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The transformation toward eternal life is gradual. The heavy gross energy of body, mind, and spirit must first be purified and uplifted. When the energy ascends… then self mastery can be sought.

Laozi

In dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple. In conflict, be fair and generous. In governing, don’t try to control. In work, do what you enjoy. In family life, be completely present.
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Family Inspirational Motivational
If you have really attained wholeness, everything will flock to you.
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Everything Flock Mindfulness Wholeness
When people see some things as good, other things become bad.
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Book Country Life People
Heavy is the root of light.
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heavy Light Root Taoism
Not praising the deserving prevents envy.
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Envy Praise Prevent Taoism
The world’s beginning is its mother. To have found the mother is also to know the children. Although you know the children, cling to the mother. Until your last day you will not be harmed.
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Beginning Children Mother Taoism
What resists, persists.
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Emotions Feel Persist Resist
The ego is entranced by … names and ideas… However names and concepts only block your perception of this Great Oneness. Therefore it is wise to ignore them. Those who live inside their egos are continually bewildered.
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Block Concept Name Perception Wise
I have the mind of a fool, understanding nothing.
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Knowledge Mind Understanding
Face the simple fact before it comes involved. Solve the small problem before it becomes big.
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Inspirational Problem Simple Small
Meet the difficult while it is easy.
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Difficult Easy Meet Taoism
Watch your thoughts, they become words.
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Determination Motivational Smart
To know you have enough is to be rich.
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Country People Rich Simplicity
When the Way is lost there is virtue. When virtue is lost there is benevolence. When benevolence is lost there is righteousness. When righteousness is lost there are rituals.
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Taoism Virtue Way
The master accomplishes more and more by doing less and less until finally he accomplishes everything by doing nothing.
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Accomplish Doing Master Nothing
The great Way is all-pervading. It reaches to the left and to the right. All things depend on it with their existence. Still it demands no obedience.
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Demand Depend Reach Taoism Thing Way

The transformation toward eternal life is gradual. The heavy gross energy of body, mind, and spirit must first be purified and uplifted. When the energy ascends… then self mastery can be sought.

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The transformation toward eternal life is gradual. The heavy gross energy of body, mind, and spirit must first be purified and uplifted. When the energy ascends… then self mastery can be sought.

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