63the thin green seedlingfinds the crack in the concrete and grows towards the light Lesson # 63 Do only what is needed. Start with the little things. Look for the easiest way. Meet adversity with kindness.Nip problems in the bud.Look on what others regard as adifficulty, as just another challenge, and begin to face it,focusing […]
Number Sixty Three Centered Read More »
62the mother knows howto love all of her childrenbe that open heart Lesson # 62 The Tao, reality itself, exists inside every person and every thing. For those who honor it, it is a treasure. For those who renounce morality or are weak, or are lost, the Tao exists as a refuge from their self-hatred.
Number Sixty Two Unconditional Read More »
61rose bee pollen honeythis is the cycleof virtuous service Lesson # 61 What would happen if we governed countriesaccording to the Tao? The large countries would naturally serve both their own citizens and also serve the needs of smaller countries. Smaller countries would naturally serve their own citizens and also serve the countries who gave
Number Sixty One International Service Read More »
60in frying a troutthe art is knowing whento take it off the fire Lesson # 60 Ruling a big enterprise is like frying a little fish,go easy or it will char.Go easy when you face the unskillful actions of others.And go easy when you face your own cruel, merciless, judgement and condemnation of your own
Number Sixty Our Shadow Read More »
59the king takes off his crownpicks up the jester’s rodand is finally free Lesson # 59 Over time, you will learn to practice restraint over your verbal expressions.Over time, you will learn to be moderate in your actions.Over time, you will learn to be frugal about how you expend your energy.Over time, you will learn
Number Fifty Nine Learning To Lead Read More »
58dandelion seedlets go, trusting the windto bring it home Lesson # 58 The outlook is uncertain.Good fortune is followed by bad.Failure erupts into wild success.Predictions fail miserably.However, the one rule that seems to hold true, is that the harder you try to control that which is much vaster than what you can realistically control,the worse
Number Fifty Eight Leading Into the Unknown Read More »
57the deer and the fawnstroll past the No Trespassing signthat stops me Lesson # 57 The sharper and more dangerous your weapons, the more violence you incur. The more laws you try to enforce, the smarter criminals get. The faster you solve complex problems the more that chaotic, unintended consequences occur.Stop rushing to fix things.Come
Number Fifty Seven The Skill of Leadership Read More »
56be quiet and stillbecome one with the dusty roadnot that important Lesson # 56 Those that chatter, do not know.Those that know, do not chatter.Let go of the distractions outside and inside you.Soften your light. Lose your sharpness. Widen your focus.Gently, let go of all the knots of tension inside your body.Ease your mind, and
Number Fifty Six Soften Read More »
55safe in her armsthe infant fears nothingthat is our birthright Lesson # 55 To be fully awake is to be like a young child.The young child does not threaten the wasp and so is not stung. The young child does not strike out in fear and so is not bitten by the snake. Children cry,
Number Fifty Five Like a child Read More »
54deeply rootedthe tree selflessly servesthe entire world. Lesson # 54 What you choose to plant deep in the ground cannot be uprooted.What you choose to fully embrace cannot be lost. Acting with integrity and commitment impacts generations to come.Teach what you have learned:unconditional kindness to every person,every family, every enterprise, every community, every nation,and to
Number Fifty Four Rooted in the Tao Read More »