Will I love Tao Te Ching?

I had heard so much about the Tao Te Ching but never read it. So I bought myself a copy, read it, re-read it, re-read it again and re-read it again! I now keep a copy next to my bedside. It is probably the most beautiful, thought-provoking book I have ever read and I'm not surprised it has lasted more than 2,000 years. What amazed me the first time I read it, was how relevant it is to our modern world. It really speaks to my soul.

I admire this first-ever book stating the principles of authentic leadership. Written by the Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu in the 6th century BCE, it comprises a collection of paradoxical, enigmatic, and profound teachings that laid the foundation of Taoism.

I love all of them, but here is one regarding leadership: “Why do the hundred rivers turn and rush toward the sea? / Because it naturally stays below them / He who wishes to rule over the people must speak as if below them.”

While delving into this book, I find myself astounded by the universality and timelessness of the truths… show more.

I love the simplicity of the words and the inherent wisdom expressed in this book! I found it to be so interesting, and it gave me an alternative perspective on the philosophy of life.

I live a complicated life, always in a rush and never resting for long. This book shows that my chosen path may not be the most healthy or necessary way to approach life. Through balance and calmness, looking at life from the opposite direction really floored me to see how out of balance I was.

Listening to this recording and reading the words, I felt release… show more.

I find this book, written by Lao Tzu over 2,500 years ago, to be an endless source of inspiration. The 81 verses serve as profound guidelines pointing towards 'the way' of mastery and harmony.

In my experience, reading the text with others allows for a greater understanding of its depth, nuance, and intricacies.