Be humble -- and other lessons from the philosophy of water | Raymond Tang

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How do we find fulfillment in a world that's constantly changing? Raymond Tang struggled with this question until he came across the ancient Chinese philosophy of the Tao Te Ching. In it, he found a passage comparing goodness to water, an idea he's now applying to his everyday life. In this charming talk, he shares three lessons he's learned so far from the "philosophy of water." "What would water do?" Tang asks. "This simple and powerful question ... has changed my life for the better."
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@heartoftejiri
@heartoftejiri 4 роки тому
"nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished" THAT SLAPPED ME IN THE FACE
@mechailreydon3784
@mechailreydon3784 3 роки тому
“All streams flow to the ocean because it is lower.” KNOCKED ME DEAD
@pearl8836
@pearl8836 3 роки тому
@Eihoofd2 hehehe
@drawitout
@drawitout 3 роки тому
@Eihoofd2 But maybe we are like water droplets. We think we die, but we just transform again and again. Living beings are like droplets, but collectively we are like a body of water.
@sunray_surfer
@sunray_surfer 3 роки тому
it's a beautiful sentence
@horednaxela6919
@horednaxela6919 2 роки тому
@@drawitout “You are not a drop in the ocean. You are the entire ocean in a drop. “. - Rumi
@courtoman
@courtoman 6 років тому
“Empty your mind. Be formless, shapeless like water. Now you put water into a cup, it becomes the cup. You put water into a bottle, it becomes the bottle. You put water in a teapot, it becomes the teapot. Now water can flow or it can crash. Be water my friend.” ~ Bruce Lee
@moguldamongrel3054
@moguldamongrel3054 6 років тому
courtoman u put water in fire its no longer water
@RoFLduhasLoLgesagt
@RoFLduhasLoLgesagt 6 років тому
thank you! was searching for this :D
@goldwolf0606
@goldwolf0606 6 років тому
Mogul DaMongrel wrong... steam is still water, just in a different physical form. So is ice.
@holytrashify
@holytrashify 6 років тому
"Be like a rock, strong, immovable, when water comes at rock, water just gets out of the way...when rock comes at you, you get out of the way....be like rock" - Holy Trash
@tawfeeqabdi938
@tawfeeqabdi938 5 років тому
Water can use oppress and even crush rock with its extremely heavy weight, Everything is made out of Beautiful Water :) .
@floralfancy7814
@floralfancy7814 2 роки тому
I feel like I often put very high expectations on myself but I've realised that you have to humble yourself and start small to get something big.
@goofycawfee
@goofycawfee 6 років тому
This ted talk made me feel peaceful 😌
@hellohailwidiss3390
@hellohailwidiss3390 6 років тому
Yeee the same ! 😊
@Prabhat891
@Prabhat891 6 років тому
same
@seshansmith
@seshansmith 5 років тому
Probably one of my favorite Ted talks ever. I'll rewatch this every few months
@XLU-vt7ky
@XLU-vt7ky 5 років тому
The book itself can give you even larger and deeper harmony. It may last during the whole life. I recommend this book sincerely 🙂
@tramy1572
@tramy1572 3 роки тому
How wonderful this is
@NicoSmets
@NicoSmets 6 років тому
A TED talk that is not total garbage!? That is unseen these days. Thumbs up for the Tao Te Ching. That's a wonderful book.
@lesterdelacruz5088
@lesterdelacruz5088 Місяць тому
One quote I read about humility that adds to this is. “Stop making everything about yourself”. I like it because it applies to anxiety and pride. “I am great” and “I’m useless” both addressed in this quote. Both quotes are counterproductive to peace because the focus is on the self.
@metal4people
@metal4people 6 років тому
I guess, the situation when you feel trapped is usually caused by absence of aim, absence of the path to go. Water always know where to flow. Should definitely read the book. Tang, thank you! Nice speech :)
@HS-ly4fo
@HS-ly4fo 2 роки тому
Water finds a way!
@rainynight02
@rainynight02 Рік тому
Would you know of which English translation to recommend?
