 Naturalness ( Chinese : 自然 ; pinyin : zìrán ; Wade – Giles : tzu @-@ jan ; lit . " self @-@ such " ， " self organisation " ) is regarded as a central value in Taoism . It describes the " primordial state " of all things as well as a basic character of the Tao , and is usually associated with spontaneity and creativity . To attain naturalness , one has to identify with the Tao ; this involves freeing oneself from selfishness and desire , and appreciating simplicity . 
