When I started studying martial arts, I had no concept of Taoism. As I went through the study of tae kwon do and a couple other arts, many of the ideas were suggested through the techniques we were taught. Then, I was introduced to a couple texts involving Zen, Taoism and Confucianism. I read the texts and then studied the concepts that were introduced to me.
I have only begun the study of Eastern philosophies such as Taoism and Confucianism. I have found the logic of Taoism in its simplistic manner can be complex and far reaching. The logic of Taoism is based upon ideas and concepts presented in the environment and common things we see and hear. Its logic follows the basic laws of physics. That for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. That for everything in motion, it will stay in motion. Through observation of nature, how things are done, and the reactions to them, I started to understand the ideas. The symbolism and attachment to nature presents a natural course of the physical world and our lives.
Everything we do, see, hear, and say has a great impact on how we perceive the world and how people will, in turn, perceive us. Elimination of unneeded elements and getting to the root of matters and concepts reveals the reality and the truth of them to yourself and to those around you.
The approach to the symbols and ideas is simple and complex in the same way. This approach leads to different ways of thinking about our environment, our senses, and how we live them. For everything is connected to each other, and a natural equilibrium is the essence of the teaching. To know good or pleasure, you must understand what is bad and wrong. Through the struggles, we find accomplishment. Through pain, we can truly comprehend joy. Our destiny and path is what we make of it. It is not the end, but the means to attain the end that become important.
As Enigma so eloquently stated, "Open your heart and push the limits". When you "open your heart" to the world, you will feel your connection to the world and be able to learn from it. When you "push the limits", you push the mind to succeed in whatever it is you are doing. Open your heart to the lessons and meditations here and push the limits of your mind to understand them not only at face value, but of the internal concepts. Understand the relationships, the ideas, and the suggestions presented, and you will achieve.