Make Your Work Endure

| The Tao Chapter 2 – My Fourth Interpretation|

Concepts exist along a continuum. For instance, hot or cold, up or down, and done or undone.

The beholder’s perception determines the concept’s relative position.

Therefore, a Master does not cling to a relative position. She accepts fluidity and when working, performs only when action is required without attachment to accolades, for they too are relative. Working without seeking reward renders the work enduring.

What does this all mean? Release judgement. Complete the work before you. Let it be. Allow it to flourish.

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 yourself with life’s flow.

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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