This is one of my favorite quotes from Lao Tzu. Why not take time to pause and reflect on the words and how they resonate with you today.
Knowing the world is intelligent.
Knowing yourself is enlightenment.
Bending the world to your will takes force.
Willing yourself to bend is true strength.
Succeeding in the world yields riches.
Being content with what is yields wealth.
Apply Tao to the physical world and you will have a long life.
See past the physical world to the enduring presence of Tao and death will lose its meaning.*
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* Braun Jr., John; Tzu, Lao; von Bargen, Julian; Warkentin, David (2012-12-02). Tao Te Ching (Kindle Locations 492-499). . Kindle Edition.
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Very wise inspiration Val 😀
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Thank you for knowing this Irene 😉
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Thank you for sharing, they are good to get in remind 🙂
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Love this~
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Me too! Thanks Cindy ❤
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Wise words, thanks for sharing Val 🙂
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So glad they resonated with you as well Robert!
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Wonderful quote, Val! Many thanks.
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Wonderful to know it resonated with you Ann! Thank you for stopping by 🙂
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Beautiful words. Thanks Val 🙂
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Thank YOU Karen 🙂
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Lots to think about tonight. Thanks for sharing.
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I hope you slept well Tiny … and your dreams were enlightening 😉
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I did! But the dreams were elusive 🙂
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