Let It Go, Ride the Wind | The Taoist Philosophy of Lieh Tzu

The Lieh Tzu contains many stories with philosophical themes like the nature of reality, the purpose of life, and the workings of the mind. One theme that runs like a thread through this ancient scripture is the tendency of human beings to stand in their own way and thereby sabotaging a spontaneous, effortless mode of living.

Dominated by a mind burning with desire, anxiously trying to control the uncontrollable, we’ve become unwilling and unable to let the universe run its natural course, as we have exchanged spontaneity for fear. And the more we fight the universe, the more painful our lives become, as things inevitably change in directions we don’t like.

But how can we re-embark the natural flow of life? What if we dare to let go of our attachments and desires, our fears and inhibitions, and become as light as a feather, like Lieh Tzu? This video explores the Taoist philosophy of Lieh Tzu on how to let go and ride the wind.

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00:00 - Intro
01:57 - Lieh Tzu: the Sage Who Rode the Wind
03:31 - The Yellow Emperor
06:43 - How to Ride the Wind

#TAOISM #LETGO #LETTINGGO

[Dacademeca]

"When I Let Go Of What I Am, I Become What I Might Be."
- Lao Tzu

[hamsterhamstermann]

Life can be so easy if you let go the illusion of control.

[ICEcoldJT]

“The universe is not punishing you or blessing you with karma. The universe is responding to the vibrational energy you are sending out.”

[sahilvasava]

"I have no problems because I don't care what happens."
Jiddu Krishnamurti

[nehainthebay]

“Trying to control the uncontrollable...” is the root of a lot of dissatisfaction.

Thank you for sharing the wisdom that has been true in all ages. ✨

[nkrumansantos]

Amazing lesson.
I heard somewhere that “when you stop focusing on the outcome, freedom starts”.
Today, I find more joy in the process of things than on the results.

[Dacademeca]

"To Be Truly Happy And Contended, You Must Let Go Of The Idea Of What It Means To Be Truly Happy Or Content."
- Lieh Tzu

[gsgcarreviews]

"He wasn't held back by doubt because he had nothing to gain or lose"

[corymartin]

“Let go your earthly tether. Enter the void. Empty, and become wind.”
- Guru Laghima

[CiaofCleburne]

This is all so true for me. I find myself able to let go of the outcome more and more often, and then focus on the task at hand. This allows me to enjoy cooking dinner, washing and folding my laundry and just driving to my destination. Now, I do not dread the chore. I immerse my true self in it and life is much more enjoyable. ❤

[kelvinmacharia]

"Stop trying to control everything and just let go" Tyler Durden

[marekspot]

As a Firefly fan would put it: "I´m a leaf on the wind, watch me soar..."

[willburn]

That was amazing! What a journey you are on. You have shared centuries old philosophies that has eased the minds of many in our troubled society. This is a kind and noble deed. Thank you.

[djgallagher]

This video came out at the perfect time in my life today, when I wasn’t looking for it...thank you for sharing and for everything you do🙏

[ThFairyLaw]

"Let it go, Let it go !!!"
-Elsa the Snow Queen of Arendelle

[Ookami]

I’ve never loved learning more than I do when I learn about Taoism it just feels like a fog is being lifted from my mind each time I learn something 🙏🏽 I’m grateful

[kylo]

Thank you for this video, it came at a perfect time. I'm an RN & I just quit my job recently & dropped my class. I was extremely stressed & burned out, trying to balance work, school & home life. This video gave me some much needed perspective☁️🧘‍♂️☁️

[shattered_lightsb]

The Tao is always here, it manifests in infinite forms. To truly recognize it in everything we need to let go of our preferences and biases on what we think it should be, observing reality for what it really it, as the Zhuangzi says: “Don’t listen with your ears listen with your mind. No, don’t listen with the mind, listen with your spirit (Chi). Listening stops with the ears, the mind stops with recognition, but the spirit is empty and waits on all things. The Tao gathers in emptiness alone. Emptiness is the fasting of the mind” 🙏☯️❤️

[FutureMindset]

This is good to keep in mind. Forcing on things you can't control is not only a futile effort but also really taxing. When you learn to work only on what you can change, you're much more productive and efficient person.

[Kelberi]

"When I am hungry I bark."

Shih Tzu