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無為

Wu Wei

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Nov 26, 2020
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Wu Wei (無為) is a Chinese concept that literally translates to “non-doing” and is an important concept of Daoism. 無為而無不為 (wú wéi ér wú bù wéi) is a phrase that translates to:

“Do nothing… yet leave nothing undone.”

There is a subtle difference between making things happen and pushing through subconscious resistance and forcing things. The more Work we do, the less effort things become.

Upon deeper reflection of Wu Wei, I think of it as effortless action. Building systems and habits that manifest. One example for myself, is my journaling. When I first started, it was a struggle. I dug up that first journal and took a look at the first page.

My first entry: FEB 3, 2014
SIEM REAP

  • LIFE

  • WORK

  • LOVE

…and the SHROOMS WERE FAKE

It was over a month before my second second entry:
MARCH 5, 2014
SOCIAL ENTERPRISE

  • HEALTH

  • ENVIRONMENT

  • POVERTY

IMPACT?
START SMALL
-VOLUNTEER?

Today, if I don’t journal, it feels unnatural. Doing nothing is journaling.

This blog is Wu Wei.

So is being in gratitude. Being present. Watching The Mandalorian.

But, leaving nothing undone.

“This is the Way.”

P.S. Happy Thanksgiving!

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