What does it mean to go with the flow?

When most Westerners think of Buddhism, the slogan “go with the flow” likely occurs to them. Along with “be present” and “let go,” “go with the flow” is a phrase connected to our religion in the popular consciousness. I would like to note that these ideas are present in any wisdom tradition anywhere in the world in some form, because they are basic principles for living a good, free, and happy life. A connection between the slogan and Dhamma is not spurious, but I think what it really means is widely misunderstood.

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