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Lao Tzu Quote:

Lao Tzu Quote

What’s Up With Pooj?

I shared this quote today because I sort of need to hear it. On a daily basis actually. I’m someone who does not go with the flow. I’m someone who fights the flow quite regularly actually. And thanks to that, I’m anxious all the time because I’m aware that I have no control over anything and yet I want to control everything. But, I’m trying to change myself. Go with the flow as this quote suggests I do. Because I think that’s the only way I’ll find peace.

In other news, as some of you may know (because I’m blah and talk about it all the time) I’ve been working on my first novel and second book overall. It’s a thriller, a genre I’m much more comfortable with than any other. And a genre I really enjoy writing. Anyway, the news is that recently I reached 60k words for it. That’s the furthest I have ever gotten with a book. And I’m more than three quarter of the way through. It’s honestly so exciting. Especially because the end is always more fun to write. At least for me. So yay, it’s a really big deal and I wanted to celebrate it with you guys.

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98 responses to “Lao Tzu Quote”

  1. Any Element Avatar
    Any Element

    Life goes on no matter what

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yes, exactly.

      Reply
  2. Ahzio Avatar
    Ahzio

    Well, it all depends on what the “flow” actually is. As history has proven, the “flow” isn’t always the best choice. This week, other than writing, working on music, and art, I ran a trail around an area called Coldwater Lake, which is right next to the Mt. Saint Helens volcano. I had a breathtaking sight of it as I reached the top of a ridge. Last things I listened to were The Upsetters “Clint Eastwood” and Jason Sharp’s “The Turning Centre of a Still World”. Good to hear you’re making progress on your novel. I wish you the best with its debut! Take care!

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      That’s so true, it definitely depends. For me, I have to go with the flow of life. Not so much so with being blindly complaint.
      That sounds so fun, I’m sure it was an incredible view. Thanks so much!

      Reply
  3. Stephanie Avatar
    Stephanie

    60K! Great progress! Normally this is my favorite kind of quote–really try to live this way. Today though, I’m feeling draggy and have to many pulls in various directions. So I’m asking “With which flow do I go?!” 😀

    Reply
    1. Stephanie Avatar
      Stephanie

      *too

      Reply
    2. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much! Lol, I feel your struggle 😅

      Reply
  4. kiki | soyvirgo.com Avatar
    kiki | soyvirgo.com

    what a nice quote :0 and true too!!

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  5. Warren Avatar
    Warren

    my flow hit a dam this evening…did and thought I recorded a Zoom meet while on my evening walk…my Garmin stopped, the Zoom didn’t record…I was talking to myself for about an hour….at least I didn’t answer myself

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Oh no, sorry about that. Hope things get better soon.

      Reply
  6. John Avatar
    John

    I agree with the quote, the flow. As time has passed, I have noticed how certain things, whatever they are, have an ebb and flow. I suppose this is a bit like being caught in an ocean current taking you along with it.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      That’s exactly it, you can’t fight the current you just have to go with it.

      Reply
      1. John Avatar
        John

        But In wanna go back to 1980!

        Reply
        1. Pooja G Avatar
          Pooja G

          If only we could time travel 😭

          Reply
          1. John Avatar
            John

            Yessss! 😭

            Reply
  7. vermavkv Avatar
    vermavkv

    Well said

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much.

      Reply
  8. Darryl B Avatar
    Darryl B

    Pooja, wow! 60K words is awesome… and 3/4 of the way through! Good for you! 👏

    I was down at the beach last week but didn’t get in much surfing, the waves were just slop. As far as listening, there’s a guy Dan Cummings, who has podcasts about history with a humorous, snarky twist. We listened to one on the drive back home. He’s a riot and you actually learn something. Start with his take on the Titanic 😂🤣

    Good luck with the last 1/4!

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much! 😊

      Will definitely check out the podcast, I love all things history and this one sounds entertaining.

      Reply
  9. Tamara Kulish from https://tamarakulish.com/ Avatar
    Tamara Kulish from https://tamarakulish.com/

    Life in general has a flow, sometimes we are in a slow lazy river, and other times surfing the rapids!

    Fighting the flow can be a normal setting when we have trouble trusting that the universe will work everything out for the best, even if it takes us over a cliff and our boat smashes.

    It’s the lessons we learn about ourselves that help us on our journey, and with time we gain more trust in the universe because we have the benefit of looking back and seeing how much we learned and how things turned out.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      That’s so true! I think we’re so used to fighting the flow but the older I get the more I realise there’s no point to doing that. Going with the flow is just so much easier.

