To organise is to destroy.
(Lao Tzu)
Unorthodox
Taoism has never advocated following the
example of other people.
It suggests instead that you examine the
nature
of things and learn from that.
Rather than do what others do, you find your
own
way.
Freedom
People have difficulty coping with the reality of freedom.
They want reassurance, support and
guidance.
Freedom is not a reaction or response to something.
It is not a rejection of the rules, it is not rebellion.
It is a
realisation.
Freedom is knowing that you are a
part of everything else; it is an
understanding that all of the
conditioning and barriers built throughout
your life mean nothing.
Morality
'Wu tze' means to be 'without law and yet orderly'.
It is how the taoist sages regarded
nature.
A wayward person has their own moral code.
They are unpredictable and different, yet inwardly
balanced and comfortable with themselves.
Wayward
Water follows its own
course; without
management or assistance.
It just wanders.
It is wayward and spontaneous.
Taoism adopts a
similar attitude; you can find your own way through life.
Eccentricities, character and
humour are common amongst taoists.
When you see the world with different eyes, culture and convention seem
amusing.
Money, politics, prestige, fame, reputation, tradition, success, acquisition and
relationship are all put in
perspective.
The taoist walks through life with a grin; unbound and mischievous.
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