But the basic Taoism that we are concerned with here is simply a particular way of appreciating, learning from, and working with whatever happens in everyday life.
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From the Taoist point of view, the natural result of this harmonious way of living is happiness.Benjamin Hoff
'When you wake up in the morning, Pooh,' said Piglet at last, 'what's the first thing you say to yourself' 'What's for breakfast' said Pooh. 'What do you say, Piglet' 'I say, I wonder what's going to happen exciting today' said Piglet . Pooh nodded thoughtfully. 'It's the same thing,' he said. 'What's that' the Unbeliever asked. 'Wisdom from the Western Taoist,'I said. 'It sounds like something from Winnie-the-Pooh,' he said. 'It is,' I said. 'That's not about Taoism,' he said. 'Oh, yes it is,' I said.'
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That was when I began to get an idea to write a book that explained the principles of Taoism through Winnie-the-Pooh, and explained Winnie-the-Pooh through the principles of Taoism.
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Modern man's difficulties, dangerous beliefs and feelings of loneliness, spiritual emptiness,and personal weakness are caused by his illusions about, and separation from, the natural world.
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We simply need to believe in the power that's within us, and use it.
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