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Jan 2021
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Introduction to Taoism - Ep. 96

Jade Teta
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Send us Fan Mail Religion and ancient beliefs have always asked you to live from the heart and not the brain. What if you learn about a parallel philosophy that asks you to not do anything at all, that is, until the time is right? Taoism does just that. By incorporating the ideals of Stillness, Acceptance, Flow, and Equilibrium (SAFE), it teaches that any pa ... Show More
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