Is Taoism Good for Grief?
Yes, though not in a sentimental way. In my experience, Taoism helps grief by reducing the argument with impermanence rather than by promising easy consolation.
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In my experience, Taoism helps grief not by erasing sorrow, but by loosening the grip that turns sorrow into prolonged inner war.
Short Answer
Yes. In my experience, Taoism is good for grief when grief is being made heavier by resistance, clinging, and the demand that life should have stayed otherwise.
For the fuller version, read Taoism on Death and Letting Go.
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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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