Category Archives: Doing not-doing

From the Tao-te-ching

The Tao is the way

Posted on November 19, 2010 by Michaela

This verse from the Tao-te-ching speaks about teaching people to “not know”. What does that mean ? Maybe it is to cease judging, drop expectation and stay open to all possibilities. Understand and drop old conditioning. It is very difficult … Continue reading →

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The Tao is the way

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Michaela

  I love this verse from the Tao-te-Ching. It points to the practice of letting go and finding one’s own wisdom. It takes a clear mind, an open heart and fearless devotion to the path. It is one step after … Continue reading →

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The tao is the way

Posted on November 7, 2010 by Michaela

I have come to marvel at occasion when I am able to observe a silent teachings unfolding. It helps me to understand the ” doing not-doing”, which is not passivity, far from it, but it is a state of high … Continue reading →

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Truth from the Tao-te-Ching

Posted on November 6, 2010 by Michaela

When I read this verse from the Tao-te-Ching I have to think a recent realisation: Whatever we do, we seem to be working on several levels. There is the gross physical level and this where we carry out action and … Continue reading →

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