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TaiChi/Qigong

Mastering Tao Requires Discipline

Mastering TAO requires discipline. Those who follow Tao contemplate daily and put Tao philosophy into practice.

Big things have small beginnings

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Tao Insights by author Derek Lin - Tao Te Ching 44

Tao Insights by author Derek Lin - Tao Te Ching 44Knowing contentment avoids disgrace (知足不辱)Knowing when to stop avoids danger (知止不殆)- Tao Te Ching 44Those who know they have enough — will never be lost in desires.Those who know they should stop - will never step into a trap.— 📖 All translated passages are excerpted from *”Tao Te Ching: Annotated & Explained”* by Derek Lin. ✍️ Derek Lin is an award-winning, bestselling author in the Tao genre. Derek’s books and audiobooks are available on Amazon. 🌐 Find more information at: https://dereklin.com —#taoinsights #dereklin #dereklinbooks #taotalkswithdereklin #taoteching laotzu

Most people approach practice as a collection of t

Most people approach practice as a collection of techniques.But over time, it becomes clear that there’s a progression.The Ten Phases offer a simple way to understand how practice develops—step by step.If you’re curious how these stages fit together in a practical way, you can explore more here:→ https://taichi-qigong.us/10-phases-cultivation/→ Explore the full page (link in bio)→ Please Like and Share#qigong#taichi#taoism#energypractice#mindbodypractice

Tao Insights by author Derek Lin - Tao Te Ching 30

Tao Insights by author Derek Lin - Tao Te Ching 30The place where the troops camp (師之所處)Thistles and thorns grow (荊棘生焉)- Tao Te Ching 30Where destruction dominates, the thorns of hostility take root.Let go of aggression, let peace prevail - so the land can begin to heal.— 📖 All translated passages are excerpted from *”Tao Te Ching: Annotated & Explained”* by Derek Lin. ✍️ Derek Lin is an award-winning, bestselling author in the Tao genre. Derek’s books and audiobooks are available on Amazon. 🌐 Find more information at: https://dereklin.com —#taoinsights #dereklin #dereklinbooks #taotalkswithdereklin #taoteching

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Tao Insights by author Derek Lin - Tao Te Ching 38

Tao Insights by author Derek Lin - Tao Te Ching 38Low virtue never loses virtue (下德不失德)Therefore it has no virtue (是以無德)- Tao Te Ching 38Those lacking in virtues become attached to showing virtues.They are recognized by their need for recognition.— 📖 All translated passages are excerpted from *”Tao Te Ching: Annotated & Explained”* by Derek Lin. ✍️ Derek Lin is an award-winning, bestselling author in the Tao genre. Derek’s books and audiobooks are available on Amazon. 🌐 Find more information at: https://dereklin.com —#taoinsights #dereklin #dereklinbooks #taotalkswithdereklin #taoteching

Tao Insights by author Derek Lin - Tao Te Ching 38

Tao Insights by author Derek Lin - Tao Te Ching 38High virtue is not virtuous (上德不德)Therefore it has virtue (是以有德)- Tao Te Ching 38The truly virtuous do not think they are virtuous.Their virtues flow naturally as actions that speak volumes.• All translated passages are excerpted from “Tao Te Ching: Annotated & Explained” by Derek Lin. • Derek Lin is an award-winning, bestselling author in the Tao genre. Derek’s books and audiobooks are available on Amazon. Find more information at dereklin.com. https://dereklin.com #taoinsights #dereklin #dereklinbooks #taotalkswithdereklin #taoteching

Tao Insights by author Derek Lin - Tao Te Ching 64

Tao Insights by author Derek Lin - Tao Te Ching 64Act on it when it has not yet begun (為之於未有)Treat it when it is not yet chaotic (治之於未亂)- Tao Te Ching 64It is easy to put out a match, but much harder to extinguish a blaze.Handle the spark early, before it becomes a wildfire.Set things right, before disorder arises.• All translated passages are excerpted from “Tao Te Ching: Annotated & Explained” by Derek Lin. • Derek Lin is an award-winning, bestselling author in the Tao genre. Derek’s books and audiobooks are available on Amazon. Find more information at dereklin.com. https://dereklin.com #taoinsights#dereklin

Tao Insights by author Derek Lin - Tao Te Ching 28

Tao Insights by author Derek Lin - Tao Te Ching 28The eternal virtue does not depart (常德不離)Return to the state of the infant (複歸於嬰兒)- Tao Te Ching 28The ability to practice virtues is a part of you.Connect with your innermost essence —and return to the pure simplicity of your original self.All translated passages are excerpted from “Tao Te Ching: Annotated & Explained” by Derek Lin. Derek Lin is an award-winning, bestselling author in the Tao genre. Derek’s books and audiobooks are available on Amazon. Find more information at dereklin.com. https://dereklin.com #taoinsights#dereklin

Tao Insights by author Derek Lin - Tao Te Ching 37

Tao Insights by author Derek Lin - Tao Te Ching 37The Tao is constant in non-action (道常無為)Yet there is nothing it does not do (而無不為)- Tao Te Ching 37Those who do not try to control anything will master everything.When you stop attempting to interfere or manipulate - there will be nothing beyond your ability to achieve.All translated passages are excerpted from “Tao Te Ching: Annotated & Explained” by Derek Lin. Derek Lin is an award-winning, bestselling author in the Tao genre. Derek’s books and audiobooks are available on Amazon. Find more information at dereklin.com. https://dereklin.com #taoinsights

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