People tend to believe that Laozi's philosophy too pessimistic. Even so, we can still find lots of positive elements in his Daodejing. That's what I am doing now.

第二章 是以聖人處無為之事，行不言之教；萬物作而弗始，生而弗有，爲而弗恃，功成而弗居。

Therefore, the sage takes no action that is contrary to Nature, and civilizes people imperceptibly; he doesn't initiate anything yet letting them spring up in their own way, nourishes them yet not owning them and develops yet not resting on them. And when he succeeds, he doesn't claim credit for himself.

In this chapter, Laozi tells us to be natural and humble and low-profile.

第三章 不見可欲，使民心不亂。是以聖人之治，虛其心，實其腹，弱其志，強其骨，常使民無知無欲。

Not showing what might be desired, will save people from becoming disgruntled. Therefore, the sage's way of governing is to purify people's minds and fill their bellies, weaken their determinations and strengthen their bodies.

From this chapter, I learn that I should purify my minds, especially indulge myself with things evil, for example, lust. Do what I can do now and not to be too wishful. Then I will enjoy a peaceful mind and head for my destination gradually.

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