Why?

Throughout the Western world, there are many who have adopted the Eastern practice of taoism, as an alternative to Christianity.
Many are atheists. Many are emotion-driven. Many are politically-motivated. Most of these lean heavily to the left.
Thus by-passing the most fundamental tenet of taoism: It is all about Balance.

To call yourself a "taoist" carries a responsibility.
To not misrepresent an ancient "Way" to suit one's own ego, or political stance.
There being, so many, so guilty of this, is the sole reason for the existence of this site.

Claiming to be something, requires you to be what you claim to be.
Not merely to claim it.

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Balance.

What is being "balanced", anyway?
Not many people are, so it follows that not many people know.
Neither the one state, nor the other. But somewhere between.
Being balanced is being in-between.
Neither happy, nor sad. Neither "up", nor "down".
Balance is a razor's edge, and a narrow place all too easy to fall from.
But balance gives the ability to balance.
Balance gives just enough balance, to maintain itself.
Not too little; not too much.

Taoism is: Balance.
Taoism is not: the appearance of balance.
Taoism is: Neither happiness, nor sadness.
Taoism is not: preference for the one state, over the other.
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