Time Happens Without You

| The Tao Chapter 29 – My Second Interpretation |

The world has its own rhythm. Hands are not able to control it.

In this rhythm flows all things in their allotted time.

There is a time for leading, a time for following; a time for movement, a time for stillness; a time for gentleness, a time for roughness; a time to retreat inward and a time to speak out. All phases have their time.

Rather than trying to rush through or alter the moment or experience, center yourself in the moment knowing that  it will pass in its time.

LIVING THE TAO: Today be aware if you are rushing an experience by anxiously awaiting it’s end or saying a statement like, “I can’t wait.” Recognize that (1) your desire has no power to speed up or slow down time, and (2) with each passing moment you are moving closer to your end. So, appreciate the moment you have right now with the knowledge that it will pass.

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.