* Tao Inspiration ☯ – Follow the Current

June 24, 2016

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Connection, Inspirations, middle ground, Mindfulness, Purpose of Life, Self Discovery, Spirituality, Steps on the Journey

River of Life — 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”

Jill Weatherholt

Jun 24, 2016 at 7:54 am

I agree, Val! ❤

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1. Val Boyko
  
  Jun 24, 2016 at 12:09 pm
  
  Thanks Jill for stopping by ❤️
  
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Louise Gallagher

Jun 24, 2016 at 8:47 am

So true Val! ❤

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1. Val Boyko
  
  Jun 24, 2016 at 12:10 pm
  
  Hugs to you Louise ☺️
  
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Walking My Path: Mindful Wanderings in Nature

Jun 24, 2016 at 9:02 am

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
  
  Jun 24, 2016 at 12:11 pm
  
  “To be a hollow flute” is a beautiful expression. Thank you for sharing here Mary 💛
  
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Nurse Kelly

Jun 24, 2016 at 5:44 pm

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
  
  Jun 25, 2016 at 1:17 pm
  
  Thank you Kelly! I appreciate the nods 💕
  
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  1. Nurse Kelly
    
    Jun 26, 2016 at 5:48 pm
    
    My pleasure, Val! 🙂
    
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Healing Grief

Jun 25, 2016 at 12:35 am

So beautiful Val. Thankyou.

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1. Val Boyko
  
  Jun 25, 2016 at 1:15 pm
  
  Smiling. Thank you Karen 💛
  
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Paul Handover

Jun 25, 2016 at 7:51 am

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

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1. Val Boyko
  
  Jun 25, 2016 at 1:13 pm
  
  Good for you Paul!! Pooh is sweet and wise 💛
  
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smilecalm

Jun 25, 2016 at 10:06 am

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

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1. Val Boyko
  
  Jun 25, 2016 at 1:12 pm
  
  I feel the energy. ⚡️Thank you David
  
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Tiny

Jun 25, 2016 at 4:18 pm

That is a wonderful aspiration, Val!

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1. Val Boyko
  
  Jun 25, 2016 at 4:58 pm
  
  Thank you Helen! Aspiration and inspiration. Keep breathing and let it do its work 💛
  
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Minuscule Moments

Jun 25, 2016 at 6:44 pm

Beautiful words to begin my Sunday, thanks Val.

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1. Val Boyko
  
  Jun 25, 2016 at 10:15 pm
  
  So glad they resonated Kath 💛
  
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nrhatch

Sep 16, 2016 at 11:39 am

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

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