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72as the bluejay soarsfar away from the villagechurch bells ring Lesson # 72 When folks conquer one fear it seems like another one always comes along. When it is very hard to get the simple things they need, folks become weary, hopeless, and start looking for easy answers from messiahs. Do not become one a […]

71get over yourselfyou can’t figure this outyou are the problem. Lesson # 71 To realize how much you do not know is spiritual strength.To pretend to know more than you actually know is spiritual disease.The first step is to realize how much of that disease you already have.When you get sick of being sick, you

Number 71 (commentary) Why I need to become a problem to myself. All of us human beings share this disease called Compulsive “I”-ness: I am, I know, I act, I accomplish, I fail.Symptoms of this illness of Compulsive “I”-ness include aloneness, isolation, a sense of meaninglessness, a hunger for control, a satisfying sense of specialness,

70it breaks my heartfreedom from greed and hatred so easy yet ignored Lesson # 70 My words are easy to understand.My work is easy to perform. Yet, no one seems to understand me, and no one wants to do the work. This teaching came from the beginning of Creation. These practices rule the unfolding of

69caught in a rip currentthe shore just further awaystop fighting the tide Lesson # 69 Let us learn from military strategists:It is easier to defend than it is to attack.The wise strategist defeats the enemy without weapons and before the battle begins.The wise strategist never underestimates their opponent,and protects what is precious.They know that the

68the cocker spanielgets the two dogs fighting then sits back to watch Lesson # 68 A good warrior does not relish violence.A good fighter does not indulge in anger.A good competitor is generous towards their competition,without regard to the final result. A good manager empowers those they lead. This is strength without domination.That is what

67guard these treasures wellsimplicity humilityand a mother’s love Lesson # 67 I have three treasures, guard them and keep them close: The first is a love as deep as the love a mother feels towards her child. From my love comes my courage. The second is a simple frugal-minded approach to life. From my simple

66fish drift downstreamgulls let the wind lift them upstop working so hard Lesson # 66 Just as gravity pulls water from the highest mountain top to the sea, so too the Tao pulls human energy down to a lower point of humility, equality, and connection. The servant leader speaks in words that connects them with

65put down this bookleave the universitysit by a still pond. Lesson # 65 Take heed from the ancient masters. They did not teach the Tao to make people enlightened.They taught the truth about realityto make people more compassionate. Teaching more and more facts and rules only inflates your own narcissism, as another spiritual expert. Teach

64the sage takes the glassaway from the edge of the table before it shatters Lesson # 64 Act immediately, when problems first emerge, before your troubles multiply.Simple small actions taken early can create great results.Don’t underestimate the small.The tallest tree starts from a tiny shoot. The tallest tower began as a pile of dirt. The