Excel With Ease

| The Tao Chapter 10 – My Fourth Interpretation|

It is possible to excel without striving.

If you can keep your mind centered on your true nature as you act;
If you can allow your energy to be focused and fluid;
If you can hold pure intentions toward your goal;
If you can inspire others to act rather than compel;
If you can plan then allow events to unfold without forcing your will;
If you can appreciate the interconnectedness of how events flow together, being mindful at every turn, then you can excel without striving.

Plan, create, act, then allow, knowing that you are supported, and you will excel with ease.

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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