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In ancient times, people lived holistic lives. They didn’t overemphasize the intellect, but they integrated mind, body, and spirit in all things. This allowed them to become masters of knowledge rather than victims of concepts. If a new invention appeared, they looked for the troubles it might cause as well as the shortcuts it offered. They valued old ways that had been proven effective. If you want to stop being confused, then emulate these ancient folk: join your body, mind and spirit in all you do. Choose food, clothing, and shelter that accords with nature. Rely on your own body for transportation. Allow your work and your recreation to be one and the same. Do excercise that develops your whole being and not just your body. Listen to music that bridges the three spheres of your being. Choose leaders for their virtue rather than their wealth or power. Serve others and cultivate yourself simultaneously. Understand that true growth comes from meeting and solving the problems of life in a way that is harmonizing to yourself and to others.
If you can follow these simple old ways, you will be continually Renewed.
[Verse 43 - Hua Hu Ching
The Unknown Teachings of Lao Tzu
Brian Walker interpretation]](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2xade55Ze1qbsvlto1_1280.jpg)
▲360 | reblogIn ancient times, people lived holistic lives. They didn’t overemphasize the intellect, but they integrated mind, body, and spirit in all things. This allowed them to become masters of knowledge rather than victims of concepts. If a new invention appeared, they looked for the troubles it might cause as well as the shortcuts it offered.
They valued old ways that had been proven effective. If you want to stop being confused, then emulate these ancient folk:
join your body, mind and spirit in all you do. Choose food, clothing, and shelter that accords with nature. Rely on your own body for transportation. Allow your work and your recreation to be one and the same. Do excercise that develops your whole being and not just your body. Listen to music that bridges the three spheres of your being. Choose leaders for their virtue rather than their wealth or power. Serve others and cultivate yourself simultaneously. Understand that true growth comes from meeting and solving the problems of life in a way that is harmonizing to yourself and to others.If you can follow these simple old ways, you will be continually Renewed.
[Verse 43 - Hua Hu ChingThe Unknown Teachings of Lao Tzu
Brian Walker interpretation]
The power of the heart is an all-penetrating fire that overcomes one with the most gentleness.
Love, which is this fire in the heart, subdues all pain with ease, saturating your being with a serene heat. Peace is the child of this fire and indeed is totally inseparable. There is no son without a father, there is no father without a son.
The most surprising thing is that when this fire is felt, one realizes that he or she has never felt true love before.
Love is a rare flame, the triumph of the human being, and the beauty that a person can create in their life lies totally in the power of love they can awaken.
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"To pretend there is no darkness is another way of extinguishing light."
Madeline L’Engle (via arrow-and-oracle)
(Source: vacant-rush)
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"The student will now realize that those who strive to lead noble and clean lives are not without their invisible helpers. Kind hearts, no matter what their degree of intelligence, are more carefully watched than they realize. No prayer is unheard; though they may not receive a reply from their Advocate at the time."
M., The Dayspring of Youth
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