Taoism and Lao Tzu
We often overlook that the frequency of our own energy shapes how we approach each day. By choosing to fine-tune our energy, we can adapt our actions to fit our surroundings.
It’s easy to mistake the Way of Virtue for the pursuit of gain or avoidance of loss, but it’s much more than that.
I like the analogy that when someone devotes their actions to attaining, they become one with that gain. Conversely, someone who identifies with losing is bound to that loss. The same holds true for attainment, where the Tao is present. But when someone becomes one with loss, the Tao is nowhere in sight.
We often confuse the intent or power of virtue with what we call “moral virtue.” This distinction matters. Simply put, someone who is truly aligned with virtue is naturally empowered by the Way, or Tao. Our divine energy has always been reflected in the ways it manifests through our body, mind, and spirit, each simply being elements of a person’s overall essence or personality.
This distinction played a key role in Chinese history, as the Confucian idea of virtue was eventually overtaken by the Legalist philosophy, which equated it with supporting the moral authority of the state. With the emperor depicted as the “Son of Heaven” and the examination system cementing what became known as “Confucian Doctrine”, virtue itself became something seen as what could be managed and controlled.
The virtue taught by Lao Tzu, which later shaped Taoism, was often downplayed because it emphasized the inherent goodness of each person. Over the centuries, this view evolved and shifted, especially after Buddhism arrived. Meanwhile, the moral authority of Confucius has consistently been seen as empowering what could be called “righteous behavior, i.e., our virtue.”
After the Mongols seized power in China in 1279, bringing Mongolia and Tibet into a more central role in governing, the idea of the “moral authority of the state” continued to develop, especially as Buddhism began to take on a much greater influence.
The strength of the Way of Virtue and Taoism lies in how we align ourselves with the divine or natural order, and that’s what gives it a universal quality. I mentioned earlier the frequency of our own energy and how it’s meant to radiate from both our mind and body. This, in turn, draws universal frequencies to respond in harmony. As though the vibrations we relay respond in-kind.
This connection is vital to our soul or spirit, guiding its ongoing growth and transformation, shaping our daily actions, and serving as the foundation of all spiritual practices looking to a unity to be found in all things under Heaven.
When we picture the peace and contentment that come from living in harmony with nature, we see how this universal truth can take us beyond simple theory. Our ultimate goal becomes finding inner peace and tranquility, leading to the eternal growth of the spirit and is what gives meaning to our existence.
Verse 23 – Defining True Objectivity
Finding yourself in the scheme of things so that there is nothing coming from you except the natural extension of the Tao.
Remaining quiet and speaking in whispered tones so that someone must strain to comprehend what is being said thereby confirming they are paying attention and listening. Letting the natural order of events simply occur with events just waiting in the wings to change what has become comfortable.
Remaining natural, or neutral in effect, your endeavors simply an extension of the Tao. The way means knowing both success and failure and using them to become one.
Becoming one by leaving yourself behind to rediscover your true nature ultimately simply a seamless extension of the natural order or scheme of things, as you remain one with the universe with your objectivity leading the way.
If you have looked beyond what success and failure may bring, you can begin to know the proper way!
第2３节 制定真正的目标
把自己置于万物之中，一心在道。
保持宁静，说话时要阴声细气，对方就必须专心倾听，以便理解。让事件按自然次序排列，伺机待发，改变懒散安逸。
保持自然或中立，你的努力只是道的延续。懂得道就意味着明白成功与失败的真谛，两者就可以化为一体。你继续发掘你真性，最终你将自成一体。作为宇宙的一员，你让目标引路。最后，自然次序或万物的安排都成为道天衣无缝的延续。
如果你能够领悟成功和失败的背后是什么，你就开始领悟道。
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