I like the book because it explains Taoism as simple as possible and its east to understand. Interesting enough, I think I like the book more because its told through the journeys of Winnie the Pooh which draws my attention more. At the beginning of the book, when I first read that the author would explain Taoism that way I didn’t think that I would like the book. I thought it would be something that would not hold my attention but it was the complete opposite. There were two principles in the book that stood out to me the most and those were the “Uncarved Block” and the Taoist views on Knowledge. I liked those two principles the most because instantly I understood how they relate to my life and others.
The principle of the uncarved emphasizes things in their natural power and simplicity. A lot of people complain about the drama and confusion in their lives that they are dealing with regarding other people as well as materialistic things. This is a problem that I’ve seen with a lot of Americans. In my opinion, if we don’t stress things that would cause us to become upset or create a burden on us and be thankful for the things that are truly a blessing(such as the gift to live another day) it would help people. Similar to what the book says, you will realize that life is simple.
The other principle I liked was the Taoist views on knowledge. I liked this section because their view of teaching and knowledge coincides with what I’ve been told all my life. My uncle always told me “You live and you learn.” Taoist believe that people should learn fro direct experience because intellectual experience would only get you but so far. This can be applied to the people in America easily but for some reason when I think of direct experience business leaders come to mind. Business leaders have intellectual knowledge but they have to apply the principles they learn to whatever it is they want to do. Sometimes they may try repeatedly but never get the result they need. In the end, until they get the result they want they know what does not work and therefore they know not to try it again.
