-Lao Tzu
Today's quote of the day is a message to those who may be overwhelmed in life. Those who have too much on their plate. Those with many worries and few solutions. Those that...well everybody. In life we struggle and face challenges. At times those obstacles can seem insurmountable. Yet they are surmountable. And it can take a breath of fresh air, a change of scenery, a new voice, or just silence to bring the perspective of the entire picture of your life into order. That is what I believe Lao Tzu is saying in this quote.
Lao Tzu, also known as Laozi, was an ancient Chinese philosopher. It is debated whether he lived during the sixth, fifth, or fourth century BC and others argue that Lao Tzu is actually an amalgamation of several historical figures in ancient China. Either way, Lao Tzu is the revered founder of Taoism and the author of the Tao Te Ching; an extremely important and central figure to Chinese culture. Taoism is a philosophy which invites its practicers to live in harmony with the Tao, which translates directly to "way", "path", or "principle". And in the context of Taoism the Tao is defined as the origin and the dynamic power that exists behind everything. The Tao Te Ching is an ancient Chinese classic text which encompasses 81 brief sections containing verses of Taoist wisdom and thought. Good stuff.
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