It means that Tao doesn't force or interfere with things, but lets them work in their own way, to produce results naturally. Then whatever needs to be done is done.

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Pooh is able to accomplish what he does because he is simpleminded.

Pooh is able to accomplish what he does because he is simpleminded.

Practically everything from hairstyles to lifestyles is endorsed as some sort of drug to be...

Practically everything from hairstyles to lifestyles is endorsed as some sort of drug to be...

Under Confucianism, the use of precisely measured court music, prescribed steps, actions, and phrases all...

Under Confucianism, the use of precisely measured court music, prescribed steps, actions, and phrases all...

But the basic Taoism that we are concerned with here is simply a particular way...

But the basic Taoism that we are concerned with here is simply a particular way...

As any old Taoist walking out of the woods can tell you, simple-minded does not...

As any old Taoist walking out of the woods can tell you, simple-minded does not...

Life itself, when understood and utilized for what it is, is sweet.

Life itself, when understood and utilized for what it is, is sweet.

From the Taoist point of view, the natural result of this harmonious way of living...

From the Taoist point of view, the natural result of this harmonious way of living...

We simply need to believe in the power that's within us, and use it.

We simply need to believe in the power that's within us, and use it.

Lots of people talk to animals... Not very many listen, though... That's the problem.

Lots of people talk to animals... Not very many listen, though... That's the problem.

Well, it takes all kinds to make a mess.

Well, it takes all kinds to make a mess.