
“The way of the universe is a symbiotic flow.
As one part pulls, another part pushes.
A part that has excess will lose. A part that is lacking will gain.
Presently, society acts against this flow.
Where there is abundance, there is power to acquire even more.
What is it when excess is freely offered, rather than accumulated?
It is the way of Tao.
The sage works without expectation of return:
Achieving without need for recognition,
Doing without dominating.” *
~ Lao Tzu
How relevant to society today. Yet the Tao te Ching dates back to the second century BC.
The wisdom is never ending as the universe continues to flow. May we find understanding in the balance of yin and yang in all things.
*Braun Jr., John; Tzu, Lao; von Bargen, Julian; Warkentin, David (2012-12-02). Tao Te Ching (Kindle Locations 1015-1026). . Kindle Edition.
So timely!
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Yep! Thank you Sunny 💕
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Perfect quote, Val and wow, what an amazing photo!
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Thank you Eliza 💛
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Love this. Thank you for sharing!
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Thank you Shaunna 💛
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Val
It’s a fine choice to post, so relevant today
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Yes indeed John! Thank you. Its good to see you here 💛
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Excellent!
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Thanks Jill 💓
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Right on time. May we all find our way forward – together.
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Agreed soul sister 💛
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Actual post, Val 🙂
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It is Irene 💛
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Reblogged this on Beaming Light and commented:
Divine timing from Val at findyourmiddleground.com. Thank you Val.
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Thank you Val. This landed in my email at the most perfect timing…and I sincerely appreciate how this supports me this day. Namaste’ and Blessings abundant from my heart to yours.
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So glad the timing was right for you Deb … as it is for so many. Thank you for sharing your light. 🌟
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Thank you for this today, Val. It is perfect. And the picture, so well chosen. I feel so sad right now. Past anger into deep mourning. This helps. It really does.
Peace and love to you this day and forward. It will be interesting to see how this all shakes out, given the truth in this quote.
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Let us all trust in the greater flow Mary 🙏💛
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I love this! You are so right, balance is the key…
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Thank you Ann for bringing your balanced presence here 💛
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Wow, Val. Did this ever resonate! It actually gives me hope as I think the “flow” is the natural state which we will eventually flow back into. Yin and yang. The image is perfection.
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So glad this resonated with you Diana. Yin and Yang are inseparable in the flow of life. Thank you 💕
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An excellent choice of quote Val.. Lao Tzu was so wise.. I hope we all soon learn to ease back into the flow and stop fighting it. Just perfect..
I have been allowing myself time to flow back within my paint box.. and Loving the flow of my brush.. 🙂
I hope you have a relaxing weekend Val.. Love and Hugs my friend 🙂 xx
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I loved the image you selected with this quote. Just perfect. And always such good and timely reminders from the timeless Lao Tzu. A heart-filled start to the day!
Peace
Michael
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Thank you Michael for your kind words. 🙏
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Gorgeous photograph.
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