I hope this isn't too abstract, religious or philosophical for this charter. Having in the past explored different approaches to self-discovery, I'm wondering about how Taoism as a path to self-realization fits into the scheme of things.
While Taoism seems a like a viable path to enlightenment, it requires constant attention, following something elusive - the Tao, instead of total permanent enlightenment. Does that imply effort is required after enlightenment, to eternally chase something elusive, or can one be eternally self-realized? Lao Tzu seems to hint at a permanent self-realization when he said "when nothing is done, nothing is left undone", but other writings seem like it is more like a chase.
The effort required by Taoism seems like Ekhart Tolle's diligence to remain in the moment, but very different from Buddhism's notion of total permanent enlightenment or becoming the clear and shining void. Just wondering if there are any insights about this.
