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Tao Wisdom – Water

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Tao wisdom on water
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Water teaches the wisdom of Tao:
It takes no pride in sustaining life.

Live near the flow.
Let the mysteries of life wash over you.
Be transparent.

Give part of yourself to everyone,
And remember every part is whole.
Allow natural order to lead the way
And do what must be done.

Do not fight the current,
And your head will remain above water.*

~ Lao Tzu

The wisdom of this passage from the Tao Te Ching touched me today. Water is a powerful  metaphor for living life in harmony.

Pause and dive into the many layers of this wisdom 🌊

 

*Braun Jr., John; Tzu, Lao; von Bargen, Julian; Warkentin, David. Tao Te Ching (Kindle Locations 177-186). . Kindle Edition.

29 responses to “Tao Wisdom – Water”

  1. lorriebowden Avatar
    lorriebowden

    Beautiful, Val! As I walked along the incredibly aqua shore today I took in every gentle wave, every wistful bird running up to the water’s edge, and every dog chasing a ball his owner threw! Ah! Yes…water has such power, beauty, and BEING!
    Hope you are well…have a blessed day ❤

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      What a wonderful place to be. Enjoy the inspiration of the sea 💕
      Have a good week Lorrie 🙏

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      1. lorriebowden Avatar
        lorriebowden

        You too, Val 💜

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  2. Vijayan Avatar
    Vijayan

    How precise about the life this words are.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      They are. Thank you Vijayan 💛

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  3. Healing Grief Avatar
    Healing Grief

    Flowing with your post Val 💦🌈

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      🐠🐠🐠🐠 Thank you Karen 🐬

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  4. Michele Anderson Avatar
    Michele Anderson

    I love this Val! Yes, flow.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Michele. 💛

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  5. Dan Antion Avatar
    Dan Antion

    Very nice post, Val. This is why I like to start the day next to a river.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Makes sense Dan 💛 Keep enjoying your river time!

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  6. Eliza Waters Avatar
    Eliza Waters

    Water is my element! It has such healing, soothing energy. Your quote makes me think about how I can improve the ‘flow’ in my day… thanks, as always, Val!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      So glad this hit the mark for you Eliza. May each day continue to flow nicely 💛

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  7. nrhatch Avatar
    nrhatch

    Water is my element too ~> here’s to going with the flow!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      🐬🐬🐬🐬🐬😎🐬🐬🐬🐬🐬

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  8. paws2smile Avatar
    paws2smile

    Great post! I don’t get to visit your site much, but it remains one of my favorite ones. ❤ I love what you post and it reminds me what I should be focusing on.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you for your kind words and stopping by 💛

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  9. john flanagan Avatar
    john flanagan

    Val
    This is ageless and beautiful and water is the great power and the great healer of misery.
    Thank you for such a fine sharing.
    Much love

    john

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      John, how poetic. 💛 A great power and healer it is.
      Thank you and hugs to you.

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  10. neilsonanita Avatar
    neilsonanita

    Lovely Val. I’m trying not to fight the current! Anita

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Me too Anita. Me too! Together we will not be pulled under by the undercurrents! Thank you 🙏

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  11. derrickjknight Avatar
    derrickjknight

    I particularly like the taking no pride

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      I have to be transparent and agree with you Derrick. Thank you 💛

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  12. Bela Johnson Avatar
    Bela Johnson

    Love Lao Tzu always, and especially love to ‘remember every part is whole.’ Indeed.

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  13. Dalo 2013 Avatar
    Dalo 2013

    There is something so beautiful with the saying of the Dao de Jing and Lao Zi. They are timeless, and I’ve read them many, many times…but each time I read them, I learn something new. Wonderful post, Val.

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  14. insearchofitall Avatar
    insearchofitall

    Love this and so true.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Marlene. Enjoy the flow this weekend!

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  15. Barbara Rodgers Avatar
    Barbara Rodgers

    “Do not fight the current, and your head will remain above water.” ~ I have experienced the truth of this.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Barbara for experiencing it and surviving the intense current 💛

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