Tao Wisdom Is Profound Human Wisdom

Health has much to do with human happiness. If you are unhappy, it is difficult to be healthy; after all, there is much interconnection between the body and the mind. But true human happiness has much to do with the mind — how you perceive your life experiences — and that also has much to do with Tao wisdom.

Tao wisdom is the way of thinking based on the teachings of Lao Tzu, an ancient sage from China. According to Lao Tzu, true human wisdom comes from a composed or a quiet mind that focuses its attention on the present moment. But this is not what a contemporary mind is, far from it.

According to a CNN report on multitasking:

“(CNN) Our brains on multitasking aren’t nearly as good as we think they are. Let’s say you’re working on an activity over here, on the right side of the brain, and suddenly you’re trying to multitask another activity, like talking on the phone.

You’re not actually doing both activities at the same time, in fact, you’re now diverting your attention from one part of your brain to another part of your brain. That takes time, resources, that takes brain cells.

What happens on the other side of the brain is that you’re starting a brand new activity, so in fact you’re probably slower and not nearly as good at doing both activities at the same time.”

The bottom line: multitasking does not increase your mind power. Quite the contrary, multitasking can damage your brain cells. How? When you are multitasking, you are directly or indirectly creating undue stress for yourself, and stress causes hormonal dysfunction that impairs neurotransmitters in your brain. To enhance your mind power, do just the opposite — focusing your mind on the present, instead of projecting it into the future (which is what multitasking is all about).  Presence of mind gives clarity and relaxation to enhance your mind power.

Multitasking is certainly not the art of living well. Read my book THE BOOK OF LIFE AND LIVING.

This 200-page book is full of wisdom based on my extensive research and personal experience. In this book, you will learn the following:

(1) Eliminating unproductive thoughts, and overcoming chaotic struggles in your inner world and outer life to enhance health and performance, master stress, and deepen appreciation of life.

(2) Understanding the essentials of contemporary wisdom and ancient wisdom to help you contemplate and internalize their respective meanings and values in your daily life

(3) Harnessing mind power to operate your mind to integrate the acquired knowledge into your daily activities.

THE BOOK OF LIFE AND LIVING is the wisdom in the art of living well. Clarity of mind and living in the present holds the key to happiness, which is an important ingredient in a healthy mind and body.

Stephen Lau