Chapter 11 – The End of Endless Possibilities: Lao Tzu, Neils Bohr and Jerry Garcia Thirty spokes are united around the hub to make a wheel, But it is on its non-being that the utility of the carriage depends. Clay is moulded to form a utensil, But it is on its non-being that the utilityContinue reading “CHAPTER 11 – THE END OF ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES: LAO TZU, NEILS BOHR AND JERRY GARCIA”
Monthly Archives: July 2013
CHAPTER 10 – TAI CHI
Chapter 10 – Tai Chi Can you coax your mind from its wandering and keep to the original oneness? Can you let your body become supple as a newborn child’s? Can you cleanse your inner vision until you see nothing but the light? Can you love people and lead them without imposing your will? CanContinue reading “CHAPTER 10 – TAI CHI”
CHAPTER 9 – ON THE NATURAL
Chapter 9 – On the Natural Filling a cup to the brim is not as good as stopping in time. Staying constantly sharpened can wear out the blade. One cannot protect a home full of jewels. Position and prestige lead to arrogance and eventual downfall. When your work is done, gently withdraw. This is theContinue reading “CHAPTER 9 – ON THE NATURAL”
CHAPTER 8 – WATER
Chapter 8 – Water The highest goodness is to be like water. Water benefits all the Ten Thousand Things, yet does not compete. Water will go to the low places everyone despises and be content. This is like Tao. Tao dwells in low places. Tao dwells with all people. A home prefers level ground. AContinue reading “CHAPTER 8 – WATER”
CHAPTER 7 – THE TAO OF MIRABEHN
Chapter 7 – The Tao of Mirabehn Heaven and Earth are Eternal because they do not live for themselves. This is the reason they exist consistently through time. The sage puts herself last and ends up first. She identifies herself with the Universal Self and thus remains constant. Isn’t this so because she lacks personalContinue reading “CHAPTER 7 – THE TAO OF MIRABEHN”