Photo; Antennae Galaxy
Linking with Ancient Times
In ancient times
The people knew the Great Integrity
With subtletly and profoundity.
Because they are so unfathomable to us,
We describe the ancients
Only with great effort.
They were –
Cautious as those crossing an icy stream,
Wary as those surrounded by dangers,
Dignified as quests,
Yielding as melting ice,
Innocent as virgin wood,
Open and broad as valleys,
Merging freely as muddy water.
But today, who can remain patient
While the mud so gradually clears?
Who can remain still
While the moment for action
So slowly emerges?
Who?
We observers of the Great Integrity,
Who in our times,
Like those ancients,
When never seeking fulfillment,
Are never unfulfilled.
Translator; Ralph Alan Dale
Verse 15
Another Version from Wayne Dyer
Living the Wisdom of the Tao..
The ancient masters were profound and subtle.
Their wisdom was unfathomable.
There is no way to describe it.
One can only describe them vaguely by their appearance.
Watchful, like men crossing a winter stream.
Alert, like men aware of danger.
Simple as uncarved wood.
Hollow like caves.
Yielding, like ice about to melt.
Amorphous, like muddy water.
But, the muddiest water clears
As it is stilled.
And out of that stillness
Life arises.
He who keeps the Tao does not want to be full.
But precisely because he is never full,
He can remain like a hidden sprout
And does not rush to ripening.
Linking with Ancient Times
In ancient times
The people knew the Great Integrity
With subtletly and profoundity.
Because they are so unfathomable to us,
We describe the ancients
Only with great effort.
They were –
Cautious as those crossing an icy stream,
Wary as those surrounded by dangers,
Dignified as quests,
Yielding as melting ice,
Innocent as virgin wood,
Open and broad as valleys,
Merging freely as muddy water.
But today, who can remain patient
While the mud so gradually clears?
Who can remain still
While the moment for action
So slowly emerges?
Who?
We observers of the Great Integrity,
Who in our times,
Like those ancients,
When never seeking fulfillment,
Are never unfulfilled.
Translator; Ralph Alan Dale
Verse 15
Another Version from Wayne Dyer
Living the Wisdom of the Tao..
The ancient masters were profound and subtle.
Their wisdom was unfathomable.
There is no way to describe it.
One can only describe them vaguely by their appearance.
Watchful, like men crossing a winter stream.
Alert, like men aware of danger.
Simple as uncarved wood.
Hollow like caves.
Yielding, like ice about to melt.
Amorphous, like muddy water.
But, the muddiest water clears
As it is stilled.
And out of that stillness
Life arises.
He who keeps the Tao does not want to be full.
But precisely because he is never full,
He can remain like a hidden sprout
And does not rush to ripening.
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