Distractions Rob You

| The Tao Chapter 12 – My Third Interpretation|

Becoming consumed with the way things appear is a distraction from a full life.

Allowing yourself to get caught up in the stories in your mind diminish your life experience.

A focus on acquiring things takes your mind away from uncovering the beauty of who you are.

Instead, open yourself to understanding your true nature. You are not the collection of your things or the perception of others. You are a unique, dynamic, miracle of the universe.

Let the distractions fade away to learn this truth about yourself.

LIVING THE TAO: Today, (1) pick one possession you really like and give it away; or (2) analyze one upsetting thing someone has said about you to determine if it truly is worth being upset about in the long run; or (3) make one of your “I can’t” stories untrue by doing what you have said you can’t.

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