to our mother, then later we begin this attachment to a lover. Bottom line - it stems from childhood. I think Buddhism stresses not to be attached to anyone or anything. This is starting to make since. This was my lesson. Next time I will love and be sure to receive it. To love and keep my independence. To make sure what I give is reciprocated. They say love is blind....my eyes are wide open now. I will never be blinded with emotion again. Lesson learned.

[@zain4019]

Judi Lopez I disagree. Love itself is a beautiful feeling and connects us to a core part of ourselves. To fall in love is a wonderful experience and astonishing breathtaking parts of us can be revealed when we fall in love. Holding on to someone who has gone isn’t love, though. That’s need, hurt, fear. Our emotions tell us we may need to grieve, to love ourselves, to heal. The existence of pain isn’t a bad thing, it’s a sign we may need something we are not receiving, or to heal from a loss we may have gone through.

[@goldwurlrecordings]

U good . Stay positive and be thankful you’re still here. Much love

[@LucieSalat]

Imagine letting go, and all that you desire flows to you, simply because you desire it. That is my definition of creative abundance.

[@DYNODRUM]

cie

[@enterthevoidIi]

You can't let go and desire at the same time, it's an oxymoron. If you let go then you don't desire, if you desire, you didn't let go. And Taoism has nothing to do with LOA and that other stuff

[@3joewj]

The problem with your philosophy is all things of value must be won by contest.

[@louielouie4187]

It is.... And i have experienced this What an eye Opener. Peace.

[@LucieSalat]

@@enterthevoidIi that is my opinion and it works for me. Give it a try sometime. It takes a lot to get there, but it is possible.

[@NemeanLion-]

“When we stop striving, we give nature space to unfold”. Well said.

[@tajr.2650]

Love how the universe just delivered this to me. Thank you! 💓

[@AgentExeider]

“ _Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, and today is a gift... that's why they call it present_ ” - Master Oogway. Thought I could see it being something Lao Tzu would say.

[@Frazer777]

That only works in English :)

[@marxk4rl]

That's just a pun and word play in English. It's meaningless in other languages, and it really means nothing, just some spiritual batshit.

[@uselesstrashpotato9824]

@@marxk4rl I think it's more referring to the fact that obsessing over the future is useless, as you can never know what is to come, and living in the past is also futile, as it's already gone. Therefore you must live in the present, and make choices now.

[@royferguson3909]

@@Frazer777 are you an amazing English language teacher...it is just a light hearted joke

[@Delmonico8000]

@@marxk4rl keep telling yourself that..........

[@AuthenticSelfGrowth]

The more you let go, the more you become. Paradoxical.

[@Firecelebi]

If you wish to be full, allow yourself to be empty

[@jameshumphrey9939]

let go? : )

[@dessocold9158]

Let go of what ?

[@rakshitsd]

@@dessocold9158 everything, every concept that you have of reality in your mind. reality is just what is. be it.

[@mayphoenix4725]

@@Firecelebi + How does this method work?

[@EndeavorMindset]

Great video! I love the concept of letting go and embracing the natural flow of life. Taoism is such a beautiful philosophy that reminds us to stop fighting against the current and instead, learn to move with it. As Lao Tzu said, "Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished." Letting go can be tough, but it can also be incredibly liberating. Here's to embracing the flow and letting go of what no longer serves us!

[@soundariyawankhede3637]

i love how he mentioned, "the last one for now is.." because there is so much more, to taoism than we see and we have so many more things to unfold and learn from.

[@thetemplelaboratory]

"Forget the past, you cannot change it. Forget the future, you cannot predict it. Forget the present, I didn't get you one." ~Unknown

[@PHanomaly]

😂

[@lindambalz5162]

Lol the latter

[@chrismc.4437]

Love it!!!!

[@Intelligent_Ministry]

Haha. I like that , thank you

[@edith324]

Yesterday belongs to histroy tomorrow blongs to God today is urs Use It.

[@RobJenkinsDubTechno]

“Within you is a stillness and a sanctuary that you can retreat to any time and be yourself.” Anonymous

[@yatexasnycaflnvnigga]

Chillout Meditation Music yourself is what around you what is good for you not is bad

[@nunya257]

Fabulous!

[@m.nunari1963]

wonderful words.

[@m.nunari1963]

@@metaphysicalmigraine694 I was thinking that I am a very ordinary person and nobody will show any interest in me but it is an honor that you are comparing me with the wonderful words of some great person.

[@m.nunari1963]

@@metaphysicalmigraine694 I like your answer.

