Your Primary Lesson

| The Tao Chapter 51 – My Second Interpretation |

Every individual you encounter represents a soul that entered into the flow of life upon their conception. There is not one person that is exempt.

This is a binding factor between us all. Together, you are on the journey of life with everyone. Despite what you think or feel toward those in your sphere, this truth is inescapable: you are on this journey together.

It is easy to love those who love you. It is not as easy to show compassion toward those who challenge you. Nevertheless, you originated from the same place and share the most important quality: your connection to Source, God, Divine Energy. Therefore, recognize that everything that takes you away from this truth is a distraction.

The flow of life takes us all back to our true nature, our original source. This connects us all, and makes the demonstration of compassion our primary lesson.

LIVING THE TAO: Today, consider someone who you believe makes life difficult for you. Close your eyes envisioning compassion—whatever it looks like for you—circling your heart, then your entire body, then you and that person together. Continue to visualize until you notice a change in thought or feeling toward them. In that moment ask, what can I do differently right now, to show more compassion?  Then do that. You have the power to make what feels uncomfortable, comfortable.

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.