Expand in Joy

| The Tao Chapter 39 – My Third Interpretation |

There is a connection between our lives and our earthly home that when played well together creates harmony.

The one who does not wrestle against the natural flow of life by striving, proving, or trying to be better than, plays into this harmony.

Knowing who you are and expanding in that knowing gives rise to growth that benefits all—self, others, and the environment.

The need to demonstrate power, strength and dominance leads only to disharmony and destruction.

Therefore, assume the posture of a master: know thyself, and expand in that truth. Then you will have joy that radiates to benefit your sphere.

LIVING THE TAO: Today, consider your life and your surroundings (relationships with people and your world.) Is it joyful? If not, search your heart for how you are contributing to disharmony and the actions you can take to change that. Hint: reread today’s Tao for the actions.

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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