![]() ![]() Therefore, Taoist teachings and practices are designed to help people understand the natural order of the world so that they can follow it. Taoism is named after the principle of Tao, which Hoff defines as “the Way of the Universe.” Tao represents the patterns and rhythms of nature, which the ancient Taoist philosophers Lao-tse and Chuang-tse argue that humans must learn to follow. Taoism’s central principle, as Hoff explains it, is that people should live in harmony with nature instead of fighting against it. Hoff argues that Taoism, which he also calls “the way of Pooh,” can bring people happiness, serenity, and wisdom by teaching them to follow their inner nature and respect other beings and forces in the world. ![]() In contrast, Taoists focus on “appreciating, learning from, and working with whatever happens in everyday life.” They prioritize simplicity, gratitude, and instinct over complexity, ambition, and cleverness. In the modern world, most people focus on chasing after their goals and overpowering the obstacles that life throws at them. According to Hoff, Pooh embodies Taoism’s fundamental message-that people are happier, healthier, and wiser when they live in harmony with nature than when they struggle against it. ![]() In The Tao of Pooh, Benjamin Hoff explains the basic principles of Taoism through a source that most readers wouldn’t ordinarily associate with high-minded Chinese philosophy: A.A. ![]()
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