Embracing the Paradox of the Way

Here I sit, my gaze drifting over the rolling ink of Wei Wu Wei Ching, ancient wisdom imprinted on yellowed pages of a favorite book, as I ruminate over my current life challenges. It’s a quiet morning, the sun meekly announcing its arrival. These moments—meditative and solitary—serve as my sanctuary. As my eyes meet the phrase, “Every moment, leave the Way to the Way in order to express the Way,” I find my sanctuary stirred by three reverberating truths.

Unfurling the Depths of “The Way

The Tao, or “The Way,” embodies an ineffable natural order, a cosmic choreography to which all things belong. It thrives in the spirals of galaxies as much as in the swirl of thoughts within our minds. For example, consider the ocean—its unfathomable depths, its perpetual ebbs and flows. It encapsulates the mystique and majesty of the Way.

The Paradoxical Dance

To leave the Way to the Way—sounds perplexing, doesn’t it? It beckons a letting go, a surrender that brings forth the essence of the Way in its purest form. For example, I think of an artisan potter. They knead and shape the clay, but the final form it takes occurs when they cease to manipulate and allow the clay to settle. They leave the Way of pottery to express the Way of the universe.

Life’s Choreography

The Way manifests not only in grand cosmic phenomena but also in everyday nuances of our existence. By aligning with this Way, you tune in to a rhythmic resonance of life itself. For example, I reflect on those sublime moments when, without premeditation, words tumble perfectly from my mouth, or my body moves with spontaneous grace during Martial Arts practice. Now I ask you:

1. In what ways have you sensed the Way guiding your life’s journey?

2. How does the notion of ‘leaving the Way to the Way‘ resonate with your understanding of control and surrender?

3. Are there specific rituals or practices that help you tune into this cosmic rhythm?

“Wisdom is like a baobab tree; no one individual can embrace it,” comes a humbling reminder. You can grasp facets of the Way, but never its entirety. Like a baobab tree, the Way’s expansive branches stretch far beyond human comprehension. Learn to live in peace with this mystery, for in it resides your freedom.

Stay Inspired & Stay Inspirational!