Tao of the Day

Today I spoke with Harry Turner all 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 becomes an example for the world. Because she knows her li...

Today I chose #65 and Julie came on to share it with me. 65 "Simple Awareness" Masters aren’t interested in educating people They would rather them be yielding and kind. When people put their faith in knowledge They lack faith in their own awareness. When they are happy to not know They have no choice but to put faith in themselves. When Governing a Country, Family, or Self, Avoid being clever and...

Today I was joined by Julie and then D-A-Y-R-L for #63 and #16 respectively. #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 what arose from action Whi...

Today I chose #62 after which Johnny joined me for #43 and the Heidi for #7. #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 And find fulfillment there. #43 "Be Silent and...

Today I chose #45 so I could focus on writing my notes for it. Graciela joined me early on and chose #31. 31 "Of Weapons and Mourning" Weapons are horrible tools, The Master avoids weaponizing anything. Weapons promote fear and separation: Avoided by those who walk in blessings Embraced by those who walk in delusion. If compelled to use them, she uses restraint. There is no glory in victory if wea...

Julie Joined me for #11 and we spoke a bit about her vaping. I selected #60 and went through it on my own. #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 be built But if it were solid, it would...

Today I covered #75 pretty thoroughly and Johnny joined me for the inverted #57. #57 "Laws are All in the Heart" Tao governs all things by discarding objectives. Never possessing or interfering, All things only need abide the law in their heart, In this way they are free from desire. When Tao is ignored, objectives rule the day. Rules are created that make people expend energy to get around them....

Today I spoke with Coach Nichole about #15 and Dr. Rao joined me at the end. Loyce come up to go over #12 which I read mine and she asked for another translation so I turned to Stephen Mitchell. Julie came up after Loyce for #64. #12 Colors blind the eye. Sounds deafen the ear. Flavors numb the taste. Thoughts weaken the mind. Desires wither the heart. The Master observes the world but trusts his...

I covered #27 and Dr. Rao joined me to address how to see it from a different perspective. Kelly then joined me for #23 followed by Cecilia for #51. #23 "Speaking from Tao" When you speak, say what is to be said but no more. Neither wind, nor storms last all day nature expresses itself completely, no matter how wild it may get, Then it returns to stillness. When you open yourself to Tao You say wh...

Yesterday I didn't Tao, so today I did it twice. I am not posting the first one but I am going to post this one with Loyce choosing #65 after Julie and Chrissy chose #28. Then Zen Master came up and chose #7 #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 fi...

Loyce joined me for #51 and I read through #67. #51 "The Cycle" Life is a gift received from Tao, It sustains all things as part of that gift. Everything emerges perfect, unconscious, and free Harmonizing with all things, Completely maturing in its own time. All things exist, and are nurtured through Tao, It fosters and provides for them completely. Tao does not possess or interfere Each expressin...

Today I read #49 and Johnny picked #47 after which Dr. Rao joined me for a little more clarity on Johnny's chapter. 47 "Engaging with Manifestation" You can understand all things touched by Tao Without leaving your room. You can see all things touched by Tao Without opening your eyes. The more you trust the manifestation The less you trust yourself. Thus, the Master never engages manifestation Wit...

After having some computer problems I am back to posting my Tao talks from Wisdom. Today I had Loyce come up with #77 and then, new guest, Terry with #9. I wrapped up the day with Jessica who did pick #15 but was moved to share in Loyce's #77 as well. #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 valu...

Today I had another late night and covered #50. #50 "Awareness of Death" Every being is entrusted with life for a time However, it is only a prelude to death. Some live as optimists, embracing life, Others live as pessimists, embracing death, Some even live in preservation, Passively living, advancing toward death. The Master lives aware of her appointment with death, This brings her to knowing Re...

A very rare late night (for me) Tao session including #24 with Michael Kent and #33 with Truely Julie. #24 "Do What is to be Done" Standing on tiptoes robs you of firm footing. Rushing ahead robs you of knowing where you are. Looking at yourself robs you of seeing. Boasting of yourself robs you of your brilliance. Overpowering others robs you of your power. Clinging to your work robs you of longev...

Today Isabelle came up and chose #23. 23 "Speaking from Tao" When you speak, say what is to be said but no more. Neither wind, nor storms last all day nature expresses itself completely, no matter how wild it may get, Then it returns to stillness. When you open yourself to Tao You say what is to be said. Everyone will agree because When you speak from Tao only Tao can be heard. He who aligns with...

Today I was joined by newcomer Michael Kent and we talked all about #22. It was a long and winding conversation and we briefly covered #1 as well. #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 themselves. Want to experience the depth of...

Julie and I shared around #42 and I added a bit about #31 today. #31 "Of Weapons and Mourning" Weapons are horrible tools, The Master avoids weaponizing anything. Weapons promote fear and separation: Avoided by those who walk in blessings Embraced by those who walk in delusion. If compelled to use them, she uses restraint. There is no glory in victory if weapons are used, Her enemy is not evil but...

With no guests I hosted a late in the day Tao of the Day today and covered one of the classics, #27. #27 "The Mystery of the Process" Although a good traveler may have plans They are not ridged, nor is the outcome. Although a good artist creates, Creations are arrived at through intuition. Although a good scientist observes It is done for the first time every time. By embodying these strategies Th...

Today I had a longer session which started out with Johnny who chose #13 but we ran out of time and a glitch caused him to not be able to complete the call. Luckily Julie picked up the slack and decided to stick with #13. Loyce followed her up with #39, and then Kelly with #61, and finally Dr. Robert with #65. #13 "Finding Equality at the Extremes" To succeed and to fail are equally undesirable. C...

Today was the first episode of 2023 and because I mark seasons by year, the third season. I didn't have any guests but I went over #25. 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 resistanc...

Today I read over #70 and Amy came up to talk about #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. #70 "These Teachings" These teachings are simple and transform lives Yet mere intellect cannot grasp them. These teac...

Today I had the old crew stop by starting with Julie and #42, then Loyce with #11. Kelly made time to chat with me about #18 and Dr. Rao followed her up to help us all digest it further. MoJoe was my final guest choosing #27, a classic. #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 ve...

I started out going over #1 and then I was joined by Sonya for #44 and then Cecilia for #9. #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 themselves. Want to experience the depth of the mystery? Stop identifying. Want to experience the...

Today Kim Bella of "Sober is the New Cool" messaged me for #3 which I then spoke about. After that Truly Julie and her clan popped in for #13. Johnny then came up for #39 and some squirrel talk and we wrapped up with Cecilia and #19. #3 "Inspiring Strong People" Praising the status one can achieve Will chastise those who don’t achieve it. Praising a possession that can be owned Will condemn those...