@TheEyesThrone
@TheEyesThrone 10 місяців тому
You do not feel trapped because of the absence of aim, rather because there is no aim and you feel like you need one. A river doesn't aim to reach the ocean, it just does as that is what is natural. Water may find a way, but it doesn't seek a way. Water doesn't intend on freezing or turning into steam, it just does.
@bhupinderkaur9415
@bhupinderkaur9415 5 місяців тому
So true
@Kovukingsrod
@Kovukingsrod 6 років тому
Simply wonderful. I really want to try and apply this to my everyday life as well.
@joshualagrimas9555
@joshualagrimas9555 4 роки тому
All these principle apply to keanu reeves very briefly, humble, isn't selfish, always credits the contribution of others, shares his experience as other people share theirs. that man is purity, and my inspiration.
@veganchocolatemousse
@veganchocolatemousse 6 років тому
The supreme good is like water, which nourishes all things without trying to. It is content with the low places that people disdain. It greatly benefits The Ten Thousand Things, without going against them. In dwelling, it stays grounded. In being, it flows to depths. In expression, it is honest. In confrontation, it stays gentle. In governance it balances. In action, it aligns to timing. It is content with its nature, and therefore cannot be faulted.
@kubasniak
@kubasniak 5 років тому
Is it Tao Te Ching? Bruh I started watching video and it is from Tao Te Ching lol.
@mistermoon4508
@mistermoon4508 4 роки тому
Those who can do such are either super healthy and pain free, or are super tolerant of pain and nastiness.
@zawsrdtygbhjimokpl6998
@zawsrdtygbhjimokpl6998 4 роки тому
what about floods? Floods can definitely go against things. Also, while it reaches a goal without a instantaneous force (excluding floods), it is immortal and has endless time to achieve things and over that time a great deal of force is used. Humans are not immortal
@lightfuryy__7736
@lightfuryy__7736 Рік тому
In this generation where the competition is always increasing and people aiming for success more than ever, this video really calmed my mind and a calm mind is the golden key to success
@AjmalSOLSDYodyssey
@AjmalSOLSDYodyssey Місяць тому
Humility in his expression and voice seems evident. ❤
@sixact9647
@sixact9647 6 років тому
"A woman is like a tea bag - you can't tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water." - Eleanor Roosevelt
@susydyson1750
@susydyson1750 3 роки тому
haha brilliant
@mberg1974
@mberg1974 6 років тому
‘He is a humble man, but then he has much to be humble about!’ Sir Winston Churchill
@GeorgePenton-np9rh
@GeorgePenton-np9rh 3 роки тому
Winston Churchill said that about Clement Atlee, the socialist who defeated him for prime minister in 1946.
@LitLotus
@LitLotus Місяць тому
Winston Churchill also said and did some atrocious things. For entire masses and races of the world. I hope you liasten again and find some peace from the beautiful words of Mr. Tang.
@tenamihaljevic7997
@tenamihaljevic7997 5 років тому
One of the greatest speeches I've heard in a while. Thank you!
@olgagromova6668
@olgagromova6668 3 роки тому
Thank you so much for explaining the concept of humility in such a powerful image! I can't wait to try those principles out on daily life!
@claudetteshock5830
@claudetteshock5830 6 років тому
I appreciate you Raymond Tang. I got chills down my spine too. I feel way better thank you.
@darylnarciza6157
@darylnarciza6157 4 роки тому
Thank you for this lesson. Just the best TED talk I have discovered throughout time. Life has put a lot of challenges at the moment, but faith and humility will keep me carry on and hopefully overcome them all.
@patricialancaster4320
@patricialancaster4320 Рік тому
THANK YOU! I too have learned so much from his poems. "Muddy waters lie still become clear." 6 words that say so much.
@pedrogoncaloteixeira6111
@pedrogoncaloteixeira6111 3 роки тому
One of the best TedTalks I´ve ever seen. Amazing.
