Every Day Tao: Self-Help in the Here and Now

by Leonard Willoughby (Editor)

Filled with hardwon personal observations and practical, tested exercises for following The Way, Every Day Tao lives somewhere between the Tao of this and that, so popular lately (good advice, maybe, but is it Taoism?) and the more traditional teachings of writers steeped in academic study and Eastern culture. Leonard Willoughby comes to the Tao as a Western seeker, looking for both a spiritual practice and a method of living. In this book, he frankly recounts his own struggleswith life and with the Tao. He offers a plenitude of suggestions both for understanding and following the Way and for becoming a fullyintegrated personality. After his initiation into the Jade Purity School of Tao, Willoughby's teacher suggested that he write a book on philosophical teachings of this particular schoolfor Western seekers like himself. You might say this book answers the If Tao is the Way, where are we going? In Part One, the author explains the Way, Tao, in simple terms for western minds. In Part Two, Te, or Virtue, he gives readers the advice, stories, and skills they need for the journey. How to give up negativity, perceive reality, practice selfforgiveness and self love. Plus advice about celibacy and sexuality, and more. In Part ThreeSam ChingThree Realms of Beingthe book culminates in the answerwe're going home to our True Selves.

Genres: Nonfiction, Spirituality

268 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2001

Reviews

[Adam · Rating 3 out of 5]

A very earnest look at Taoism with quite a bit of detail, but plenty of helpful info about daily Taoist living. The author seems not to have much a sense of humor, which is the missing element. Taoists laugh, too, Mr. Willoughby.

[Tyne · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is an excellent introduction to philosophical taoism with a religious twist. Various taoist exercises are suggested for the incorporation of taoism into ones daily schedule.

[Bill Dilworth]

Every Day Tao: Self-Help in the Here and Now by Leonard Willoughby (2003)

[Ameena Higgins · Rating 4 out of 5]

i read it 2x..made a lot of sense the second time around!