Monthly Archives: March 2014

The Shadow

Posted on March 26, 2014 by bobgriffith

The Shadow It was a lovely morning outside and so I opened a window to be closer to nature. A bird flew in the window, the flutter of wings a quick shadow across my face. It crashed into a mirror … Continue reading →

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Epilogue to the “Tao Ching” Commentary

Posted on March 9, 2014 by bobgriffith

My friend Louis, who has a fine blog at Ralston Creek Review, let me know several months ago that Amy Putkonnen, another worthy blogster, had extended an invitation to interested persons to comment once a week on a chapter of … Continue reading →

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Tao Te Ching Chapter 37

Posted on March 9, 2014 by bobgriffith

The highest good is not to seek to do good, but to allow yourself to become it. The ordinary person seeks to do good things, and finds that they can not do them continually. The Master does not force virtue … Continue reading →

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Tao Te Ching Chapter 36

Posted on March 9, 2014 by bobgriffith

The Rhythm of Life He who is to be made to dwindle (in power) Must first be caused to expand. He who is to be weakened Must first be made strong. He who is to be laid low Must first … Continue reading →

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Tao Te Ching Chapter 35

Posted on March 6, 2014 by bobgriffith

The Peace of Tao  Hold the Great Symbol     and all the world follows,     Follows without meeting harm,     (And lives in) health, peace, commonwealth. Offer good things to eat  And the wayfarer stays.     But Tao is mild … Continue reading →

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