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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
Eh. It was a nice way to learn the basics of Taoism. But it was kind of weird when it would bounce back and forth between the narrator and then Pooh and friends. It catches me off guard.
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TL;DR: Some guy passes judgement on all the residents of Pooh Corner. I'm not saying the A A Milne characters are wonderful role models, but it seems harsh most of the time.
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cutest book. really helped put life into a new perspective. a must read for anyone of any age or background.
After reading this book I am convinced that Pooh was indeed a Taoist. I also know I am not one, have never been and don't want to become. Despite all the mocking, I know I am just as abstract-minded as the Owl and as anxious as the Rabbit, and that's how I am.
When looking for wisdom the first place I check is surely books. That's how I ended up reading the Tao of Pooh, and I agree that some books just don't deliver.
Let's consider a typical example. In fact, one I enjoyed a lot. "You can't save time. You can only spend it.". It gives that aha feeling, it puzzles with a paradox, it hits a philosopher's nerve. Then you jump into it and try to develop the idea. Time indeed cannot be saved, like one can save money. Once we accept this truism, we find little practical advice beyond it. We still need to prioritise the time, we save it somewhere to spend elsewhere. So what's the takeaway from this distilled Taoist wisdom?
When looking for wisdom the first place I check is surely books. That's how I ended up reading the Tao of Pooh, and I agree that some books just don't deliver.
Let's consider a typical example. In fact, one I enjoyed a lot. "You can't save time. You can only spend it.". It gives that aha feeling, it puzzles with a paradox, it hits a philosopher's nerve. Then you jump into it and try to develop the idea. Time indeed cannot be saved, like one can save money. Once we accept this truism, we find little practical advice beyond it. We still need to prioritise the time, we save it somewhere to spend elsewhere. So what's the takeaway from this distilled Taoist wisdom?
it was ok. not amazing, not horrible. cute idea, it would probably be good for kids as an introduction. i found myself wanting something a bit more.
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relaxing
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