Not that they don't love to compete,
but they do it in the spirit of play.
In this they are like children
and in harmony with the Tao.
but they do it in the spirit of play.
In this they are like children
and in harmony with the Tao.
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Our steps leave no one behind - we run embraced by the
distance that falls between us.
And so alone...our stride connects the world.
Compete - yet don't compare or contrast. Run strong and swift and wish the best for everyone regardless of their stride. Be complete in what we offer to the trail, the course, the day and moment. In our completion there is no need to finish first and yet no reason not too. We simply wish to run our best at the given moment we've called a race and our best is only served if others run theirs. In this way nothing is lost - if we are truly complete (and we are) than we share this completion with everyone - from first to the finish line to the last. We have shared time, space and stride with others. We have joined in their completion.
Peace,
Eric
Portion of the Tao Te Ching translated by Stephen Mitchell
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