Deep Thoughts

“The efficiency of Wu Wei is like that of water flowing over and around the rocks in its path—not the mechanical, straight-line approach that usually ends up short-circuiting natural laws, but one that evolves from an inner sensitivity to the natural rhythm of things.”

“The surest way to become Tense, Awkward, and Confused is to develop a mind that tries too hard—one that thinks too much.”

“The Wu Wei principle…can be understood by striking at a piece of cork floating in the water. The harder you hit it, the more it yields; the more it yields, the harder it bounces back. Without expending energy, the cork can easily wear you out. So, Wu Wei overcomes force by neutralizing its power, rather than by adding to the conflict.”

--The Tao of Pooh
By Benjamin Hoff

Thanks to Jason at CTS for lending me this book for the day and wisely suggesting I read the chapter titled The Pooh Way:-)