Let’s get real—your brain is probably fried. Between Instagram doomscrolling, work stress, and that ding of unread emails, modern life feels like a mental junk drawer. That’s why I ditched my meditation app and went straight to the source: Taoist “empty mindedness”. Think of it as Marie Kondo for your thoughts—minus the folding.
As someone who’s studied Taoism for 12 years (and survived three chaotic NYC apartments using its principles), I’ll break down how this ancient philosophy isn’t about “emptying” your mind into a void, but making space for clarity. Plus, I’ll share how tools like the Feng Shui Brass Bagua Taiji Mirror or a Citrine Tree of Life can hack your environment to support this mindset. No incense required.
What Does “Taoist Empty Minded” Actually Mean?
Imagine your mind is a cup of muddy water. The more you stir (stress, overthink), the murkier it gets. “Empty mindedness” isn’t about dumping the cup—it’s about letting the sediment settle so you see clearly. The Tao Te Ching puts it best:
“The usefulness of a pot comes from its emptiness.”
In practice? It’s non-attachment to thoughts. Not “no thoughts,” but not clinging to them either. Western mindfulness says “focus on your breath”; Taoism whispers, “Let your breath focus you.”
Yin, Yang, and Your Overthinking Brain
Here’s where most newbies get stuck: “How do I stop my brain from racing?!” Taoism’s answer lies in balancing yin (receptive energy) and yang (active energy). Modern life is yang overload—constant doing, achieving, hustling. Empty mindedness is the yin counterbalance: being, allowing, undoing.
Try this:
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Place a Feng Shui Brass Bagua Taiji Mirror (facing outward) near your workspace. In Taoist cosmology, the Bagua’s eight trigrams represent natural forces—its reflective surface symbolically “bounces back” chaotic energy, creating mental space.
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Wear the Taoist Master Beliefs Wooden Bead Bracelet during meditation. The 12 beads correspond to the 12 Earthly Branches in Chinese astrology, grounding you in cyclical (not linear) time.
Feng Shui Hacks for an “Empty Mind” Home
Taoism teaches that your environment shapes your mind. Here’s how to arrange your space like a Qi whisperer:
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Declutter the “Ming Tang” (Bright Hall)
The area 3 feet from your front door is the Ming Tang—where energy first enters. Hang a Feng Shui Copper Ten Emperor Coins Wind Chime here. The coins’ square holes (representing earth) and round shape (heaven) harmonize incoming energy, preventing mental clutter.
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Citrine = Mental Sunshine
Citrine is called the “stone of the mind” in Taoist traditions. Place a Citrine Tree of Life Feng Shui Tree in your study. Its radiating crystal branches mimic the “unfolding” of clear thoughts, while the gold-toned wood base anchors earthy stability.
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Bagua Gourd Secret
The Brass Purple Gold Bagua Gourd Fulu Ornament isn’t just pretty—it’s a Qi vacuum. In Taoist folklore, gourds trap negative energy. Hang one near your bed (engraved side facing out) to “siphon” anxiety while you sleep.
The #1 Mistake Westerners Make with Empty Mindedness
Spoiler: It’s trying too hard. Taoism favors wu wei (effortless action). You don’t “achieve” empty mindedness; you allow it by aligning with natural rhythms.
Here’s your no-BS routine:
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Morning: Sip tea while facing east (direction of sunrise/yang activation). Hold the Wooden Bead Bracelet and visualize your day flowing like water—around obstacles, not against them.
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Night: Light a candle near your Bagua Gourd. Watch the flame (fire) and recall the Tao Te Ching: “The flame burns bright but does not consume itself.” Translation: Be engaged but not drained.
Why DaoZeno’s Taoist Tools Aren’t Just Decor
Let’s address the hipster elephant in the room: “Aren’t these just spiritual knickknacks?” Nope. Every piece at DaoZeno is designed with Taoist metaphysics:
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Material Matters: Brass in the Bagua Taiji Mirror conducts Qi better than plastic. Citrine in the Tree of Life is heat-treated for enhanced energy conductivity (yes, that’s a real crystal thing).
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Symbolic Precision: The Purple Gold Gourd isn’t randomly purple—it’s the color of the North Star in Taoist cosmology, representing cosmic guidance.
Your Homework (Yes, Really)
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Spend 5 minutes daily staring at a wall. Seriously. Zhuangzi, a Taoist sage, wrote that enlightenment could come from contemplating a rock. Your wall won’t judge.
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Rotate your Ten Emperor Coins Wind Chime monthly. The movement disperses stagnant energy (and gives your cat something to ponder).
Empty Mindedness Isn’t a Goal—It’s a Dance
Taoism isn’t about perfection. It’s about flowing with life’s chaos like a willow tree in a storm—bending, not breaking. The more you practice “empty mindedness,” the more you’ll notice synchronicities: ideas “pop” during showers, solutions arrive in dreams, and yes, your plants might even stop dying.
Ready to start? Browse DaoZeno’s curated Taoist tools—they’re like training wheels for your Qi. And remember: A cluttered mind is just a museum of old thoughts. Time to curate a better exhibit.
