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Tag: loss

  • The Tao, Chapter 75

    The Tao, Chapter 75 When people go hungry,the governments taxes are too high.When people become rebellious,the government has become too intrusive. When people begin to view death lightly,wealthy people have too muchwhich causes others to starve. Only those who do not cling to their life can save it. — Translated by J. H. McDonald

  • The Tao, Chapter 69

    The Tao, Chapter 69 There is an old saying:“It is better to become the passivein order to see what will happen.It is better to retreat a footthan to advance only an inch.” This is calledbeing flexible while advancing,pushing back without using force,and destroying the enemy without engaging him.There is no greater disasterthan underestimating your enemy.…

  • The Tao, Chapter 64

    The Tao, Chapter 64 Things are easier to control while things are quiet.Things are easier to plan far in advance.Things break easier while they are still brittle.Things are easier hid while they are still small. Prevent problems before they arise.Take action before things get out of hand.The tallest treebegins as a tiny sprout.The tallest buildingstarts…

  • The Tao, Chapter 52

    The Tao, Chapter 52 The world had a beginningwhich we call the Great Mother.Once we have found the Mother,we begin to know what Her children should be. When we know we are the Mother’s child,we begin to guard the qualities of the Mother in us.She will protect us from all dangereven if we lose our…

  • The Tao, Chapter 42

    The Tao, Chapter 42 The Tao gave birth to One.The One gave birth to Two.The Two gave birth to Three.The Three gave birth to all of creation. All things carry Yinyet embrace Yang.They blend their life breathsin order to produce harmony.People despise being orphaned, widowed and poor. But the noble ones take these as their…

  • 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 26

    Chapter 26 Heaviness is the basis of lightness.Stillness is the standard of activity.Thus the Master travels all daywithout ever leaving her wagon.Even though she has much to see,she is at peace in her indifference. Why should the lord of a thousand chariotsbe amused at the foolishness of the world? If you abandon yourself to foolishness,you…

  • The Tao, Chapter 23

    The Tao, Chapter 23 Nature uses few words:when the gale blows, it will not last long;when it rains hard, it lasts but a little while;What causes these to happen? Heaven and Earth. Why do we humans go on endlessly about littlewhen nature does much in a little time?If you open yourself to the Tao,you and…

  • The Tao, Chapter 20

    The Tao, Chapter 20 Renounce knowledge and your problems will end.What is the difference between yes and no?What is the difference between good and evil?Must you fear what others fear?Nonsense, look how far you have missed the mark!Other people are joyous,as though they were at a spring festival.I alone am unconcerned and expressionless,like an infant…

  • Starting Over

    Since August 2020, I’ve been in recovery from a near death experience. It’s a long, steeply sloped road that I’m walking up. Eventually, I’ll get to the mountain top. I’ll find the den of the dragon. And then I will face the dragon.