I thought I’d share some of my favorite passages from Tao Te Ching and add a commentary about why they are important to me.
Here’s the first:
The Tao is like a well: Used but never used up. It is like the eternal void: Filled with infinite possibilities.
This passage always leads me to two places: energy and creativity.
Whenever I am low on energy, I remember this lesson. All the energy, power or inspiration I need is already there, inside me. The question is: will I tap into this energy, or let the drowsy feelings of being tapped out decide for me?
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