Today, I started reading #3, and Chelsea joined in for that. Then, I had Delsean come up for the first time for #37, which was a great conversation. Melissa popped on for a brief moment before another new face, Mayvel, came up and shared in #24.

#3 "Inspiring Strong People"

Praising the status one can achieve

Will chastise those who don't achieve it.

Praising a possession that can be owned

Will condemn those who don't own it.

When nothing arouses competition

People will be at peace.

The Master leads by not defining status or possession.

She weakens the ambition of those around her

Which toughens their resolve to be as they are.

By individuals releasing their ambition,

Everything falls into place.

#24 "Do What is to be Done"

Standing on tiptoes robs you of firm footing.

Rushing ahead robs you of knowing where you are.

Looking at yourself robs you of seeing.

Boasting of yourself robs you of your brilliance.

Overpowering others robs you of your power.

Clinging to your work robs you of longevity.

If you want to align with Tao

Just do what is to be done and then stop.

#37 "Inspired Action"

Tao never does anything

Yet inspires everything to do.

When beings maintain the action of Tao

They spontaneously transform from within.

When that transformation acquires a name (an identity)

External forces inspire actions from desire.

Actions without identity

Are free from external goals.

Without desire, honoring stillness,

All things are at peace.