If you over steem great men,
people become powerless.
If you overvalue possessions,
people begin to steal.
The Master leads
by emptying people's minds
and filling their cores,
by weakening their ambition
and toughening their resolve.
He helps people lose everything
they know, everything they desire,
and creates confusion in those who think that they know.
Practice not-doing
and everything will fall into place.
Try that shit on for size! When you take a real close look at these words and make an attempt to apply them to the modern world at first it may seem like a joke when in reality there is so much truth. I am not the know all end all of Tao and nor do I pretend that I understand what it is that is being said in each passage. What I do know is that each individual will interpret the words and apply a meaning to them which coincides with their life. In are society where noone ever stops and breathes to practice not-doing is uimaginable in its literal sense but there is much merit to this idea.
My interpritation is that we as a people give to much power to material things and allow them to drive us in life. In truth it is fucking disgusting. I am not innocent. I too desire beautiful things. Who doesnt? Allowing material objects to become the driving force in your life will allow them to control your well being. True happiness isnt having everything you wish for, its wishing for nothing and having everything. "Practice not-doing and everything will fall into place."
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2 comments:
there he is!! I am glad you're back on track I missed the Noel who used to captivate me with his deep thoughts...try not to lose that again. xoxo- same sexy bitch!
wishing for nothing and having everything?
I took a world religion course in college (oh the fond memories) and studied the tao in some depth.
Those folks who are true to the religion are quite different. They were wondering the country side wearing nothing more than a robe and sandals. They carry an empty pot and travel from village to village begging for food and praying all day long.
Here is a a thought to think. I want happines, health and security for my family that I support. This is my driving force in life- I don't know how "Practicing not-doing will help this fall into place."
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