Tao of the Day

Friday Taos are always so fun, maybe because we know it is the end of the Week of the Tao. Today I kicked everything off with #36 and I worked through that with Will. Teresita followed him up with #33 and then Samantha with #27. I was then visited by my regulars Garciela, Julie, Loyce, and Energy Lady for #81, #18, #79 and #13. Finally I got to share the Tao with someone I have a lot of respect fo...

A day that started sluggish ended up beautifully. It began with Alex joining me for the first time with #7 and I chose #50. Another first timer Maria chose #59 when Graciela joined with #27 Followed byt Energy Lady, Jose, and finally Mina with #17, #44, and #8 respectively. #7 The Tao is infinite, eternal. Why is it eternal? It was never born; thus it can never die. Why is it infinite? It has no d...

I had another early morning run on the Tao today and was joined by HerMajesty Abby and Loyce for #44 and #10 respectively. I also got to cover #48 for myself. #10 Can you hold on to your ego and still stay focused on Tao? Can you relax your mind and body and brace yourself for a new life? Can you check yourself and see past what's in front of your eyes? Can you be a leader and not try to prove you...

I had a few very deep interactions today covering #2 #34 and #45 with D Grant, Isabelle, and Loyce. #2 If something is beautiful, something else must be ugly. If something is good, something else must be bad. You can't have something without nothing. If no task is difficult, then no task is easy. Things are up high because other things are down low. You know when you're listening to music because...

Today started off a little slow but ramped up with 11 guests. I had to end it quickly because I had a client to attend to and forgot to say "Until next time, keep recovering yourself." (lol) I started by cover #26 and my buddy William joined with #18. I got to catch up with Kelly and we discussed #80 after which Charente Sicily, and Energy Lady covered #55, #28, and #3 Julie then popped on with #1...

We kicked off today with my buddy Julie and with #9 for her partner Brad. Then my energetic twin Kristina and I walked through #67 followed by Jose, a new face Jenny, and William with #18, #24, and #23 respectively. and we wrapped up with Loyce, Graciela, Energy Lady, and finally Charente with #5 , #34, #66 and #17. Top all that with a generous serving of Dr. Rao giving me some dental hygiene advi...

Another day with a toothache and I suspected this to be short but it wasn't. I started and may not have finished getting through #49, I don't recall lol. Then I had Frankie join me for a magical #32 and Loyce joined me with #6 and I chose #66 for her brother. Sicily chose #60 and then I had a brace of royalty with HerMajesty and Mpress with #36 and #8 respectably. I was wrapping up when Wendy join...

A short Tao of the Day that started with Creed and #2 from the Hogan translation and ended with Julie's sister Chrissy and #7 from Mitchell. #2 If something is beautiful, something else must be ugly. If something is good, something else must be bad. You can't have something without nothing. If no task is difficult, then no task is easy. Things are up high because other things are down low. You kno...

Another great Tao of the day I started and ended with my choice #63, but in between that I was joined for the first time by D-A-R-Y-L after which Dr. Rao joined me to talk about understanding there is no lack. Energy Lady then chose #17, followed by Teresita and #55. Kelly and her daughter joined Holland joined me with #12 and Loyce followed them up with #78. I wrapped up with a Graciela who I hav...

With 11 verses and 13 guests today's Tao of the Day was nothing less than robust. We got off to a great start with Julie and #2, followed by Loyce with #57 which was also chosen near the end by Dr. Amy. Kathryn chose #81 and the Energy Lady picked #12. Mary Charente, Dr. Robert, Erica, then Felicia chose #27, #1 , #79, #11, and #24. Finally Dr. Amy came up followed by Daisy with #66. #1 The tao th...

Today we kicked off talking about the Tao and its depths and then my buddy Loyce with #58. Daisy joined me followed by Energy Lady with #42 and #10 of which I read both the Stephan Mitchell and Derek Lin versions. Kronos needed a little help understanding something and chose #30 to help him through that. Dr. Rao then joined me to give some direction and finally Julie joined me for #81. #10 In hold...

Today I had the pleasure of kicking off with Erica, who chose #33 and we may end up building something together. Then I covered #46 until Daisy came up to choose #37, which was also later chosen by Kathryn. Loyce, Energy Lady, and Robert then joined me for #56, #21, and #14 respectively. #14 Look, and it can't be seen. Listen, and it can't be heard. Reach, and it can't be grasped. Above, it isn't...

A Tao I started at 4am Eastern and expected to be alone for but Frankie J was there for me with #30 and I went over #37. #30 Whoever relies on the Tao in governing men doesn't try to force issues or defeat enemies by force of arms. For every force there is a counterforce. Violence, even well intentioned, always rebounds upon oneself. The Master does his job and then stops. He understands that the...

