The Tao of Daily Life by Derek Lin

Author:Derek Lin
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Penguin Group USA, Inc.
Published: 2007-04-02T04:00:00+00:00

Sages do not accumulate

The more they assist others, the more they possess

The more they give to others, the more they gain

These lines, considered in conjunction with the story, point to a powerful truth: Tao cultivation allows us to transcend fate. When the old man showed up at the younger brother’s house, the younger brother paid him no attention—because he was giving of himself, totally focused on his guests, and fully engaged in living life to the utmost. Thus, the old man had no power over him.

It is exactly the same for us. Cultivating the Tao isn’t all about solitary meditations and mountain retreats. It is also about community. It’s about interacting with people, sensing our oneness with them, and feeling the invigorating energy that results from personal interaction. The more we do for others, the more blissful contentment we experience; the more we give to others, the more joyous satisfaction we receive.

When we live this teaching, life becomes the party it should be, just like the one outside the younger brother’s house. When negativity shows up at your doorstep, it will have no power over you. The positive energy you have generated blocks it, so it has no choice but to leave you alone.

In fact, you wouldn’t even notice that the negative karma came and left—just like the younger brother, you would be far too busy celebrating life!

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