Tao Inspiration – Returning to Source

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Empty your mind of all thoughts. 
Let your heart be at peace.
Watch the turmoil of beings,
but contemplate their return.

Each separate being in the universe
returns to the common source.
Returning to the source is serenity.

If you don’t realize the source,
you stumble in confusion and sorrow.
When you realize where you come from,
you naturally become tolerant,
disinterested, amused,
kindhearted as a grandmother,
dignified as a king.

Immersed in the wonder of the Tao,
you can deal with whatever life brings you,
and when death comes, you are ready.

~ Mitchell, Stephen. Tao Te Ching – Chapter 16. Harper Perennial. Kindle Edition.

13 responses to “Tao Inspiration – Returning to Source”

  1. Wonderful, Thank you. I feel an exhale resulting from the powerful reminder that this beautiful passage is. A soft beginning to this week, for sure. 🙏💜

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    1. Thank you Carrie. It’s so important to keep coming back to Source and appreciating how good it is to be a part of it. 🧡🙏💐

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  2. Val, Thank you for the beautiful reminder.

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    1. Thanks so much Pat 🙏

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  3. Such a beautiful opening and welcoming into this moment now as the day begins. Thanks Val!

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    1. Thank you Louise 💐🙏🧡

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    1. Thank you Cindy 🧡🙏💐

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  4. It is an amazing journey Val 😀

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    1. It is indeed. Thank you Mark 💐🙏🧡

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  5. Detached amusement = yes!

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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.