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The Ancient Wisdom of the Tao de Ching

What can we learn from this timeless text?

Mary Beth Hazeldine
7 min readFeb 19, 2022
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The Tao de Ching is one of the most important texts in Chinese philosophy. It was written by Lao Tzu, who is considered one of the greatest philosophers of all time. The text is a collection of 81 short poems that offer advice on living a good life.

In this blog post, I will explore some of the fundamental teachings from the Tao de Ching and discuss how they can help us live a better life.

The 5 most significant lessons from the Tao de Ching are:

1. Live in harmony with the natural world

Lao Tzu believed that we should live in harmony with the natural world. This means that we should live in accordance with the laws of nature and not try to go against them.

An example of living in harmony with the natural world can be seen in the practice of Tai Chi. Tai Chi is a martial art based on Yin and Yang’s principles. It is a form of moving meditation that helps us harmonize with the natural world and achieve balance in our lives.

When we live in harmony with the natural world, we are more likely to be happy and content. We also become more connected to the spiritual side of life, bringing us a sense…

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Mary Beth Hazeldine
Mary Beth Hazeldine

Written by Mary Beth Hazeldine

Chief Inspiration Officer, Spiritual Psychologist, Hypnotherapist, Writer, Chef, Dog Lover, Line Dancer, Ex-Banker, MBA— marybeth@marybethhazeldine.com

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