Philosophies for Life

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  • 37: Lao Tzu - How To Be Happy (Taoism)
    Lao Tzu - How To Be Happy (Taoism)

    In this episode, we will be talking about how to be happy from the wisdom of Lao Tzu. Lao Tzu, was an ancient Chinese philosopher and writer who is known to be the founder of Taoism. Taoism is a philosophy which emphasizes becoming one with the rhythms of nature -  is called “the way” or “tao”.  He is also credited as the writer of Taoism’s most sacred text, Tao Te Ching in which  he associates the process of achieving real happiness with managing the 4 fundamental areas of life. 

    So here are 4 fundamental areas of life from the wisdom of Lao Tzu, that will help you to be happy - 
    01. Resources
    02. Relationships
    03. Self-development 
    04. Self-maintenance

    I hope you enjoyed listening to this episode and hope that these insights will help you in finding your happiness. 

    Taoism is a Chinese philosophy attributed to Lao Tzu which contributed to the folk religion of the people primarily in the rural areas of China and became the official religion of the country under the Tang Dynasty. Taoism is therefore both a philosophy and a religion. Taoism teaches to embrace wonder and the joy in living gracefully with style. Lao Tzu is a central figure in Chinese culture, but his words can apply to people all over the world. Hope we could add value with this video.
    16 min
  • 36: 4 Ways To Simplify Your Life - Loa Tzu (Taoism)
    In this audio we will be talking about 4 ways to simplify your life  from the philosophy of Lao Tzu. Lao Tzu was an ancient Chinese philosopher who is known to be the founder of Taoism and the writer of Taoism’s most sacred text, the Tao Te Ching.

    So with that in mind, here are 4 ways to simplify your life from the philosophy of Lao Tzu - 
    01. Cultivate the three treasures of Taoism
    02. Go with the flow 
    03. Let go 
    04. Find your balance 
    We hope you enjoyed listening to this audio and hope these 4 ways, from the philosophy of Lao Tzu, will help you to simplify your life.

    Taoism is a Chinese philosophy attributed to Lao Tzu which contributed to the folk religion of the people primarily in the rural areas of China and became the official religion of the country under the Tang Dynasty. Taoism is therefore both a philosophy and a religion. Taoism teaches to embrace wonder and the joy in living gracefully with style. Lao Tzu was an ancient Chinese philosopher and writer who is known to be the founder of Taoism. He is also credited as the writer of Taoism’s most sacred text, the Tao Te Ching and his words can apply to people all over the world. 
    22 min
  • 35: How To Let Go - Lao Tzu (Taoism)
    In this episode, we will be talking about how to let go  from the philosophy of Lao Tzu. Lao Tzu was an ancient Chinese philosopher who is known to be the founder of Taoism and the writer of Taoism’s most sacred text, the Tao Te Ching.

    So with that in mind, here are 6 things we need to let go of and more importantly how we can let them go from the wisdom of Lao Tzu- 
    01. Letting Go Of The Past 
    02. Letting Go Of The Future 
    03. Letting Go Of Someone
    04. Letting Go Of The Desire to Rush Things 
    05. Letting Go Of Excess
    06. Letting Go Of Your Ego  
    We hope you enjoyed listening to this episode and hope this video, how to let go, from the philosophy of Lao Tzu, will help you to simplify your life.

    Taoism is a Chinese philosophy attributed to Lao Tzu which contributed to the folk religion of the people primarily in the rural areas of China and became the official religion of the country under the Tang Dynasty. Taoism is therefore both a philosophy and a religion. Taoism teaches to embrace wonder and the joy in living gracefully with style. Lao Tzu was an ancient Chinese philosopher and writer who is known to be the founder of Taoism. He is also credited as the writer of Taoism’s most sacred text, the Tao Te Ching and his words can apply to people all over the world. 
    23 min
  • 34: Lao Tzu - How To Stop Trying Too Hard (Taoism)
    In this episode, we will talk about how to stop trying too hard from the philosophy of Lao Tzu. Lao Tzu was an ancient Chinese philosopher who is known to be the founder of Taoism and the writer of Taoism’s most sacred text, the Tao Te Ching.

