Tao of the Day s5_051
A big day kick off with Julie and #16, then Lo hopped up for #46. Dayo was blown away yet again with her #32. Loyce visited for #66 and Johnny for #33 and Jay K for #29.#16 "Stillness and Integration"Being empty of mind is of the utmost importanceAnd it is to be guarded with fervor.We have all seen states of action arise,And always beyond it returns stillness.When any state of action is completeIt naturally returns to stillness.This allows integration of what arose from actionWhich is the natural cycle of maturation.If stillness and integration cannot be achievedConstant action will lead to anxiety and wild movements.Yielding to stillness makes one impartial,And all particular things fall away,Then when it is time to dieOne can be impartial to that as well.#29 "Make the World a Better You"Do you want to make the world a better place?How arrogant you must be!The world, like you, is sacredAnd cannot be improved.A force of will, would ruin it.If it had a guide, it would be misled.There are times for all things,Even this, whatever it happens to be.The Master allows all things to be as they areShe doesn't want to control them.She simply lets them do what they doShe also does what she does, staying connected to Tao.#32 "It is Not What You Can See"So subtle is Tao it has never been seenAnd yet nothing that can be seen is without it.When beings can remain centered in TaoAll that they perceive is in harmony.As that harmony inspires actions,Those actions will have names,Know that those names are provisional.If those actions inspire institutions to form,Know where their reach should end.Inspired actions, although they may have names,Those names needn't be taken too seriously.Tao is behind it allEven if you cannot see it.#33 "You are Not Manifestation"Study others and gain some knowledge.Study yourself and gain deep wisdom.Controlling others takes strength.But controlling your ego and desiresTakes power and perseverance.Knowing that you have enough gives you wealth,Grasping for money and love forces you to conform.Embrace who you are and stay centered in thatAnd although you will die you will not perish.#46 "Knowing When to Stop"When Tao is followed shelter, food, and water are prioritized.Going counter to Tao war, excess, and hoarding are praised.He who believes there isn't enough, is cursed to never have enough.He who believes he must acquire, will acquire nothing that lasts.There is no greater waste of time or energy than being discontent.Therefore the Master knows what is enough and is content to stop there.#66 "Leading from Behind"There are great benefits to humilityAll rivers flow to the seaBecause its position is lower.The Master emulates this by always being a servant,Inspiring from below, leading from behind,No one is oppressed, they find their own way.Like rivers so too will the people flow to the Master,Never feeling oppressed or as if they are in danger,The whole world supports her and keeps her in their hearts.Without a reason or a desire to competeShe is never met with competition.
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