Today I turned to the new number generator to pick #53 and then Anthony joined me for #81. After connecting Anthony to the message I connected the two chapters together in the discussion and was then joined by Jannette for #15.
#15 "Ancient Tao"
The Ancient Masters’ ability to comprehend the mystery
Was so profound and subtle that they were misunderstood.
One could only describe how they must have appeared.
Careful as someone hearing the ice crack midway through crossing a lake;
Observant as someone surrounded by toxic threats;
Courteous as a guest in awe of her host;
Unpretentious as a felled branch in a wood;
Vacant as someone staring into space;
Dull as a man with nothing to boast about.
Can you be still, adding nothing until the mud settles
And it gives you the opportunity to see clearly?
Can you be still until, on its own accord,
The next action presents itself to you?
The Master has no need for herself.
She doesn’t seek or expect attention.
Not needing to appease herself
She has no requests.
#53 "Tao is Easy"
There is nothing simpler than to walk the way of Tao
The only thing you’d fear is getting sidetracked
And yet many people think there is an easier way.
They pacify themselves with possessions and entertainment
Distracting themselves enough to never see their bankrupt lives.
They continue to acquire and convince others to join them in struggle.
Everyone eating and drinking yet consumed by starvation and thirst.
Excess is a thief, and the victim is the true self.
This is not easy, this is not Tao.
#81 "Blossoming Leader"
True words may not sound comforting
Yet comfort those they are meant for,
However, comforting words are never true.
Connected to source there is no desire to prove
Desire to prove only exposes separation from source.
The Master’s possessions are not part of the manifestation.
Giving away her possessions she only receives more.
Tao blesses everyone in this way.
When this blessing can be received,
Domination and power will yield
While all people will blossom as leaders.