"But the muddiest water clears as it is stilled. And out of that stillness life arises." Rather late in posting this 7 day challenge for the 15th Verse of the Tao - Living an Unhurried Life - but here it is. Challenge - 2 options - or combine both! 1. Practice being … [Read more...]
My Tao Year: 14th Verse – Living Beyond Form
Living Beyond Form That which cannot be seen is called invisible. That which cannot be heard is called inaudible. That which cannot be held is called intangible. These three cannot be defined; therefore, they are merge as one. Each of these three is subtle for … [Read more...]
My Tao Year – 13th Verse – Living With An Independent Mind
Living with an Independent Mind Favor and disgrace seem alarming. High status greatly afflicts your person. Why are favor and disgrace alarming? Seeking favor is degrading: alarming when it is gotten, alarming when it is lost. Why does high status greatly … [Read more...]
7 Day Challenge – Meditating On The Essence of Life
For those of you who are part of the My Tao Year 2016, you may be finding your enthusiasm for the task of consciously living each verse of the Tao for 4-5 days is waning. I know mine is. It's not that I don't love the messages and wisdom in the Tao Te Ching. Nothing can … [Read more...]
12th Verse of the Tao – Living With Inner Conviction
Living with Inner Conviction The five colors blind the eye. The five tones deafen the ear. The five flavors dull the taste. The chase and the hunt craze people’s minds. Wasting energy to obtain rare objects only impedes one’s growth. The master observes the … [Read more...]