Tao of the Day

Today I had the opportunity to read #41 for myself, Julie then jumped on and we looked at #74 and Johnny came up after a long hiatus for #12. #12 "The Senses" Colors blind the eyes of men. Sounds deafen the ears of men. Flavors dull the tongues of men. Thoughts will lead a mind to turmoil. Desires and greed will lead a life to turmoil. Therefore, the Master satisfies her inner vision All...

I started off and wound up talking about #16 after which Julie came up to talk about #17. #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 stillness. When any state of action is complete It naturally returns to stillness. This allows integration of wha...

Today I chose #48 and Marci joined me for #28. It was a very good day as we talked about identity and her experience with her transgender daughter. #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 support, They will never be forced...

Today I got to speak with Felicia who chose #53 and a new face to the Tao of the Day, Praise Mugwiza, chose #7 for his first round of wisdom. Before all of that I chose to read #75 which was what I read with my buddy Kelley Kelley last night. #7 "The Wisdom of Not Having Preference" Tao is infinite It doesn’t grow old or tired. Because it has no preference for itself It can always persis...

Today I was immediately joined by Loyce and we talked all about snow, black Ice and #69. Julie, who was interested in connecting verses chose #70. Julie's friend Penny then popped on and we talked about #12. #12 "The Senses" Colors blind the eyes of men. Sounds deafen the ears of men. Flavors dull the tongues of men. Thoughts will lead a mind to turmoil. Desires and greed will lead a...

Today I started off by choosing #18 and Dayo joined me for a few comments. After that Julie came up and we went over #31 and Rah Maria followed her with a deep dive of #79. #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 ne...

Today I got to speak with a new person Vin about #43 and my old buddy Mpress about #22. #22 "Looking Away from What You Want" To become complete Know that you’re partial. To become straight Know that you’re crooked. To become full Know that you’re empty. To be new Know that you’re worn out. He who wants it all Must know what all includes. Thus, the Master stays centered in Tao And become...

I had a great day today on Tao of the Day where Julie Joined me for #27 and then her buddy Curtis joined me for #75. The founder of Wisdom then came up for #15 and Mark K ended today with #16. #15 "Ancient Tao" The Ancient Masters’ ability to comprehend the mystery Was so profound and subtle that they were misunderstood. One could only describe how they must have appeared. Careful as som...

Today I had the pleasure of talking with Marci and Johnny both choosing great verses for themselves #25 and #72 respectively. #25 "I Call it Tao" Before the manifestation of heaven there is void It is still and has no form. Inexhaustible it reaches everywhere It is at the core of everything. Since names became important It has been called Tao. It flows among manifestation without resista...

Today I got to have an extended conversation with Julie about #42 and #43 which arose after I popped on to talk about how AI is not something we should be afraid of. We are living and, for all we know, so is AI. The rules of living have not changed however we have not focused on the right rules of living for a long time. We have been taking short cuts so as not to have to struggle or feel the leas...

Today I had my buddy Julie come up and choose #74 after which Marshall joined me for #11. It is always interesting when I connect with someone who trusts their mind over all else. #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, Th...

Today I chose #46 and Johnny joined me for a great talk about #18 after which MinaAthena came up and selected #21. all of that was great and then SparklyQueen came up and talked to us about the passing of her cousin Brandon and we selected #36 for him and she chose #19 for herself. #18 "Out of Touch with Tao" When out of touch with Tao Etiquette is observed. When etiquette cannot be abid...

Today I covered #10 with Julie after I covered #58 for myself which Gudel joined me for it as well. #10 "Can You?" 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 inspire them? Can you do all this without interfering and remain unknown? Can you leave behind knowing and open y...

I covered #6 after which Johnny joined me for #37. Sparkly Queen came up for a short time and got us rolling on #22. #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. #22 "Looking Away from What You Want&quot...

Today I spoke about #7 with Sparkly who wanted to have slept and wants a husbands. Her choosing #7 was kismet as we spoke deeply about preference. #7 "The Wisdom of Not Having Preference" Tao is infinite It doesn’t grow old or tired. Because it has no preference for itself It can always persist. The Master puts herself last And always finds herself first. By being detached from preferenc...

Today I had the pleasure of speaking with Julie about #8 and Loyce about #44 after talking about #7 for myself. #7 "The Wisdom of Not Having Preference" Tao is infinite It doesn’t grow old or tired. Because it has no preference for itself It can always persist. The Master puts herself last And always finds herself first. By being detached from preference She can give herself to what is A...

Today I went over #38 and Julie then joined me for #23 after which I had a new guest Zahara Samuels choose #17. #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. Having created leaders, their faith in Tao was dimini...

Today I read #28 and then Graciela joined me for #44. #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 support, They will never be forced, and you will be innocent. Know the world through the light But connect to it within the dark...

Marci popped on today to launch a day of big love. She asked me to pick for her and I chose #37 Felicia followed her up with #15 and then Graciela joined me for #29. I wrapped up the whole day with Julie and I talking about #16 and how she could never be late to the party. #15 "Ancient Tao" The Ancient Masters’ ability to comprehend the mystery Was so profound and subtle that they were m...

Today Julie joined me for #43 and the Samantha joined me as we looked deeply into #29. #29 "Make the World a Better You" Do you want to make the world a better place? How arrogant you must be! The world, like you, is sacred And cannot be improved. A force of will, would ruin it. If it had a guide, it would be misled. There are times for all things, Even this, whatever it happens to be. T...

Today I chose #69 and Charente joined me for #60. #60 "Combating Evil" While governing anything, use restraint, Treat it like cooking a small bit of fish, Getting it perfect takes less than you think. Centering all things in Tao, Evil, with nothing to oppose, Returns to a state of illusion. All harm dissipates in the face of those that know their true selves. #69 "An Invitation to C...

I came on and read #81 and johnny joined and chose #18. #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 neighbors are in chaos Blind loyalty is demanded. #81 "Blossoming Leader" True words may not sound comforting...

Today I read all about the Three Lessons and then Loyce joined me on the birthday of her daughter to look at #35 which is how old she would have been today. #35 "The Senses Distract" Those who know Tao cannot be harmed. They removed resistance and peace remains, Even amid great pain and danger. Exciting the senses will distract people, While they see Tao as a silly waste of time. If you...

Today I had a great visit with Jessica and her choice #32 Followed by Loyce, who I will finally meet later today and #21. I started it all off with #68. #21 "Tao is not Temporary" The Master is at peace knowing she is of manifestation And that manifestations are always temporary. Knowing this, she always follows Tao. How can she be at peace knowing she is temporary? Because she doesn’t c...

Today Dr. Rao joined me as I went over #78 then Julie, intrigued by the flow of the Tao te Ching chose #79. #78 "Living in a Damaged State" Air and water are the softest things we know, Causing no damage to those that live within them Yet both erode the hard or rigid in their path. The soft and flexible will always overcome. While the hard and rigid eventually collapse. Ordinary men are well aware...