![]() Okay, so the four main principles of Taoism. They’re all separate, but they’re all linked as one. Thus, “the Way” is formed. I will first talk about principle number 1: the Principle of Oneness. AKA body + mind + nature = one. Taoism is a nature based philosophy, which means that it begins and ends with the observation of nature. This is subjective, of course, and both the observer and the observed make up the entire system. There is no us versus nature; instead there is simply everything at once. Every being is an expression of nature as well as an expression of Tao, which is sort of nature but sort of not. It is important to distinguish the idea of Tao from the notion of a godhead that western religion possesses. Tao is not God, it’s just this sort of soul-like thing that is nature and self and everything- it’s a philosophy. In Taoism, an overseer doesn't really make sense. Tao is within all of us. And it especially important to remind ourselves of this, because as the Principle of Oneness expresses, everything is in relation to everything else. Everything comes to existence perfect and free, and we take on a physical body and allow circumstances to complete us. Oneness is essential to Taoism, and if it doesn’t make much sense, here is a simple explanation: be friends with nature! Cause you are nature, and nature loves you! https://mytao.wordpress.com/2007/05/30/the-principles-of-taoism/
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