Introduction to The I Ching and Taoism continued….
When I think of consequences, I think of planning ahead and outcomes. Knowing the results of things before they arrive. I think of the ultimate meaning of virtue and unintended consequences. The impact on nature and our role as we find our role in it.
To me Taoism is beyond what we call a religion, to the way of the mystic, magical, and divinational. Universal as though following the way of life, nature, and virtue. Observing the Way of Heaven is central to Taoism and its outlook on human nature. Finding patterns to follow and maneuvering within those boundaries. Over thousands of years Taoism has developed two strands. One could be called religion. The second philosophical, or way of life simply following our inner path that connects us to global and universal outcomes that finds commonality among all things found in nature. To what Confucius called following our inner benevolence and virtue that was eternal.
Of little Consequence
It is those of little consequence who complain the loudest about those who get things done.
It is easier to complain and do nothing than to think, act and complete a task that may appear to be difficult.
The task to be completed is generally not as difficult as deciding to find the way to complete it. 1/22/94
Tomorrow’s Reality is in the Way
I am not the person I was yesterday. I am not the person I will be tomorrow.
My personality is but a mirror changing constantly to reflect the image of Tao and Te, the way of virtue.
Today’s reflection will only be tomorrow’s reality. Tomorrow’s reality is in the Way. 1/26/94
Four of my Friends came by Today
Four of my friends came by today.
Did they leave feeling better than they did when they came?
Did I say things to enlighten their spirits?
Did I acknowledge their pain and frustration?
Did I impart a sense of well-being, compassion, and true concern?
Living the Tao leads one to safe refuge in knowing the way and helping others to find theirs.
Four of my friends came by today. 1/28/94
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