I am back from a wonderful time in Italy, and getting settled into the rhythm of life here. These words from Lao Tzu resonated with me.
Remain quiet.
Discover the harmony in your own being.
Embrace it.
If you can do this, you will gain everything,
and the world will become healthy again.
~ Lao Tsu
A world in balance, begins with finding it within ourselves.
Make time to pause and listen inwards.
Embrace the rhythmic harmony of each breath.
May you find your Middle Ground today.
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“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.
Thrill of adventure
Joy and anticipation
Going with the flow.
Accept the ego’s
controlling reassurance
Bowing to the new.
Growing horizons
Loving moments filled with joy.
Travel from the soul.
All behind me now
The old world out of balance
To be born anew
In the Middle Ground.
It was a great trip, with some wonderful times with family. I’m looking forward to catching my breath and catching up over the next few days. xo
