Wu-wei

Wu-wei which literally means "non-action" is one of the basic concepts in Daoism (Taoism). To Daoist (Taoist) Wu-wei means, letting things take there natural course and doing nothing that interferes with that natural course. Wu-wei is like water, with its yielding nature. Water is formless and so, moves effortlessly around obstacles to its destination. Water is soft and yet is able to carve through stone. Water is patient and takes its time, so when it does carve through stone, the marks it leaves are smooth and natural.