Enemies Seeking Happiness

| The Tao Chapter 31 – My Third Interpretation|

Do you aim to live from the seat of compassion? She who does, is not concerned with dominance or victory over others, nor does she rejoice in their demise.

She sees her enemies as they are: human beings with fears and flaws, and just like her, they desire pleasure and happiness. Their methods for achieving happiness harm others because they do not know who they truly are, nor do they know another way. She who is compassionate understands this.

Rather than be combative against ignorance, she is compassionate in her response.

LIVING THE TAO: Today, consider someone who delivers hurt to others. Strip away everything and see them as the human being that they are. Recognize that at their core, all they are seeking through their actions is happiness. Knowing this, how might you respond to them?

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.

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