Wuji108

Thank you for writing about happiness. I believe that it is our option each and every moment to choose happiness above the other emotions. It is such an important personal practice, to be aware of when you fall out of the happy state and to make that change. To me this is one of the core teachings of Taoism. It implies letting go of all the garbage and not staying attached to anger, jealousy, hatred, fear, suspicion, etc. It implies even more the ability to see the dual nature of the universe and to always be able to find the proverbial silver lining. So many profound implications are inherent in this awareness. Very cool. Wuji108

Hi, I was glad to find this forum of Taoists and practitioners of Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Taoist meditation, etc. I'm currently living near Wudang Mountain in Hubei Province, China, where I've been since June. I've been studying in the U.S. with a Taoist priest since 2002 having "converted" after 30 years of yoga... I love the practicality of Taoism as it combines with the mystical, both being essential to balancing our nature, and bringing both aspects into harmony, keeping us grounded even as we become more spooky.