THE TAO - #68
A skilled warrior does not rush ahead of others.
A skilled fighter does not make a show of anger.
A skilled victor does not seek revenge.
A skilled employer does not act superior.
This is known as the virtue of not competing.
This is known as making use of the abilities of others.
This is known as being united with heaven as it was in ancient times.
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THE TAO - #76
At birth you are supple and soft.
At death you are stiff and hard.
Grass and trees are pliant and tender when living,
But are dry and bitter when dead.
Therefore, the stiff and hard are attendants of death,
The supple and soft are attendants of life.
Thus, the hard weapon will be broken.
The mighty tree will invite the axe.
Therefore, the hard and mighty belong below;
The yeilding and gentle belong above. |  |
1 of My Poems (soon to be published in a poetry book)
LOVE
Letting go of everything bad from the past.
Offering the mind, body and soul to another.
Verifying matters of the heart.
Emotions overwhelming, yet wonderful. |
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