The Tao does nothing,
but leaves nothing undone.
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We give ourselves fully to motion - and this is our
salvation. There is no need to strive for
distance - for we have surrendered
ourselves to a single step and
the promise that it
holds.
Nothing more needs to be done.
Hold this promise - and simply take a step
- Run without effort. This is no contradiction - and doesn't imply that we won't work hard or run fast when it is time to do so. Yet even on the steepest hill and quickest stride we will remain without effort as long as we stay centered in the reason we are running - love. There is a holy communion between are steps and the earth. We breathe air that has touched the heavens. This is a shared experience of body, soul, ground and sky. Trees vibrate in our presence and birds sing for our pleasure. We return the favors with the grace of our stride and smile on our lips. If we are not loving what we are doing - even the work and sweat ad toil - than it simply means we are resisting what the present moment holds. Release, breathe, relax and simply take one more step. There is indeed a promise that will be delivered.
Peace,
Eric
Portion of the Tao Te Ching translated by Wayne Dyer
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