      Reply
  10. sandysbookaday Avatar
    sandysbookaday

    Have you ever explored why you want to control everything? You probably need answers to this to enable you to deal with your anxiety.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      I’m working with my therapist for it but yes unfortunately I do know why I need control over things in my life and it stems from some past trauma. Thankfully, therapy is helping so much.

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      1. sandysbookaday Avatar
        sandysbookaday

        I’m sorry to hear you have past trauma, Pooja, but glad to hear that you are working through it. 🤗💐

        Reply
        1. Pooja G Avatar
          Pooja G

          Thanks 🤗

          Reply
  11. Milena Alien Avatar
    Milena Alien

    Going with the flow is something I am learning every day. Listing to Sadhguru this week I am trying to take myself not so seriously, because at the end of the day life is all about going with the flow.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      That’s so true, all we really can do is go with the flow or fight it. Going with it sounds so much more fun lol.

      Reply
      1. Milena Alien Avatar
        Milena Alien

        Fighting it is labor intensive

        Reply
  12. Carol anne Avatar
    Carol anne

    I love that quote Pooja! It speaks to me too! Well done getting to 60 thousand words in your book! I love thrillers! X

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much! I hope you are able to read it when I’m able to publish 😊

      Reply
  13. katiemiafrederick Avatar
    katiemiafrederick

    May The Force Yes the Flow Be With
    You Dear Pooja As You Find the Sweet
    Spot Tween Anxiety And Apathy on Task

    With Stellar
    Focus And
    Attention Span
    FRiEnDS With Gravity
    ThiS WaY Regulating Emotions
    Integrating Senses Really Making
    the Most Our of Cognitive Executive
    Functioning in Terms of Short Term
    Working Memory and Long Term
    Memory Retrieval As Well

    True in ‘Star Wars’
    ‘Yoda’ Did not Go
    into This Much
    Detail Yet it

    Was Obvious
    He Was Really
    On the Ball in Orbit
    Endless Energy Around
    His Inner Star Just FLoWinG Even More

    Oh How i Love How Steven Spielberg Brought
    The Tao the Flow the Wu Wei and Lao Tzu to the
    Big Screen in ‘Star Wars’ in 1980 in the Embodiment

    Of ‘Yoda’
    That Also
    Shows Size
    Matters Not

    For With Enough
    Flow We May Even
    Move Mountains of Words

    as 60,000 Words May Become
    1.6 MiLLioN Words in A Year of Free Verse Poetry

    Yep my Output
    Last year with
    the Rest of the
    20,453 Miles of Public
    Dance in 11 Years Total too
    Along with the 13.2 MiLLioN Words

    of Free Verse Poetry Total too Currently Juggling
    Now Two Bi-Monthly 70 Thousand or So Word

    Blog Poems

    Credit Lao Tzu

    Yet in Essence Credit

    the Flow the Tao the Samadhi
    the Satori the Chi And Or Whatever Zen

    Metaphor Comes Next for ‘Fear is For Others’

    And Wings Are All Ours to Put and really Fly

    Free even on

    Terrestrial Land

    Letting IT All Go

    Yep Like Bruce Lee
    Noted ‘Be the Water’
    Better Yet Be the Feather Be The Wind Yes Be the Forrest Gump God Yes
    Forget All the Fiction Yes Be FRiEnDS With Gravity Toe to Head and More…

    Thanks For Touching on my most favorite Hobby Yes Be the Flow

    And Once
    Again May

    The Flow the Force Be Also With You
    Enduring Yes Prospering in Every Way

    Live
    Long…

    ‘Star Trek’ is Cool too
    Particularly ‘Spock’ hehe..:)

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Star Wars is my favourite movie franchise (the original three movies are my favourites) and love Yoda’s character. I can definitely see how it was inspired by Eastern philosophy.

      Wow, you’ve written a lot of words. Keep writing, that’s all we can do sometimes.

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      1. katiemiafrederick Avatar
        katiemiafrederick

        Thanks Dear Pooja
        Actually i Public
        Dance “Literally”
        Everywhere i Go
        While my Wife
        Loves To Shop…

        20,466 Miles Now
        In 11 Years Edging
        Closer To The Distance

        Of The
        Earth
        At The
        Equator
        With SMiles…

        True if i Didn’t
        Dance More
        Than i Write
        Free Verse Poetry

        i’d Be Glued to
        A Seat Nah i Let
        All 250 Pounds
        Spring Wings
        On Terrestrial
        Land Essence
        Of Both Flow
        Wu Wei
        Being

        The
        Water…

        FRiEnDS
        With Gravity
        Weight Now
        oF Finger Tips

        Navigating
        mY River With SMiles☺️🙌

        Reply
  14. camilla wells paynter Avatar
    camilla wells paynter

    Lao Tzu was a non-stop generator of brilliant quotes, this one included. Congrats on the novel’s progress! 60K words? What’s your goal, about 80, I’m guessing? Geeze, I wish I could contain myself to that. Brevity’s not my strong suit. 😉 You’re in the sweet spot for a novel, though. Have fun with the ending!! ❤️

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      True, I’ve read so many wise quotes from Lao Tzu. Yeah, between 75-80k. Thanks so much, I usually don’t get this far so I’m excited I stuck with it this time! 😊

      Reply
  15. Sadje Avatar
    Sadje

    A beautiful reminder to go with the flow of life

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks, yeah I think sometimes we need to remember that.

