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* Tao Inspiration ☯ – Follow the Current

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by Val T Boyko
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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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About Val T Boyko

Val Boyko is originally from Scotland and came to the United States over 30 years ago. At "Find Your Middle Ground" Val brings together her experience as a life coach, yoga teacher, spiritual explorer and mentor, to inspire awakening to the light and greater understanding within us all. This blog is a place of exploration and discovery as we explore opening our hearts and finding harmony and peace in the highs and lows of life 💛

www.findyourmiddleground.com

20 comments on “* Tao Inspiration ☯ – Follow the Current”

  3. Walking My Path: Mindful Wanderings in Nature's avatar
    Walking My Path: Mindful Wanderings in Nature
    June 24, 2016

    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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    Nurse Kelly
    June 24, 2016

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

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  5. Karen Lang's avatar
    Healing Grief
    June 25, 2016

    So beautiful Val. Thankyou.

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    Paul Handover
    June 25, 2016

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

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    smilecalm
    June 25, 2016

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

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    Tiny
    June 25, 2016

    That is a wonderful aspiration, Val!

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  9. Kath Unsworth ART's avatar
    Minuscule Moments
    June 25, 2016

    Beautiful words to begin my Sunday, thanks Val.

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    nrhatch
    September 16, 2016

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

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