An appreciation of life, an illumination of three esoteric principles of embodying, flowing, and regulating water through one's personal journey and narratives of 'walking flowers'—people who walk the flow   Jin Young Lim was studying ancient philosophy when he delved into reflections on his life to date—from humanitarian work in Fukushima to studying in Tokyo, becoming a yoga and Taijiquan instructor, and co-founding a non-profit in the Himalayas before moving to Beijing as a Schwarzman Scholar. Turning his musings into chapters, Jin Young uses experiences from different parts of Asia to construct an account of what he calls 'The Dao of Flow'—a way of continuous transformation reflecting the philosophical implications of water. In a series of incisive vignettes and anecdotes, he draws inspiration from classical texts as he relates them to various topics across multiple disciplines: contemplative practices, spirituality, tea, agriculture, biodiversity, art, history, geography, politics, social economics, and stories of his mentors and role models in life.   The Dao of Flow is an invitation to discover the wisdom of water and provides readers with an uncommon spiritual map to deeper harmony with oneself and the world. "Deep and flowing, this marvelous book brings the reader to peace and understanding by "bringing forth life", page after page. Part mémoire, part deep reflection, we discover the pathless path into our own lives as water finds its level, its depth, its way." —Roshi Joan Halifax, Abbot, Upaya Zen Center, author of Standing at the Edge "Jin Young Lim in his monograph The Dao of Flow puts the flow of life itself with all of its vicissitudes at the center of the human experience. He illustrates with his own personal narrative—sometimes eventful, sometimes intellectual, sometimes anecdotal—how lives well-lived are a flow of video blogs that create their own storyline as they criss-cross and carry us from one intersection to the next. What Lim does in recounting his own adventures is to teach us how to inspire the everyday and transform what is most ordinary into the extraordinary. The life of Lim is surely what Francis Bacon meant when he declared that a person young in years can be old in hours if he has lost no time." —Roger T. Ames, philosopher and sinologist, Humanities Chair Professor at Peking University "Through his own life story and those of his mentors, Jin Young weaves a lovely narrative of how one can live in the modern world in ways that flow naturally with wisdom and compassion." —Chade-Meng Tan, Google's former 'Jolly Good Fellow', and international bestselling author of Search Inside Yourself and Joy on Demand "An exemplary narrative of human thriving and social connection. Through the art of storytelling, Jin Young Lim distills a refreshing perspective on mindful living and invites us to embrace the softness of water in overcoming hardness." —Emma Seppälä, bestselling author of The Happiness Track, Sovereign (2024), and Science Director of Stanford University's Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education "Jin Young Lim does a wonderful job of introducing the fundamental principles of Taoism in an engaging and personal way. The lessons in this book can help you create more balance, harmony, and perspective in your personal life. I highly recommend this book for students and professionals alike." —Garr Reynolds, bestselling author on the art of presentation, Presentation Zen "A river of experiences—filled with love, peace, and open hearts. Water's journey, from icy peaks to the vast oceans, mirrors our humane path of nourishment, resilience, and compassion. This book reinforces the need to learn from nature and ancient wisdom." —Sonam Wangchuk, Inventor of Ice Stupa, engineer, education reformist, and founder of Himalayan Institute of Alternative Ladakh (HIAL) " The Dao of Flow is a profound book. As a kindred spirit, I resonate with what Jin Young writes and find in the pages much to think about and learn. In his wide range of experiences, he discerns the wondrous manifestations of the Dao. That he should be able to do this as a young man is remarkable. But perhaps I reflect the prejudice of age. This is not only a book to be read, it is one to return to from time to time for insights and for enjoyment." —George Yeo, Former Minister for Foreign Affairs, Singapore "The Dao of Flow offers contemporary applications of ancient wisdom applied to daily living. Presented through personal experience and parables, Jin Young shares insights into how traditional philosophy can enhance our life experiences in ways that are practical and realizable."— Laurence Brahm, environmentalist and global activist, founder of Himalayan Consensus, producer and director of Shambhala Studio Films "The Dao of Flow is an enjoyable book that is certain to expand one's vocabulary and, with it, way of viewing the world. Lim is a natural and surprising guide through unus