Does Taoism Help with Comparison?
Yes, especially when comparison has stopped being information and started becoming identity damage.
📖 Definition
In my experience, Taoism helps with comparison by restoring enoughness, direction, and a less performative relation to success.
Short Answer
Yes. In my experience, Taoism helps with comparison once it restores enoughness and stops other people’s timing from becoming your hidden judge.
For the fuller version, read Taoism for Comparison and Envy.
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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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