Thursday, November 30. 2006
Today's Tao
As part of my spiritual practice each day, I print a chapter of the Tao Te Ching on my webpage for me (and others) to read. The chapters aren't tied to any specific day, but are printed in order, looping endlessly.
Today's was chapter 18, entitled Hypocrisy. Reading it this morning caused one of those rare moments of clarity:
(Emphasis mine)
Think about it. It has a lot to say about where our country is today.
Today's was chapter 18, entitled Hypocrisy. Reading it this morning caused one of those rare moments of clarity:
When the Way is forgotten
Duty and justice appear;
Then knowledge and wisdom are born
Along with hypocrisy.
When harmonious relationships dissolve
Then respect and devotion arise;
When a nation falls to chaos
Then loyalty and patriotism are born.
(Emphasis mine)
Think about it. It has a lot to say about where our country is today.
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