Leadership of Self

| The Tao Chapter 59 – My Fourth Interpretation|

She is temperate—never given to extremes, unattached from her idea of the way things should be, yet open to ideas on the way things could be.

There is strength in the intention behind her work; she holds firm to it, yet she does not dictate the how.

She makes wise use of incidents that coincide. These are the synchronicities of life that comprise the how.

She surrenders the power of her will to allow the flow of the greater Way—the way that benefits more than just her personal gain.

This is humility. This is wisdom. This is leadership.

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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