    So with that in mind, here are 6 ways to stop trying too hard from the wisdom of Lao Tzu - 
    01. Practice the art of non doing
    02. Balance your Yin and Yang energy
    03. Embrace the void
    04. Let Go of Attachments
    05. Practice simplicity
    06. Spend time in nature
    We hope you enjoyed listening to this episode and hope this video, from the philosophy of Lao Tzu, helps you to stop trying too hard.

    Taoism is a Chinese philosophy attributed to Lao Tzu which contributed to the folk religion of the people primarily in the rural areas of China and became the official religion of the country under the Tang Dynasty. Taoism is therefore both a philosophy and a religion. Taoism teaches to embrace wonder and the joy in living gracefully with style. Lao Tzu was an ancient Chinese philosopher and writer who is known to be the founder of Taoism. He is also credited as the writer of Taoism’s most sacred text, the Tao Te Ching and his words can apply to people all over the world. 
    25 min
  • 33: How To Unconditionally Love Yourself - Lao Tzu (Taoism)
    In this episode we will be talking about how to love yourself from the philosophy of Lao Tzu. Lao Tzu was an ancient Chinese philosopher who is known to be the founder of Taoism and the writer of Taoism’s most sacred text, the Tao Te Ching.

    So with that in mind, here are 5 ways to love yourself from the wisdom of Lao Tzu- 
    01. Embrace your natural state
    02. Let go of self-judgement 
    03. Live in the present
    04. Trust the unfolding of the Tao
    05. Cultivate inner stillness
    We hope you enjoyed listening to this episode-
     and hope this video, how to love yourself, from the philosophy of Lao Tzu, will help you .

    Taoism is a Chinese philosophy attributed to Lao Tzu which contributed to the folk religion of the people primarily in the rural areas of China and became the official religion of the country under the Tang Dynasty. Taoism is therefore both a philosophy and a religion. Taoism teaches to embrace wonder and the joy in living gracefully with style. Lao Tzu was an ancient Chinese philosopher and writer who is known to be the founder of Taoism. He is also credited as the writer of Taoism’s most sacred text, the Tao Te Ching and his words can apply to people all over the world. 
    22 min
  • 32: Lao Tzu - How To Effortlessly Build Your Self Discipline (Taoism)
    In this episode, we will talk about how to effortlessly build your self discipline from the philosophy of Lao Tzu. Lao Tzu was an ancient Chinese philosopher who is known to be the founder of Taoism and the writer of Taoism’s most sacred text, the Tao Te Ching.

    So with that in mind, here are 4 ways to effortlessly build your self discipline from the wisdom of Lao Tzu- 
    01. Stop trying too hard
    02. Surrender to the flow of your Life
    03. Maintain a balance
    04. Overcome Your Own Demons
    We hope you enjoyed listening to this episode and hope this video, from the philosophy of Lao Tzu, helps you build your self discipline effortlessly.

    Taoism is a Chinese philosophy attributed to Lao Tzu which contributed to the folk religion of the people primarily in the rural areas of China and became the official religion of the country under the Tang Dynasty. Taoism is therefore both a philosophy and a religion. Taoism teaches to embrace wonder and the joy in living gracefully with style. Lao Tzu was an ancient Chinese philosopher and writer who is known to be the founder of Taoism. He is also credited as the writer of Taoism’s most sacred text, the Tao Te Ching and his words can apply to people all over the world. 
    18 min
  • 31: How To Embrace Your Authentic Self - Martin Heidegger (Existentialism)
    In this episode we will be talking about how to embrace your authentic self from the philosophy of Martin Heidegger. Martin Heidegger embraced existentialism and is considered as one of the most influential philosophers of the 20th century. 

    Martin Heidegger suggests that humans are distinct from animals and objects because we have a unique way of existing in the world. Unlike animals, we have self-awareness and consciousness, allowing us to reflect on our place in the world and actively engage with it. This active engagement with our surroundings distinguishes human existence from mere presence. He calls this human existence "Dasein," which means "there-being" in German, emphasizing our connection to the world. By understanding that we can think about ourselves and make choices, we can be true to who we really are and follow what matters to us. Being authentic means actively shaping our lives and the world, living by what we believe in. In this video, we'll explore how to embrace your authentic self from the philosophy of Martin Heidegger. So here are 5 ways to embrace your authentic self from the philosophy of Martin Heidegger.
    01. Choose freely
    02. Practice Resoluteness 
    03. Recognize Facticity
    04. Embrace Being-in-the-World
    05. Practice being towards death
    I hope you listening to this episode and hope these 5 ways on how to embrace  your authentic self from the philosophy of Martin Heidegger will add value to your life.
     
