Sweetness Weakens

| The Tao Chapter 78 – My Fifth Interpretation|

The gentle can be taken for granted as if it were weak. But look at water: it will erode a hard surface.

Rigidity can be overcome by gentleness. Harshness can be overtaken by softness.

Wisdom exposes this truth.

Allow her to guide your response to the darkness. Your light well empowers you to show goodness amidst the heinous.

LIVING THE TAO: If you’ve been trying to change a challenging situation with resistance and it hasn’t work, it could be time to try something new. As the saying goes, you can catch more flies with honey than you can with vinegar.

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In 2018 my focus was to intentionally live the Tao Te Ching. Now I continue into 2019 with my fifth reading. 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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