Solala Blog for week of 8/25
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The wise one who preserves peace
in his inner self
encounters no dangers on his way.
He can fight in a battle
and not be harmed by weapons.
He has nowhere for the rhinoceros
to stick his horn.
Tigers can find nowhere
to use their claws.
No weapon can harm him.
Why is this?
Because he has no place
for death to enter.
Daode Jing Chapter 50
Affirmation:
If I am able to find
true peace within myself
I will encounter no challenges
I cannot deal with.
I can encounter these challenges
with no harm to myself.
Because of this
there are no challenges
that can truly harm me.
Why is this?
Because I have no place within me
for defeat to enter.
Commentary: If we are truly able to live our lives full of inner peace we will not attract disruptive energy and experiences. And if we do, we can gracefully dance with them, like performing a kind of emotional taiji (tai chi) and either deflect the energy or deflate it.
It is because we are truly peaceful inside that we have the inner confidence and strength to deal with the challenges of life and, instead of being defeated by them, become wiser and larger, more expansive beings instead.
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