Living in the Void Thirty spokes converge upon a single hub; it is on the hole in the center that the use of the cart hinges. Shape clay into a vessel; it is the space within that makes it useful. Carve fine doors and windows, but the room is useful in this … [Read more...]
My Tao Year: 10th Verse of the Tao – Living Oneness
Living Oneness Carrying body and soul and embracing the one, can you avoid separation? Can you let your body become as supple as a newborn child’s? In the opening and shutting of heaven’s gate, can you play the feminine part? Can you love your people and … [Read more...]
My Tao Year: 9th Verse – Living Humility
Living Humility To keep on filling is not as good as stopping. Overfilled, the cupped hands drip, better to stop pouring. Sharpen a blade too much and its edge will soon be lost. Fill your house with jade and gold and it brings insecurity. Puff yourself with … [Read more...]
My Tao Year: 8th Verse – Living In The Flow
Living in the Flow The supreme good is like water, which nourishes things without trying to. It flows to low places loathed by all men. Therefore, it is like the Tao. Live in accordance with the nature of things. In dwelling, be close to the land. In meditation, go … [Read more...]
My Tao Year: 7th Verse – Living Beyond Ego
Living Beyond Ego Heaven is eternal – the earth endures. Why do heaven and earth last forever? They do not live for themselves only. This is the secret of their durability. For this reason the sage puts himself last and so ends up ahead. He stays a witness to … [Read more...]