Today I stared it all off with #54 then Martha joined me to discuss that further, after which she chose #35. Johnny then joined me for #70.
#35 "The Senses Distract"
Those who know Tao cannot be harmed.
They removed resistance and peace remains,
Even amid great pain and danger.
Exciting the senses will distract people,
While they see Tao as a silly waste of time.
If you look for it you will see nothing
If you listen for it, you will hear nothing
If you use it, it will support you forever.
#54 "Observing Virtue"
Tend to Tao in your life and it will never be uprooted.
Hold fast to Tao and it will never slip away.
Filled with Tao, respect the children and they will respect the children
That simple virtue will continue for every generation.
This can only start with an individual and when her virtue can be realized
She will cultivate it in her family and it will become great.
They will cultivate this virtue in their community and it will continue to grow,
Naturally spreading across the nation and becoming abundant.
Because it is abundant it will touch every part of the Universe.
How do I know this is the way?
By quietly observing myself.
#70 "These Teachings"
These teachings are simple and transform lives
Yet mere intellect cannot grasp them.
These teachings are older than life and benefit all things,
Yet people prefer the manifestation.
Very few people will ever truly understand what is written herein
But for those few, these pages will guide them to themselves.
Meanwhile, they will be labeled as course and uncaring
In the manifestation they are seen as dull and disinterested
Yet, in their heart, shines a light for all things.
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