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He who possesses the Mother of the state may continue long. His case is like that of the plant of which we say that its roots are deep and its flower stalks firm:--this is the way to secure that its enduring life shall long be seen.
Source Tao Te King, chapter 59 · 📖 Read the full passage
✨ To meditate on today
According to Lao-tzu, whoever stays connected to the Mother, that is, to the Tao, the source of all life, has deep roots and a lasting life. Take a moment today to feel your roots: your feet on the ground, your breath, and what truly nourishes you.
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