    Martin Heidegger was born in Germany in 1889 and is one of the most influential philosophers of the 20th century. While he rejected traditional religious faith during his university years, he embraced a philosophical existential worldview. His notable works include "Being and Time," "The Question Concerning Technology," and “The Origin of the Work of Art”.
    23 min
  • 30: How To Stay Calm - Lao Tzu (Taoism)
    In this episode, we will be talking about how to stay calm from the wisdom of Lao Tzu. Lao Tzu was an ancient Chinese philosopher who is known to be the founder of Taoism and the writer of Taoism’s most sacred text, the Tao Te Ching.

    So with that in mind, here are 5 things we need to keep calm from the wisdom of Lao Tzu - 
    01. Embrace simplicity
    02. Practice mindfulness
    03. Practice non-action
    04. Connect with nature 
    05. Embrace change
    We hope you enjoyed listening to this episode and hope these lessons from the philosophy of Lao Tzu will help you to keep calm in your life.

    Taoism is a Chinese philosophy attributed to Lao Tzu which contributed to the folk religion of the people primarily in the rural areas of China and became the official religion of the country under the Tang Dynasty. Taoism is therefore both a philosophy and a religion. Taoism teaches to embrace wonder and the joy in living gracefully with style. Lao Tzu was an ancient Chinese philosopher and writer who is known to be the founder of Taoism. He is also credited as the writer of Taoism’s most sacred text, the Tao Te Ching and his words can apply to people all over the world. 

    21 min
  • 29: 5 Easy Ways To Stop Worrying - Lao Tzu (Taoism)
    In this episode we will be talking about 5 ways to stop worrying from the wisdom of Lao Tzu. Lao Tzu was an ancient Chinese philosopher who is known to be the founder of Taoism and the writer of Taoism’s most sacred text, the Tao Te Ching.

    So with that in mind, here are 5 ways to stop worrying from the wisdom of Lao Tzu - 
    01. Slow down
    02. Surrender to the natural flow of life
    03. Embrace the present moment
    04. Simplify
    05. Let go of ego
    We hope you enjoyed listening to this episode and hope this episode from the philosophy of Lao Tzu will help you stop worrying in our life.

    Taoism is a Chinese philosophy attributed to Lao Tzu which contributed to the folk religion of the people primarily in the rural areas of China and became the official religion of the country under the Tang Dynasty. Taoism is therefore both a philosophy and a religion. Taoism teaches to embrace wonder and the joy in living gracefully with style. Lao Tzu was an ancient Chinese philosopher and writer who is known to be the founder of Taoism. He is also credited as the writer of Taoism’s most sacred text, the Tao Te Ching and his words can apply to people all over the world. 

    18 min
  • 28: How To Think Positively - Marcus Aurelius (Stoicism)
    In this episode we will be talking about how to think positively from the wisdom of Marcus Aurelius. Marcus Aurelius was a devout student of the philosophy of Stoicism and constructed a series of autobiographical writings, now known as the Meditations. 

    So here are 5 ways to think positively from Marcus Aurelius- 
    01. Realize The Importance Of Thought
    02. Learn To Transform Your Thoughts 
    03. Practice Premeditatio Malorum
    04. Live In The Present
    05. Practice Gratitude 
    I hope you enjoyed listening to this episode and hope you find these insights form  Marcus Aurelius will help you in thinking positively.

    Even though Marcus Aurelius wrote it 2,000 years ago — his insights on Stoicism still carry strong weight today. Stoicism is a school of Hellenistic philosophy founded by Zeno of Citium in Athens in the early 3rd century BC. Even though it is over 2000 years old, more and more people are discovering how Stoicism is not only relevant to modern times, but can be applied in very simple, yet strong ways. 
    22 min

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