Think about the mysterious magical nature of this liquid (water) energy that we take for granted. Try to squeeze it, and it eludes us; relax our hands into it, and we experience it readily. If it stays stationary, it will become stagnant; if it is allowed to flow, it will stay pure. It does not seek the high spots to be above it all, but settles for the lowest places. It gathers into rivers, lakes, and streams; courses to the sea; and then evaporates to fall again as rain. It maps out nothing and it plays no favorites: It doesn’t intend to provide sustenance to the animals and plants. It has no plans to irrigate the fields; to slake our thirst; or to provide the opportunity to swim, sail, ski, and scuba dive. These are some of the benefits that come naturally from water simply doing what it does and being what it is.

Verse 8

The supreme good is like water, which nourishes things without trying to.

It flows to low places loathed by all men. Therefore, it is like the Tao.

Live in accordance with the nature of things. In dwelling, be close to the land.

In meditation go deep in the heart.

In dealing with others, be gentle and kind.

Stand by your word. Govern with equity.

Be timely and choosing the right moment.

The one who lives in accordance with nature, doesn’t go against the way of things.

He moves in harmony with the present moment, always knowing the truth of just what to do.

Verse 7

Heaven is eternal - the Earth endures
Why do Heaven and earth last forever?
They do not live for themselves only.
This is the secret of their durability.

For this reason, the sage put himself last and so ends up ahead. He stays a witness to life so he endures.

Serve the needs of others, and your own needs will be fulfilled.

Through selfless action, fulfillment is attained.

The never dying, formative feminine energy. Always giving birth.

Verse 6

The spirit that never dies is called the mysterious feminine.

Although she becomes the whole universe, her immaculate purity is never lost.

Although she assumes countless forms, her true identity remains intact

The gateway to the mysterious female is called the root of creation.

Listen to her voice, hear it echo throughout creation.

Without fail, she reveals her presence.

Without fail, she brings us to our own perfection.

Although it is invincible, it endures; it will never end.

Become the astute observer, judge less and listen more.🌴💚🌴

Verse 5

Heaven and earth are impartial; they see the 10,000 things as straw dogs.

The sage is not sentimental; he treats all his people as straw dogs.

The sage is like heaven and earth: To him none are especially dear nor is there anyone he disfavors.

He gives and gives, without condition, offering his treasures to everyone.

Between heaven and earth is a space like a bellows; empty and inexhaustible, the more it is used, the more it produces.

Hold on to the center. Man was made to sit quietly and find the truth within.

Do the Tao Now! 💚🌴💚

Verse 4

The Tao is empty, but inexhaustible, bottomless, the ancestor of it all.

Within it, the sharp edges become smooth; the twisted knots loosen; the sun is softened by a cloud; the dust settles into place.

It’s hidden but always present.

I do not know who gave birth to it.

It seems to be the common ancestor of all, the father of things.

The Universe does not like cowards but the brave.
And unfortunately there are many cowards among us.
So stop being afraid of everything and do what is right.
BE BRAVE.
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