Taoist Thought

∞ Returning to Original Self ∞

Impartiality is a cornerstone of Taoist thought. As chapter 16 observes…
Not knowing the constant, rash actions lead to ominous results.
Knowing the constant allows, allowing therefore impartial,
Impartial therefore whole, whole therefore natural,
Natural therefore the way.
The way therefore long enduring, nearly rising beyond oneself.

This book—the culmination of an undertaking that began in 1964—offers a practical way to strengthen your ability to view life much more impartially by examining various facets of daily life and culture through a Taoist lens.

The first section contains 288 short stories (observations) and the other section contains 6 supporting essays. The best way to tackle this big book is by reading one short story and mulling it over for a time, then proceeding on to the next story and so on. Depending on where you are in your life, cycling through this procedure could take some time. And, if you are a sincere student, this should prove worth the time and effort. As chapter 41 offers…

The superior student hearing the way, diligently travels it.
The average student hearing the way, seems to live it, seems to lose it.
The inferior student hearing the way, greatly ridicules it.
Without this ridicule, it could not be the way.

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