Certainty in the Darkness

| The Tao Chapter 52 – My Fourth Interpretation|

Before everything, there was the Source of everything.

Accepting that there is an ultimate Source of all things validates that the finite physical self is not in complete control.

Labeling your experiences lead to suffering. When you have what you want the way you want, the label suits you emotionally and all is perceived as well. When the opposite is the case, the label is in the negative. This causes emotional distress and painful longing. If you are able to refrain from labeling, it is better for your heart and mind.

Here is boldness: being able to move through your experiences embracing uncertainty, yet trusting the Source of everything to keep your feet on solid ground.

This is certainty in the darkness.

This is being bold.

LIVING THE TAO: Today, I invite you to reflect on the first, second and third interpretations along with this fourth and ask, are there any shifts you are prepared to make today in relation to aligning with the art of living as shared in the Tao?

My 2018 focus is to intentionally live the Tao Te Ching. This is my fourth reading of Stephen Mitchell’s translation. I share my daily interpretations hoping to inspire you to do the same.

Embrace your journey. Experience bliss. Live the Tao.

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