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Winnie the Pooh

Winnie the Pooh
Winnie the Pooh has a certain way about him, a way of doing things which has made him the world's most beloved bear. And Pooh's Way, as Benjamin Hoff brilliantly demonstrates, seems strangely close to the ancient Chinese principles of Taoism. The 'Tao of Pooh' explains Taoism by Winnie the Pooh and explains Winnie the Pooh by Taoism. It makes you understand what A.A. Milne probably meant when he said he didn't write the Pooh-books for children in the first place. Over the centuries, Taoism classic teachings were developed and divided into philosophical, monastic, and folk religious forms. One of the basic principles of Taoism is P'U; the Uncarved Block. Owl instead, is the opposite of Pooh, the Knowledge for the sake of Appearing Wise, the one who studies Knowledge for the sake of Knowledge, and who keeps what he learns to himself or to his own small group, rather than working for the enlightenment of others. "A fish can't whistle and neither can I." Related:  Taoismo e confucianesimo

Zhuang Zi - Œuvre de Tchouang-tseu In Libro Veritas Lire et écrire, librement. 47343 membres | 3396 oeuvres du domaine public | 18078 oeuvres de nos auteurs Non connecté Identification Inscription Livres et ebooks à lire ou feuilleter gratuitement InLibroVeritas remercie les 141 lecteurs, auteurs et sponsors nous offrant leur soutien (voir la liste / apporter votre soutien). Navigation : InLibroVeritas.net > Philosophie > Œuvre de Tchouang-tseu > Table des matières Œuvre de Tchouang-tseu Par Zhuang Zi Catégorie : Philosophie Date de publication sur In Libro Veritas : 7 septembre 2008 à 1h09 37 aiment 4 n'aiment pas | 16112 lectures | 333 pages Table des matières Œuvre de Tchouang-tseu Oeuvre du domaine public. Table des matières Pas de page précédente page suivante Options concernant cette oeuvre Partager cette oeuvre Licence de cette oeuvre L'oeuvre ci-dessus est mise à disposition sous licence Art Libre (LAL 1.3). Votre livre papier ILV vous permet d'acheter un livre papier comportant les oeuvres de votre choix. Présentation et tarifs

The 3 Steps to Understanding Other People's Actions - StumbleUpon It’s been said that actions speak louder than words. For the most part this is true. But if you don’t understand what those actions mean, it doesn’t make a difference either way. The good news is that understanding the actions of other people doesn’t have to be difficult. The First Big Realization My first big discovery in understanding people’s actions originated at a party in college. However, to my surprise the guy came up to me and asked me if I thought she was interested in him. But soon I realized that I had been in this situation before too. The reason it is harder to understand is because when you are in the situation, you process everything through your own ego and perceptions. What’s amazing about this discovery to me is how often this actually occurs. You have to let go of this filtering system. So keeping this rule in mind, here are the three steps. 1. One of first things people usually notice when someone does something is how it affects them. 2. 3. Understanding Actions

Taoism and the Arts of China Asianart.com | Exhibitions Catalogue Asian Art Museum San Francisco February 21 - May 13, 2001 xploring the conceptual and artistic achievements of the Taoist tradition, Taoism and the Arts of China features 150 rare works ranging in date from 500 BCE to 1800 CE, including an extraordinary array of paintings, sculptures, calligraphy, textiles, ritual objects, and scholar's books. Taoism and the Arts of China is organized by the Art Institute of Chicago and is accompanied by a 415-page catalogue that makes significant contributions to the fields of Chinese religion, culture, and art history. The Asian Art Museum's presentation of Taoism and the Arts of China will be the last opportunity to view the exhibition. Click on small images for full images with captions Catalogue Asianart.com | Exhibitions

I Want My Children to Know&8230; - StumbleUpon If you found out you were not going to be in your child’s future to talk to them about life and love, what would you want to say? I remember seeing a Documentary years ago of a Mom who was dying of cancer. She recorded videos of herself where she gave her daughter encouragement or advice at specific milestones in life, like getting her period or her first date. It was heart breaking to watch. It must have been the most difficult thing she had ever done in life besides say good-bye. Her daughter would watch the videos when the time presented itself. Things I want my Daughter & Son to know; ~ You’re perfect just the way you are. ~ Stay true to self. ~ Express your feelings no matter what they are; to whom ever they were meant to reach. ~ Never go to bed mad… ~ Always, always kiss your partner before they leave. ~ Never hold a grudge and never seek revenge no matter how hard it is. ~ Always forgive even if you can’t forget. ~ Never say never, because one day you will… Svaha ~

Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu - translated and explained by Stefan Stenudd Preface My first meeting with the Tao Te Ching was in my late teens. It was Toshikazu Ichimura, my Japanese teacher of the peaceful martial art aikido, who gave me a copy of it – the Gia-Fu Feng and Jane English version with beautiful calligraphy, which is still in print. He thought that my impatiently inquisitive mind would benefit from studying it. Already by reading the first chapter, which compares desire and the freedom from desire without seeming judgmental, I was hooked. The book remained with me, far beyond my teen years. Tao Te Ching, which is the major source of Taoism, has a clouded origin. He is said to have departed riding on a water buffalo. His text is around five thousand words long, divided into two parts. Although clear about presenting a worldview and arguing for it, the book is written with the elegance and artistry that makes it most appropriate to call it a poem. To be understood at all, the text needs to be contemplated and interpreted by several minds. Preface

50 Lessons I wish I had learned earlier | Family on Bikes - StumbleUpon Welcome to our blog! Here you'll find bits and pieces of wisdom learned from cycling 17,000 miles from Alaska to Argentina together as a family. Hope it inspires you to live your dream! My book about our journey, Changing Gears, is now released! Read a preview here Now that I’m old and gray (but not quite in my rocker yet!) You’re stronger than you think you are.Mistakes teach you important lessons. What lies before us and behind us are tiny matters when compared to what lies within us.Don’t pray when it rains if you don’t pray when the sun shines.It’s not about getting a chance, it’s about taking a chance.If it were easy everyone would do it.Be vulnerable.A problem is a chance for you to learn.Regardless of the situation, life goes on. If you enjoyed these inspirational quotes and feel they would be beneficial for others, we would appreciate it if you would take a moment to share it with your friends via Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest or email. Interested in our journey?

The Simple Tao (Simple Taoism) The Way is to benefit others and not to injure. The Way is to act but not to compete.It does not show greatness and is therefore truly great. Be still like a mountain and flow like a great river Tao"the way", "the path". it is often represented by water because water always seeks the path of least resistance, yet is strong enough to demolish even stone when no other recourse is available. everything below flows from this. Here are 10 guides to the Way. Make your goal effortless actionavoid unnecessary action or action that is not spontaneous. Web Site Author: A.

40 Belief-Shaking Remarks From a Ruthless Nonconformist | Raptitude.com - StumbleUpon If there’s one thing Friedrich Nietzsche did well, it’s obliterate feel-good beliefs people have about themselves. He has been criticized for being a misanthrope, a subvert, a cynic and a pessimist, but I think these assessments are off the mark. I believe he only wanted human beings to be more honest with themselves. He did have a remarkable gift for aphorism — he once declared, “It is my ambition to say in ten sentences what others say in a whole book.” Even today his words remain controversial. Here are 40 unsympathetic statements from the man himself. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. More of Nietzsche’s genius here. Have a lot on your mind? Everyday mindfulness has transformed my life, and the lives of many others.

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