Daodejing, Verse 69

Daodejing - Other Voices

Another example of how to use the values expressed in chapter 67 is the way of the warrior, which you can translate into your life as just getting by in the modern world.

"Raise your hand, show no fist." and the well known
"Rather retreat a foot than advance an inch."

Defending yourself with openness this way is unstoppable yet is most well know when the opposite takes place and you attack an attack and see the repercussions of that for time to come. Truly it is the best way to yield, let it pass and move on.
~ from Meaning of Tao Te Ching, author Ta Wan, original post date: 1/09 ~

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