The complexity of words and their meaning is essential when it comes to understanding our existence. The world has changed; we are living in a sort of pseudo-civilized world with many gadgets and technologies that turn our lives into a more comfortable life. I am against being too comfortable, because an easy life will cause […]
Author: Teodor Ardeleanu
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Purpose and Health
Self-driven people are unique. They are truly fascinating and must be treasured. Being self-driven requires not only determination but also a sense of purpose beyond regular desires or small random wishes. Our life is fueled by desire. Desire is the battery which moves the wheel of Yin and Yang. Every single action is a result […]
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Relationship Hacking
We are born and die naked. But in between these major moments, we tend to believe we need a partner to join us on the journey of life. We grow attached to this belief and begin to feel responsible for other people, or worse, we blame others for our mishaps or unhappy lives. In this context, we will examine relationships from a viewpoint of Taoist philosophy of life. But let us start this contemplative journey by looking […]
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The Warrior’s Way
A “warrior” is defined by the dictionary as someone who fights or has experience fighting, a soldier, or someone who possesses extraordinary bravery and vigor. Nowadays, there is a fair amount of peace among nations, except for a few regions. But, in general, are we truly at peace with ourselves? The Mental War The real […]
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The Stories of Yin & Yang
Life Experiences: The Unfolding of Yin and Yang Tai Chi manifests in our world of duality as a multitude of different Yin and Yang combinations. At the human level, these are displayed as life stories. Human beings are born storytellers. Their life unfolds through stories. Everything in life is based on a story, subjectively referred […]
Being a master of your life includes learning how to appreciate where you live. There are countless nuances in the universe of the place we call home that are outside the range of human perception. Our universe is visible, audible, tactile, and taste-able, but do we always appreciate what we see? We continuously compare our […]
The thought of cold open-water swimming might be enough to set your goosebumps off, but after a deep dive into the why, the benefits certainly outweigh the initial chill. Floating, weightlessness, resilience and total freedom, this is what swimming means to me. Swimming in cold sea water is not a new concept. it has been […]
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The Mind Programs
Mind Programming’s Impact on Our Health It is difficult to define the mind. It is both a blessing and a curse. It is Yin and Yang at the same time. Understanding how the mind works requires a supernatural talent, a balancing act of becoming an observer. We can become the prisoners of our own minds. Your […]
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The Effortless Path
We were brought up to think that accomplishing something requires a struggle. The first rule that governs human society is No Pain, No Gain. The traits of an achiever’s path have included working hard, studying hard, and living hard. But is it accurate to say that resources are scarce and that the only way to […]
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How to Deal with Grief
Each person will sooner or later experience the death of a loved one. Parents, siblings, children or friends are, for a period, a part of our universe. Within a lifetime, one may experience the death of another and, as a result, a powerful feeling of sadness and grief. But what if I tell you that […]