The Tao of Pooh Terms

Tao, which means “the Way of the Universe,” is the central idea in Taoism. It refers to the world’s natural underlying patterns, rhythms, and harmonies, which Taoists try to understand through experience rather than… read analysis of Tao (The Way)

P’u is the Taoist principle that things are most powerful when they’re still unchanged from their simple, natural, original form. Since P’u literally means “uncut wood,” it is often translated in English as “the Uncarved… read analysis of P’u (The Uncarved Block)

Wu Wei is the Taoist principle of acting “without meddlesome, combative, or egotistical effort.” Because Pooh embodies it (and it rhymes), Hoff often calls it “The Pooh Way.” read analysis of Wu Wei (The Pooh Way)