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Number 46 How much is enough

46armies on the marchblood, murder, lifelong traumaenough is enough Lesson # 46 When countries act according to the Way of the Taotheir military budget is small.When countries act abandoning the Way of the Tao,waging war is their primary focus and expense.The hunger for more causes the greatest suffering.What creates the greatest wisdom?Knowing that what you […]

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Number Forty Three Patience

43Wind wears away stonecarrying dust to the seateach effortlessly Lesson # 43 That which is neutral and infinitesimalcan easily pierce the densest object.It is true of neutrinos and of wisdom. Almost imperceptible energy can crack open that which you thought was impenetrable.This is the teaching of non-forcing.Can you work without efforting?Can you teach without words?

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Number Forty Unseen

40the boy laughsas he chases the red ballacross the graveyard Lesson # 40 Go forth and you will return, eventually.Take action and you will rest, eventually.Everything is set in motion, and then slows, and finally is still.That is what is meant by the words,“Being arises from non-being.” From: 81 Lessons from the Tao Te Ching

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