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      1. Sadje Avatar
        Sadje

        We often do.

        Reply
  16. thomasstigwikman Avatar
    thomasstigwikman

    Congratulations on reaching 60K words on your upcoming book. As for the quote I am not sure I think it is a great quote. Sure you cannot do much to influence big trends and happenings in the world but you can still take personal stands and take actions that can have a small effect. Maybe not fight the flow but manage your part of it.

    We are going to New Mexico this upcoming weekend to visit our son and his girlfriend.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much. I totally get what you mean, sometimes you have to break away from the flow. I think for me, this quote is more about not feeling too down when life doesn’t go my way.

      Oh fun, have a great time.

      Reply
  17. Bookstooge Avatar
    Bookstooge

    Not much going on this week. Same old same old 🙂

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Ah I see, well have a good week even if there isn’t much happening 🙂

      Reply
      1. Bookstooge Avatar
        Bookstooge

        For me, not much happening IS a good thing 😀

        Reply
  18. Sia Avatar
    Sia

    Love the quote….💖 Sometimes, letting things be is the best approach.
    Good luck with your book,Pooja😊🌷

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thank you and yes absolutely 😊

      Reply
  19. msafriyie Avatar
    msafriyie

    Nice quote. I struggle to go with the flow sometimes too. As much as i hate to go with the flow sometimes, it makes things a little less harder.
    Congrats on reaching 60k words on your book!

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much. Yeah, I think as humans we tend to fight the flow a lot but it’s so much easier to just go with it and let life happen. Thanks!

      Reply
  20. LoveLifeHappiness&More💙💙 Avatar
    LoveLifeHappiness&More💙💙

    Well done, Pooja! 👏

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much 😊

      Reply
      1. LoveLifeHappiness&More💙💙 Avatar
        LoveLifeHappiness&More💙💙

        You’re most welcome.

        Reply
  21. Victoria Avatar
    Victoria

    I love the quote…what a terrific dose of inspo. Keep at it with the new book…I’m finding the same. I need to flow when the energy takes me there and you’re well on your way with 60,000 words. Go forth…in flow! 🥰

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thank you so much. Yes, just wait till the flow takes you there! 😊

      Reply
  22. Eugi Avatar
    Eugi

    Great quote, Pooja! I not one to always go with flow, especially if I don’t find it my best interests. Congrats on reaching 60k words on your book!

    I just read via WordPress news about the Tumblr/WordPress merger. From what I understand, it will be done on the back end and we won’t notice the change. I was surprised to learn that Tumbr has a half a billion followers!

    I have a blog on Tumblr which my posts are automatically shared from WordPress. I like Tumblr because it is artsy and there are many that post photos of Autumn scenes and stuff that relates to Halloween. What I dislike about Tumblr is the porn.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much! I totally get what you mean, I think it’s fine to sometimes fight the flow but for me I need to learn to let life happen and not get too sad when it doesn’t go my way.

      Oh good, hopefully it won’t affect us too much or preferably at all. Tumblr is really fun if you use it for artsy stuff but yeah, so much porn on there. I was totally traumatised by Tumblr as a teenager and now I’m always careful on there.

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      1. Eugi Avatar
        Eugi

        You’re most welcome, Pooja. I learned how to block Tumblr followers that were involved in porn.

        Reply
  23. festo_sanjo Avatar
    festo_sanjo

    Great quote Pooja! Sometimes it takes going through a series of pain to fully get it! What you resist persists. Good luck on your book.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much! Yeah, that’s so true.

      Reply
  24. Opher Avatar
    Opher

    Hard to get into that mentality!

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      It is!

      Reply
  25. Destiny Avatar
    Destiny

    not always easy…to go with that flow, but certainly worth the try. a profound quote, Pooja…and all the best with your book with a well done too..🤍🎉

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yeah, it can be really difficult but in the end it’s harder fighting the flow and ending up at the same place anyway. Thanks so much 😊

      Reply
      1. Destiny Avatar
        Destiny

        wisely said and so true too…
        so welcome…🤍🤗

        Reply
  26. Steve Avatar
    Steve

    Great quote; so simple yet meaningful. Here’s to more flow with life!

