(The Tao) is always present and always available. . . . If you are willing to be lived by it, you will see it everywhere, even in the most ordinary things.
Interpretation
The Tao is an ever-present force that can be recognized in everyday life if we are open to it.
This quote by Laozi emphasizes the omnipresence of the Tao, or the fundamental nature of the universe, suggesting that it is always available to us. By being receptive to its influences, we can perceive its presence in our daily experiences, finding depth and meaning even in the simplest moments.
In practice
During a meditation retreat, this quote could be shared to encourage participants to notice the subtleties of their surroundings.
If you understand others you are smart._x000D_ If you understand yourself you are illuminated._x000D_ If you overcome others you are powerful._x000D_ If you overcome yourself you have strength._x000D_ If you know how to be satisfied you are rich._x000D_ If you can act with vigor, you have a will._x000D_ If you don't lose your objectives you can be long-lasting._x000D_ If you die without loss, you are eternal.
When nothing is done, nothing is left undone.
A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving.
Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is enlightenment.
In the world there is nothing more submissive and weak than water. Yet for attacking that which is hard and strong nothing can surpass it.
Rule your mind with serenity rather than with force and manipulation.
It was enough to make a body ashamed of the human race.
Judge not the Lord by feeble sense, but trust Him for His grace; Behind a frowning providence He hides a smiling face.
Thoughtfulness for others, generosity, modesty, and self-respect are the qualities which make a real gentleman or lady.
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1) Never trust a cop in a raincoat. 2) Beware of enthusiasm and of love, both are temporary and quick to sway. 3) If asked if you care about the world's problems, look deep into the eyes of he who asks, he will never ask you again. 4) Never give your real name. 5) If ever asked to look at yourself, don't look. 6) Never do anything the person standing in front of you can't understand. 7) Never create anything, it will be misinterpreted, it will chain you and follow you for the rest of your life.
In the midst of death life persists, in the midst of untruth, truth persists, in the midst of darkness light persists.
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