[@yessumify]

It reminds me of the serenity prayer. "God grant me the serenity To accept the things I cannot change; Courage to change the things I can; And wisdom to know the difference. Living one day at a time; Enjoying one moment at a time; Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace; Taking, as He did, this sinful world As it is, not as I would have it; Trusting that He will make things right If I surrender to His Will; So that I may be reasonably happy in this life And supremely happy with Him Forever and ever in the next. Amen."

[@mendicius_jade]

Your voice and manner of speaking is so calm and therapeutic. I am watching your videos while on a therapy due to occupational burnout.

[@jakewilliams9811]

After spending years studying western philosophy, the ancients of Rome and Greece, I achieved a lot in my philosophical practices, but never found that sensation of zen and tranquility that I was always looking for. I achieved a lot, but the quality wasn't the best and I found myself exhausting and stressing myself to write more, write better, improve myself in the gym, find better friendships and relationships, in a sense, I was running into nowhere. When I switched to Eastern philosophical ideals, started to let go, did not force but allowed things to happen as they please, trusted the natural order of things, my writing improved exponentially like a bomb going off, my gym habits were practically set in stone, I found myself connecting to people with good hearts rather than ambitious minds, and though the relationship aspect is null, I've discovered what I truly need in a person. Everything changed in my life for the better and I would 10/10 recommend eastern philosophy as a course of life rather than most aspects of western. Thanks for these uploads! It's teaching me a lot!

[@CLEFT3000]

Thanks Jake!

[@CLEFT3000]

I have no doubt that someone as deep and self reflective as you will have no problems in the relationship space going forward ❤️♥️

[@Jolly123123123]

It's quite glorious when you see that the western and eastern philosophies is actually precisely Ying and Yang. The western philosophy of picking up and the eastern of letting go.

[@finanin3263]

@@Jolly123123123 I like really like that. Never thought about it in that way

[@chaoticneutral7573]

Both eastern and western philosophies fullfill eatch other

[@tran7621]

Life happens FOR you, not TO you. As I'm getting old, i feel closer to God or Higher Power who created this world for us and it's up to us to take care of it.

[@recyclespinning9839]

Are we taking care if it or the economy?

[@royferguson3909]

love your use of words

[@onenesslucas722]

@@recyclespinning9839 none

[@angelpy69]

AMEN TO THAT BABY!! ♾🙏🏻💙☮🌠👣🌐🐾🌼🧚🏼‍♀️💎🌟🌳😇

[@koan__23]

What changes happened to allowed you to align yourself with such a way? Any particular virtues that grew in you, like patience, dettachment, care? Did it come from introspection, experience, both or neither?

[@Burnitdownnn]

Your description of how attraction works is probably the most clear and concise i have ever heard. very helpful

[@random-man3421]

This has given me words for feelings I have felt for years. Thank You.

[@crystalm3th573]

Crazy how you practise these principles even without KNOWING IT. I personally am the kind of person who feels the need to control everything inorder to get the best results and protect me and my loved ones. But too much of it, ruined my peace of mind. I wasnt getting results, and i just seemed to drain my own energy. Thats when i got so tired, i let go. I was gradually following this principle even without knowing it. I now go with the flow, do whats necessary but dont force things to happen. I accept whatever comes my way as long as i know ive done my part. I trust the universe and still do good, but within my capacity.

[@m.nunari1963]

very nice.

[@jazzblue7497]

Hey I needed to read that today. Thank you for sharing your wisdom!

[@kibrinkulu6283]

I'm listening this video after my elder sister died last week & Taoism really helps me more❤️❤️

[@Yellow.1844]

Sending love brother take Care❤️

[@MrMisanthrope_]

Have you seen the ' good place'

[@Dietdeprogrammer]

Sol Eri sorry to hear of your loss🙏

[@MaekarManastorm]

Grats

[@dockcom]

Glad you found this video. Peace be with you

[@thejogayogafiles]

Who's here in December 2020 "letting go?"

[@fredzoom3676]

...well certainly not Trump !

[@deltakilo5797]

Trying to let go the dishonesty our American government has given us.

[@moonislam8634]

In Dec 31st

[@yeahyeah5609]

Yes mam, trying to learn how to

[@StoneColdFox17]

I began letting go when I left my job of 17 yrs in June 2019. I just knew it was time, and I wanted a change of pace, environment, etc...scary at first but I'm happier even with less income temporarily (hopefully)

[@susanevans1294]

These words and thoughts do more to help me in moments of trouble than anything else I’ve found.

