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O man, become an Earth Human embracing Heaven and Earth!The Tao and virtue are not found in people.
The Tao is in Heaven; virtue comes from the Earth.
Courtesy comes from those who accept the Tao and virtue.
The Way is in Heaven; virtue is in the Earth.
Heaven without the Tao is not the true Heaven;
Earth without virtue is not the true Earth;
And those without courtesy are not true Humans.
The Tao of Heaven cycles honestly through spring, summer, fall, and winter.
The Earth gives of its bounteous virtue to even the lowest of sowers according to seed they’ve sown.
Having learned the Tao from Heaven and virtue from the Earth, humans live with courtesy.
On losing Heaven and Earth, humans lose the Tao and virtue,
And become irrational, making the world a vicious, perilous place.
When the Tao is in Heaven, when the Earth overflows with virtue,
And when people are filled with courtesy, the world is harmonious.
 The Tao comes out of honesty; virtue, out of great love;
And courtesy, out of humility.
Those who know the great Tao, virtue, and courtesy,
Neither fear nor tremble before the world.
O man, become an Earth Human embracing Heaven and Earth in your heart! |
Category: Awakening, Ilchi Lee, Inspiration, Thoughts