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Tag: humility

  • The Tao, Chapter 81

    The Tao, Chapter 81 True words do not sound beautiful;beautiful sounding words are not true.Wise men don’t need to debate;men who need to debate are not wise.Wise men are not scholars,and scholars are not wise.The Master desires no possessions.Since the things she does are for the people,she has more than she needs.The more she gives…

  • The Tao, Chapter 79

    The Tao, Chapter 79 Difficulties remain, even after solving a problem.How then can we consider that as good? Therefore the Masterdoes what she knows is right,and makes no demands of others.A virtuous person will do the right thing,and persons with no virtue will take advantage of others. The Tao does not choose sides;the good person…

  • The Tao, Chapter 77

    The Tao, Chapter 77 The Tao of Heaven works in the worldlike the drawing of a bow.The top is bent downward;the bottom is bent up.The excess is taken from,and the deficient is given to. The Tao works to use the excess,and gives to that which is depleted.The way of people is to take from the…

  • The Tao, Chapter 67

    The Tao, Chapter 67 The world talks about honoring the Tao,but you can’t tell it from their actions.Because it is thought of as great,the world makes light of it.It seems too easy for anyone to use. There are three jewels that I cherish:compassion, moderation, and humility.With compassion, you are enabled to be brave,With moderation, you…

  • The Tao, Chapter 61

    The Tao, Chapter 61 A large country should take the low place like a great watershed,which from its low position assumes the female role.The female overcomes the male by the power of her position.Her tranquility gives rise to her humility. If a large country takes the low position,it will be able to influence smaller countries.…

  • The Tao, Chapter 59

    The Tao, Chapter 59 There is nothing better than moderationfor teaching people or serving Heaven.Those who use moderationare already on the path to the Tao. Those who follow the Tao earlywill have an abundance of virtue.When there is an abundance of virtue,there is nothing that cannot be done.Where there is limitless ability,then the kingdom is…

  • The Tao, Chapter 58

    The Tao, Chapter 58 If a government is unobtrusive,the people become whole.If a government is repressive,the people become treacherous. Good fortune has its roots in disaster,and disaster lurks with good fortune.Who knows why these things happen,or when this cycle will end?Good things seem to change into bad,and bad things often turn out for good.These things…

  • The Tao, Chapter 56

    The Tao, Chapter 56 Those who know do not talk.Those who talk do not know. Stop talking,meditate in silence,blunt your sharpness,release your worries,harmonize your inner light,and become one with the dust.Doing this is called the mysterious dark identity. Those who have achieved the mysterious identitycannot be approached, and they cannot be alienated.They cannot be benefited…

  • The Tao, Chapter 39

    The Tao, Chapter 39 The masters of old attained unity with the Tao.Heaven attained unity and became pure.The earth attained unity and found peace.The spirits attained unity so they could minister.The valleys attained unity that they might be full.Humanity attained unity that they might flourish.Their leaders attained unity that they might set the example.This is…

  • The Tao, Chapter 37

    The Tao, Chapter 37 The Tao never acts with force,yet there is nothing that it cannot do. If rulers could follow the way of the Tao,then all of creation would willingly follow their example. If selfish desires were to arise after their transformation,I would erase them with the power of the Uncarved Block. By the…

  • The Tao, Chapter 34

    The Tao, Chapter 34 The great Tao flows unobstructed in every direction. All things rely on it to conceive and be born,and it does not deny even the smallest of creation. When it has accomplished great wonders,it does not claim them for itself. It nourishes infinite worlds,yet it doesn’t seek to master the smallest creature.…

  • The Tao, Chapter 19

    The Tao, Chapter 19 Forget about knowledge and wisdom,and people will be a hundred times better off.Throw away charity and righteousness,and people will return to brotherly love.Throw away profit and greed,and there won’t be any thieves.These three are superficial and aren’t enoughto keep us at the center of the circle, so we must also:Embrace simplicity.Put…

  • The Tao, Chapter 17

    The Tao, Chapter 17 The best leaders are those the people hardly know exist.The next best is a leader who is loved and praised.Next comes the one who is feared.The worst one is the leader that is despised.If you don’t trust the people,they will become untrustworthy.The best leaders value their words, and use them sparingly.When…

  • The Tao, Chapter 7

    The Tao, Chapter 7 The Tao of Heaven is eternal,and the earth is long enduring.Why are they long enduring?They do not live for themselves;thus they are present for all beings.The Master puts herself last;And finds herself in the place of authority.She detaches herself from all things;Therefore she is united with all things.She gives no thought…

  • The Tao, Chapter 5

    The Tao, Chapter 5 Heaven and Earth are impartial;they treat all of creation as straw dogs.The Master doesn’t take sides;she treats everyone like a straw dog.The space between Heaven and Earth is like a bellows;it is empty, yet has not lost its power.The more it is used, the more it produces;the more you talk of…

  • My Path Is Sacred. Is Yours?

    I found these mantras incredibly soothing. Maybe you will find the same. The enchantress who created this is certainly blessed in the realm of relaxing music. Thank you, Universe. I am on a quest for true love, friends. I died one day in 2020 and The Universe(TM) (or God, if you will, though I’m STILL…

  • Toasties & Masala Chai

    We are soaking our masala chai ingredients in spring water right now. I read something about crushing it for a stronger flavor. I do not own a mortar and pestle at this time, so I am soaking it per God’s suggestion. It makes sense that letting the water seep into the spices to soften them…