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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
As a casual introduction to the beliefs of Taoism I found this book's juxtaposition of Taoist principals and various iconic Winnie the Pooh stories very effective and insightful without demeaning the core messages or morals behind each example.
I found myself, a few times wondering whether the meaning and moral interpreted by the author in the characters and events of the Hundred Acre Woods was originally intended by A.A.Milne in the conception of his stories and in turn whether these were formative of children's perspectives and dispositions as passive consumers of these tales. Winnie the Pooh lends itself easily to this narrative and affirms my understanding and opinion of the universal nature of Taoism (from what I've interpreted in this book), though I struggle to think of another example that could have replaced that of Winnie the Pooh in applying many principals of Taoism so succinctly.
Overall I would recommend this as an easily digested and artfully engaging read for anyone even vaguely interested in Taoism or would like to simply find a deeper meaning in the iconic stories of their childhood.
I found myself, a few times wondering whether the meaning and moral interpreted by the author in the characters and events of the Hundred Acre Woods was originally intended by A.A.Milne in the conception of his stories and in turn whether these were formative of children's perspectives and dispositions as passive consumers of these tales. Winnie the Pooh lends itself easily to this narrative and affirms my understanding and opinion of the universal nature of Taoism (from what I've interpreted in this book), though I struggle to think of another example that could have replaced that of Winnie the Pooh in applying many principals of Taoism so succinctly.
Overall I would recommend this as an easily digested and artfully engaging read for anyone even vaguely interested in Taoism or would like to simply find a deeper meaning in the iconic stories of their childhood.
Loved it. Will revisit frequently.
Loved it. Will revisit frequently. What a creative and relatable way to explain this Way of Being. Funny, heart warming and inspiring.
Loved it. Will revisit frequently. What a creative and relatable way to explain this Way of Being. Funny, heart warming and inspiring.
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I would be interested in learning more about Taoism but I struggled with the anti-scientific stance this book takes. The tone was a bit condescending to all of the animals, even as it seemed to elevate Pooh.
The world, in case you missed a meeting, is a crazy old place at the moment – and at time of writing, on the cusp of getting a whole lot crazier.
Given that I'm also struggling with All The Everything right now, this seemed to be the perfect time to revisit the wise words of Pooh and Mr Hoff.
For the uninitiated, this is a look at Taoist thinking through the words, thoughts and deeds of one of the world's best loved bears.
(As a side note, given the other famous bear's approach to life, I think we need to agree that Bears are very Wise)
Essentially, it's a guide. Not just to one of the world's oldest philosophies, but also to a way of just being. Or Being, if you will.
Through chats with Pooh and the gang, and reflections on various escapades and adventures, we see how being more in tune with the world can bring peace of mind – and in turn, peace of soul.
You don't have to be the smartest guy (or Rabbit, or Owl) in the room to actually be the cleverest, because just by Being you can see through the noise and bluster and move in the right direction at the right time.
Only Pooh was able to return Eeyore's tail. Only Pooh saw how to rescue Roo (and discovered the North Pole at the same time).
The book is a warm hug, a cosy chat with friends, a reminder that rushing around doesn't get you anywhere.
Disney may have monetised the term, but Pooh showed us The Way first.
Given that I'm also struggling with All The Everything right now, this seemed to be the perfect time to revisit the wise words of Pooh and Mr Hoff.
For the uninitiated, this is a look at Taoist thinking through the words, thoughts and deeds of one of the world's best loved bears.
(As a side note, given the other famous bear's approach to life, I think we need to agree that Bears are very Wise)
Essentially, it's a guide. Not just to one of the world's oldest philosophies, but also to a way of just being. Or Being, if you will.
Through chats with Pooh and the gang, and reflections on various escapades and adventures, we see how being more in tune with the world can bring peace of mind – and in turn, peace of soul.
You don't have to be the smartest guy (or Rabbit, or Owl) in the room to actually be the cleverest, because just by Being you can see through the noise and bluster and move in the right direction at the right time.
Only Pooh was able to return Eeyore's tail. Only Pooh saw how to rescue Roo (and discovered the North Pole at the same time).
The book is a warm hug, a cosy chat with friends, a reminder that rushing around doesn't get you anywhere.
Disney may have monetised the term, but Pooh showed us The Way first.
This was a fun, quick, read. I grew up reading Winnie the Pooh and reading this book felt like a brand new adventure with him. The author does a great job of balancing the silly adventures of Pooh with simple explanations of Taoist principles.
If you have an interest in either I would recommend this book for a light, happy, weekend read.
If you have an interest in either I would recommend this book for a light, happy, weekend read.