Listen "Stop Chasing, Start Living: The Art of Effortless Action"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, we explore Chapter 3 of the Tao Te Ching, a powerful reflection on how chasing success, praise, and possessions leads to imbalance. You'll discover why true peace comes from letting go of control, lowering the noise of ambition, and embracing the wisdom of wu wei—the art of effortless action. What happens when we act without attachment and trust the natural flow of life?📝 Want to take your learning further?Access the full transcription, exercises to practice English, and expanded vocabulary in the PDF:📌 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wAtYdoV5N6KUahM8gn5rgGLiMbNBZASk/view?usp=drive_link📜 The full text of Chapter 3 from the Tao Te Ching:If you overesteem great men, people become powerless.If you overvalue possessions, people begin to steal.The Master leadsby emptying people’s minds and filling their cores,by weakening their ambition and toughening their resolve.He helps people lose everything they know, everything they desire,and creates confusion in those who think that they know.Practice not-doing,and everything will fall into place.📢 Stay connected!📲 Follow the host: @luiz.manzato for more insights.🎓 Want English lessons? Check out @goldenpath.english.Hit play and let’s walk the path together! 🚶♂️💛
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