Tao of the Day

What a refreshing show today, don't ask me why though, I wouldn't be able to pinpoint that. Melissa talked wtih me abou t#78, Alicia chose #77 and Jay K selected #28. #28 "Knowing There's Depth in the Shallow" Know the world through the masculine But access your power through the feminine: In this way, you will be open to receive. If you can receive then your actions will sup...

I was talking about #69 and how the USA dropped out of the World Cup losing all their integrity along the way. Stephanie joined me for #50. Virgina took advantage fo Newbie Tuesday and chose #10. #10 "Authentic Action" Can you control your mind, so it doesn't wonder? Can you control your body, so it doesn't wander? Can you endorse all that you do? Can you love everyone so as to i...

I kicked it all off with an in-depth monologue about #57. Sandy joined me with #9, Julie and I joked around about the World Cup and talked about #13. Jay K then came up and we shared some stories and #70. #9 "The Danger of Extremes" Having to prove yourself Will allow challenges to best you. Focus your attention on money And lose sight of what is valuable. Keep in mind outside influence...

Today words were perticular and I stated by going over #1. Loyce joined me for #3, Marianne for #63, Jya K chose #51 and I went over a few different numbers with Johnny but focued on #15. #1 "Expressing Tao" Words are particular, They cannot express Tao. To have a name is to be limited to manifestation That which is nameless is the source of manifestation. Self-referential, those who nam...

Today I got to talk wiht Cici abdout #32, Stephanie, chose #25, and Marianne selected #43 afterwhich Melissa and I spoke about #11. #11 "Emptiness is Valuable" Spokes, tire, rim, and hub all make a wheel, Yet it is the space where the axel goes that makes it worthwhile. Clay is formed into a vessel, A vessel"s function is to hold things, Thus its form includes emptiness. A house can...

Today got a little emotional at times but I started with talking a bit about #57 when Sandy joined for #11 and Melissa chose #68. Jay K wrapped it al up with #38 #11 "Emptiness is Valuable" Spokes, tire, rim, and hub all make a wheel, Yet it is the space where the axel goes that makes it worthwhile. Clay is formed into a vessel, A vessel"s function is to hold things, Thus its form i...

I started talking about #69 and conflict resolution and was joined by Dayo and the conversation went ver gender sideways with #6. #6 "The Great Feminine" Everything is born from the feminine, Even Heaven and Earth. The Feminine that births is a Mother, She nourishes and supports without possessing. Despite your awareness of it You are using it right now. #69 "An Invitation to Confli...

Today I had a great group of contributers starting with the 3 Js: Julie, Jay K, and Johnny, selecting #53, #43, and #21 respectively. Marianny joined for the randomly selected #16 and Susan for #74. #16 "Stillness and Integration" Being empty of mind is of the utmost importance And it is to be guarded with fervor. We have all seen states of action arise, And always beyond it returns stil...

Today I started talking a lot about compartmentalizing and Sandy Joined me for #8 and Susan for #80. Melissa popped up for #24 and Jay K for #54. #8 "Be Like Water" Water is humble, Always traveling to the lowest place, Nourishing, without taxing Everything along the way. In so doing, it is like Tao. The Master aims to resemble water: In thinking, she is simple. In conflict, she is yield...

Today we talked about living resonably and reflecting on how we feel when we make a mistake. Jay K started us off with #58, Julie follwed her up with #43. Melissa reflected on her choices and #22 and Sandy's story gets filled in a bit with #79. #22 "Looking Away from What You Want" To become complete Know that you're partial. To become straight Know that you're crooked. To be...

We talked a lot obout humility today, starting off with Jay K and #61. Terry had a few comments and we briefly went over #68. Johnny joined to clarify a few things and I chose #22 for him. Sandy joined for #8 and Melissa was full of gratitude and chose #45. #8 "Be Like Water" Water is humble, Always traveling to the lowest place, Nourishing, without taxing Everything along the way. In so...

I kicked off stating talking abou tgetting poked in the eye, Sandy joined me for #77. Melissa shared her story of oficiating her daughter's wedding and we read #65. Julie joined me for #59, and I had Ancelot joine for #57. Jay K spent some time going over #21. #21 "Tao is not Temporary" The Master is at peace knowing she is of manifestation And that manifestations are always temporar...