@ethanstepanian1559
@ethanstepanian1559 5 років тому
It's incredible how well he controls himself through that initial wave of emotion
@quoctrungnguyen6982
@quoctrungnguyen6982 6 років тому
This guy is so calm and knowledgeable
@jimkeen7674
@jimkeen7674 6 років тому
I recently discovered Tai Chi, and through this practice first began to understand Taoism on a practical level. It's been changing my life for the better, too, in surprising ways. Well spoken, Mr. Tang, and good luck in the future.
@shafeervk007
@shafeervk007 6 років тому
Humility, harmony and opennes
@RoFLduhasLoLgesagt
@RoFLduhasLoLgesagt 6 років тому
H2O
@maxischmidt1299
@maxischmidt1299 6 років тому
Lorenor Zorro that is great way to remember! ^^
@RoFLduhasLoLgesagt
@RoFLduhasLoLgesagt 6 років тому
Maxi Schmidt well, he said it in the video, otherwise i wouldnt have figured it out myself i think 😂
@cwindigo6919
@cwindigo6919 3 роки тому
Harmony is community Community is unity of purpose Unity of purpose is strength What is good for the community is good for everyone A voice raised against the group must be SILENCED The community must prevail There is strength in numbers
@neytiritetskahamoatite7688
@neytiritetskahamoatite7688 Рік тому
These are left to learn: The philosophy of Air, The philosophy of Fire and The philosophy of Earth ! And also, not the last, The philosophy of Ether (of Spirit) of the Divine - Ethe Eternal Knowledge ! 🥰🤗😇
@victordeyavorsky6107
@victordeyavorsky6107 3 роки тому
Thank you Raymond for sharing your learnings from Water... fantastic way of presenting it such simple but profound teachings of Taoism. I truly relate and aim to live by its principles.... I would love to understand the teachings of water when because of other forces, strong winds, tides, earth quakes.. it absorbs/transform its energy into huge waves, floods, tsunamis, etc... and generates such unintended pain and suffering? .... I have not been able to find such answer.... and I am certain that there is a loving and wonderful teaching behind it.
@mickeymorgan
@mickeymorgan 6 років тому
So nice to be reminded of FLOW, being in the flow of whatever is around me. thank you, Raymond
@mrsasad8766
@mrsasad8766 6 років тому
Listening to this gave me peace of mind
@dkinley334
@dkinley334 3 роки тому
This is one of the most life altering videos I've ever watched.
@cynthia6515
@cynthia6515 3 роки тому
U spoke directly to the person in me! Thank you Sir
@surajitsamanta01
@surajitsamanta01 Рік тому
Much more sensible and to the point lecture. Loved it! I'm gonna follow it. Thank you.
@SharonC95
@SharonC95 3 роки тому
Wow, this was a really beautiful and great TED talk! This definitely deserves more views!
@scottfishkind5335
@scottfishkind5335 4 роки тому
Outstanding, thank you so much for such a wonderful, meaningful talk on The Tao!
@oektomo
@oektomo 6 років тому
Thank You. Just what I need for my problem.
@zehra6188
@zehra6188 6 років тому
His speech was as smooth and flawless as water!! Enjoyed it!❤
@alankuntz6494
@alankuntz6494 4 роки тому
😗😍😆
@katieserra6492
@katieserra6492 6 років тому
Lovely, simple, and true.
@gregthomas82
@gregthomas82 4 роки тому
1 Peter 5:5-6 Likewise you younger people, submit yourselves to your elders. Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for “God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.” Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time.
@keshiachristelle5112
@keshiachristelle5112 6 років тому
Love this! Simple and straightforward. 🙂
@koreanjennifer2033
@koreanjennifer2033 4 роки тому
I'll be open to learn and enjoy my life. It makes me think a lot. Thank you
@snehashrestha4884
@snehashrestha4884 2 роки тому
one of the best ted talk i ever came across. Thank you
@Freestyledaily
@Freestyledaily 5 років тому
Thank you, Raymond!
