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Five hundred years before the birth of Jesus, a God-realized being named Lao-tzu in ancient China dictated 81 verses, which are regarded by many as the ultimate commentary on the nature of our existence. The classic text of these 81 verses, called the Tao Te Ching or the Great Way,…

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I used to tune into the late great ancestor Dr. Wayne Dyer every Monday at 4 pm EST on Hay House Radio to recalibrate my mind. He often quoted, “The Tao that can be named is not the Tao,” from the Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu, and that wisdom truly resonated with me. In "Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life," Dr. Dyer dives into the Tao Te Ching and translates the ancient teachings into practical, everyday guidance.

This book transformed my mind by teaching me how to approach life with intention and grace. My favorite part is that Dr.…

For starters, the title caught my attention; I was in a lot of emotional pain and doubted many of my decisions. I didn't realize I was seeking outward contentment and happiness for many years.

This book was written after I read The Secret. So, it was in the same genre of books I had started to read. I listened to Wayne Dyer on YouTube and loved his talks, and when I heard of the book, I felt it wouldn't hurt to read it.

I was drawn in with his simple way of pointing out that maybe we are the…

In a yearlong journey of discovery, psychologist and author Wayne Dyer steeped himself in the wisdom of the Tao Te Ching. The result is this book of 81 chapters, offering his reflections on the 81 chapters of the Tao. Combining meditations, exercises, and personal examples, each chapter encourages readers to release their preconceptions, transcend duality, recognize their oneness with all creation, and discover their deepest sense of themselves as the wisdom of Tao becomes a living presence in their lives.

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