    Also love the Pulp song, though I hadn’t heard this version before; the one I have is more post-disco with a great great beat.

    Have a great rest of your week!

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much. I’ve heard that version too. I love Pulp, they have such a cool sound. Have a great rest of your week as well!

      Reply
      1. Steve Avatar
        Steve

        Yeah to that re: flow. Got to chill.

        And Pulp… they are such a good band. The leader and singer, Jarvis Cocker, used to have a show on BBC 6 Music. He’s larger than life, very entertaining.

        Take good care, friend! 😊

        Reply
  27. utahan15 Avatar
    utahan15

    coke fries and a chocolate shake

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Sounds like a healthy and balanced breakfast lol

      Reply
      1. utahan15 Avatar
        utahan15

        no sugar high and that is why laugh and smile all the short while. then crash and burn and take yet another turn.

        Reply
  28. Anuran & Sayoni Avatar
    Anuran & Sayoni

    Life goes on! Positive msg herein

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  29. Cindy Georgakas Avatar
    Cindy Georgakas

    love the quote and song, Pooja! You rock with your writing❣️

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much, so glad you enjoyed it!! 😊

      Reply
  30. clcouch123 Avatar
    clcouch123

    Hmm, flow and force. Sounds like a command of physics is required. I’m not in favor of your feeling anxious, but sometimes going against the flow is where the creativity is. Good luck in developing your novel.
    To complete a novel is to me an admirable feat. In reponse to your question, I’d be listening in the car to a mystery by Louise Penny except the car I have at present doesn’t have a CD player. I suppose I should join Audible. So for now it’s a smattering of Classical and jazz provided by a station out of Philadelphia. Be safe (no falls).

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      That’s true, I think you have to pick and choose when to go with the flow and when to go against it. I think the main thing for me is to not get too disappointed when things don’t go as planned.

      Thank you so much. Interesting, I’m not much into Classical music but I have really gotten into jazz recently.

      Thanks and have a great week.

      Reply
  31. Janice Reid Avatar
    Janice Reid

    Sounds like you got your flow going girl!

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  32. DEVANG UPADHYAYA Avatar
    DEVANG UPADHYAYA

    Sounds like your a thick book

    Perfect ☺️

    Keep writing

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Haha yes, probably around 80k words, thanks 😊

      Reply
  33. byngnigel Avatar
    byngnigel

    Congrats on the progress with your manuscript. Every step forward must be celebrated 👏 As for the quote… Hmm.. I’m an upstream swimmer. Going with the flow freaks me out. 😂

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much and yes very much so 😊 lol going with the flow may not be for everyone 😉

      Reply
  34. Joseph Glidden Avatar
    Joseph Glidden

    Wow, this quote really applies to me this week. I have so many flows to go with I can’t keep track, lol.
    Congrats on the 60K milestone!

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Don’t worry, just keep going where life takes you. I know moving doesn’t end when you shift and for a few weeks life remains so busy but things will settle down eventually. Thanks!

      Reply
  35. Geoff Stamper Avatar
    Geoff Stamper

    My Dad always told me to go with the flow but then I had to keep reminding him of his own words when he would go against the flow!

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Lol, I think I need reminding sometimes too!

      Reply
  36. Dawn Pisturino Avatar
    Dawn Pisturino

    Congratulations on your progress!

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  37. Mary K. Doyle Avatar
    Mary K. Doyle

    Lao Tzu has much to offer. I enjoy his works. Congratulations on moving ahead with your new book, Pooja.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yes, he has some fantastic quotes and thoughts. Thank you so much.

      Reply
  38. Ludmilla Louissaint Avatar
    Ludmilla Louissaint

    Very interesting quote 👍

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks 🙏☺️

      Reply
  39. Mr. Ohh's Sideways View Avatar
    Mr. Ohh’s Sideways View

    I disagree with this quote, Life doesn’t get interesting until you take a few steps against the flow. 🤣😎🙃

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      That’s true, sometimes you have to go against the grain 😊

      Reply
      1. Mr. Ohh's Sideways View Avatar
        Mr. Ohh’s Sideways View

        Personally I run against the grain whenever possible 🤣😎🙃

        Reply
  40. Pennize Pics Avatar
    Pennize Pics

    Congratulations on the novel Pooj. I don’t know if I could ever do a novel. That’s a lot of story.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much, it’s definitely been a lot but it’s also been fun to challenge myself. I think you could write an excellent novel if you tried.

      Reply
      1. Pennize Pics Avatar
        Pennize Pics

        Thank you, maybe I will try sometime

        Reply
        1. Pooja G Avatar
          Pooja G

          Yeah, if it ever feels right then it may be interesting to write a novel.

          Reply

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