[@anitaheubel3228]

When you focus on the obstacle, you will hit it.

[@aleksandraj.123]

Anita Heubel thank you 🙏🏻 ♥️

[@gayperp]

Yeah, like when you're skiing you shouldn't look at any trees or you're bound to hit one.

[@rex9288]

Carter Giardiello that’s why I ski blindfolded

[@uselesstrashpotato9824]

@@rex9288 I think your meant to focus on your path while skiing, rather than the obstacles in your way. Similar to life, you should focus on the path ahead and where you're going, not the obstacles opposing you.

[@royferguson3909]

@@gayperp love Sonny Bonom

[@joshjohnston9580]

"empty your mind, be formless, shapeless.."- Bruce Lee

[@yatexasnycaflnvnigga]

Josh Johnston yes

[@wearevenom4121]

@Imperial Guardsman use the hatred

[@m.nunari1963]

Very deep beautiful words.

[@joshjohnston9580]

@Imperial Guardsman It is considered true but it is a untrue quote at the same time. True because it glows a truth, but false because it is unattainable. If you try flat the river you will further trouble the waters of your mind: search Alan Watts for further and deeper explanations

[@joshjohnston9580]

yes tru

[@drhoffenstein47q75]

genuinely one of the most well made videos i have seen on youtube. kudos. expanded my understanding of this philosophy, of how i have experienced some of its practices in my own life already, and how i can further understand this practice/ move forward through this universe

[@janetmiller2980]

The scenery and music in this video is beautiful and the teachings wise. Thank you for sharing them.

[@ShubhamKainthola03]

🙏 ACCEPTANCE is the key to a peaceful ☮️ life.

[@jameshumphrey9939]

someone tell that to Bernie Sanders

[@misisbaling4590]

Exactly I did...been through pain...resisting but makes me more tired.... Now accepting that everything is a constant change

[@Banana-lk7tf]

Amen.

[@ShubhamKainthola03]

@@Banana-lk7tf 🧘

[@ac7969]

Either peaceful life or annihilation.

[@beammeupscottie7042]

"The tallest trees catch the most wind." Wow! Such an awesome perspective.

[@jameshumphrey9939]

what kind of wind are you thinking of .... !!!

[@ericsmith7870]

“the higher you stand, the colder you get” ,another chinese words 高处不胜寒

[@xFlared]

The more important and financially off your are, the more others depend on you. More expectations to fulfill, more personal desires, and more fake people trying to get that power and resources from you. In the end when you achieve you dreams in terms of abundance and material, you realize that all that stuff rests on a gaping hole that you have no genuine person to share with. It becomes useless and lifeless, and that in itself will cause depression, drinking, and drug abuse. I suspect this is why it is so persistent in the "well off" world. Because chasing that approval from others by overachieving in the end does not bring it, and even if it does you're getting nothing out of that approval other than "redemption" you created in your head that was cause by jealousy and rage. Maybe becoming successful by doing what you love without expecting wealth is the key to abundant happiness. Chasing abundance with brute force by tolerating hardship of wasting you life doing what you hate usually results in bad things.

[@subhadravm9973]

Is that good or bad?? Catching all the wind...

[@NaveenKolambage]

Wonder what tony robbins would say to this

[@I3loom]

Thank you so much for these videos on dao. I've studied and read it for years, but sometimes when I'm feeling down, I'll watch these and remember how things need to go.

[@zen7938]

This is one of the most important videos to my life.❤ Thank you so much❤.

[@iamglad8204]

A power that everyone has but few are brave enough to take action.... Let go and live.....

[@jameshumphrey9939]

I feel that way every time I take a good strong whizz ! : ) Cheers !

[@smartacious]

Oogway: "When will you realize? The more you take, the less you have."

[@Saber23]

Spodgy Shnoz that was Oogway not Shifu but it's still an amazing quote

[@smartacious]

@@Saber23 Thank you

[@Saber23]

Spodgy Shnoz no problem have a good one 😊🙏

[@ethelmanyaka9623]

True

[@cristinagardon9270]

"Follow your strenghts instead of trying to fix your weaknesses"

[@aldavedesierdo42]

Stoicism philosophy combo with Taoism really make a huge improvement in my life and mind. I feel better and less anxious.

[@Bozojimmy]

you can never let go until you understand what exactly you can control and what you cant...that wisdom is the first step...

[@nunya257]

Bozo Jimmy Very true!

