Welcome to a long and deep journey. Together, we will unveil the profound ancient wisdom of Lao Tzu as he shares the timeless art of living in harmony with nature. Throughout this course, we will explore 81 short enlightening passages from the Tao Te Ching, along with reflections and guided practices, spanning a total of 83 days including an introduction session and conclusion experiential practice. At the outset, Dr. Charles Freligh will provide expert guidance surrounding each reading, aiding you in grasping the essence of the Tao. As the journey progresses, Dr. Freligh will gradually step back to allow more room for contemplative silence, an essential teacher of its own. Practical Benefits: Here are 10 potential benefits of this course. 1. Personal Growth & Self-Reflection: Find out who you most deeply are. 2. Stress & Anxiety Reduction: Unburden your mind of repetitive stories. 3. Access to Flow State: Harness the power of focused, effortless action. 4. Enhanced Decision-Making: Gain clarity in navigating life's choices, big and small. 5. Harmonious Relationships: Release self-consciousness and find genuine connection. 6. Acceptance & Resilience: Learn to let go of what you cannot control and truly accept what is. 7. Simplicity & Minimalism: Uncover the joy and beauty of a simplified existence. 8. Effective Leadership, Management, & Parenting: Apply Lao Tzu's incisive wisdom to the various roles you play. 9. Physical Well-Being: Release chronic tension in the body and mind, and recover natural relaxation. 10. Spiritual Enlightenment: Trust your true identity as the entire universe, and transcend the fear of death. They say it takes about 66 days to build a new habit. Here you have 83 days. If you stay engaged from start to finish, you will cultivate the habit of no-habit, the habit of letting go of control, letting go of forcing things, and begin effortlessly flowing with life instead of struggling against it. You will gain tools, perspectives, and insights to help cultivate calm, balance, and flow, in every aspect of your life. Most deeply, you will face and come to peace with the fear of death. In doing so, you will find a grounded security even amidst life's most painful challenges. One might call this "spiritual enlightenment." As you join this community, you'll receive engaging support and guidance from your experienced and down-to-earth instructor, Dr. Charles Freligh, through the course comments. Through this 83-day odyssey, become "The Master" Lao Tzu refers to in his writings. If you offer the course your attention and care, this journey will completely change your life, and the lives of those you touch. It will change the very nature of who you are. The journey begins Now.