Taoism philosophy has begun to weave its way into the Western way of life, be it in medicine, business, homes and our spiritual selfs. From Taoist teachings comes the idea of Tao and the Yin and Yang. Both of the principles are applied to Chinese medicine, and business practices, physical and mental well-being, like through Tai-chi as well as brought into many western homes through the art of Feng Shui.
The Tao (pronounced "Dao") means the "path" or "way." It is the way of the universe, the way of human life and the way of ultimate reality. "All meditation and spiritual exercise leads to the Way. The Way does not refer to peace only during meditational practices; it applies to peace in your general outlook when dealing with daily life. When you have found the Way you can find peace in all things. Violence and hostility shall disappear from your being to be replaced by love for all things." (Kei, 1973). The key to the Way is to find peace and meditation in everything......
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