Tao is the unknowable fundamental of the universe.
Follow its current,
And it is the source of joy and wonder.
Fight against it,
And it is merely a refuge.
Eloquent words and admirable deeds yield profit,
But those lacking such things, do they not come from Tao as well?
Your greatest gift is to be a conduit for Tao.*
~ Lao Tzu
The last line really resonated today. To be a conduit of the goodness and wholeness of our very nature would be the best gift for all of us to share.
*Braun Jr., John; Tzu, Lao; von Bargen, Julian; Warkentin, David (2012-12-02). Tao Te Ching (Kindle Locations 836-842). . Kindle Edition.
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I agree, Val! ❤
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Thanks Jill for stopping by ❤️
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So true Val! ❤
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Hugs to you Louise ☺️
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The last line resonated for me to, Val. It reminds me of what a teacher once told me – to “be a hollow flute.”
That way, I think, Tao or Love can flow through and express through you in your own unique song.
Thanks Val. great way to start the morning.
Peace
Mary
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“To be a hollow flute” is a beautiful expression. Thank you for sharing here Mary 💛
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Every time I visit you I take a deep breath and nod my head, “Yes.” Thank you, Val. ❤
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Thank you Kelly! I appreciate the nods 💕
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My pleasure, Val! 🙂
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So beautiful Val. Thankyou.
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Smiling. Thank you Karen 💛
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Just started reading the book The Tao of Pooh and loving it!
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Good for you Paul!! Pooh is sweet and wise 💛
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touching the conduit
aware of the current
contained in those wires 🙂
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I feel the energy. ⚡️Thank you David
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That is a wonderful aspiration, Val!
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Thank you Helen! Aspiration and inspiration. Keep breathing and let it do its work 💛
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Beautiful words to begin my Sunday, thanks Val.
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So glad they resonated Kath 💛
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Yes, that’s my favorite line too ~> “Your greatest gift is to be a conduit for Tao.*
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