Sitting with Lao-Tzu: Discovering the Power of the Timeless, the Silent, and the Invisible in a Clamorous Modern World

Has your life become crazy? Would you like to return to the peace and simplicity of our true self?Our society has made busyness a virtue, which has left people feeling exhausted and disconnected from their authentic selves. There is a part of us that longs to return to authenticity, freedom, and simplicity. Returning to one’s true life is returning to pure being-ness. Being is the essence of the Tao.Sitting with Lao Tzu is a reader-friendly introduction to Lao Tzu and the wisdom of his book, The Tao Te Ching. We are not strangers to this wisdom—we already know it in our depths, but because of the turbulent and distracted nature of everyday living, we have forgotten it. We have forgotten who we really are.Andrew Beaulac is the perfect guide for this wisdom. He has studied world-religions and various wisdom traditions for over three decades and holds a Master of Theological Studies degree from Boston University. As a writer he seeks to present carefully researched material in a concise and engaging form, and has written numerous articles on Taoism, Buddhism, the historical Jesus, and various Eastern philosophies.In Sitting with Lao Tzu, you will discover: What it means to return to our Source, and how to do itHow to live a truly authentic lifeHow we are connected to all thingsHow to stop striving and relax into the present momentHow to trust the universe and act without forcing thingsWhat true wisdom is, and how to be truly wiseHow to bring awareness of the Tao into our daily livesHow to reclaim our original simplicitySitting with Lao Tzu invites us to embrace the wisdom of the Tao, and to find our true selves. It is a call to return to our original simplicity, to peace within and without, to living in harmony with all things. If you have ever felt like your life has become crazy, this book can help you find to your calm center again. Read more