@MoreThanPeak1
@MoreThanPeak1 6 років тому
"Sit doown, Be humble" - Kendrick Lamar
@justinhughes619
@justinhughes619 6 років тому
King Kendrick
@keialove-black3950
@keialove-black3950 6 років тому
ImFromLDN1 🙌🏾 I was coming to type this. 😂
@justinshan2684
@justinshan2684 5 років тому
The title says from the philosophy of water, not fire
@bitchexpress
@bitchexpress 6 років тому
I like this idea cuz I stopped leaving the house. There isn't much out there for me; I'm either disgusted or just bored of engaging with other people. I kept going out and doing social things, only to come home disappointed. Just about everything has lost its meaning for me, and having people criticize my reclusiveness makes me feel bad about myself. I don't see the problem with it, especially if I'm not bothering anyone, and of course I have to go out and engage the world for food and supplies. My separation isn't fueled by a phobia. I'm going to tell people, "Hey, I'm content with my nature, so I can't be faulted!" I'll see how that goes over! Great talk...and yes of course I'm engaging with people on UKposts, but out of the population of the world, I'm listening to a select INTELLIGENT few. My life doesn't revolve around advancing a career so I can buy the latest gadget or iPhone, or watching the Super Bowl. I'm composing this on an iPad that's 10 yrs old and works just fine.
@asmaaseff419
@asmaaseff419 6 років тому
love this video so deep and so helpful .. thank you for sharing this with us
@suzieelyseaon7429
@suzieelyseaon7429 5 років тому
The most inspirational talk I have watched so far! Im definitely gonna practice this! Love the last question. What would water do?
@rahulsaindane2371
@rahulsaindane2371 6 років тому
I loved this talk..thank you Sir!!!
@sharlenedunk-hayward2171
@sharlenedunk-hayward2171 2 роки тому
So happy I found this in my search for Humility, Thank You for sharing :)
@manavjaiswal24
@manavjaiswal24 2 роки тому
One of the best TedTalks ever ❤
@RicKohJeh
@RicKohJeh 2 роки тому
by far, this is the best ted talk for everyone who is self-seeking
@sentosachannel6865
@sentosachannel6865 Рік тому
Thank you so much. ❤
@olivierchaffanjon5780
@olivierchaffanjon5780 6 років тому
maybe that's one of the best TED of the year so far
@gloriamoreno3225
@gloriamoreno3225 6 років тому
Eloquent and powerful like H2O. Thank you.
@louandjosephvlogs
@louandjosephvlogs 3 роки тому
truly a very inspirational talk!
@user-eq6to1rg7c
@user-eq6to1rg7c Рік тому
Thank you for sharing 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
@rayminism6801
@rayminism6801 6 років тому
It soothes me, it helps me a lot. Thank you sir!
@tpink3792
@tpink3792 3 роки тому
The world has never needed this book more than now. Every single question is answered. The dao is all there is.
@stefannikola
@stefannikola 6 років тому
I’ve read it and have meditated upon it many times.
@Aditya19971000
@Aditya19971000 6 років тому
It ws indeed amazing, i thank u fr coming up with this interesting talk. And i simply cant understand how can someone dislike it.
@drthompson65
@drthompson65 3 роки тому
Amazing. I shared this with my colleagues and I use it in my personal life.
@aeralyn8550
@aeralyn8550 4 роки тому
I always love these kind of videos
@gabrielofficial7859
@gabrielofficial7859 5 років тому
Great book so inspirational
@midnightcat6116
@midnightcat6116 5 років тому
This was awesome!! Beautiful message and Just what i needed at a time of hardship. Much 🌿💗🌿
@mdmac991
@mdmac991 6 років тому
Let your emotions flow like water.
@bonnychow5116
@bonnychow5116 2 роки тому
a moment to learn and unlearn, great sharing!
@lunaeilidh4838
@lunaeilidh4838 3 роки тому
Powerful Thoughts! Thanks for sharing!
@japethcalebsorillo9239
@japethcalebsorillo9239 Рік тому
thank you for this!
@ralphandreu
@ralphandreu 4 роки тому
I love this talk!
@CornbreadJenkins34
@CornbreadJenkins34 Рік тому
Humility!!
