Marblehead Posted October 1, 2017 The master said, "How deep is the dwelling of the Way! How limpid its purity! Without it, metal and stone would have no means to sound. Thus, though metal and stone have a voice, if they are not struck they will not sound. Who can ascertain the myriad things? "The man of kingly virtues proceeds in plainness and is ashamed to be involved with affairs. He establishes himself in the original source and his knowledge communicates with the spirits. Therefore, his virtue is broad and his mind goes forth when something stimulates it. Thus, without the Way, form would not be born. Without virtue, life would not be manifest. To preserve the bodily form and finish out one's life, to establish virtue and manifest the Way - is this not kingly virtue? Magnificent in his sudden going forth and in his quick movements, the myriad things follow him! This we call a man of kingly virtue. "He sees into darkest darkness; he hears where there are no sounds. In the midst of darkest darkness, he alone sees a glimmer. In the midst of soundlessness, he alone hears harmony. Therefore, in the deepness of the deep, he can perceive things; in the spiritousness of the spirit, he can perceive essences. Thus, in his contacts with the myriad things, he provides for their needs through ultimate nothingness, gives them lodging through his timely diligence." 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silent thunder Posted October 2, 2017 Boy it's incredible to read these words, distilled from centuries past, that are living and resonating within my comprehension and experience now. Source is never separate. Quiet the self, turn the senses inward and connect to all that which seemingly lies without. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
