The Tao of Daily Life: The Mysteries of the Orient Revealed The Joys of Inner Harmony Found The Path to Enlightenment Illuminated by Derek Lin (2007-09-06) Paperback – 1710

I am reading this a chapter a day to allow the wisdom to sink in. The bottom line is that life doesn't have to be half the struggle we make it, if we stop fighting and learn the lessons it holds. Too many of us waste this life ignoring the present while waiting for the perfect combination of circumstances that never, of course arrive. This ancient wisdom teaches us to work with and appreciate life as it happens. The funny thing is that when we do, life immediately starts to seem better than it did.

Excellent guide, full of useful guidance information for anyone who can recognise the value of what they're looking at (as one of the chapters relating to the value of the Tao explains

Having read a few interpretations of the Tao De Ching, I was wanting a more accessible book of how to apply Tao to my day to day life.This book gives a really great slant on Taoist principles with lovely short stories perfectly illustrating how to apply Tao to your life.I really like Derek Lin's commentaries after each story. He is both insightful but also straightforward.Ive found with some books, that the terminology or poetic lyricism can get in the way of the message that your trying to get.If you are interested in Taoism and want a book that is written in an easily accessible way, then don't think twice about getting this.

Love this book, being a Tao cultivator myself for >20 years, this book explains Tao in a very simple yet profound way. I learnt new things every time I read this book again. Tao is so true and applicable to our daily life and I am grateful to Derek Lin for this book.A lot of Tao related books in the market explains Tao in a very mystical and confusing way, or set on language that you either don't understand or pretend to understand after finishing the book. But Derek's works are just EXCELLENT.A must buy, highly recommended.I bought 2 before, and this is my 3rd purchase of the same book. I gave it as a gift to my friend - she absolutely loving it.

If you want to look at this life from a different angle this book is well worth looking at. This is not a religon but a philosophy and a way to look at the ups and downs of life from another more grounded plane. I enjoyed both the short stories and the in depth explanations.

An interesting book that has some good stories, that are then explained and help to open your eyes.

I love dipping into this book and have done many times, great little tales with a true ring to them all.

This book has undoubtedly changed the way I see the world. I find myself practicing living in the moment much more often and I hardly ever over-think or over-analyze situations any more (a huge accomplishment for someone with anxiety!). I've always felt funny about organized religions (even though Taoism is more of a philosophy), but I find myself becoming a better person when reading and practicing this book. It isn't a silly, little, fun book; it will literally change your perspective. Derek Lin did a great job authoring the text, as I've found it to be very easy to understand and very relatable. I've read several Taoism books thus far in my life, and I've found this one to be the most accurate and helpful on my path. I highly recommend it.