Wu Wei

[sobrique]

The drowning man thrashes in the water, and makes little progress, beyond keeping his head above water.
The athletic swimmer glides gracefully, rapidly and effortlessly.

This is to swimming what Wu-Wei is to life. "Wu Wei" is one of the principles of Taoisom, and approximates as 'non doing'. However it is not laziness, inertial or passivity. It is, if you like, swimming with the current of life.

In doing nothing, we can ensure that nothing is left undone. This may seem a contradiction of sorts. But consider that a small change in the right place at the right time is amplified many times before it comes to fruition.

Comments

[(Anonymous)]

That's actually one of the things I like about the concept - it's not so much about learning something, as unlearning. Or perhaps learning to let go.

In theory, a very simple step to take :).

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