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The Art of not Forcing - Wu Wei

But what if next time you are faced with opposition you focus on tuning into the present moment, allowing for a deeper connection with the natural flow of life’s events, see if you can foster a *new* approach to challenges that in the end requires less force and more trust.

Muddy water is best cleared by leaving it alone.— Alan Watts
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The thinker
Influential Interpreter of Zen

Alan Watts (1915-1973) was a renowned British philosopher who gained widespread recognition for his work in popularizing Eastern philosophy for Western audiences.

Based on Alan Watts on Wu Wei – YouTube, summarised and reframed by Insights.

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