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TAO TE CHING verse 32
The Tao is forever undefined Small though it is in the unformed state, it cannot be grasped If kings and lords could harness it The ten thousand things would naturally obey Heaven and earth would come together And gentle rain … Continue reading
TRIUMPH IS DEFEAT
Simon de Beauvoir said: “All oppression creates a state of war”. This is true; the moment you don’t have the right to move, think or speak freely, negative tension is created that will, in some way, erupt in some form … Continue reading
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Tagged defeat, force, funeral., loss, oppression, protection, revenge, violence, war, weakness
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TAO TE CHING verse 31
Good weapons are instruments of fear; all creatures hate them Therefor the followers of Tao never use them The wise man prefers the left The man of war prefers the right Weapons are instruments of fear; they are not a … Continue reading
RELEASING FORCE
This verse, on a global level, shows how a long time of wrong leadership has resulted in what we see around us today. That said, I am doing the Tao on a more personal level – using it to understand … Continue reading
TAO TE CHING verse 30
Whenever you advise a ruler in the way of Tao Counsel him not to use force to conquer the universe For this would only cause resistance Thorn bushes spring up wherever the army has passed Lean years follow in the … Continue reading
LIKE A BIRD GOING SOUTH
Aahhh, patience again, everything has its time and place. This last verse has been lingering in my head while I watch my thoughts and actions. I am impatient; I know where I am heading and sometimes it freaks me out … Continue reading
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Tagged acceptance, action, belief, flow, Gratitude, Instinct, map, patience, trust
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TAO TE CHING verse 29
Do you think you can take over the universe and improve it? I do not believe it can be done The universe is sacred You cannot improve it If you try to change it, you will ruin it If you … Continue reading
DIVINE GUIDANCE
I think the idea of this verse is to understand your place in things, to stay connected to yourself so that you can guide others; “Be an example to the world”. This verse resonates with me since I am a … Continue reading
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Tagged answers, coach, divine guidance, experience, heal, instruction, keys, liberate, self, teach, understanding
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TAO TE CHING verse 28
Know the strength of man But keep a woman’s care Be the stream of the universe Ever true and unswerving Become as a little child once more Know the white But keep the black! Be an example to the world … Continue reading
JUDGEMENT
I don’t like being judgmental, and I try very hard not to be. That said, I still go judgmental sometimes and each time I am sorely aware of the fact, it “eats” me inside. When this happens I spend time … Continue reading
Posted in Musings
Tagged clarity, healing, jealousy, judgmental, personal, pride, weakness
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