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* Tao Inspiration ☯ – Follow the Current

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River Of Life by Heather Hennick

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.

20 responses to “* Tao Inspiration ☯ – Follow the Current”

  1. Jill Weatherholt Avatar
    Jill Weatherholt

    I agree, Val! ❤

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thanks Jill for stopping by ❤️

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  2. Louise Gallagher Avatar
    Louise Gallagher

    So true Val! ❤

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      Val Boyko

      Hugs to you Louise ☺️

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  3. Walking My Path: Mindful Wanderings in Nature Avatar
    Walking My Path: Mindful Wanderings in Nature

    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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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      “To be a hollow flute” is a beautiful expression. Thank you for sharing here Mary 💛

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  4. Nurse Kelly Avatar
    Nurse Kelly

    Every time I visit you I take a deep breath and nod my head, “Yes.” Thank you, Val. ❤

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Kelly! I appreciate the nods 💕

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      1. Nurse Kelly Avatar
        Nurse Kelly

        My pleasure, Val! 🙂

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  5. Healing Grief Avatar
    Healing Grief

    So beautiful Val. Thankyou.

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      Val Boyko

      Smiling. Thank you Karen 💛

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  6. Paul Handover Avatar
    Paul Handover

    Just started reading the book The Tao of Pooh and loving it!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Good for you Paul!! Pooh is sweet and wise 💛

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  7. smilecalm Avatar
    smilecalm

    touching the conduit
    aware of the current
    contained in those wires 🙂

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      I feel the energy. ⚡️Thank you David

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  8. Tiny Avatar
    Tiny

    That is a wonderful aspiration, Val!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Helen! Aspiration and inspiration. Keep breathing and let it do its work 💛

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  9. Minuscule Moments Avatar
    Minuscule Moments

    Beautiful words to begin my Sunday, thanks Val.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      So glad they resonated Kath 💛

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  10. nrhatch Avatar
    nrhatch

    Yes, that’s my favorite line too ~> “Your greatest gift is to be a conduit for Tao.*

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My name is Val Boyko, a dual citizen living near Philadelphia, originally from Scotland.

This blog came to life one morning in 2013.  I woke up with these words in my mind:  “Life is a series of highs and lows. Be grateful for the highs. Be graceful in the lows. And find contentment in your Middle Ground.”

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