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The Tao of letting go: how to stop clutching at life, and flow instead

The Tao of letting go: how to stop clutching at life, and flow instead

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Feb 16, 2025
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Would life be easier if you just let go?

The ancient Chinese philosophy of Taoism teaches us that life flows best when we stop forcing, clinging to, and resisting change (and scary, frustrating things).

At the core of Taoism is the principle of Wu Wei, which translates to “effortless action.”

It’s the idea that success and fulfilment come not from control …

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