Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Inspired by Tao Te Ching - chapter 37

道德經第37章

道常無為而無不為。侯王若能守之,萬物將自化。化而欲作,吾將鎮之以無名之樸。無名之樸,夫亦將無欲。不欲以靜,天下將自定。

My translation of chapter 37 of Tao Te Ching

Tao can achieve any result
with no visible trace of action.

If lords and emperors can keep to this principle,
Every problem will be solved as if by itself

When aggressiveness tries to bud
I dissolve it with unnamable simplicity.

With unnamable simplicity
There will be no more desire.

With no desire
Quietness ensures.

Everything will prosper without intervention.

Paul's comment: In our modern society in which each individual's (subjective) rights are emphasized and respected, what better way to change the behaviors of our neighbors than Tao's way of not letting them know we are trying (our best!) to change them?  A good lesson for parents, employers, politicians, and everybody else.

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