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How to Flow with the Tao: The Art of Being Natural

by Charles Freligh

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Use this visual as an example and reminder for how to flow with the tao, how to be one with the universe, and how to not force things in your life. Said differently, use this description to help you be natural in your speech, your movement, your work, your relationships, and in everything you do.

Taoism Effortlessness Natural Flow Universe Relationships Movement Work Taoist Principles Control And Flow Nature Visualizations Speech

Transcript

The Tao is the natural way of things.

It's the natural flow of life that you're a part of.

And to flow with the Tao is to flow with the natural way of things.

And in doing so you become all powerful.

You become effortless because you are just a part of the natural flow.

But when you try to take control over the Tao,

Problems happen.

Life becomes full of effort.

It becomes rigid.

It becomes tense.

It becomes forced.

But at least it gives you a sense of control.

But that control makes you miss out on the natural flow of things,

On being in accord with the universe.

So how do you flow with the Tao?

Imagine you are drawing a line and you want to create a smooth line.

If you try to control it,

You will not be able to create a smooth line.

It will come out rigid.

It will come out at least slightly forced.

But if you press the pen on the paper and then let the action flow through you,

You will create smoothness,

Naturalness.

Press the pen on the paper and then sort of allow the arm to move,

Not totally in your control.

And you create a smooth line in a way you couldn't have predicted.

And this can be applied to your entire life.

The way you walk,

The way you talk,

The way you act,

Everything.

It can happen in the same way like drawing a smooth line somewhere on the axis between what's in your control and what isn't.

So take this visual with you in whatever you do to allow the Tao to happen through you in everything,

In all of your actions.

It will guide you through the day,

Through your life in a way you couldn't predict,

But in the best way,

In the most natural way,

The Wu way.

So let's flow together.

Meet your Teacher

Charles Freligh Minneapolis, MN, USA

4.8 (523)

Recent Reviews

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Ruth

January 15, 2026

Always inspiring, restful and natural without pretense...

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Molly

June 9, 2025

This really improved my mood. Powerful metaphor. Thank you!

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Maggie

May 19, 2025

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Valarie

April 27, 2025

Incredible! Thank you.

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Michelle

April 22, 2025

New way of looking at " go with the flow " for me....🙏☯️☮️🕊️☮️☯️🙏..thank you ..nothing forced 🙏🕉️💙🕉️🙏

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Adriana

April 3, 2025

This is a very helpful analogy to help me understand wu wei better. Thank you! 😊 🙏

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Sheilagh

October 28, 2024

Simple and yet no more needs to be said. Thanks

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California

July 20, 2024

I really liked that

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Billy

July 13, 2024

The Wei;-}

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Kelly

May 11, 2024

Thank you 🙏

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Catherine

January 13, 2024

I loved this meditation. Very soothing and uplifting. Thank you!🙏

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Diane

January 9, 2024

Yes vive the Tao!

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Colleen

January 9, 2024

I have learned so much from this teacher. Thank you.

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Kellie

January 8, 2024

Thank you so much for that short talk. I go through periods where I just listen to the Tao for days on end. It didn’t make sense to me so many years ago because I was reading into it. It took years to understand its basic simplicity. Like you say about control, let the Tao flow through you. It says many times throughout in so many ways to stop trying to figure it all out. Let the words wash over you and just be at one. Beginners mind. ❤️

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Lisa

July 21, 2023

Ahhhh ! Ready to flow . Wonderful wisdom. Thank you Charles . 💫🙏🦋

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Martheᔕe

June 19, 2023

Loved listening to this insightful and life-changing talk with awe and calmness. The Toa way of life is the ‘Just BE’ state which I enjoy each day. The Wu-Wei way - life becomes so naturally peaceful & my spirit feels truly Alive🕊️ Charles, thank you deeply for enriching my life’s spiritual path🕊️🙏🏻🤍 ❤️🌻

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debonee

June 19, 2023

Wu wei to go! Nice, succinct teaching on effortlessness.

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Mark

June 18, 2023

Such an important lesson. Whenever I try to force my “Will“ onto any circumstance that usually ends up with me frustrated. Allowing and accepting whatever comes up is not only wise, but a reflection of the divine.

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Karen

June 18, 2023

Wonderful images!🙏🏻

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Polina

June 17, 2023

What a great reminder!!! 3 minutes was totally enough for me to surrender 🫠

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