Unification and flow (Taoism)
Tao (Way/Harmony): A system of guidance which can be thought of as the way of the ultimate reality. It transcends our understanding, and it is important we do not think of Tao as a god because it is not an absolute being.
Yin and yang: This shows that there are no absolutes in the universe and there is a balance in which they fit into one another.
Yin: The complementary force of yang. It demonstrates black, soft, feminine, evil, and passive.
Yang: The complementary force of yin. It demonstrates white, hard, masculine, good, and active.
Lao Tzu (The Grand Old Master): He is traditionally attributed to being the founder of Taoism. There are legends made about him, but some think that it might be a collection of writings rather than one figure.
Wu wei (uncontrived action): Going along with the systems of the world. You should act similarly to water going with the flow of the universe.
Five Elements: These five elements work in harmony with one another which is what Taoists want to aspire to. When they unlock all five elements, they can return to the Tao. Each element also corresponds to a coordinate, color, organ, and emotion.
Earth: This corresponds with center, yellow, muscles, and worry.
Water: This corresponds with north, black, bones, and fear.
Fire: This corresponds with south, red, blood vessels, and joy.
Wood: This corresponds with east, green, tendons, and anger.
Metal: This corresponds with west, white, skin, and sadness.
ch'i: The energy in the cosmic universe that connects single beings to the rest of the universe.
Alchemy: In Taoism, alchemy is about the transformation for human beings in getting closer with the Tao and having an extended life.
Nei-Dun (internal alchemy): These are physical practices like meditation, breathing exercises and yoga. Returning your spirit to the Tao.
Wai-Den (external alchemy): These are practices which include the use of herbs and minerals along with a diet to promote a long life.
