Who Said Your Character Is Your Destiny?
Hint: It was neither Gandhi nor Margaret Thatcher.
The Iron Lady never said this and it originated long before Gandhi was even born. It is attributed to Lao Tzu, a mystic philosopher of ancient China, best known as the author of the Tao Te Ching (The Way and Its Power), which is the original Taoist text published in the 3rd century.
Here is the quote in full.
Watch your thoughts, they become your words; watch your words, they become your actions; watch your actions, they become your habits; watch your habits, they become your character; watch your character, it becomes your destiny.
This saying expresses how quality of our thoughts shapes our lives.
Living in the now, being balanced and mindful
Taoism focuses on living a simple and balanced life in harmony with nature. Certain practices — like observing feng shui, meditating, practicing tai chi and yoga — are considered Taoist.
Anyone can benefit from the simplicity found in Taoism. When we pause and reflect on teachings from eons ago, we might just discover we…
