Tag: Taoism
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How Nature Is Viewed Across Buddhism, Taoism, Native Americans, & Christianity
I strongly believe that nature is one of the most fundamental guides we have in this life. In fact, when I use the word nature, I’m almost always including myself in that word. The idea that humans or our “self” is somehow outside of nature is a false sense of importance. I was curious to…
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Following Your Nature Doesn’t Justify All Behaviors
I was reading some Taoist lines (more about my understanding of Taoism here) and, the notion of following one’s nature emerged repeatedly. It prompted me to reflect on the idea that while following your nature can be enlightening, it doesn’t inherently justify all your behaviors. If your natural inclination leans toward harm, it becomes essential…