@sunstar781
@sunstar781 5 місяців тому
Amazing analogy!!!
@onyekaokonkwo
@onyekaokonkwo 3 роки тому
Truly uplifting
@Nivesh0589
@Nivesh0589 5 років тому
V impressive. Thank you.
@VincoMalus
@VincoMalus 6 років тому
Beautiful lecture!! 🙌🙏
@elcat4677
@elcat4677 5 років тому
Thanks for this man
@ryanfoxx3142
@ryanfoxx3142 3 роки тому
I too filled my head with self-help junk food. When I found the tao te ching everything slowed down and simplified. Great Talk.
@tumisomokgatlhe7109
@tumisomokgatlhe7109 6 років тому
This is Amazing.
@TheMommypoko
@TheMommypoko 6 місяців тому
Wonderful insight indeed!
@siyabulelatshali1012
@siyabulelatshali1012 4 місяці тому
I still feel it too bro. ❤❤❤
@ilymt
@ilymt 2 роки тому
this definitely hit home
@mariolaola2160
@mariolaola2160 3 роки тому
Thank you!!!
@haribol3971
@haribol3971 11 місяців тому
So meaningful suggestion given by this men infact it's Verity of real life if we want to look themselves cleary first,change your thought and become humble after sometime we definitely see the changes in our life. Thank u🙏
@nikkyttta2404
@nikkyttta2404 3 роки тому
This is amazing !
@ramyamangalore924
@ramyamangalore924 Рік тому
Brilliant!
@Ruby-kp5je
@Ruby-kp5je 2 роки тому
This was very helpful thank you 😊
@boyera23
@boyera23 2 роки тому
this was wonderful! 💗
@moritzschroder
@moritzschroder 6 років тому
i love this! it is so close to my own philosophy of life, i always get really excited when i see huge youtube channels (like TED) post videos that are so similar to my own content 😄
@sheydairani7398
@sheydairani7398 5 років тому
Can you share your philosophy of life?
@spitfirered
@spitfirered 4 роки тому
Bravo, stop focusing on things I can't control, I love that!
@sunilrao2373
@sunilrao2373 Рік тому
Thank you 😮
@sayidahiklima8125
@sayidahiklima8125 5 місяців тому
Very inspiring! Thank you so much. H2O: Humility, Harmony, Openness. ❤
@hanafromtunisia6545
@hanafromtunisia6545 6 років тому
Nature does not hurry yet everything is accomplished! Woow 😍
@BQWETCHIL
@BQWETCHIL 5 років тому
honestly , that was really great.
@caminandoensuverdad
@caminandoensuverdad 8 місяців тому
HUMBLE: reflecting, expressing, or offered in a spirit of deference or submission. (Merriam-Webster) A humble church will never ask you to stop visiting the church wthout having a conversation with you.
@JohnMiller-hg7ty
@JohnMiller-hg7ty 5 років тому
Thank you Raymond :)
@user-hm2fm1vk5j
@user-hm2fm1vk5j 5 років тому
This is such a beautiful TED I hope i can do these things in my day to day life
@cesuryavuz3469
@cesuryavuz3469 4 роки тому
Yuki Subliminals you will Brother! ;) it is already in you 🙏🏼
@nishattasnimananna3358
@nishattasnimananna3358 6 років тому
Thank you 😀😀
@raisazahds1341
@raisazahds1341 2 роки тому
So far.. Learned better things from this😇
@ahmedb2559
@ahmedb2559 3 роки тому
Thank you
@nathanielfleku3416
@nathanielfleku3416 Рік тому
It's okay to say "I don't know". It's more fulfilling to help others succeed.
@graceparker6130
@graceparker6130 3 роки тому
amazing, my moon is in the sign Cancer and I've been healing so much, and balancing my fire sun and water moon, thank you
@l60449
@l60449 6 років тому
Great video, thanks!
@products467
@products467 Рік тому
That was a mind blowing motivation thank you
@IIIIALBYIIII
@IIIIALBYIIII 5 років тому
Live simply so others can simply live
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