[@barrie1419]

reason should not end where spirituality begins - dandapani

[@wingsnad]

Bruh so true! Many people here don't understand how to live life the way the video tells

[@cilenesera6761]

No you cannot

[@tahmkenchusta5852]

Yeh

[@vidyeshwarprasad6895]

"Ruling by not ruling.." Such a powerful message for present day governments who revel in governing through intrusive rules...

[@saluto1397]

Can you elaborate yr chosen point ?

[@cilenesera6761]

If it is the logics someone wants, how about ruling by liberation instead of regulation? Following the balance and rhythm of nature instead of self-imposing?

[@robert88russell]

Thank you for these videos, for the clear way you present the ideas and the calm and encouraging tone.

[@panache2521]

I've been trying to study daoism for a year now and this is one of the most helpful videos I've seen.

[@jonathanthompson592]

Yesterday I was in a state of despair. I was lonely, I felt worthless. I began to BELIEVE I was. Then I saw your video on stoicism and loneliness. Your smooth and concise tone of voice, and the delivery of your information, hooked me and I began watching more videos. This has just been one day and I've begun the process of changing my mind and the way I think about situations. Thank you.

[@AshwiniShettyOfficial]

All the best. Don't give up ❤️

[@stefancristian4324]

"Those who are willing to lose, they ar the ones that ultimately gain everything" Sugar Mountain-Steel Ball Run

[@marcof1804]

Did you quote a fucking JoJo manga lmfao

[@usernro1]

Word

[@fundemort]

Not really. It depends of the level of losses bearable. Losing too much might reach the point of no return. But strategically losing to gain more afterwards, thats smart.

[@doyle8120]

KONO PAWA

[@jameshumphrey9939]

losing is a cultural belief

[@ZenTradeGame]

Thank You 😊 🙏🏽 for this Video. I watch this at least once a week!

[@cobenstorer6114]

Thank you for this. It's opened my heart and released alot of pressure.

[@phoenixrising8007]

YESSS, Letting go of what no longer serves you what once was And is no longer necessary Needed or Appreciated

[@amberjasmin7508]

this message was delivered to me exactly when I needed to hear it the most. ⚛️🤍

[@Felo601]

Amber Jasmin ☺️

[@narutoxzx123]

How it be

[@RokyBalboa7]

Sounds like a breakup...

[@valerierose1680]

Same

[@ReikiontheRun]

Mmm...always! Love it!

[@zsomborburany6127]

Thank you so much for posting these videos. You are truly helping the world. Many blessings

[@sisensi4654]

I reading your book Loose on letting stuff go. Thank you so much, you cured my anxiety and depression which obsessed in worries. I know that it doesn't matter at all in the nature of way. Because everything is out of control but everything is on their own path. That's the science we've looking for.

[@freshavocado1595]

They do speak in metaphors, because what life is .. can’t be put into words

[@chaoticneutral7573]

A stinking shithole full of suffering and misery. How about that ?

[@istra70]

@@chaoticneutral7573 It's only temporary. But even the best meal turns into a shit.

[@Sammyli99]

@@chaoticneutral7573 Hell - or Heaven, it's what you make of it, when faced with no Job, No Money, a Terminal Disease and Debts to pay. So what, the stress of thinking negative thoughts in a concentric circle of hate and me versus the Universe, will, in the end, surely kill you. So, you have one option, get inside your own head and get creative, even if it's a cup-cake, get creative with something you love doing.

[@Sammyli99]

@@istra70 And the shit, if used can be Gas, turns into power or fertilizer (in a broad sense), turns back into food again...even if food for worms, feeding chickens.

[@istra70]

Of course it can be put into words. Life is experience. And more we experience - richer and wiser we become. The problem is only that in this materialistic World we tend to neglect spiritual side of it.... Also we should be guided by knowing instead of believing..... My 2 c

[@michaelconrad8580]

I swear just a few months ago you were at like 19k followers.. now at 304k. This is the realization age for sure

[@mayphoenix4725]

That's great people are watching and learning now the next big important step: ACTION!!!

[@ncwavey1952]

In

[@jessicazoo]

So much truth here. Thanks for sharing!

[@absolutevalue9989]

You have a most pleasant voice to listen to and then when I opened my eyes saw the beautifully edited and compiled imagery too

[@namelessnick9791]

I clicked on this video because I was having a minor panic attack, and by the end of it I had felt much better! Thank you for helping me letting go of my anxiety Einzelganger ❤️

[@satnamo]

The highest wisdom lies in letting go. When I let go of who I am, I become what I might be. I might be...if I let go of I am...

