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The Paradox of Tao (Tao Te Ching: verse 1, part 1)

The Tao that can be named, is not the eternal Tao, the name that can be named, is not the eternal name. These opening lines of verse one of the Tao Te Ching are perhaps the most commonly quoted and … Continue reading

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‘The Law of Attraction’ or ‘The Secret’ – A Taoist Perspective (Part 4)

Following on from the three key steps relating to the ‘Law of Attraction’ that I discussed in my earlier posts, I would like to add some further thoughts to help answer the common question “how do we live in abundance … Continue reading

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‘The Law of Attraction’ or ‘The Secret’ – A Taoist Perspective (Part 3)

So, ‘BELIEVING’…. Believing and trusting that it is truly possible to live in abundance is fundamental to breaking out of the ‘Ego circle’ and allowing positive Qi to be attracted towards us and our lives.  It is a misunderstanding to … Continue reading

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Life’s twists and turns are to be embraced

One of the questions I frequently get asked when working with someone on complicated emotional issues is, “How do you think I’m doing?” My heart sinks, because a) it is an impossible question to answer, and b) it signals that … Continue reading

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Measuring Stick

Only the Ego sees progress in straight lines, The Universe does not work in, or understand straight lines. There is no Universal straight linear progression of situations, events or emotions. If you believe or desire otherwise your Ego is likely … Continue reading

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The Ego is not your enemy

It is important to acknowledge and understand that, although it sometimes it feels like it, the Ego is not your enemy. It is more like a misguided friend or a naughty child who has lost faith and confidence in you, … Continue reading

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Beat the ‘But’……

The use of words can be one of the ways the Ego will manifest itself. I am constantly surprised how highly intelligent people talk negatively about themselves and self talk themselves into the negative Ego circle. They would not let … Continue reading

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The Ego is the counter force

So the Ego always acts as that counter force against your true Authentic Self. For example, if your adolescence growth and development was in an abusive home, your Ego has greater opportunity to gain strength. By perhaps convincing your immure … Continue reading

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Appropriateness

Perhaps the best way to think about these self awareness situations is by considering the concept of ‘appropriateness’. Do not misunderstand the softer more yielding qualities of the appropriateness of balance and harmony as being deficient. Taoists compare the Authentic … Continue reading

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Spotting the Ego

It is not easy to recognise times when our authenticity can be sometimes overshadowed by other, more immature motivations. These are the times when the Ego is at work. The challenge is to strive for balance and harmony in our … Continue reading

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