Zhuangzi Explained: legendary parables for joyful living

[@George-Thompson]

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[@Mark1Mach2]

Are you going to have this course again? Looks like I missed out.

[@amormagisterestoptimus]

Dear sir, thank you so much for representing the book of Zhuangzi. And also thank you so much for the idea to send out a newsletter, I will take the service you offer immediately. 🙏

[@Londonfogey]

I'm just starting to learn about Taoism after studying Buddhism and Hinduism and how it relates to the mystical Christianity of writers like Meister Eckhart. There are so many connections and complementary things between all religions and philosophies. So these videos are very helpful. PS I love the fact you included a clip from 'Office Space' - that film really got me thinking about my life and I think it has some Zen/taoist qualities about it!

[@martinbguk]

Thank you George. I love your calm delivery. I aspire to that calmness.

[@George-Thompson]

thank you martin :)

[@robertmulvihill2749]

Why Aspire for anything education doesn't matter neither does having a full set of teeth

[@0433elva]

So glad you guys are learning zhuangzi's wisdom. Im a big fan of zhuangzi & laozi & Buddha's wisdom. Im still reading their books over and over again, and each time I learned something new about life and how to live life to the fullest.

[@tomw4821]

The Steps To Knowledge (book of inner Knowing) have been crucial in my securing a sense of inner freedom. I'd encourage anyone on this path to study them earnestly - they resonate with the great teachings from the past and have a great constancy with the teachings of Taoism. They are truly Heaven-sent. Happy 2020! T

[@nishavasaikar2805]

Thank you. Will check it out.

[@BeAmazed]

Worth the wait! Great work as always George.

[@George-Thompson]

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[@ivoryas1696]

BE AMAZED *HOLY* Fascinating to see you here. Honestly, that's pretty cool.

[@jm2308]

Fantastic the reason why he drummed was not for tradition but for for the acceptance the feeling of life continued the feeling is always the key , some may bang the drum increasing their attention on the pain , magnifying the pain its not what you do but how you do it.

[@everydogandhisman4294]

Great video - I have been reading and living Taoism for over 20 years and still learned something new from your video. Well done

[@thelouisjohnson]

"Rejoice for those around you that transform on into the force. Mourn them do not, miss them do not. Attachment leads to jealousy, the shadow of greed that is." - Yoda (my favourite philosopher)

[@return2innocence221]

Me too...the trick is to be connected to everything/everyone but attached to nothing/no-one!

[@Londonfogey]

@@return2innocence221 We could perhaps say we should be united, but untied.

[@VeronikaPoloni]

I love every second of this video! Will probably watch it again... and again 😊

[@George-Thompson]

glad you enjoyed it!! 💗💗

[@louisetaylor6611]

Everything that was told and described reminds me of our present and now self, our higher self. This is amazing. So grateful to come across this video. God bless.

[@return2innocence221]

The real Revolution is the evolution of consciousness 🌈 and it is happening 🌞 blessings 🌎 xxxxxxxxxxx

[@nishavasaikar2805]

Thank you from the depth of my heart. I have been reading books, listening to audio books, surfing the net , meditating looking high and low for this. Finally here is something that synchronizes with my hunting questing soul. Soul satisfying. 💟💖💓

[@elenikouki2352]

I have to admit how emotional this video made me feel...! It agrees with a lot of thoughts that I knew I had, but there is something about knowing that these are age old questions... It just lifts so much of any guilt that one may have about feeling that there is something that they are not doing quite right in their lives. There is no right, this idea of a non-perscriptive way to live your life is exactly what child-like playfulness is all about! At least that's how I perceive it. This is a wonderful work that you are doing and as an educator, I wish mainstream education in the UK was more like this!

[@edwardbittner5727]

George I love your work. You and Jason Gregory bringing the Immortals back to our modern minds. Thank you!🙏

[@YoghurtmamaDushbagg]

It's great to see you just keep on growing George! You've been very inspirational to me when I was going through some difficult times. You're videos keep on being very entertaining, informative and engaging. Keep up with the good work!! ;)

[@George-Thompson]

thank you!

[@emvoneuw]

George! This series is wonderful so far! Exactly what I have been searching for. Thank you.

[@hollyeliza3396]

Such incredible work, and wisdom. Thank you for sharing 🙏🏼

[@savageintheconcretejungle5891]

lived in bristol from 1997 - 2001. love it. haven’t been back since. such a big part of my life. loving ur vids too. thanks

[@tribudeuno]

Alan Watts said that the unique thing about Zhuangzi is that he is the only philosopher that used genuine humor to convey his ideas...