I foget what we talked about overall but it was a good enough episode to take a note that I needed to make it a podcast episode. Enjoy Julie's #74, Harry, a new caller that is into D&D chose #37. Terilyn had news her son was injured and chose #52. Malissa chose #33 and Jay K #12. #12 "The Senses" Colors blind the eyes of men. Sounds deafen the ears of men. Flavors dull the tongue...

A great set of 5 verses came up today startgin with Julie and #60, Dayo joined with #67, Jay K added to everything with #56. Sandy talked about boundries and we walked through #1 and Melissa had her boundries tested too with #16. #1 "Expressing Tao" Words are particular, They cannot express Tao. To have a name is to be limited to manifestation That which is nameless is the source of mani...

A great day with Jay K with #55, Melissa and #38, and finally Linda with #49. #38 "Dissolution of Tao" Masters have nothing to prove Making their power self-evident. Others continue to grasp at power Thus they never have enough. Masters needn't do a thing In so doing nothing is disregarded. Others are constantly doing Leaving everything else still to be done. The kind man does, and i...

A marathon session today started iwht Alicia and #54 to talk abou thow she has been abused by some MAGA folks. Meilissa joined for #66 and has got some great things going on. Johnny is facing some challenges and we talked about #21, Sandy had #45 Jay k #47, Julie #59 and finally Dayo chose #26. #21 "Tao is not Temporary" The Master is at peace knowing she is of manifestation And that man...

Another great wondering episode with me talking about #22, Sandy joined me and we talked about Masters and Leaders and #17. Jay K joined for #21, nd Marianne got #52. #17 "Of Masters and Leaders" In the time of the great Masters there were no leaders. Then, those whom the people loved, led the way. After having created the position The people feared their leaders, Then they despised them...

From Susan's back, Melissa's work issues, and Alicia's mother we addressed them all wiht verses form the Tao te Ching. Sunsan #27, Melisa #34, and Alicia #4 thank you all for joining me. #4 "The Void" Tao is the void And the void is within everything. As it relates to what is perceptible (cells) Everything is mostly void. As the origin of everything It is hidden within every...

Cici joined me for the anniversary of her mothers passing and #30, Melissa had some issues with a student and we looked at #58. Jay K chose #32 and V A came up to explore #79. #30 "Tao Does Not Dominate" Governing, in any capacity, when led by Tao Doesn't use force to gain power. Every force applied will suffer equal counterforce. So violence, however it is intended, Will always rebo...

A great show kicked off with a partial read of #33 and Marianne joined me for #18 and got a hug from me and Melissa who chose #24. Linda E then jumped up and selected #57. #18 "Out of Touch with Tao" When out of touch with Tao Etiquette is observed. When etiquette cannot be abided We find excuses to make it proper. When excuses gut the family, Chaos favors the hierarchy. When all the nei...

A great show with lots of listeners and guests. I started out with Melissa and #8 then Sandy chose #64 and Johnny came up an we talked abou t#12 and healing. Jay K wrapped up the day wiht #13. #8 "Be Like Water" Water is humble, Always traveling to the lowest place, Nourishing, without taxing Everything along the way. In so doing, it is like Tao. The Master aims to resemble water: In thi...

Today we have some serious conversations. I started off with Marianne and #73 and that led to som eserious prais of Mariiane by Melissa and her #63. Sandy joined and we talked withdrawl and #4 then Jay K came up and discussed her take on #47. #4 "The Void" Tao is the void And the void is within everything. As it relates to what is perceptible (cells) Everything is mostly void. As the origin of eve...

What a great show, Mpress joined me for #10 after I started talking about #68. JRey and J Kay joined for #49 and #78 repectivly. then Kathy got in under the wire for #6. #6 "The Great Feminine" Everything is born from the feminine, Even Heaven and Earth. The Feminine that births is a Mother, She nourishes and supports without possessing. Despite your awareness of it You are using it righ...

Today is my first Monday back and I had a few great connections with Melissa #1 and her mom Pat for #58. Marianne accidentally joined as well and we talked about the classic #27. #1 "Expressing Tao" Words are particular, They cannot express Tao. To have a name is to be limited to manifestation That which is nameless is the source of manifestation. Self-referential, those who name, name t...

Today was my second day back after my Spain hiatus and I picked a random #31 which I also talked about yesterday, but didn't get uploaded as a podcast but you can find it here  https://noomvibe.app/tl/xzj7  As for today I also talked to Jay K about #7 and Robin about #17. #7 "The Wisdom of Not Having Preference" Tao is infinite It doesn't grow old or tired. Because it has no pref...