Lao-Tzu's Lessons On Finding Happiness In Your Life
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Lao-Tzu also known as Laozi was an ancient Chinese philosopher, and the author of the book Tao Te Ching, which is the base of the religion Taoism. Laozi is an inspirational figure for many people; even his works influence Confucianism and Chinese Buddhism also.
Here are his top 10 lessons on finding happiness in your life
Mastering others is strength. Mastering yourself is true power. ― Lao Tzu
Any fool can rule others but it takes courage and mental power to rule your own heart. Have you ever consider about the truth why history never remembers those who ruled others, even while they were very strong and had an immense impact on mankind, in the same way, while you think of happiness why you run for those souls who ruled themselves instead…show more content… ― Lao Tzu
Will it be possible to make a plan for life? No in no way, as it is impossible to make a plan for something that is unpredictable, that you cannot see or watch, future is uncertain for us, so why should we plan for such thing in the first stage. Living in the present is better than to plan for it and slap by the life.
At the center of your being you have the answer; you know who you are and you know what you want. ― Lao Tzu
When life seems too hard to us it is possible because we stopped listen to our heart, we run miles away from it. We are living in a fantasies world where everything is imaginary, where the reality seems to be a painful experience for us. Life’s toughest lessons are solved by those who start listing to their heart and soul.
“Those who know do not speak. Those who speak do not know.” ― Lao Tzu
Silence is the source of happiness. Silence can deal with the worse. While it would seem to be tough, while you find no way to deal with it, while life seems to exam you, open your heart and be wise grape the hand of silence, run like a wind speed and fragrance like a flower.
“A man with outward courage dares to die; a man with inner courage dares to live.” ― Lao