Discussion+Questions+LLJK

Discussion Questions

**one**. Define //Wu Wei//. How does the symbols for //Wei// fit in with the definition or meaning of //Wu Wei//?

**two**. How does the "round peg" idea fit in with the concept of Wu Wei?

**three**. Analyze Eeyore's behavior when he is in the water. How does Wu Wei play a role in this situation?

**four**. What is the rabbit's reaction after saving Eeyore? What would you classify the rabbit's behavior as, and how does that differ from Wu Wei?

**five**. What does Pooh say when Tigger breaks the pickle jar? What can you learn from Tigger breaking the pickle jar?

**six.** "//flows like water, reflects like a mirror, an responds like an echo"// What would be your answer to this riddle? What is the actual answer given by Hoff? Do you agree, disagree? Possibly agree with Pooh more?

**seven.** What is the Useful Pot and how does Pooh save the day with this?    
 * eight.** How is //Wu Wei// connected to //T'ai Chi Ch'uan//? Give an example from the book that Hoff mentions to explain the connection between //T'ai Chi Ch'uan// and //Wu Wei.//
 * nine.** Do you agree to Hoff, how he thinks living //effortlessly// like the Bear is the way to reach //Wu Wei//?
 * ten.** What are your thoughts about, "'If people were Superior to Animals, they'd take better care of the world," said Pooh. 'That's true,' I said." (77).