Find Your Middle Ground

Tao Inspiration – True Wisdom

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True wisdom is a loss of misconceptions rather than an accumulation of knowledge.
Do not hoard facts and call yourself wise.

Sages realize they have always had enough,
And so do not seek more for themselves.  *

~ Lao Tzu

These words made me pause today. Gathering more and more knowledge doesn’t make us wise.

Wisdom comes from within us, and through our experience of life.

If you are always seeking more knowledge, then you may be missing out.

… You are enough.

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*Braun Jr., John; Tzu, Lao; von Bargen, Julian; Warkentin, David (2012-12-02). Tao Te Ching (Kindle Locations 1067-1071). . Kindle Edition.

20 responses to “Tao Inspiration – True Wisdom”

  1. Ann Koplow Avatar
    Ann Koplow

    Your wisdom is enough, Val. ❤

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  2. Carrie Cannady Avatar
    Carrie Cannady

    Powerful truth…that we often find hard to see within ourselves. Yet it is always there…waiting for us to access it. Trust is foundational to the process of realizing our wisdom. 💕

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  3. Kate @ Did That Just Happen? Avatar
    Kate @ Did That Just Happen?

    I like that perspective!

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  4. Tjohnson Avatar
    Tjohnson

    Love this! Being willing to set aside what you ” know” and hear out other ideas, and be open, is important

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  5. soulspeak Avatar
    soulspeak

    Reblogged this on Beaming Light.

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  6. soulspeak Avatar
    soulspeak

    This too…created a pause..a deep breath Val…of allowing..Enough is always provided …..may we all serve ourselves Joy in knowing this daily…Namaste’

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  7. Tiny Avatar
    Tiny

    Powerful message to ponder, Val. Thank you ❤

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  8. Healing Grief Avatar
    Healing Grief

    So true. You can’t find wisdom in a book. Thankyou Val, happy Friday 💃🏼🎉

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  9. lorriebowden Avatar
    lorriebowden

    Needed this today, Val 💜💜

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Keep tuning inwards Lorrie. Thank you 💛

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      1. lorriebowden Avatar
        lorriebowden

        Thanks, Val. It’s funny how I don’t need to say many words and you always seem to know exactly what to say! I appreciate you 💜 Namaste.

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        1. Val Boyko Avatar
          Val Boyko

          💕

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  10. insearchofitall Avatar
    insearchofitall

    Wisdom to me isn’t knowledge, it’s knowing. You reminded me of that here. Thanks.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Marlene 💕

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  11. Ben Aqiba Avatar
    Ben Aqiba

    That is so true Val.
    Thank you for sharing

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Ben 💛

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  12. Ann Coleman Avatar
    Ann Coleman

    That’s an important distinction to make!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Keep on experiencing life and making your own wisdom Ann 💕

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  13. nrhatch Avatar
    nrhatch

    Here’s to being wise . . . even if we are not “in the know” about all manner of esoteric trivia.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Love it Nancy! Let the ET go 💛

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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.”

Find Your Middle Ground blog started to explore, reflect, ask deep questions, share insights about awakening, and connect with wonderful people like yourself. Thank you for being here and being such an inspiration.

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