[@jameshumphrey9939]

what is letting go ? : )

[@intros1854]

Not giving a fuck, not trying hard, having faith... or like when you were learning to swim you just don't wiggle around but just let water pressure hold you and you balance yourself...

[@yatexasnycaflnvnigga]

Are you think datk

[@yatexasnycaflnvnigga]

relationships I know you are and life is just choice it nothing trust is important but I learn at the end darkness though is important it no mean to say dark though and evil idea is part life end show you world fuck it

[@yatexasnycaflnvnigga]

Dark though shouldn’t be in life is your choice is important

[@trashusername5402]

I love your content. Please never stop doing what you’re doing

[@trinity3422]

I waited for this for sometime, as many of us probably did, hoping that one day she would come back and we’d find each other again. Once she did come back one day I found us on two separate pages of life, no longer in synchronicity, and I stepped away from her. This was the girl next door, my first true love. It’s not as glamorous as it may seem. People grow apart though. In doing so we free ourselves. Hope this may help someone that feels empty because of a loss like this. Happiness comes from within.

[@paulspeaks9521]

this is a wonderful video, I've noticed how exerting more force and control never helps any situation, this is exactly what I needed today

[@nunya257]

Redrustyhill Hell no. Stand up to injustice with all your might. I think the point is that you do your best and then deep inside let go of the outcome. Put forth all effort and then trust the universe.

[@veganfitcarter4042]

Am I the only one that hit “like” before even watching the video? (Just me? Oh ok😆) As always, he delivers🙌🏾

[@donkandfriends880]

I really love this series. Thank you for sharing this.

[@severancematthew]

Never found a channel more helpful. Thank you so much.

[@Robin.Woods.]

You gain control when you let go of trying to control. You become powerful when you are in a state of trust

[@futavadumnezo]

Also, I love how in quarantine we are basically forced to "practice" Taoism and Buddhism and we act like it's a bad thing. It just goes to show how desperate we are to always run away and never keep still and silent.

[@theoldcrow6975]

This is why quarantine has been an absolute breeze for me! Life has gone on as per normal for me... don’t know what the fuss is about. I hope 🤞 that all this time later you are safe and doing well. ❤️

[@stefaniakonstantinidou981]

@@theoldcrow6975 it would be a good thing if it was not about population control by psychopaths

[@phillipm3724]

This is one of the most valuable videos I've ever watched. Thank You for this

[@taichitom9002]

Thank You. I must remember to use this focus in my attitude in TaiChi. How we underrate our own body to heal and develop itself.

[@Lisamaema]

•follow your strength, instead of trying to repair your weakness•

[@Sammyli99]

partially agree, think you have to be aware of your weaknesses and either let them go, or passively upgrade them (so that YOU can concentrate back on your strengths) without making a big song and dance about it.

[@orafranc237]

"Follow your strength instead of trying to repair your weakness" Excellent Rule to live by!!!! 🔥❤🔥

[@The-bi5ry]

I'm here to find strength to face a situation in my life that's out of my control, but that could actually turn my upside down to the worst when it will happen and i cannot stop panicking/mourning the life I'm going to lose. I hope i face with grace and dignity whatever comes to pass.

[@altheasherieel3724]

This video was amazing and just what I needed right now. Thank you very much peace & bliss 💜✨

[@OG1919]

"The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting.” ...

[@marktwaine9344]

which we are experiencing now....

[@siadawn]

The Wizard - And just how does one go about such? I would love to learn thy ways... 💗

[@malikegekristensen3935]

@@siadawn The general rule for use of the military is that it is better to keep a nation intact than to destroy it. It is better to keep an army intact than to destroy it, better to keep a division intact than to destroy it, better to keep a battalion intact than to destroy it, better to keep a unit intact than to destroy it. -Sun Tzu Though I cannot truly give you an answer since it will vary from situation to situation

[@istra70]

@@marktwaine9344 Exactly, sheep is totally subdued..... It always reminds me on cattle obediently standing in the queue to be slaughtered.

[@Sammyli99]

the supreme art of war, is to paint a picture of peace (Me).

[@rosierotibi2973]

‘If you can’t let go, what’s the point in holding on?’ - AoT

[@felipefarias1315]

From the way you look and the wise words you proclaim, I can tell you are wise in the ways of buk.

[@khalid2733]

Who said that though?

[@uzumakipongzei6853]

@@khalid2733 it's a reference from anime "attack on titan"

[@khalid2733]

@@uzumakipongzei6853 who said it

[@ottobergstrom9253]

The things you can't hold on to, you gotta let go off

[@ProjectSimRacing]

Thank you! I need this! 🙏🙌