Today was 2/22/22 and Julie messaged me to read #22 and she joined me for it as did D Grant. Loyce joined me early on with #27 and my buddy Emily and I walked through #17. Kelly whose child just had a child and I share #20 . Then as I was going through #22 with Julie I was inspired to read #38. #17 When the Master governs, the people are hardly aware that he exists. Next best is a leader who is lo...

Another early Tao of the Day as I travel to Virginia once again this morning. I was joined by Creed for # 6 and Mary k for #21. Loyce joined me, after I started covering my #68, with #72. #6 The Tao is called the Great Mother: empty yet inexhaustible, it gives birth to infinite worlds. It is always present within you. You can use it any way you want. #21 The Master keeps her mind always at one wit...

I launched today with a new guest LaShonne Smith and a series of low numbers including her #7 Energy Lady's #3 and Kathryn's #10. Loyce, Franky, and Charente then joined me for # 55, #78, and #77. #3 If you over esteem great men, people become powerless. If you overvalue possessions, people begin to steal. The Master leads by emptying people's minds and filling their cores, by weakening their ambi...

Clocking in at just under 3 hours this TotD stars with my buddy Loyce and #2 where we set the theme of the day "Adjectives." From there I host the Energy Lady and # 43 when Bella joined me for some insights. Kathryn, Emily, and Charente joined me for #8 #44, and #17. Followed by Sicily who I was so happy to see and discuss #80. I then got to help Deborah with her choice of #81 and Erica with #16....

I was in a hurry but I was able to have a number of guests before I had to run. I started with #26 and Julie joined me for #43 from the Derek Lin translation and I switched to Stephen Mitchell for newcomers Erica and Kronos for #22 and #68 respectively. Finally in a bit of a rush I covered Mitchell's #9 with Mary K. #9 Fill your bowl to the brim and it will spill. Keep sharpening your knife and it...

Today I had a wonderful Tao of the Day as I switched from Mitchell to the '94 Derek Lin translation. I had Loyce join me with #28 and after no word for a while I hosted Mary K with #23. Julie and Kelly then joined me with #71 and #15. The my 2 experts Dr. Rao and Bella had a little chat with me before Charente and Kathryn came on for #24 and #18. #15 The Tao masters of antiquity (are) Subtle wonde...

A short share with Loyce and #36 and Energy lady with #14 #14 Look, and it can't be seen. Listen, and it can't be heard. Reach, and it can't be grasped. Above, it isn't bright. Below, it isn't dark. Seamless, unnamable, it returns to the realm of nothing. Form that includes all forms, image without an image, subtle, beyond all conception. Approach it and there is no beginning; follow it and there...

A great Friday Tao! We started with a new guest Ariel who chose #9 and we got to dive into that which set the tone for the rest of my conversations. Dr. Robert then came on with #57, followed by Loyce #44, and the Energy Lady #73. Then I hosted Charente and Felicia for #33 and #22 respectively. #9 Fill your bowl to the brim and it will spill. Keep sharpening your knife and it will blunt. Chase aft...

There has never been a disappointing Tao of the Day, and today is no exception. I chose #71 and covered it both on the front and at the end. I had a first encounter with Candle Lockette and we went through #19 before my buddy Loyce came to cover #13. Julie and Kelly followed them with fluid #17 and then #25. and I wrapped it up with a walking Energy Lady choosing #5. #5 The Tao doesn't take sides;...

I didn't get a chance to pick a number for myself today which always brings me some joy. I was joined today by The Energy Lady, who I've been in contact with lately, and chose #16. Then I was Joined by Nafisa, Kathryn, and Loyce for #40, #28, and #19. I then got to host Sonya, someone who has never done a Tao before for #77 and Finally Julie joined me with her granddaughter Sophie who picked #7. #...

What a beautiful day with QuoTina #50, Julie #8, Kathryn #23, and The Energy Lady #35. I covered #28 and every one of these connected in one way or another. The Tao is magic, don't forget it. #8 The supreme good is like water, which nourishes all things without trying to. It is content with the low places that people disdain. Thus it is like the Tao. In dwelling, live close to the ground. In think...

Along overview of my #1 until I got joined by one of my Wisdom faves Kristen with #22. I was then gifted with The Energy Lady and we covered #5, Loyce who killed it with #61, D Grant then joined me after a long hiatus with #63, and, the soon to be grandmother, Kelly Swenson helped me read #30. #1 The tao that can be told is not the eternal Tao The name that can be named is not the eternal Name. Th...