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* Tao Inspiration – Space

by Val Boyko
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empty pottery bowl

The potter knows she plays with clay but works with space,

For the use of the bowl is its empty space.

It is the same with the room,

Made whole by the emptiness between the walls.

Remember that something is not everything.

Nothing is also essential. *

~ Lao Tzu

 

We forget about the space in which all comes into being.

This is a lovely reminder for me today.

Nothing is also essential.

 

… Tell that to the cat.

cat and empty bowl

 

*Braun Jr., John; Tzu, Lao; von Bargen, Julian; Warkentin, David (2012-12-02). Tao Te Ching (Kindle Locations 211-215). . Kindle Edition.

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About Val Boyko

Val Boyko is originally from Scotland and came to the United States over 25 years ago. At "Find Your Middle Ground" Val brings together her experience as a life coach, yoga teacher and mentor, to inspire awakening to the light and inspiration within us all. This blog is a place of exploration and discovery as we all explore finding harmony and peace, in the highs and lows of life 💛

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63 comments on “* Tao Inspiration – Space”

  1. roughwighting
    March 18, 2016

    ahhh, yes. Sometimes I wish for nothing but…nothing. That’s when I realize how essential it is.

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  2. Ann Koplow
    March 18, 2016

    You are also essential, Val. And that’s something.

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  3. Louise Gallagher
    March 18, 2016

    A lovely reminder for me too! Thanks Val.

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  4. Jill Weatherholt
    March 18, 2016

    “Remember that something is not everything.” Yes! Thank you, Val.

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  6. Kate Crimmins
    March 18, 2016

    Discussing with my cat at this moment!

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  8. Paul Handover
    March 18, 2016

    Space! That intangible yet vital element of sanity!

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  9. soulspeak2013
    March 18, 2016

    Reblogged this on At the Table, On my Plate and commented:
    Purrfect😀

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  10. Marty
    March 18, 2016

    Greetings Val,

    Your post was my inspiration for my daily post. We also miss what illuminates our seeing anything.

    http://ptsdawayout.com/2016/03/18/we-overlook-so-much-of-life-of-ourselves/

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  11. nrhatch
    March 18, 2016

    whenwedon’tmakeroomforspaceinourliveseverythingrunstogetherandwenolongerseetheforestforthetreesspaceprovidesthedefinitionweneedforclarity

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  12. Dan Antion
    March 18, 2016

    Worth thinking about. But. I won’t tell the cats. they prefer climbing over stuff. Emptiness seems to bother them.

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  13. suzicate
    March 18, 2016

    I’d never heard that quote, love it.

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  14. Sue Dreamwalker
    March 18, 2016

    🙂 Big smiles.. Yes it is the space which holds it all together.. and the space which makes the vessel.. 🙂

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  15. noellevignola
    March 18, 2016

    Makes me think of my brain. Sitting between the walls of my skull. We think that the brain is what fills that space, but really it is only a venue for the vast emptiness of my greater mind.

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  16. MK
    March 18, 2016

    A perfect thought to take into the weekend. And, can’t help but mentioning that this reminds me of a birthday card I received a few years ago –
    A picture of the Dalai Lama opening a gift from his followers.
    He opens the box and exclaims
    “Just what I wanted! Nothing!”

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  18. Ann Coleman
    March 18, 2016

    I suspect the cat does not agree! But I still loved this post.

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  19. Eliza Waters
    March 18, 2016

    Beautiful truth. Thanks, Val. 🙂

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  20. Healing Grief
    March 18, 2016

    Ah we need emptiness and space! It is so good for my soul. 🙂

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  21. Walking My Path: Mindful Wanderings in Nature
    March 18, 2016

    Haha! Tell that to the cat! 🙂

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  22. Carol Ferenc
    March 18, 2016

    My cats would never understand! They must have their food, toys, pillows, hugs, and on and on . . .

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  23. socialbridge
    March 19, 2016

    Love this post, Val, as time and space have long fascinated me.

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  24. smilecalm
    March 19, 2016

    i’m more content
    to space out
    on this, Val 🙂

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  25. Janet Givens
    March 19, 2016

    A lovely, quiet reminder as I strive to empty my office of various unused piles.

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  26. elizabeth2560
    March 19, 2016

    This is a fantastic perspective on so many things … that the space has meaning once the walls have been put up. I wonder what happens when the walls crash down?

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  27. Tiny
    March 19, 2016

    Right now I’m grateful for my own space, the silence, the nothing. And your last remark and picture made me smile 🙂

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  28. Shiva Malekopmath
    March 20, 2016

    “Nothing is essential as everything is to space in it”.
    Shiva

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  29. Rajagopal
    March 26, 2016

    There is nothing and everything in space, for nothing, or ‘shunyata’, is everything.

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  30. Mél@nie
    March 30, 2016

    @”Tell that to the cat.” – I do, every day… and he does agree with me! 🙂

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