You know why it’s hard to be happy—it’s because we refuse to LET GO of the things that make us sad.
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These 4 Teachings of Daoism Will Help You Navigate Life
By Allison Michelle Dienstman — 2018
Anybody can grasp some of Daosim's key concepts with a few quotes from one of its most important books, the Dao De Jing.
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