[@return2innocence221]

Alan Watts also used humour alot... could listen to him all day 😍

[@raindeerprojekt4119]

@@return2innocence221 the "drop fart" wisdom of watts was one of my favorites!!! and its true!!! AW is the jazz

[@michele18schmidt]

Well done George. Thank you very much.

[@George-Thompson]

thanks Michele!

[@0433elva]

So beautiful. I hope more and more people start to have awareness and learn to live a happy and meanful life. Life is complicated enough and let's live it in a simple way instead that makes everday and seconds worth to live.

[@VisionYpensamiento]

Your content is so amazing! It's helping me so much you can't imagine. Thank you very very much

[@julienradillo4791]

Hi George, I've made it a habit to watch your videos while drinking a cup of coffee before I start my day. I am truly thankful for what you do. So, thank you.

[@colleenanne4032]

Brilliantly thoughtful and such a wonderful flow of thoughts and ideas and peace. I so appreciate your ability to bring us into your learning.

[@LaTheDoe]

Thank you so much for this video. It helped me truly getting over the loss of my grandmother. Thank you

[@songsparrow4324]

I'm very impressed with your channel and what you have to say. Brilliant really - - a brilliant light. Thank you for offering such beauty and clarity.

[@the_dancerjen1773]

Great video! Wow, it's a very small moment but what you said about intellectual achievement can be damaging and reading books but not meeting people I found relatable. First, it's difficult to meet others who are on a similar wavelength in general, but it's important to recognize it's still important to be social.

[@ainekennedy9830]

Superb video. So professionally put together and really successful at making ancient Chinese wisdom relevant and accessible. Really well done. Curious about your personal journey since you returned to the U. K. It has always been your interweaving of the personal struggles with the teachings and practices that you find helpful, that make your material so compelling.

[@sankalpachakma]

This is one your best videos, George. Your content is the way for me to lead a fulfilling life.

[@TohnoEn]

And here it is. Amazing, amazing. Thanks for keeping at it, George, you're one of my favorite content creators these days because of your originality, especially in themes.

[@George-Thompson]

really glad you enjoyed, thanks a lot!

[@gingermintrose]

I'm so blown away by this video. Thank you for making Zhuangzi's work si relatable.

[@rodneygratz3239]

George: a rational, lucid, and cogent presentation.

[@sophiavantil007]

Your commentary on the way is truly enlightening 🙏

[@anthi4843]

this was beautifully made and so pleasant to watch. thank you so much for sharing this with the world.

[@George-Thompson]

pleasure, thanks for watching!

[@TinyTao25]

enlightening, instructive, funny and calming. I enjoyed this a lot and will follow your work and learn more about the Dao! Thank you!

[@ZsuzsannaSpiry]

So enjoyable these moments we spend with you George and dedicate to think about all these topics you put up. A kind of coffee break from this chaotic world . Thank you.

[@jesseclaire4602]

Thanks George, your authenticity and delivery is really something!

[@dalelight8340]

Love this Tea Time George, your work is a beautiful mirror for our world. Let’s all have a playful tea time each day, imagine what that might do?

[@nishavasaikar2805]

Absolutely play away your life. There's nothing to lose. Just remember to refrain from hurting others. Rest is fun.

[@RavenWolf11]

How inspiring thank you. Your voice is lovely to listen to. The lessons are indeed welcome & very helpful for my spiritual journey. 🙏🙏🙏

[@colleen3986]

Wonderful video! I just recently discovered this channel. So inspiring and educational. I agree about death, why worry and why be fearful, it's a natural part of life. Our body may be gone, but the soul lives forever. If you do research on death, looking at near death experiences etc, there is nothing to be afraid of. The Eastern Philosophies speak to me. The West teaches fear of death. I definitely guide my life through the teachings of Taoism. Master Gu is delightful! Thank you George for getting these important teachings out there! 🐉🥋

[@garyrickards9562]

I love this video, keep them coming George, as I am in pain and conflict with the system we live in.

