Verse 8 – Tao de Ching (Stephen Mitchell translation)
The supreme good is like water, which nourishes all things without trying to.It is content with low places that people disdain.thus is it like the Tao.In dwelling, live close to the ground.In thinking, keep to the simple.In conflict, be fair and generous.In governing, don’t try to control.In work, do what you enjoy.In family life, be completely present.When you are content to be simply yourselfand don’t compare of compete,everybody will respect you.
Living in the Flow (excerpts from Wayne Dyer’s translation)
The Tao and water are synonymous according to the teachings of Lao-tzu. You are water; water is you.
Think about the mysterious magical nature of this liquid 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……. Water does what it does – being what it is!
The Tao asks us to clearly see the parallels between us and this naturally flowing substance that allows life to sustain itself.
When we are free to flow as water, we are free to communicate naturally – information is exchanged, and knowledge advances in a way that benefits everyone.
Let your thoughts float freely.
DO THE TAO
Drink water silently today, while reminding yourself with each sip to nourish others in the same life-flourishing way that streams give to animals and rivers deliver to plants. Note how many places water is there for you – serving you by flowing naturally. Give gratitude for this life-sustaining, always-flowing substance.
On Monday we will read and discuss Verse 49 - Living Beyond Judgment.
Have a great weekend! Weather is calling for lots of water - RAIN, that is!!
Namaste,
Maureen
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