Show By Example

Show by example

Lead by behaviour

Inspire by content

Teach without words

Be useful without action

Based in the beauty

serenity

and

now

Excerpt from the Tao

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Adaptability

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Adaptability

Those who adapt themselves
will be preserved until the end

That which bends
can be straightened










That which is empty
can be filled










That which is worn away
can be renewed

Strength is in being
able to bend
when it serves you to bend

Strength is being at ease
with the changes in your life

Watch the way the water flows
It always takes the easy way

Being able to change course
you become more relaxed

With relaxation
your energies will flow










Not being fixed
your sense of pleasure will grow









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The images in this post without my name on them
are from a series of cards by Christine Triebert




The text is taken from The Wisdom of the Tao
adapted and interpreted by Priya Hemenway




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Creativity

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I was talking
with my friend,
recently,
about creativity
and how we express
ourselves in the world
through our creative endeavours
and our individuality



Many moons ago
I bought this beautiful compendium
containing excerpts of the Tao,
illustrated with Chinese artwork,
for contemplation

today,
as per my usual practice,
I selected a card at random

and was surprised,
(but should not have been,
because the world loves
synchronism)
to pull the Creativity Card
from the pack


The wisdom of the Tao
reminds us
that creation is infinite
and endlessly various.

Each moment is new,
everything is unique,
complete
and interconnected



The Tao encourages us
to enjoy and appreciate
the energy of creation
and to share with others...






Oh Happy Days




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