[@Jazzhands1337]

Professor Slingerland had a good point on habituation. In behavior analysis it is referred to as deprivation and satiation. The experienced potency of a reward can be modified by these two operations. I believe that, in order to live a good life, we must willingly put ourselves through cycles of deprivation and satiation so we do not become numb and lost to hopelessness. Dao De Jing highlights this perfectly by saying: "fill your cup to the brim and it will spill. keep sharpening your knife and it will blunt." The problem with modernity is that we inundate ourselves with potent pleasurable stimuli so continuously that we become satiated or numb to those stimuli and everything less potent than them. This results in a numb hopelessness. "Flavors numb the taste. Thoughts weaken the mind. Desires wither the heart."

[@Reree-gz5bg]

I will say listening to these rn, I am taking notes cuz ik during times of depression, it's nice to look back on what I took notes on

[@matth9558]

Definitely enjoying this longer format - hope the KZbin algorithm doesn't hate you for it! Many thanks for the video. :-)

[@jeremywendelin]

George, thanks for uploading. You are helping me and the world a better place.

[@DisasterCryptid]

Holy heck like I was trying to get into Max stirner's philosophy and his writings where so hard to understand but a lot of what was shown in this video really helped get me to understand the underlying philosophy both Daoism and Egoism have

[@TheDavidlloydjones]

George, Congratulations on your pronunciation! Not only is it important -- like Step One in not expressing contempt for the people you're with -- but among the many people who think pronunciation is worthwhile, George, you're in the minority who then get it more or less correct. 恭喜恭喜！

[@Kikichi99]

actually, pronounciation is not correct. but you are forgiven. and please dont use that Confucious picture. thats hongkong actor chow yuen fatt.

[@Kikichi99]

没修德的红猴。

[@sc1030]

your interpretations of the meanings of such early ideas were wonderful .. they were done well and it helped make the ancient thoughts easier for trying to understand it .. good job conveying the meanings

[@britannicenglish]

Thank you so much for sharing this with us. I appreciate you.

[@miriamminkoff]

Thank you Just what I was looking for. Just what I needed to hear.

[@Tanaos37]

Very well done and interesting! Thank you George!

[@George-Thompson]

glad you enjoyed!!

[@rubendacosta8015]

George I have been following you on KZbin for a wihle now. But this video may realy be your best untill now. You just keep surprising me even after so long.. I am so happy KZbin showd me your chanel :) Happy to follow you in this jorney. Wish you a joyfull 2020 :)

[@mattmaley8902]

Loved this one too, George!! Hope all is going well my friend, and please keep the videos coming. They bring such happiness to my life.

[@nishavasaikar2805]

True indeed.

[@esijbers]

recently found you and your video's in the mass of content on the internet, happy!! because you have so much to tell, so much i can learn from!! THANK YOU

[@George-Thompson]

thank you, hope you enjoy!

[@esijbers]

@@George-Thompson I just told my friend..... in a few years, that young man will be famous for his video & content and the way he is telling us about it!! And i can tell my friends... "yessss and he personally answered on my reaction on one of his video's, Whahahhaha, laughing about it but also being seriously

[@renehenriksen1735]

Oh if only youth could be eternal and the energy and optimism one had as a child could go on forever. Such wisdom one had as a child without knowing it.

[@unokitsune]

Youth is eternal to the soul. People find a way to be a child at heart. Through music through song through cosplay and the like. Just cast away restrictions. You can find your inner child that way.

[@renehenriksen1735]

@@unokitsune You think so? It´s just that most people think one is weird or crazy. Only very few have courage to laugh liberatingly and break free of that stiffness.

[@unokitsune]

@@renehenriksen1735 So one of my best defense was to get a license to conceal carry. A LCC in my state can only be acquired by one of a sound mind and never a felon. It is crazy to break away from the Cookie Cutter Mold set by restrictive societies based on Gossip and Peer Pressure by Dead people. To be an artist you are considered insane by default because you don't fit in the mold set by what society considers their interpretation of perfection. Tapestries are woven from many different threads that were dyed and painted differently. A single color tapestry is a canvas to be painted on. You fear societal consequences of breaking free. But in breaking free of them you make new friends new acquaintances. I never fit in the mold many restrictive people set for me. I did my own thing. I did what felt right, from the heart, but also by law. So if rules were set that it had to be within them I found ways to be creative. Like being told we can make using a single yard of fabric. They never said the width of that fabric so I got one that was 108". Everyone else went for 45" and got mad at me because I though differently. I was within the rule and broke none. Now they restrict by making everything 45". But you can still get around that by making seam bindings from that 45" and make everything look professional on the inside. Many adults hate the imaginations of children even if that child is in an adult body following adult rules. I'm living a childhood I didn't get to have as an actual child. I make my life Unicorns and Rainbows. I also know a Unicorn's horn can impale and kill you while Rainbows on the highway can cause a multi car pile up accident. But if I am allowed to do my own thing without Gossip sending a Witch hunt after me, then people can continue to believe that unicorns poop rainbows instead of being scary enough to chase off dragons. The Scottish and Irish depict Unicorns with a fierce Dragon's tounge for a reason.

