A Path to Respect

| The Tao Chapter 8 – My Second Interpretation |

Be nourishing so those around you can grow from your life-giving energy.

Be grounded so you focus on the substantive things that matter.

Be compassionate so conflict can dissolve in your presence.

Be liberating so others can expand in their personal power.

Be where your breath is so your presence is genuine.

Be joy filled in your work so your work’s meaning is joyfully experienced by others.

In all of life, be yourself so others honor your authenticity.

LIVING THE TAO: Today when you become aware that you are comparing or competing with the intent to make someone else small and yourself big, stop to remind yourself that each individual being brings their own unique value to the world and simply be yourself.

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.