Awareness cleaned
my mind to a polished mirroring.
The presence came near, and I knew
that That was everything,
and I nothing.
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those who follow tao
Those who follow
Tao strive for perfection,
but they are wary about being called
prophets. That is a limited role. Being a prophet
represents a great trap baited with the temptation of
self-importance. The ultimate aim of following
Tao is to transcend identity. Those who call
themselves prophets or even masters
maximize their identities.
It is far better
not to be a prophet, and to
eschew the responsibilities, limitations,
and temptations. It is far better to be obscure
and to be thought stupid. Having someone call you
by a title is an interference that you don’t need.
When you are seeing the greatest wonder
of your life, the last thing you want
is to have someone blocking
the light.
a time of darkness comes to a close
Receiving
this hexagram is a sign
that you have reached a turning point.
This moment is akin to the winter solstice: the
greatest adversity is past, and the light is beginning
to return. Nonetheless, one cannot force the
completion of the change, and it is wise
to rest. Act only when you can move
gently and innocently, and all
will be well.
Fu also comes
as a reminder to return
to the light in yourself. Growth is only
possible when we relinquish the expressions of
the ego: pride, impatience, anger, and desire.
To act forcefully or ambitiously
now will only generate
misfortune.
Let things
develop naturally, in their
own way. Simply observe and accept
changes as you observe and accept the rising
of the sun. Allow yourself to rest and gather strength
for a time of growth ahead. By holding to modesty,
gentleness, and correct conduct, you prepare
the ground for a fruitful blossoming
when the light fully
returns.
from The I Ching, or Book of Changes
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when the mind is seen for what it is
The purpose
and result of quietly
observing the self is to forget
the self. When the mind is seen for
what it is and fascination with
its activities dissipates,
reality, which was
always present,
appears.
It is at
this point that we
understand that nothing
is problematic and life
becomes thoroughly
enjoyable.
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she who is filled with goodness
She
who is filled with
goodness is like a newborn child:
wasps and snakes will not bite it, fierce
beasts will not attack it, birds of
prey will not pounce
on it.
Its
bones are soft
and its muscles weak,
but its grip is firm. It hasn’t yet
known the union of male and female,
yet its organ stirs with vitality.
It can howl all day without
becoming hoarse,
so perfect is its
harmony.
To
know harmony is to
know the eternal. To know
the eternal is to be
inspired.
Prolonging
life is not harmonious.
Coercing the breath is unnatural.
Things which are overdeveloped must
decay. All this is contrary to Tao,
and whatever is contrary
to Tao soon ceases
to be.
from The Tao te Ching of Lao Tzu,
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