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The Power of Dao is a thought provoking and powerful book that helps the reader learn practical ways to work towards living a happy and harmonious life. Lao Tzu’s philosophy of Dao has helped millions of people for years and years. Following Dao principles can help reduce stress, anxiety, and everyday challenges. Dao can include things such as Tai Chi, feng shui, acupuncture, and herbal medicine. The author explains the background and foundation of Dao and talks about the importance of health. The author states how Daoist make health a priority and do not take it for granted and suggests the Western society follows suite. I love how the author tackled difficult topics such as simplicity, money doesn’t buy happiness, health issues such as obesity, and more. According to Lao Tzu the primary cause of unhappiness is false conception of self and explains a new way of thinking. I found the case studies to be very helpful in getting a better understanding and really appreciate the author including them. I definitely want to keep this book close by to read over again because there is so much practical information and tips to help live a happier and more harmonious life.… (mer)
 
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Mathering | 9 andra recensioner | Jan 2, 2024 |
This book is a philosopher's depiction of the teachings of Dao.
I was OK reading his descriptions and explanations of how to be happy, and how to accept things, or to make things positive, or how to achieve your dreams and not let someone take them from you. However, there were a few areas where I vehemently disagreed with the author. 1. Where he states that women are biologically manufactured to find an attractive mate so they can procreate (as if the only reason a woman exists is to make babies), and 2. This line: In the U.S., the feminist-dominated higher education system and radical left-wing media have brainwashed women, making them believe that their true happiness lies in adopting the lifestyles of men. Give me a break. His political bias was on display here.… (mer)
 
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rmarcin | 9 andra recensioner | Dec 21, 2023 |
In this outstanding, user-friendly guide for Westerners, Daoism teaches us, utilizing gentleness, compassion and humour, that we can live a life of serenity, providing the ego remains in check. 'The Power of Dao" A Timeless Gude to Happiness and Harmony by Lou Marinoff, differs greatly from any self-help guides you may have picked up previously.

Readers are apprised of how Daoism/Taoism can be applied to numerous aspects of one's life, taking us by the hand and explaining how suffering can be circumvented. The book contains many quotes that resonated with me but one in particular that stood out was: "Although we humans have the power to procreate life, we do not have the power to create it. Lao Tzu says: that we should not arrogate to ourselves, the authority to destroy life either."

This wonderful book provides a powerhouse of knowledge in an easy-to-read, condensed format that will both inspire and motivate you to realign your life towards a more harmonious and gentler, anxiety-free existence.

Lou Marinoff explores the philosophy behind Daoism/Taoism and does an exemplary job, using age-old wisdom to guide us as we manouvre our way through lifes pitfalls.

A highly recommended read for those of us seeking a more harmonious and joyful existence and for all lovers of philosophy.and ancient wisdom.
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Th40eo | 9 andra recensioner | Dec 5, 2023 |
I go through phases where I read many self-help books (or self-realization philosophy books, as this one is). Often, it’s just a way for me to refocus or look at other perspectives or various aspects of my life. This book is a different, however. It doesn’t require consistent journaling or data logging. It’s one of the few books focusing on finding harmony instead of trends or outside faith (like a god). It may sound cheesy, but it is a philosophy that focuses on inner peace and how Dao can be applied to various aspects of your life rather than how you can tweak your life to improve it. It focuses on the foundation, which is nice.

I didn’t know much, or anything, about Taoism/Daoism before reading this, and it’s incredibly intriguing. Chapter 11, on discovering value, is my favorite chapter, highlighting what is valuable to you. “Anxiety is too often the price of security” is a huge quote I’ll likely carry with me for the rest of my life.

The teachings of Dao aren’t new, and Marinoff isn’t inventing the wheel here, but he is showing us how to put the wheel on a vehicle so we can get going on Life’s Highway. It’s a good and thorough review of how Dao can upgrade your life. I recommend this book, it’s a great find!
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