[@renehenriksen1735]

@@unokitsune To say it short many adults are machinethinkers formed by the data-oriented paradigm of people like Bill Gates. He may be good and intelligent at what he does and the world may need people like him, but sometimes I think he lacks sould and heart. See him do a backflip for example and I think he would start a vendetta on people who can do it after failing.

[@lynnmckenna9934]

This video- and all of your videos- are so inspiring and healing to my spirit. Feels like Home...❤️

[@magenta_leigh]

You are so good at what you do. Thank you for making these incredibly fascinating videos!

[@NReillee]

I’ve watched this video 3x already. I just love your channel and look forward to each new video.

[@George-Thompson]

Glad you are enjoying friend! 💓

[@aeortiz2004]

Very nice summary of profound theme George ....well done video! Thank you!

[@bjb9341]

Thank you for this video!! Already saved it to rewatch again. I cracked at the turn of the computer XD if that's not playful I don't know what is. I'll be looking forward for new videos :D but already appreciate all the ones that are already out!

[@YoutubeRoessler]

George ...thank you. Lovely! I have been following your work since you began and I wanted to thank you for sharing your journey and for sharing the Tao with the world. I love your reverence for Tao. Keep up the good work! 🤗

[@George-Thompson]

Thank you Leanne!

[@kevinmalone6132]

Well that was very awesome man thanks! You have a very likable delivery bro. Peace to you

[@longtallaisling]

This video really spoke to pretty much everything I am in a twist about at the moment!! Thank you so much! You are great!!! xxxxxx

[@MrDometheo79]

Ah that pic on the thumbnail!!!! 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗 Reminds of the chinese cartoon comic books, from where its from, of said philosopher!!! Suuuuuperbly well drawn and EXTREMELY funny! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂I dont have those books anymore but remenber them vividly! They where awesome!!!!

[@salamaabid6923]

I stumbled upon your channel after trying to find out more on Taoism. I have loved watching your journey and am always excited to see more. I’ll have to get that book, I got the Tao of Pooh book and found it extremely helpful. All the best. :)

[@shubhambajpayee7280]

I have liked ,shared ,saved and downloaded this video.

[@cyworld2707]

Coming to an understanding that abandoning a life of distasteful work and drudgery is ok and utilizing your unique gifts and talents to contribute to a better world is true wealth.

[@collettecaraway2759]

This is an important rendering regarding healthy living. Thank YOU!

[@fusion9619]

George, I've been watching your videos occasionally for a few years, and I gotta say, this is the best one so far.

[@George-Thompson]

i'm delighted you think that. i feel like i'm improving with each video 😁

[@ruoshui8542]

Watching this impressive, well-made video in the yard of the WTWA, with in my lap one of those two copies of the CC Tsai book you mention put a smile on my face. Thank you, George!

[@George-Thompson]

glad to hear friend!!

[@mastergutaichi]

Eli is to be another Taoist !

[@flordelsur63]

Awesome! Thank you George !

[@gaya-shanickie1785]

Zh was a spiritualist as true buddhist thinking as way of life not religion. Thats right brain. Having Confucius n Lo were the left brain to live in 3d balance. You need both to survive between the heaven n earth realm. Its the way of the "Judah "=Jesus+Buddah . The true LeMU rising again. Would luv to see future each of story n teaching part of series for regular tv series. U got good voice as narrator. Humanity needs it instead of violence sex n drugs; esp in the west. If u go to asia , more tv n movies r spiritual base. Great vid. 🖒💖🌏🐉

[@Kaiyuexoxo]

Taking a module now on chinese philosophy and this video helped me understand zhuangzi’s ideas so much better!!

[@hira5678]

Thank you for creating a very beautiful video!! Playful, and carefree is something I'll remember.

[@ssgbme]

Such a beautiful soul. Namaste 🙏🏼

[@dudeabideth4428]

What a well made video!! Thank you!!

