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In practice, wu wei is aimed at through behaviour modification; cryptically referenced meditation and more purely physical breathing techniques as in the Guanzi, which includes just taking the right posture. | In practice, wu wei is aimed at through behaviour modification; cryptically referenced meditation and more purely physical breathing techniques as in the Guanzi, which includes just taking the right posture. | ||
* ''When your body is not aligned, The inner power will not come. | * ''When your body is not aligned, The inner power will not come. When you are not tranquil within, Your mind will not be well ordered. Align your body, assist the inner power, Then it will gradually come on its own.'' | ||
When you are not tranquil within, Your mind will not be well ordered. | |||
Align your body, assist the inner power, Then it will gradually come on its own.'' | |||
==Mental clarity== | ==Mental clarity== | ||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
[[Relaxation and Fluidity]] | |||
[[Harmlessness]] | [[Harmlessness]] | ||
Latest revision as of 03:10, 27 October 2025
Wu wei (traditional Chinese: 無為; simplified Chinese: 无为; pinyin: wúwéi) is a polymorphic, ancient Chinese concept expressing an ideal practice of "inaction", "inexertion" or "effortless action", as a state of personal harmony and free-flowing, spontaneous creative manifestation. Connected with the idea of the Heart or Spirit (Shen 神) in Traditional Chinese medicine, it often relates to the behavior of the emperor, most commonly referring to an ideal form of governance or government. [1]
The principle of wu wei is a fundamental concept in Taoism that involves acting effortlessly and in alignment with the natural flow of the universe. The term translates to "non-doing" or "effortless action" in English.
In practice, wu wei is aimed at through behaviour modification; cryptically referenced meditation and more purely physical breathing techniques as in the Guanzi, which includes just taking the right posture.
- When your body is not aligned, The inner power will not come. When you are not tranquil within, Your mind will not be well ordered. Align your body, assist the inner power, Then it will gradually come on its own.
Mental clarity
Wu wei can help you achieve a calm and clear mind by reducing overthinking and excessive planning. This can lead to improved creativity and decision-making.
Harmony with nature
Wu wei involves letting things happen as they do, rather than how you want them to. This can help you feel more in harmony with nature.
Effortless action
Wu wei emphasizes doing things more effortlessly, rather than forcing or contriving behavior.