The grandest forms of active force from Tao come, their only source.

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The grandest forms of active force From Tao come, their only source. Who can of Tao the nature tell? Our sight It flies, our touch as well. Eluding sight, eluding touch, The forms of things all in It crouch; Eluding touch, eluding sight, There are their semblances, all right. Profound It is, dark and obscure; Things' essences all there endure. Those essences the truth enfold Of what, when seen, shall then be told.

Source Tao Te King, chapter 21 · 📖 Read the full passage

✨ To meditate on today

According to Lao-tzu, all visible goodness comes from the Tao, the Way: a vague and deep mystery that holds within It images, beings and a spiritual essence that is deeply true. Tonight, think back on an act of kindness received or given today, and see it as a reflection of this hidden source.

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