[@atomusbliss]

Marvelous. I marvel, in gratitude.

[@atomusbliss]

I do not use Amazon. Alt links are apprec..

[@stargirllea]

Just found your channel. I absolutely love the way you present your videos. So full of information and you have a really natural way on camera. Keep up the great work 👍

[@CanadianOsmosis]

Thank you for the wisdom George!

[@pumpkinpants8658]

What an Amazing video, thank you so much George. I have that book but am yet to read it, you have inspired me to pick it up in a quiet moment and read it. Amazing you were in Bristol, I also live close to Bristol, a bubbling city so close to nature. Thank you for your work

[@The25soumitra]

The video was Fun, playful, enjoyable. Loved it. Thanks George For Making this video.

[@mattmalone4548]

I love your videos mate. your method of sharing and analysing these ideas is really clear, informative and entertaining. thank you. you should be proud of what you've achieved here.. if you've not gone beyond judgement already (; x

[@borrowedbody5409]

Thanks George, enjoyed this! You're helping us all to live like Hung Mung - slapping his thighs and hopping around like a bird for the sheer hell of it!

[@borrowedbody5409]

P.s Have you read any Joseph Campbell? I think I may have been going in a similar direction to you the last few years... 'Myths to Live By' has really connected some dots for me.

[@George-Thompson]

love this comment 😁

[@George-Thompson]

I started reading Hero with a thousand faces - but I didn't get far. It's on my reading list! I'll check out Myths to live by

[@borrowedbody5409]

@@George-Thompson Yeh HWaTF is hard going! Like Alan Watts, I think he was a better speaker than writer, and Myths to Live by is really a collection of talks.

[@ericdurr6132]

I have missed these videos so much! In my mind, its been awhile because of the hard drive mishap and having to start from scratch. What else can we do to help keep these videos coming?

[@George-Thompson]

just watch and enjoy my friend! thanks for following ☯️💗

[@mechannel7046]

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[@arabelladelucco]

Thank you! So appropriate for these times during the global pandemic. Loving all of your videos.

[@chrisrose2898]

Thank You George

[@George-Thompson]

thanks for watching Chris :)

[@lisar.4335]

Well done, George---thank you so much!

[@vhtsouza]

This is one of your best videos. Just incredibly well done

[@joshuabaehr44]

12:08 That's my hometown! (Tucson, AZ). Have you been, George?

[@JulieVandenKerchove]

Fantastic video George!! Thanks for taking the time to share your wisdom and that of other teachers :) Happy Holidays & have a wonderful inspiring start of 2020 😃

[@chrisowens4424]

Hello my friend good to see you again! Have you read, "The Te of Piglet" yet? Haha. I love your new journey and hope to be able to follow you once again. Stay healthy, peace.

[@ninakaiser2930]

Beautiful video, I absolutely love it! And will watch it again for sure. Thank you so much for your effort!

[@dyvel]

And thinking of my previous comment - a lot of standard phrases like "have a good day" are not compatible with a lot of the Eastern philosophies unless you know what to read into them. It would be interesting to find Eastern alternatives for them that make people think as well and that also act as compact lessons or reminders. Like "have a good day" ->"make your day a good one", or whatever would capture the essence of that situation according to a certain thinker. Any suggestions?

[@westarrr]

Tea Time Taoism is back ♥ Always great content, George.

[@dannejoon]

Whoa, you’re super cute 😍

[@mastergutaichi]

Tea Time Taoism is to be continuing - to deserve so many people's liking!

[@3340steve]

Thank you for posting this excellent teaching video....

[@coding_wiz]

Don't worry. Be happy. To be happy we have to be positive . To be positive we have to remove bias and on and on .. very nice video

[@bosanceros0172]

More please! Thanks George!!

[@moiramgs6689]

Great video as always! I always enjoy learning about these great philosophers. Thank for taking the time to help us discover them ! 😁

[@marishasookdeo8578]

This is so beautiful...yet so powerful...

[@johnc.6645]

Very well done. Lao tsu was more matter of fact on the Tao. Zuangzu was adept at using at using humor and parables to present his philosophy. The two together bring an even deeper understanding of the Tao. I think lao tzu put more emphasis on getting back to nature. Zuangzu seemed to believe you could use these concepts where ever you are. The 2 together bring about a powerful philosophy that has changed and influenced my way of thinking. Keep up the good work.