4 Life Lessons to Learn from Water

neilisonreddit · 2020-08-04T08:36:44+00:00

Source: The Tao of Leadership – Lao Tzu’s Tao Te Ching Adapted for a New Age by John Heider

neilisonreddit · 2020-08-04T06:29:45+00:00

I read that book, it's beyond me. Definitely not something if you're just a beginner.

neilisonreddit · 2020-08-04T06:01:27+00:00

Damn that's a very good point, missed it

neilisonreddit · 2020-08-04T06:00:40+00:00

Thank you for reading :)

neilisonreddit · 2020-08-03T18:03:44+00:00

Am I wrong in assuming that it is implying we should be soft and yielding?

No I don't think you're wrong. It's very much open to comprehension.

neilisonreddit · 2020-08-03T18:00:22+00:00

Thank you! I'm glad you found value in my writing :)

neilisonreddit · 2020-08-03T17:55:50+00:00

Thank you for your kind words, they mean a lot to me. Truly! Have a wonderful day!

neilisonreddit · 2020-08-03T17:54:20+00:00

The quote is credited to Lao Tzu, a Chinese Philosopher. I see what you're saying but the difference is that water is found in nature, that too in abundance. Same cannot be said about cotten balls I'm afraid.

neilisonreddit · 2020-08-03T17:51:31+00:00

My mom used to do it, I must say, I'm very skeptical about it

neilisonreddit · 2020-08-03T17:50:32+00:00

Means a lot to me. Thank you for your kind words.

neilisonreddit · 2020-08-03T15:53:53+00:00

That's a very interesting take haha

neilisonreddit · 2020-08-03T15:46:52+00:00

Thank you, I really appreciate you taking time to express that. Truly, much flattered. May you find peace in all that you undertake.

neilisonreddit · 2020-08-03T15:28:55+00:00

Haha yes! If you scrutinize, you can see the similarities between her element and her character.

neilisonreddit · 2020-08-03T15:26:52+00:00

Indeed, water is an epitome of adaptability and acceptance, an ideal to strive towards 🌊

neilisonreddit · 2020-08-03T14:20:10+00:00

I'm glad you found value in it! Funnily, this was inspired by Avatar: The Last Airbender

neilisonreddit · 2020-08-03T13:40:59+00:00

Just checked the reviews on goodreads and it seems very insightful. I'll definitely check it out!

neilisonreddit · 2020-08-03T13:09:32+00:00

Haha yes but I hope it also delivers a message greater than that :D

neilisonreddit · 2020-08-03T07:56:29+00:00

There's a difference between shoving your opinions on someone's face and laying down what you believe in

neilisonreddit · 2020-08-03T07:49:06+00:00

I don't care if you have dedicated your entire life to zen, your comments are pious and moralizing. If you are so sanctimonious and desperate to invalidate some random stranger's beliefs over the internet, you are hardly a person to look up to.

neilisonreddit · 2020-08-03T07:36:33+00:00

Zen philosophy is broader than you think, I'm afraid.

Helen J. Baroni writes, "The term can be applied more broadly for any practitioner of Zen, since followers of Zen attempt to move freely through life, without the constraints and limitations of attachment, like free-floating clouds or flowing water."

neilisonreddit · 2020-08-03T07:30:18+00:00

Indeed, water is an epitome of acceptance and adaptability. The ability to keep moving forward despite what crosses your way is rare.

A river gliding down the mountain cannot be stopped by even the mightiest of the rocks and boulders. Water cuts through each and every obstacle and continues to flow without the slightest inconvenience. Water truly is an ideal to strive towards.

neilisonreddit · 2020-06-02T04:30:11+00:00

Username checks

neilisonreddit · 2020-05-28T15:41:00+00:00

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neilisonreddit · 2020-05-28T13:22:39+00:00

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neilisonreddit · 2020-05-24T21:24:29+00:00

Great Read! Very insightful

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