Release Self-Induced Suffering

| The Tao Chapter 67 – My Fourth Interpretation|

Noble choices are easily avoidable and at times disregarded for self-serving acts. It feels easier to be absorbed in the lower self than to allow union with your higher nature, but self-serving later yields self-induced suffering.

Aligning your thoughts with a noble purpose brings simplicity and eliminates suffering.

Practicing composure in times that test, allows union with the stillness of your higher nature and strengthens your ability to endure.

Expressing compassion toward yourself is the beginning of joy.

Therefore, in all things choose simplicity, patience and compassion and your suffering will depart.

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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