Water teaches the wisdom of Tao:
It takes no pride in sustaining life.
Live near the flow.
Let the mysteries of life wash over you.
Be transparent.
Give part of yourself to everyone,
And remember every part is whole.
Allow natural order to lead the way
And do what must be done.
Do not fight the current,
And your head will remain above water.*
~ Lao Tzu
Let us all drink more of it, and embrace water’s wisdom.
Namaste
*Braun Jr., John; Tzu, Lao; von Bargen, Julian; Warkentin, David (2012-12-02). Tao Te Ching (Kindle Locations 177-186). . Kindle Edition.
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“Do not fight the current.” Wonderful words of wisdom. Thanks, Val!
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Thank you Jill. May your day flow like water 😃
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These are wonderful words of wisdom to share Val. Thank you.
I was thinking about water as Beaumont and I walked on the ridge above the river yesterday — what struck me was how it sparkles in the sun, but when we, the humans pollute it with chemicals and all other matter, it will lose its sparkle.
Have a blessed week.
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Thank you Louise. Its easy for the sadness to come in when we face the damage that humans can do. Makes me appreciate the beauty that still remains for us to be alert to 💛
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I like that! Water is totally my element and this is a great list – love Tao!
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Thank you Kate! Keep going with your flow my friend 💕
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Water fits in any container, adjusts to any environment
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Love this Marty. Thank you! Water also transforms itself and can become hard as ice or as uniquely beautiful as snowflakes.
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Or almost invisible as steam, a gas
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A few lessons I’ve gleaned from the wateriness of water:
* Life is a flow of change ~ events shape our lives as running water shapes a stone.
* Nothing lasts forever ~ even soft flowing streams erode the hardest boulders.
* Be patient ~ a bucket is filled drop by drop.
* Accept the “what is” ~ pushing the river won’t alter its flow.
* A still pond provides a clearer reflection.
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So much good wisdom here Nancy. Thank you for sharing it as always!
Water is such a powerful metaphor and guide for life 💦
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Love this,Val. I savored it! 🙂
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I’m doing the same. Thank you Eliza!
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Love the Tao Wisdom and your reminder to flow with life. Thanks Val.
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The Tao has so much for us to pay heed of. Thank you Karen 💛
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Lots of wisdom right there! Going with the flow is not heavy because water carriers the weight 🙂
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Thank you Helen for sharing your wisdom here 🙏
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My favorite line: Do not fight the current. A very valuable life lesson, Val.
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Ah yes … So many lessons here 💛
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I can float along with this one, Val. Lovely!
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Glad you enjoyed my mermaid friend 💛
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This is worth coming back to again and again Val! Blessings to your radiant heart. Sharon x
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Thank you Sharon for your loving comment 💛
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Pure delight.. I drank it all in dear Val. ❤
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Thank you for humorous perfect comment Sue 💕
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Love this wisdom!
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Me too! Thank you Vicki 💛
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