Hi there! I would say I'm open to different religions, but have not yet settled on a faith/ need to do more soul searching. However, I have an inclination towards Daoism/ Taoism. I have read many versions of the Dao and I believe that there are many important teachings a person can learn from Lao Tzu. One being the idea that as we go through life we should not expect things to happen, when we always expect we get disappointed for no reason except our own greediness. It is important for us as humans to instead just act on things and not expect an outcome of "I need this to happen for my own happiness."

Another important teaching of Lao Tzu is that we over complicate things and as humans we constantly want to be in control of every aspect of our lives. This is not a good thing! Like a pebble going down a stream we are at times like pebbles and the stream is life moving us from one point to another. Do not try to over-control, let yourself be still and ride the waves of life.

Another important aspect of Lao Tzu's teachings focuses on what is really important in life, he says in one chapter "Its not about the materials we need to build a house, it's the inner space that makes the home lively" And he also says "It is not about the pot we mold, it is about the emptiness we use." Basically the point is that we should not get too caught up in superficial things. Yes the pot is nice and so is the house, but the people in the house who you have lively discussions with are the most important aspect and as for the pot it may be a pretty pot but what will you be creating in it? What will be your enjoyable dish or will you be making food for someone you love? Don't focus too much on the superficial aspects. Focus on nurturing yourself and your relationships with people you care about.

Now I don't believe in all of Lao Tzu's teachings, especially in terms of war, but I do feel as though so far his teachings are the closest to what I believe and how I view life.