Tag: personal growth
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What is Chi energy in Taoism?
Let me dispel right away any hope of miracles by using Chi energy, or by performing Taoist rituals. The advantages derived from Taoism come from […]
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Lao-Tzu on virtue
I can understand the bewilderment felt by many Westerners when they are first confronted with Taoist ethics. When they ask what virtues Lao-Tzu recommended, they […]
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Lao-Tzu’s teachings on leadership
Taoism presents an advanced leadership model that revolves around Wu Wei (the non-action principle). Instead of exerting pressure, Taoism wants to clear up the path; […]
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How to live by Taoist principles
I wonder if most people regard a Taoist lifestyle as desirable or even worth living. They might read a few Lao-Tzu’s quotes, watch some martial […]
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Taoist wisdom for personal growth
I can summarise Taoist wisdom for personal growth in five words: Take the safe, enlightened path. I do not mean that we should fear everything, […]
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Seneca’s advice on setbacks
In history, few philosophers have come with workable, solid advice about dealing with setbacks. Socrates (470-399 BC), Plato (427-347 BC) and Aristotle (384-322 BC) had […]
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Seneca’s reflections on personal growth
How can we grow in effectiveness and happiness? Is there a proven method we can use to improve our station in life? Can we rely […]
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Seneca’s Letters from a Stoic, explained
Amongst all Stoic philosophers, Seneca has attained the widest reach and popularity. The reason is not hard to figure out. He simply wrote more and […]
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The risks of thinking like Seneca
Before praising the advantages of a philosophy, we should devote equal efforts to assessing its disadvantages. Few people enjoy looking at the risks of projects […]
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Key Seneca’s insights to implement today
Stoicism tends to make a deeper impression on individuals who enjoy solitude, or at least, who don’t dislike it. The reason is not difficult to […]
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