Your Enemy’s Peace

| The Tao Chapter 31 – My Fifth Interpretation|

Remember, as you hold contempt toward another, she is a human being like you.

Remember, as you plot to bring down another, his heart beat keeps him alive just like you.

Plans to harm someone are easily maneuvered as a plan to harm you when the players change.

Remember that we all breathe the same air and share this earth as you wound the life of another.

And remember, if what you want is peace in the end, then make peace in the beginning.

LIVING THE TAO: Are you experiencing a broken relationship you would like repaired? While it is broke, you are literally harming your heart and perhaps the other person is hurting too. Since tomorrow is promised to no one, begin the work of repairing now.

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My 2018 focus is to intentionally live the Tao Te Ching. This is my fifth 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.

Original image by Shahan Khan.