Does "Wu Wei" (non-action) mean doing nothing?

Wu Wei absolutely does NOT mean lying flat and doing nothing! Wu Wei means not forcing, not overacting — acting in accordance with nature. Laozi said "Practice Wu Wei, and nothing will remain ungoverned." Wu Wei is like the Butcher Ding carving an ox — following the natural grain, the knife stays sharp for nineteen years. Find the natural patterns in things and move with them rather than forcing against them.

Modern application: At work, it's not about doing nothing but not doing busywork — identify what matters and do the right things. In life, it's not about not trying but not struggling against yourself — work with your natural rhythm and talents. The wisdom of Wu Wei is "Only by letting go can you take hold."