Fruitful Silence

| The Tao Chapter 36 – My Second Interpretation |

In order for something to be diminished, it must first have been strengthened. In order for something to be rendered fruitless, it was at a point considered fruitful. In order for something to be received, it must first be given.

The knowledge of the existence of one state gives rise to its opposite.

To eliminate the counter, make your seeds unknown to the general crowd. All that is required for display is your fruit.

LIVING THE TAO: Today consider who really needs to know your plans and intentions. Share only with them. Make everyone else is privy only to the results.

My 2018 focus is to intentionally live the Tao Te Ching. This is my second 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.