Monthly Archives: December 2011

TAO TE CHING verse 77

Posted on December 27, 2011 by

The Tao of heaven is like the bending of a bow The high is lowered, and the low is raised If the string is too long, it is shortened I there is not enough, it is made longer. The Tao … Continue reading →

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Be as a willow in the wind…

Posted on December 22, 2011 by

This was one of my earliest lessons, many years ago when I was young and more stubborn than a barn full of donkeys. I am still stubborn but have over time learned to yield, not only to people or events … Continue reading →

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TAO TE CHING verse 76

Posted on December 15, 2011 by

A man is born gentle and weak At his death he is hard and stiff Green plants are tender and filled with sap At their death they are withered and dry Therefore the stiff and unbending is the discipline of … Continue reading →

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Ruling over the realm of Me and Mine

Posted on December 9, 2011 by

(pic from: http://etc.usf.edu/clipart/4700/4782/king_16.htm) This verse was directed at the leaders of countries, but it is accurate also for the rest of us as we are all “leaders” of somebody. Ironically  the first 3 lines are prophetic of the stress we … Continue reading →

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TAO TE CHING verse 75

Posted on December 2, 2011 by

Why are the people starving? Because the rulers eat up the money in taxes, Therefore the people are starving. Why are the people rebellious? Because the rulers interfere too much, Therefore they are rebellious. Why do the people think so … Continue reading →

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