Being Taoist Quotes

“Most people are so occupied by the external world that they don’t realize that there is a very rich world within themselves. In this stage, we relax, let go, and learn to appreciate that we have an internal universe.”
― Eva Wong, Being Taoist: Wisdom for Living a Balanced Life

“The sage returns her inner nature to its beginnings and guides her spirit to the realm of the void. She follows the supreme teachings of the limitless and lives in a state of complete emptiness. The ordinary person, however, lives in a world consisting of rules and regulations that are designed to constrain her inner nature. Her thoughts are filled with anxiety, and her senses are fatigued by constant excitement. She promotes pettiness in the name of benevolence, integrity, and culture so that she can display her skills and gain fame and recognition.”
― Eva Wong, Being Taoist: Wisdom for Living a Balanced Life

“simplicity and moderation are the key to attaining longevity, health, and happiness.”
― Eva Wong, Being Taoist: Wisdom for Living a Balanced Life

“If we eat nutritious foods in moderation, and have a balanced diet of proteins, grains, and fruits, we will be physically strong and mentally clear.”
― Eva Wong, Being Taoist: Wisdom for Living a Balanced Life

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― Eva Wong, Being Taoist: Wisdom for Living a Balanced Life

“The achievements of an enlightened ruler pervade the kingdom, but they do not appear to be her doings.”
― Eva Wong, Being Taoist: Wisdom for Living a Balanced Life

“Finally, to embrace simplicity is to delight in household activities such as cooking, eating a good meal, caring for loved ones, enjoying the sexual company of a partner, nourishing the body by doing gentle exercise, and freeing the mind from anxiety and negativity by knowing contentment.”
― Eva Wong, Being Taoist: Wisdom for Living a Balanced Life

“The healthy householder understands and appreciates the energy of life and therefore lives in moderation and contentment in order to conserve and nourish qi, or life energy.”
― Eva Wong, Being Taoist: Wisdom for Living a Balanced Life

“Therefore, they advocate eating healthy foods, having a healthy sexual life, and living simply.”
― Eva Wong, Being Taoist: Wisdom for Living a Balanced Life