Wu Wei: The Taoist Secret That Changed My Life

The Daoists taught a life of effortless flow and joy is possible for us all, a state of being they called ‘Wu Wei’. But HOW do we actually ‘Wu Wei’?...

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[SUHSeungJi]

80 year old life long Daoist here. People should not confuse non action with being passive, and this includes meditation. Meditation is not a passive experience where, as many Westerners think, entering into some kind of Samadi. Nothing could be further from the truth

In actuality, many whom are Masters of the Dao, rarely we have made meditation "active". In other words, in every waking moment, we are meditating.

This situation where people sit under a tree and meditate is only a beginning step. A step, which I must mention, is a step few Westerners ever move out of. Meditation as most know it, is only meant to teach a person to master emotions and mind to some degree where they can carry that into their daily lives and practice meditation "in motion"

I would also like to mention two important concepts
One is that the mind is only a tool. It should not be the ruler in your world. Instead, the heart is the control center. Once the mind is under control, the heart tells the mind what to do, not the other way around

The second is that everyone must be their own Master, their own Guru. Once you have the principles down, do not continue to follow someone else's direction. Each Path is different. You do not want to be a clone of someone else's Destiny. That is not Mastery.

[Shurmurable]

" How do we treat ourselves? I have a task master inside me (...)but this harshness is a waste of energy.Can i bring softess, still having energy for action, but in a soft and kind way?" - my goal exactly.

[bubsyoutube]

I found that moving slow helps me enter this Tao. Literally almost in slow motion to get started and you become more present. Awesome video. Thank you.

[raycosmic]

Letting this moment be as pleasant as possible.

[charlenewallmark]

Dancing is my most intuitive movement. No rules, just move with the sounds.

[nandozx]

I swear this got to be at least on the top 10 of your best videos ever. From topic to production to the talk, everything just clicks really well and thank you so much George for reminding us the value of Dao teachings and life itself

[scientificninja]

Trusting myself, a challenge that's testing me currently.
Being a chronic planner and productive junkie, I find it hard being at peace with uncertain hours and excess free time, but now, it seems such an exhausting way to live.

I've realised time spent with the world sews doubt in the confidence within, so I'm learning to slowly detach from the world's enforced rules and daring to discover joy outside the limited compartments...seeing time for more than hours and life for more than years.

Trusting the day in front of me, even when the future is plagued with uncertainty🍃

[isabelgrace]

I am loving your videos. I have been through a really tough time recently. These videos are slowly saving me from myself. My granddad was Taoist but he passed away before I could ask him anymore on it. So thank you.

[SirBoden]

Once you have mastered riding a bicycle effortless action(wu-wei) takes over.
Your body knows what to do as long as your brain doesn’t get in the way.
You have to learn how to live in the circumstances of your existence before you can do it effortlessly.
Be nice to yourself and don’t be afraid to get wet when learning to dance on river rocks.
Much love for everyone, ☯️🙏

[Mike-_v_]

My goal here is to leave a comment effortlessly : (The beginning of my day to get the flow going ).

First I visualize that I'm surrounded by "gratitude" when leaving my home...each day.
Then, "not forcing" and "not trying to change" others.... Actually listening to people, without talking over them or changing the focus to "me" ....letting silence exist ... actually hearing what others are saying. .... it takes discipline at first....like riding a bike.... also, forgiving myself helps me to forgive others.

[brokenheartofmexico]

I just started researching Wu Wei. I'm focused more on Idea 4. I was letting the weight of fearing the future, based on things that happened in the past, tear my world apart.

[MarcDonders]

I recognise the notion of the taskmaster in my head telling me I have so much stuff to do. I am grateful that over the years I've learned to give the taskmaster a break by simply rescheduling and by allowing myself rest when I need it. You help me understand through your videos that my journey is still ongoing. Thank you George 🙏

[agnesbonnet]

And it works! And it is so light! Just be fully who you truly and intuitively feel you are in very moment. You are at very moment the perfect home for life unfolding. Be present, fully present, and trust your unlimited source of being. It is so much fun because life is always new. Thank you, gorgeous George!

[e]

Thank you George, may the good and nurturing force of the Universe be with you. The WU WEI way never fails even if it goes through a series of failures that we don't understand, at the end we are amazed by how everything just worked out perfectly 💗

[Graybeard_]

We are here to experience. Try not to take others or yourselves too seriously. Do your best and accept the rest.

[iridescentisaac]

Another amazingly helpful and insightful video, thank you. This came at the perfect time. My study of Taoism has been getting too complicated, this reminded me I need to go back to basics again.

[Anders]

Maybe Wu Wei is about realizing that one cannot let go. As it says in the Tao Te Ching, the master does nothing yet leaves nothing undone and the ordinary person is always doing things (even "doing" letting go) and leaves many things undone.

[robertrodriguez]

George, I actually discovered your channel years ago when I was living in China as you were training with your master in the Wudang mountains (I think it was there...). It has been years since I saw one of your videos (I hadn't subscribed yet). For some reason, the algorithms realigned us again days ago..Well, I'm subscribed now. Thanks for putting out good vibes and practical, ancient knowledge. It serves as a reminder and a "re-calling" for me personally. Thanks

[nickochioneantony]

That Einzelganger reference is priceless, his video helps thousands of people, especially young adults...


And gosh, how can I came late to watch your video... I can't express anything but appreciation for another of your Dao Wisdom, thanks so much George!

[wrenwoodgrove]

This video hit the heart of where I am learning and growing these days. Your principles will be very helpful to me I am sure of it especially trusting the process. That is a big one that I know I need to engage.

I am also very focused on softness. It is very interesting how there is so little focus and interest in it in the U.S. except for Tai Chi, Akido, and horse training.

I am learning to drop my guard and my defenses along with cultivating “not knowing” to touch wonder and awe as an approach to softness.

There is some really good pointers and inspiration in the book A Journey to Softness by Mark Rashid. The book looks like it is about horse training, but it’s really about us individually.

Thanks so much for the video and pointers! Inspiring really!