The clinging mind is oftentimes layered by repetitive thought patterns and deep seated constructs that are ingrained from life experiences and trauma. A quiet mind that is free from attachments and clinging reveals the true essence of all circumstances and events. The Tao Te Ching #56 is very clear, the teaching timeless.
Those who know don’t talk about it;
Those who talk don’t know.
Close the mouth,
shut the gates,
soften the glare,
join with the settling dust,
blunt the sharp points,
untangle the complications.
This is called the profound union.
In this union,
there is no getting closer to or farther from,
no gaining or losing
no exalting or debasing.
And that’s why nature honors it above all else.
Translator: Andrew Beaulac
Living life without external coercion is embodying wu wei. When we are programmed by a self serving agenda, it simply complicates matters.
Never be deceived by words. Just see, just hear. Everything else is just circumstance and phenomena.
Allow the Dao to circulate freely in your daily expression. Try to refrain from adding on any intellectual ideas.
Attempts to explain are without life and serve to leak our chi
If you can keep your center free of afflicting thoughts, not getting caught on anything, you are well on your way.
Why crush yourself by allowing your chi to dissipate.
The Buddha said what is most important is to not overuse our five senses. Doing so, we become vapid within.