Can Taoism Help You Sleep?
Yes, especially when sleep is being disrupted by overthinking, inner speed, and attempts to control the night like another productivity problem.
📖 Definition
In my experience, Taoism helps sleep by reducing the inner supervision that keeps the mind artificially awake.
Short Answer
Yes. In my experience, Taoism helps sleep when the real problem is not only the body, but the mind’s inability to stop supervising life.
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Lee explains Chinese philosophy, strategy, and stories in plain English — for people who want ancient wisdom they can actually use. Based in China, writing for the world.
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