How to Practice Wu Wei? Going with the flow of nature is in the heart of the practice of wu wei. Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished. There is a natural ebb and flow to everything you do. By aligning yourself with this rhythm, you can achieve things effortlessly. No more stress. No…
If you want to get more done, think not about doing. “Doing nothing and leaving nothing undone,” says Lao Tzu. This concept is known as non-doing, or wu wei. How is it possible? Many people find it perplexing, especially in the world where we are so used to constantly doing things. The idea of achieving…
Singing Bowls – Wu Wei Wisdom A man is on a quest to find a bowl of exquisite quality. It leads him to his venture into one of the most renowned porcelain shops in town. Equipped with a trick he has learned, he intends to employ it in his search. His method involves picking up…
Doing Nothing is Doing Something Once, in a distant village, there lived a farmer known for his impatience. Having sown the seeds in his paddy field, the farmer eagerly awaited the bountiful harvest that would soon grace his land. However, as days turned into weeks, he grew increasingly frustrated by the sluggish growth of his…
Wu Wei – Not Forcing When you go fishing, you don’t chase after the fish. You can hardly succeed. What you’ll do is attract the fish to come to you. You put up a bait and wait for the fish to bite. This is what most people do when they’re fishing. There is a…
If you’re struggling to get things done, take a step back. You may have exerted your effort the wrong way. Top performers in any field – from gymnasts and speakers to negotiators – are likely to tell you the importance of maintaining a delicate balance between effort and ease, especially in the midst of the…
What is the meaning of wu wei? The simple answer is “doing nothing.” The word is a translation of 无为, first seen in the Tao Te Ching written by the Chinese sage Lao Tzu 2,500 years ago. 无 means “nothing,” and 为 means “doing.” So “do nothing” is a pretty apt translation. There are numerous…